Juicing Recipes for Health: Top 10 Healthy Juice Recipes

I remember the first time I saw someone carrying around a Mason Jar around filled with a thick green looking substance.  Inside was a kale smoothie based off of a juicing recipe that was packed: fiber, vitamins, and all the different types of green fruits and vegetables imaginable. It was in a word, incredible.
There is no doubt that juicing has taken the health world by storm, and you can hardly go a day without seeing someone gulping down a glass full of liquid produce.  If you are looking to quench your thirst through juicing, let’s take a look at the top 10 juicing recipes for health that you can make yourself.

Classic Green Juice

This is a classic green juice recipe.  For some added zing, squeeze in a few drops of lemon, and feel free to omit the ginger if you would rather your juice not be spicy.

You will need:

• 1 green apple
• 1 inch knob ginger
• 5 large stalks celery
• 1 cucumber
• 1 large handful parsley
• 5 stalks kale

Pink Lady Juice

If you enjoy juices that are on the fruitier side, this recipe will work great for you.
You will need:

• 1 pear
• 1 beet
• 1 to 2 inches of ginger
• 1 ½ cups of pineapple cut up into chunks

Veggie Ginger Juice

For some spice action, this is a standard juice that mixes together different vegetables.  This recipe is a great juice for the cold months to warm up your body.
You will need:

• 3 large carrots
• 1 beet
• 1 green apple
• 4 large stalks of celery
• 1 large handful of spinach, parsley, or other dark green vegetable
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 inch of knob ginger

Total Health Booster

This juice will give you a gulp of vitamins (A, B, C, E) to fuels your entire body.  It is great for promoting strong bones and younger-looking skin.
You will need:

• 1 medium apple that is cored and cubed
• 2 medium soft pears (such as Bartlett) that is cored and cubed
• 1/2 cup of fresh cherries with pits removed (or frozen and thawed)

Steps:

1. In your blender, combine the apple, pears, and cherries and blend until smooth.
2. Strain the juice and thin with water, if desired.
3. Before you serve, garnish your Health Booster with fresh cherries.

Antioxidant Supreme

By now, most of us are aware of the power of antioxidants.  This juicing recipe is packed with berries that are bursting with potent anti-aging benefits.
You will need:

• 1 cup of fresh blueberries (or frozen)
• 1 cup of fresh strawberries, halved (or frozen)
• 2 cups of peeled and coarsely chopped mango
• 1/4 cup of water

Steps:

1. In a blender, combine all your fruit: blueberries, strawberries, and mango.
2. Add water and blend until smooth.
3. Strain juice and thin with water, if desired.
4. Garnish juice with sliced mango, blueberries, and strawberries before serving.

Energy Upper

Fruit is natural, and the sugars from natural fruit will give you an instant boost.  And with this juice, the electrolyte-loaded coconut water will help to keep you hydrated throughout the day.
You will need:

• 1 can of lychee in syrup, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup of frozen and thawed sliced peaches
• 3/4 cups of coconut water (you may choose to use regular water if you do not have coconut water on hand)

Steps:

1. In a blender, combine your lychees, peaches, and coconut water.
2. Blend well and until smooth.
3. Strain the juice and thin with water, if desired.
4. Serve and enjoy.

Immunity Booster

If you are feeling a bit under the weather, this juicing recipe is a vitamin bomb that packs more vitamins than any pill, and will definitely help ward off seasonal colds or allergies.
You will need:

• 1 grapefruit that is peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 medium oranges to be peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 kiwis peeled and cut into chunks

Steps:

1. Combine your grapefruit, oranges, and kiwis into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Strain juice and thin with water, if desired.
4. Serve and enjoy.

Post-Workout Refuel

If you workout, you are definitely doing what you need to in order to keep your body healthy and strong.  This juicing recipe incorporates protein-packed almonds that will help to build and repair your muscles.  Also, the potassium in the nuts and sweet potato will help to balance your electrolytes and fluids.
You will need:

• 2 medium oranges peeled and cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup of whole and raw almonds
• 1 small sweet potato that has been scrubbed and coarsely chopped
• 1 medium apple to be cored and cubed
• 1/2 cup of water

Steps:

1. In a blender, combine your oranges, almonds, sweet potato, apple, and water.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Strain juice and add water, if desired.
4. Serve and enjoy.

Detox Juice

For a full-body detox, this juicing recipe is one that is high in fiber with veggies and fruit that will help to keep things moving through your digestive tract.  It is also packed with ginger to naturally calm and soothe your stomach.
You will need:

1. 2 tablespoons of peeled and chopped fresh ginger
2. 1 medium beet that has been scrubbed and coarsely chopped
3. 4 medium carrots that are scrubbed and sliced
4. 1 medium apple to be cored and cubed
5. 1 cup of water

Steps:

• In a blender, combine your ginger, beet, carrots, apple, and water.
• Blend until smooth.
• Strain juice and add water, if desired.
• Serve and enjoy.

Summertime Mojito

This summertime juice is a virgin mojito that is fresh, simple, and delicious.
You will need:

• 1 cucumber
• 1 large pear
• 1 large handful of mint
• ½ of a lime

Drink Healthfully

Juicing is a great way to (literally) squeeze fruits and vegetables into your diet.  Especially if you typically do not eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, juicing gives you the opportunity to fuel and replenish your body with natural sugars and vitamins.

Source

High Protein Bread

 

I use this product daily.  If you want a delicious high protein bread try this. This is a super low carb, high protein, high fat loaf, it is gain-free, sugar-free and has dairy-free options. Delicious served toasted with eggs or avocado (or both) or just use as a sandwich base and fill with your favourite ingredients.

Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 50mins
Yield: approx 20 slices

Ingredients:

• 3 scoops Coconut 180Superfood
• 1 cup ground linseed
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 Tbs chia seeds
• 2 Tbs sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 60g melted butter or coconut oil
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup natural yoghurt or coconut cream
• 1 Tbs apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180c and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
2. Place pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds in a food processor and process until ground but still with some chunky bits.
3. In a large bowl mix together 180, ground linseed, chia seeds, sesame seeds, salt, baking powder, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.
4. In a separate bowl whisk together wet ingredients until well combined.
5. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix gently to combine – will make a thick batter (not a bread dough), if it seems too dry add some extra yoghurt or coconut cream.
6. Transfer to loaf tin and bake for approx 50mins until firm.

Nutritional Information:
Amount per slice – approx 20 slices 

Calories	154.8	Total Carbohydrates	4.9g
Total Fat	12.4g	Dietary Fibre	3.2g
Saturated Fat	4.0g	Sugars	0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat	3.4g	Protein	7.5g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.9g	Sodium	53mg

Net Carbs per slice = 1.7g (Total carbs – indigestible fibre which has no impact on blood sugar).

Enjoy !!

We'd love to hear how yours turns out please post up your comments :)

Processed Food: What Makes Isagenix Different

A food revolution is starting across America. It’s one where consumers are no longer purchasing any kind of food-like stuff that comes in a box, a bag, or a wrapper in an act of defiance against the culture created by the food industry; with its seemingly endless products that drive us to overeat, gain weight, and from which we derive little nutrition.

Replacing these hyper-palatable, overly processed foods is a new food trend epitomized in a few words from the acclaimed food writer Michael Pollan, “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants” (1). In his books, this is taken to mean whole-type, or minimally processed “real food”, containing only recognizably few ingredients. And it means cooking more at home, plus choosing to prepare meals made up mostly of fruits and vegetables.

From the outset, it’s easy to find value in the movement. The huge increase in the diversity of processed foods in the supermarket in the last half-century has been anything but helpful for people’s waistlines. The general formula food companies used in creating these has not been nutrition. In fact, the very definition of “processed” in this regard has been to remove all that doesn’t taste that great or that is satisfying—namely protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, polyphenols—and leave only sugar, salt, and fat.

The goal of laying sugar, fat, and salt on top of each other is to arrive at what other writers including Michael Moss and David Kessler have called the “bliss point” or the “you can’t eat just one” phenomenon (2). In perspective, an epidemic of obesity rising in an environment where food companies have been focused entirely on hijacking the brains and taste buds of people to eat limitless amounts of their products is not surprising.

But not all processed foods are the same in their design to encourage overindulgence. There’s a point where even the simple advice of shunning all processed food can go too far. To borrow a phrase, there’s risk of throwing out the processed baby with the salt-sugar-fat bathwater. Also, while the general idea of adhering to a diet comprising of mostly whole foods is praiseworthy, it’s well known that 90 percent of people who try them can’t stay on them for long.

Wherein processed foods are formulated with express intent to improve and satisfy nutritional requirements and appetite is a major difference. Bringing some perspective is a recent review in theAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition that makes the case for several processed foods being useful in enhancing nutrition in foods and making them available for more people, as well as reducing food waste (3). These include canned fruits, vegetables, and protein-foods like beans, meats, yogurts, trail mixes, and meal-replacement shakes and bars. It’s unfair to place these types of foods in the same category of potato chips, ice cream, pizza, and soft drinks.

Here’s where Isagenix is completely different from most people’s perception of processed food. As opposed to formulating foods where protein, micronutrients, and fiber are removed for the purpose of accentuating salt, sugar, and fat, Isagenix does exactly the opposite. The company focuses on putting back the protein, micronutrients, fiber, as well as other bioactive components of food from fruits, vegetables, and herbs—and of the highest quality, as determined through rigorous testing—in food in a way that is also convenient and tastes delicious.

The company’s meal replacements shakes, bars, and soups as well as snacks, are formulated for nutrient density, portion control, and appetite satisfaction. The company also invests heavily in clinical research for substantiation of their use within systems for healthy weight management, lean muscle gains, and nutritional support. For this alone, Isagenix deserves to be set apart in its own category for advancing the definition of nutrition and health through food technology in improving people’s health.

References

Pollan M. In Defense of Food (1st ed.). New York: Penguin Books. 2009.
Moss M. The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food. The New York Times. 2013 Feb 13. Available at: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/24/magazine/the-extraordinary-science-of-junk-food.html
‘0wWeaver CM, Dwyer J, Fulgoni VL, King JC, Leveille G, MacDonald R, Ordovas J, Schnakenberg D. Processed foods: contributions to nutrition. Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Apr 23;99(6):1525-1542. [Epub ahead of print]

What is Crossfit

“CrossFit is a strength and conditioning programme built on constantly varied, if not randomised, functional movements executed at high intensity” – Founder Greg Glassman

 

You haven't heard of CrossFit? Let me tell you about CrossFit.

CrossFit is a lifestyle in which you are prioritizing your health. The ability to do many different things at a high level of intensity.
I think it's the absolute best way to help you reach your fitness goals.
 

For me, it's making me happy. A fun way to get fit with a lot of people. The last person finishing is the just as important as the first one.

It's this team atmosphere that ends up making you better as an individual. It's camaraderie, that family that you end up building and the energy that you get back from it yourself, that's CrossFit to me.
You come to a CrossFit gym everybody knows your name, everybody loves you and you're a part of something bigger than just getting a workout.

CrossFit gave me that something extra that I kinda needed in life.

It's my outlet, I love it. It's my passion. It's commitment. CrossFit is a sport now.

I like the challenge, I compete with myself, I'm healthier, I am stronger. Even though I was sore, I was, you know, getting a little discouraged, you know ... I felt accountable because my community, or I felt accountable to my class because they were looking for me there.

Finding CrossFit and then having to work really dang hard for whatever your goal is ... whether its to compete or just get a damn pull-up. I love it 'cause the workout's different everyday, I can come in and I don't know what I'm doing.

Everyone is welcoming, everyone is cheering you on. They don't let you quit even if you wanna quit.
We all share this experience, which is emotional. It doesn't look emotional, it looks like people working out ... but it's emotional. I mean it's raw, it's intense, it's incredible, it's freakin' awesome. I'm gonna keep doing it for a long time, I hope.

CrossFit, to me, is a fitness program where the reward for doing well is the ability to express your fitness in everyday life in as many different planes or as many different activities that you can possibly imagine.

People walk through the door and say, 'Hey, where's all the machines?' We're the machines!

Source: http://journal.crossfit.com/start.tpl

 

 

Raw Cacao Power Balls

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried fruit (try 3/4 cup dates  + 1/4 cup of dried apricots)
• 1 cup nuts (I used almonds and cashews)
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1/3 cup organic raw cacao powder
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Method:

Soak medjool dates (if using them) for 15 minutes in warm water to soften.  While waiting blend nuts on high speed until they reach a fine crumb/meal texture. Remove nuts from bowl and set aside. Blend dried fruit, cacao powder,1/4 cup of shredded coconut, coconut oil and seeds until it reaches a smooth texture.  Add the ground nuts and blend together until combined. Once the mixture is completely combined, remove the mixture from the processor with a spoon and roll into small balls.  Coat in shredded coconut and store in an airtight container in the fridge.  Leave them for at least a few hours so they reach a firmer texture.  These can also be stored in the freezer. The awsome part about this recipe is you can really get creative with the fruit and nut selections and you can also add your favourite seeds, superfood and Isagenix powders to make them even better.

Why Doctors Recommend Isagenix

Paul: My name is Dr. Paul Anderson. I am a Canadian medical doctor and a nutritional formulator of the IsaDelights Chocolates. One of my favorite products is the IsaLean Shakes. These are delicious, low calorie and nutritionally complete meals, full of the vitamins, minerals, amino acids that you need. It supports nutritional cleansing. One of the things that make the IsaLean Shakes different than a lot of other meal replacement shakes is the form of whey they’re using. They use the highest grade of whey. It’s from happy New Zealand cows. They exceed the USDA organic regulations. The cows are pasture-fed, they don’t get hormones or antibiotics. Now they’re using a new proprietary technology that’s making the whey protein even better than before, and there’s less lactose so it’s easier on digestion. They add enzymes that make it easier to digest, but also it’s better for the body and absorption.
Nicole: My name is Dr. Nicole Kafka. I am a colorectal surgeon in New York City. One of the wonderful things about Cleanse for Life and the cleansing program is that it does not zap your energy. On a cleanse day, most people, including me, feel more energy at the end of the day than they had when they started. Even doing two days in a row can improve that feeling further, and you’re not hungry when you finish. In fact, your appetite may even be decreased for several days afterwards.
Carlos: Hello everybody. I’m Dr. Carlos Perez Cortes. This is a very extraordinary product that balances the body. It’s a nutritional enriched rejuvenated drink that restores and protects the body from stress and helps increase your ability to perform mentally and physically. It enhances the cognitive capacity. It contains over 100 specially-stored active ingredients in a [inaudible 00:02:23] from around the world and no other product, believe me, competes with this exclusive combination of quality ingredients that are tested for maximum potency and purity. It also contains [adapting] that energize cells, adapting your body to any form of stress. It also contains our advanced super-charged blend of trasiantic minerals which support the body vital functions. Over 200 powerful nutrients help rejuvenate the body. A focus on the brewing [causes] enhances the benefits of antioxidants and at the beginning had to support mental and physical performance.
Cheryl: My name is Dr. Cheryl Hart. I have been a gynaecologist for 30 years. On every cleanse day, you’ll want to include low-calories snacks. This is a perfect balance of proteins, carbohydrates and healthy fats to help fulfil your body’s nutritional needs. They contain quality proteins that help reduce your cravings. They come in two delicious flavors, natural chocolate and French vanilla.
Mark: IsaPro is the essential part of Isagenix product line. This is a superb supplement for people who have a high-demand lifestyle, whether it be a professional athlete, an amateur athlete or a busy high stressed individual, and even for people that just want to ensure that they have the best protein available for their body. The building blocks of our muscles and our muscle system are amino acids and the proteins that go along with them. So what happens is, IsaPro allows the body to build lean muscle mass. It contains the highest quality whey protein concentrate available. It uses a new and proprietary processing technology for the whey protein that’s contained within it. It actually has a higher amino acid profile and lower lactose levels. It gets down to something as detailed as even the way that the cattle are processed. It’s been shown that because of the rest that the actual amino acid content and the protein available elevates in cows that are rested. Most commercial cattle never have that.
So what happens is, they use a New Zealand dairy group, whose standards actually exceed USDA organic regulations. The cows are pasture fed and not treated with hormones or antibiotics. Many cattle are fed grain, and grain contain chemicals, and things that can be absorbed by the cow, and it can become harmful when consumed. So the whey that is contained in this product, is sourced through New Zealand because it is the highest quality that exists. It contains ionic Alphalfa and it contains an advanced super charged blend of chase minerals that supports the body vital functions. It helps with stubborn weight loss plateaus, it curbs hunger and just one scoop of IsaPro contains 18 grams of nutritious lean building whey protein. It’s also ideal for athletes who really want to increase and build their lean body mass, and they can do it in a way that’s hormone and antibiotic free. I truly believe if every athlete on the planet knew the superior quality of this whey protein, they would all be on it.
Nicole: The oatmeal berry slim cakes are wonderful, wonderful healthy snack. They are good for your heart, your gut, and everything in between. They are low in calories. They are nutritionally packed. They contain five grams of fiber, which is one-fifth to one-sixth of the total fiber that we need in our diets today, which is something that almost none of us achieve otherwise. That fiber comes from whole grain oats, oat bran, amulet and flaxseed, wonderful sources which is also sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to be good for your heart and your bowel function. They contain blueberries and cranberries. They are sweetened with natural agave which has a low natural glycemic index, what that means is that they keep your blood level and your insulin levels steady. This is great for your metabolism. It’s great for your weight. It makes you feel better. You don’t get those sudden spikes of energy and then just falls of energy that comes with sugar. They’re cholesterol and preservative free. There are no transfats and they are a delicious, delicious snack. It tastes great.
Cheryl: Essentials for Women, this product is a powerful multi-vitamin formula that activates and supports advanced health for women, especially during aging. Premium vitamins, minerals, and fido nutrients create the foundation for the optimal health. Bone nourishing minerals for lasting bone strength also contains specialized herbs that reduce discomfort from monthly cycles and life transitions, often eliminating the need for hormones. This product also contains minerals for stronger hair and nails.
Mark: The other wonderful product that exists for men is Essentials for Men. This is an especially designed blend of premium nutrients that sustain and support the best possible health for men. Comprehensive B vitamins support stamina, energy, endurance, and mental concentration. Adaptogens included in the product support all-around health, endurance, and reduced symptoms of stress. Saw palmetto is also a key ingredient because it also promotes a healthy prostate.
Nicole: Natural Accelerator naturally enhances the body’s fat burning ability, but it does that without making you feel wired or speedy. It contains carefully selected natural thermogenic ingredients, that mean they help your body up its metabolism and burn fat. Those ingredients include cayenne, green tea, cinnamon and ginseng, and they help your body easily release unwanted pounds. This product does not contain any ephedrine or ma huana or any other stimulant that makes you feel wired and it’s completely caffeine free. These thermogenic herbs help your body to lose weight naturally and in a healthy way. It provides what are called lipotropics nutrients, which support you liver’s ability to metabolize fat quickly, and it contains a rich supply of the vitamin niacin. This helps to reduce your appetite and keep your metabolism chugging along. Finally, this contains royal jelly extract, a great source of natural B vitamins.
Announcer: I’m glad to see that Isogenix has an antioxidant formula. This antioxidant formula is very, very important because it contains a full spectrum of antioxidants that help protect from damaging free radicals. Denholm Harmon, back in the 1950s, came up with the theory of aging, which was associated with free radicals. He, at that time realized that by taking antioxidants you might be able to prolong this aging process. Isagenix provides one of the strongest antioxidants that is available on the market. It protects you from free radical damage and may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancers. Antioxidants promote wellness and protects against illness as well. It tends to reverse accelerated aging and boosts energy.
Nicole: IsaFlush is a collection of herbs and minerals which help the gut to work better. It effectively and safely encourages regularity and helps to soothe intestinal discomfort. It includes magnesium, which supports improved water absorption. It helps with improved digestion and reduces intestinal discomfort, and it supports heart and lung health. IsaFlush helps to support a balanced digestive system which improves your ability to withstand stresses, physical, emotional, and environmental, and keeps you in balance. It helps you to remain regular, which is important for the body to eliminate waste, maintain water balance, lessen fatigue, and support cardiovascular health.
Paul: One of my favorite Isagenix products is Want More Energy.

 It’s a natural energy drink. It’s loaded with vitamins and nutrients that replenish the body. The thing I like about it is low calorie. It only has 35 calories, but it helps increase your mental and physical performance. One of the best ways I know to use this product is about a half hour before exercise, combine it with IsoDelight. It has tremendous good results. You can also use it on cleanse days. It really helps you get through those long cleanse days.
On non-cleanse days, to support you when you start to get some cravings, and I can see why it isn’t a knockout. One of the best apects about it is that it doesn’t contain caffeine, ma huang, epinephrine. There’s no artificial sweeteners or coloring. It’s caffeine-free. It provides a natural energy boost and it’s just a great product that I love to use personally, and I recommend it to you.


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