“juice it up!”
It’s the Holidays – which means parties, cocktails, sugar and more sugar. Yes, it’s FUN but the aftermath can lead to weight gain, low energy, sluggishness, moodiness and just plain ol’ feeling bad. So here’s a healthy tip…drink some “green juice.” Fresh, live, vibrant, made-to-order green juice. The great news is juice bars are popping up all over the place. If you live in Southern California, you’re in luck because many Whole Foods have added fresh juice bars to their coffee bars. Check out your local listing for a juice bar near you. You can also think about purchasing a juicer and making your own. Bed, Bath and Beyond carries some easy-to-use and inexpensive ones like Breville.
Fresh, green juice is loaded with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, and chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the blood of the plant and it is what absorbs energy from the sun. So in essence, when you drink live green juice, the blood from the plant is nourishing the blood from the human… and it is extremely cleansing and purifying too. This is EXCELLENT news and great after a night of celebrating or in between those holiday functions. In fact, green juice can be a WONDERFUL addition to your daily, healthy lifestyle…and super for hair, skin, nails and bringing out that INNER GLOW!
If you’re new to juicing then my recommendation is to start out slow. Add in some apple, carrot or beets for sweetness. You will be surprised how good a green drink can taste and make you feel. And as my friend and colleague Emily says, “chew your juice” which means take a swig and swish it around in your mouth before you swallow it. This helps the natural digestion process. Juice is also best absorbed on an empty stomach.
The recipe below is my favorite anytime day or night juice. (HN Tip: Have your local juice bar replicate the ingredients below – or create your own fun version.)
Cheers to your VIBRANT, energized, good health!
Oz Green:
Cucumber, Spinach, Celery, Parsley, Apple, Lemon, Lime, Ginger
(…if you live in the San Fernando Valley this is available at the Whole Foods, Coldwater Canyon location)
Liquid Lunch:
Beets, Apples, Carrots, Ginger, Spinach
(…a bit sweet and higher in natural sugar, but OH so good!)