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Juicer Recipes for De-bloating

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Premenstrual syndrome or what we commonly call as PMS is a group of varied emotions, physical and psychological conditions. It usually transpires before the monthly menstrual cycle of a woman as a result of the change in hormone levels. The symptoms of this vary from back pains, headaches, breast tenderness, hunger cravings, hunger cravings and what all women hate: bloating.

This juicer recipe will help reduce that discomfort and will make you feel healthy and slim. A good juice extractor will guarantee that you are getting the most out of any vegetable’s or fruit’s juices.

Use a vegetable juicer in removing the celery’s nourishing juices. As much as possible, use the stalks and the green leaves of this plant for optimum sustenance. The fresh juices from celeries have been known to be a great addition to a healthy diet due to a number of benefits you can get from it. Its juices are also rich in potassium which makes them great in hydrating the skin resulting in a healthy glow. Celeries have natural diuretic properties which help in controlling one’s craving for sweet foods. This can help significantly in weight loss. Celery juice is thirst-quenching but can be a tad salty so when you’re on a juice diet, pair the celery juice with any other sweet fruit to give you a more delicious drink.

When you’re nearing that time of the month again, prepare your best juicer and go grab some fresh celeries and juice away. You will be glad you did.

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Juicing against eating

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Vegetables are known to be a healthy addition to a variety of food dishes because of their flavor. Fruits on the other hand are known to be a sweet addition to desserts. However, both of them can also be eaten raw and are usually recommended due to their nutritional content. But how come fruit and vegetable juicing are becoming the fad nowadays?

People eat fruits and vegetables but most often than not, we do not consume enough of them. This is why juicing has grew to be the most common alternative to remedy this. With a juice extractor, the solid part of fruits and vegetables are taken out. This gives you natural juices which are complete in the benefits that they come with. Your body can then easily absorb all nutrients from the juices without spending too much time digesting them.

Fresh juices from vegetables and fruit are never the same. Berries are rich in Vitamin C and manganese which help the protective system of our body in fighting off unwanted free radicals. Broccoli is rich in calcium, vitamin A, sulfur and potassium among other things. It is best used for cancer prevention and for the immune system. Apples are rich in anti-oxidants which are essential in maintaining a healthy heart. Raw tomatoes are rich in phosphorus, sulfur and vitamin C. They help in cleansing the body and stimulate circulation. These are only few of the fruits and vegetables with different benefits. There are a whole lot out there, waiting to be discovered, tried and tested.

A lot of different juicer recipes have already been spread out for your benefits. All you need to do is find one that suits your needs, pick up a good, healthy juicer and get started.

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Recipe for “March to the Beet”

Friday, August 14th, 2009

To create this great vitality juice, you need one medium beetroot, one handful of basil leaves, two pears, one lime and half a red bell pepper. Top and tail the beetroot and then if it’s organic or home grown scrub it. If not, peel it and cut into pieces small enough to fit in the juice extractor. Remove the seeds from the pepper and wash the pears and lime. Fold the basil leaves up tightly and put them in the health juicer between pieces of beetroot. Let the other ingredients follow, then stir and drink the beverage immediately.

Beetroot juice is very rich and this recipe emphasizes that fact with the lime juice, which helps cut through the drink’s richness. The beetroot is also complemented by the basil in this beverage. Beetroot contains caretonoid Betaine which has numerous benefits including antioxidant properties which is essential for your juice diet. This helps with red blood cell production and lymph activity. Beetroot is also an excellent source of iron while red peppers contain lots of antioxidants which are excellent ingredients in your daily fresh juice intake. Pears are a good source of soluble fiber and will cleanse the intestines, so in addition to this drink’s nutrition, it also prevents cancer and other debilitating diseases.

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Juicer Recipe for a Skin Smoother

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

People suffer from dry skin due to the cold weather and strong winds during winter time and this can be very stressful to the body. Flaky skin that become tight and get easily irritated can affect the mood and confidence of a person. A regular juice diet can contribute to healthy skin because of the vitamins and oils they contain. This juicer recipe for dry skin combines both sources of essential oils and makes them available in a form that the body can easily assimilate. Fresh juices are the best when it comes to combating dry skin because they are also excellent sources of pure water which helps to rehydrate the skin.

Many oils required for healthy skin can also be seen in products that are rich in essential fatty acids which contain Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9. There are lots of products that can be found in supermarkets which contain organic flax, sesame and sunflower oils as well as germ of rice and oats. Regular consumption of this oil blend can give you healthy looking skin, nails and hair.

For this recipe, you will need two medium or large carrots, half red pepper, two clementines and two teaspoons of the Ultimate Oil Blend of your choice. Peel the carrots if they’re not organic, core and deseed the pepper, then peel the clementines but leave most of the pith because they contain phytochemicals that assist the body in absorbing vitamin C. Combine all ingredients in your electric juicer and add the oil into the remainder of the beverage. Give it a quick mix and then it’s ready to drink.

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Recipe for Pepper Punch and an Energy Boost Drink

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

For those people that are looking to have an energy boost within the day, here’s a juicer recipe that can perk you up pretty good. This beverage consists of eight medium carrots, three apples and an inch of ginger. It is ideal if you require a bit of pep up in the morning because it will give you all the energy you need for a busy day.

Make sure you wash the apples thoroughly in warm water, if possible, since fruits nowadays have been commercially grown and may contain wax to preserve their shelf life. The ginger will help boost your blood circulation and give a nice edge to the juice’s flavor. Simply mix all three ingredients into the juice extractor and you’ll have a pint of Road Runner Energy Boost drink.

In order to boost your immune system, this next recipe is important because it contains high levels of vitamin C. All you need is two yellow peppers, three oranges, two apples, two pears, half a grapefruit and of course, a power juicer. Bell peppers are great sources of vitamin C, and red and yellow peppers contain twice as much vitamins compared to green peppers.

First thing you need to do is to thoroughly wash and deseed the peppers and peel the oranges and grapefruit, then leave the pith on the citrus fruit because piths contain bioflavanoids which help the body absorb the vitamin C. Put all the ingredients in the electric juicer and chill.

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Secret in Preventing Hair Loss?

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

There is actually no secret when it comes to preventing hair loss. Lots of people, yes, women too, have been trying to find ways on avoiding this plague. The ones who are worried the most are those who have balding genes. The prevention is quite simple, actually. It is drinking fresh vegetable juice religiously and the best thing about it is that you’ll only need a power juicer or a juice extractor for that.

There are many reasons for excessive hair loss. One common cause is the lack of certain essential fatty acids and essential nutrition over a prolonged period. Our bodies need iron, vitamin B, C and an amino acid called lysine which can be found in a lot of beans.

Another cause for hair loss is trauma, surgery or perhaps a major illness. These can also make a person lose large amounts of hair, but it is only temporary and can be restored when the person regains his health; proper nutrition and regular vegetable juicing can expedite recovery.

One excellent vegetable juice recipe is combining alfalfa sprouts together with carrots. This makes a powerful combination because the fresh juice it has carotene and essential minerals that can help prevent hair loss. For best results, juice one handful of alfalfa sprouts with two medium sized carrots.

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Recipes for Urinary Tract Infection

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

When bacteria and other infectious organisms invade the urinary tract, an infection occurs. UTIs occur in both men and women although women tend to suffer more because of the anatomical difference. With infants, though, UTI occurs more often with boys because uncircumcised baby boys tend to accumulate bacteria under the foreskin.

One thing that can help flush out the bladder of liquids and bacteria is drinking juices that are high in vitamin C and it also provides an environment in urine that is hostile to most bacteria. Grapefruit and guava juices make excellent healing juice. Foods high in zinc help produce white blood cells and eliminate bacteria. If you live in a tropical country, drinking coconut water is very helpful. Based on my experience when I had a bladder infection, substituting the usual drinks with coconut juice can treat the disease.

If the tract infection has been present for only a day or two, then antibiotics should be your last resort because the bacteria can be immune to them in the future and there are also other side effects from taking them. Fresh juice can help sufferers of urinary tract infection greatly. Drinking a glass of fresh cranberry or blueberry juice first thing in the morning everyday can hasten the healing process. Aside from all the healthful properties of these juices, they are also very effective in restraining the E.coli that causes UTI, stripping the bacteria off the bladder walls.

For some vegetable juice recipe, try kale or spinach juice. For this to work well, you need a good vegetable juicer. Dilute the vegetable you chose in coconut water, but if this is not available, you can substitute this with cantaloupe juice. Throw in one or two inches of ginger for a spicy kick.

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Recipe for Excessive Flatulence

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

It’s very natural to pass gas or wind, but excessive flatulence is another story. It is normal to pass wind 14 times a day in average. This contains 40 percent of odorless carbon dioxide produced by bacteria in the intestines, 10 percent is a mixture of numerous other gases which includes the byproducts of microbes and is responsible for the offensive odors. The remaining other half is just swallowed air.

Too much wind can cause abdominal discomfort and can also give you embarrassing situations. The best way to control this is to watch what you eat. After eating the gas will be expelled from five to seven hours. Aside from refraining from dairy products except yogurt, avoid carbonated drinks and chewing gum.

Garlic and ginger are known to be anti-gas and you can either add them when cooking your meals or simply put them in a juicer. Chinese midwives use these spices for women who have just given birth. Juicing two or three cloves of garlic and a slice of ginger can be very effective. It can taste bitter so adding honey to sweeten it.

Another option for getting rid of excessive flatulence is juicing alfalfa sprouts or wheatgrass alone. These are among the most nutritive greens and are mild and easy to drink. Cut half an inch slice of ginger with the skin cleaned or scraped off. Toss it together into the power juicer with your alfalfa sprouts or wheatgrass. One last tip before drinking either one of these juices – it shouldn’t be on the night of a hot date.

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Juicer Recipes for Insomnia

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

There are times when I suffer from insomnia, especially when I work at night shift. I’ve been doing this for more than two years now but sometimes sleeping during the day can be very difficult for me. I have done some research on what I can do as well as others who are dealing with this sleeping disorder. In addition to that are some juicer recipes that are said to be able to help those who are enduring insomnia.

The common causes of insomnia are overwork, jet lag, stress, worry, drugs, alcohol, nicotine, stimulants, sleeping at inappropriate times, poor nutrition and toxicity of the blood. Long term insomnia, though can take a toll on a person’s health condition and the causes can be very severe, such as depression, anxiety, grief, medication diseases and menopause.

The first recipe that can help insomniacs is a combination of beets and celery. The complex carbohydrates and starch in beet root can help promote sleep. Celery can be a good tonic for insomniacs because it has a calming effect on the central nervous system. Another vegetable juice recipe is a fusion of bean sprouts, lettuce, and cauliflower. These veggies are good sources of Vitamin B and lettuce have a mild sedative effect because of their natural opiate that calms the nerves and muscles. Mix these with raw honey and drink before bedtime.

For a mixture of fruits, combine an apple with an orange or half a grapefruit. The natural sugars and carbohydrates will have a tranquilizing effect and can help those who are dealing with insomnia.

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Juice Recipes for Hangover

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

After consuming alcoholic beverages passed the body’s tolerance level, it is possible that a person can get an unpleasant physiological condition known as a hangover. A hangover can last as long as three days after the alcohol consumption. Some symptoms of hangover are fatigue, headaches, nausea, blurred vision, bloodshot eyes and rapid heartbeat.

Drinking various types of fresh fruit and vegetable juices can help subdue hangover. Here are some fresh juice recipes that have been tested and proven.

The first recipe is very potent for detoxifying and should be drunk with plenty of water to flush out the toxins. Juice a beet root, two ribs of celery and a small bunch of spinach, and for its B vitamins, add a teaspoonful of spirulina.

Beet root juice not only cleanses the liver but also help detoxifies the entire system of alcoholic toxicity. Celery is a great source of calcium and magnesium that have a calming effect on the central nervous system. Spinach is highly cleansing and is essential for the body’s circulatory system, especially to the brain.

Another effective beverage is a mixture of cantaloupe and watermelon. These fruits are diuretics and can really help flush out toxicity from your system.

Juicing cauliflower, a cup of broccoli, an apple and two oranges can work wonders as well. This drink can help prevent or relieve headaches. To get the most juice from broccoli or cauliflower, use a twin gear juicer.

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