Juicing for Health & Longevity - The Green Juice

Thanks to all who continue to read my blogs. I gladly welcome your comments, especially while going into the juicing portion of my blogs. I know what juicing has done for me and would like to hear how it has affected you.

Last time, we discussed hydrotherapy and the ability to easily set up a hydrotherapy spa at home. In previous blogs, we discussed vitamins an their various health and skin benefits. If you remember, one of my blogs in particular discussed alternative ways of getting those vitamins. Juicing is one of those alternative ways to get the vitamins your body needs the natural and healthy way. Juicing is a popular choice simply because its easy, tasty and takes less time to juice your vitamins than it does to prepare and eat them. In addition, you are not cooking out all the nutrients.

The first juice we are going to discuss is the green juice. I'm starting off with the green juice because for me, this was the juice that had the biggest impact on how I felt. It increased my energy level, cleansed my body, worked to minimize colds throughout the year and simply made me feel great. I was less fatigued and more productive. I even experienced significant weight loss.

What Is The Green Juice?

Green Juice is a juice made up of green leafy vegetables. It has healing properties that simply put, works. Its also called a chlorophyll drink. When I first heard of the green juice, because of my skeptic nature, I thought there was no way a vegetable juice with green leafy plants could do anything for me. But, the person who introduced it to me explained that when animals are sick, the first thing they do is eat grass. Animals eat grass because it has chlorophyll in it and it helps them heal.

Chlorophyllis are green plants grown in the earth and charged by the sun, which provides energy for plants to photosynthesize the materials needed for human growth like carbohydrates, protiens and fats. Chlorophyll detoxes and rejuvinates cells, tissues, blood, arteries and nerves.

What are the Benefits of the Green Juice (Chlorophyll Juice)?

The more we consume chlorophyll in the form of eating green leaves like salad and herbs in addition to drinking green vegetable juices and wheatgrass, the healthier our hair, bones and skin will be. In addition, it cleans our mind to promote peace and harmony. Once we clean our minds and body temples, the better we are able to deal with relationships with others, whether it be family, children, friends or spouses. And if the aforementioned information is not enough to convince you, simply think with common sense. During the creation of earth, the foods provided for us to eat were all fruits and vegetables that grew from nature. During that time, a person's lifespan was long and extended over several centuries. So, its only natural to believe that there must be some benefit to consuming vegetables and fruits. And, not only does the green drink make you feel better, detox you and repair you, it has a bulk load of vegetables that are still pure. Meaning we have not cooked all the nutrients out.

How Do I Get My Daily Dose of Chlorophyll?

One of the things I found out when I began juicing was that its easy to get overwhelmed or excited and wanting to try various things for various problems. But, I had to stop completely and let each thing work before incorporating other things into my diet. For instance, once I tried just drinking the green juice for two weeks straight, it was then that I could actually tell what the green juice did for me and how I benefited from it.

In addition to the benefits of feeling great, drinking my green juice actually allowed me to cut out two entire meals. The green juice with all the vegetables actually made up for the meals. The aspect of cutting out a couple of meals assisted in my weight loss. Within one week, I lost 7 pounds. And, because my energy level increased by the end of the first week, I actually fely motivated and energized enough to work out. By the end of the second week of me drinking my green juice, I lost 12 pounds and felt amazing.

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Making A Pure Green Drink

Of course the best vegetables to get are the organic vegetables. However, we all know that its not always that easy or cost effective. But, if you can get all the vegetables in organic form, that would be the best.

The vegetables you will need to make one green juice:

1/2 - 1 Bunch of Parsely
3 Sprigs of Watercress
3 Leaves of Kale
1/2 Cucumber
1 Carrot - this aids in the transitioning of juicing. The green drink is super strong. After a few times of drinking the green drink and once you get use to it, you may leave the carrot out so that you get the full effect of the green juice.

Supplies Required

1 Sharp Knife
1 Juice Extractor - A juice extractor helps you get the most juice vs. a plain juicer.

First start by washing your vegetables well. Carrots if using them should be scraped, getting rid of the the dirt and dead skin.

Turn on your juice extrator and place all the aforementioned green vegetables in the machine. You will see your green juice extract immediately. Once all the juice has extracted from all the vegetables into your cup, drink immediately. The longer a pure fresh juice sits, the less nutrients your body is getting.

Make this your first drink in the morning and then drink it again for an evening snack. What this does is give you the boost you need to get through the day, especially if you work. And, the evening drink allows you to not have to worry about juggling work and middle of the day items. Most people fail on their diets due to conflicting schedules in their lives. Drink you green drink for two weeks straight and allow yourself to self reflect on your physical and emotional feelings. You will feel a positive difference.

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What Vitamin Properties are in the Green Juice?

As we mentioned previously, drinking vegetable juices and fruit juices allows you to get your daily dose of vitamins much easier than trying to eat fruits and vegetables. For the pure green drink shown above, here's a list of the vitamins found in each of the ingredients.

Parsely - Parsely is actually an herb. Its great for cleaning the liver. Parsley neutralizes toxins in your liver, inhibits abnormal cell growth, preventing tumors and cancers, and boosts the immune system. Parsely has vitamins C and A, chlorophyll, calcium, sodium, magnesium, and iron. It improves digestion, promotes urination and relieves mucous based conditions such as excess weight, swollen glands, and bladder and kidney conditions and infections. Parsely also fights those free radicals, promotes healthy lungs, bones and the heart.

Watercress- Watercress is actually a member of the cabbage family. Watercress is one of the most highly nutritious vegetables. It provides an excellent source of
vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, and E. Watercress also is a great source of fiber and iron. Watercress is another one of those vegetables that fights free radicals and is an antioxident.

Kale - Kale is one of those vegetables that goes unappreciated for their health and nutritional benefits. This is another antioxident vegetable and contains a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Kale has a high natural source of manganese, iron,
copper, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B1, B2, B6 and vitamin E. However, kale is best for its high content of Vitamin A. Although kale has only about 35 calories per serving, it carries 190% of your daily vitamin A requirements.

Cucumber - The cucumber belongs to the pumpkin and squash family. Some call it a vegetable and others call it a fruit. Whichever you prefer, it is still very beneficial to your green drink. Cucumbers provide a large variety of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc. Cucumbers work well alone and with the other green juice ingredients. Cucumbers can heal the skin, provide relief from heartburn and has many more benefits. Be sure to juice your cucumber with the skin on so that you are getting all the nutritious benefits.

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This concludes our first segment on juicing. Be sure to join us tomorrow as we discuss the benefits of various carrot juices and their healing properties. Be sure to see our resources throughout the page on how to find some othe the items we talked about, including the best juice extractor at the best price.





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Vitamin To B or Not To B - What A Question

Thank you to all who joined me as we discussed the benefits of Vitamin E. We discussed the various natural nutrional sources for Vitamin E and the benefits. We learned that its a great source to promote healthy skin.

Today, we are looking into the B Vitamins. First and foremost, let me start by saying that there are many types of Vitamin B's and they all have various nutritional and health functions. So, I think it only befitting that we first start by introducing to you the B Vitamin family.

Vitamin B1 - Also known as Thiamin
Vitamin B2 - Also known as Riboflavin
Vitamin B3 - Also known as Niacin
Vitamin B5 - Also known as Panthothenic Acid
Vitamin B6 - Also known as Pyridoxin
Vitamin B9 - Also known as Folic Acid
Vitamin B12 - Also known as Cobalamin

So, there you have it, the B Vitamin family. But, could you imagine having to take all of these as supplemental pills each and every day? That would take an eternity. And, what would happen if you simply avoided the B Vitamin family? Afterall, that list seems like a bit much doesn't it? Well, lets break it down and discuss what each one means to you and your health. We will discuss the importance, the benefits and nutritious natural ways to ensure you are getting all the B you need.

The Benefits of B1 (Thiamin)

The benefits of Vitamin B1 include increased heart health, nervous system health and muscular function. Vitamin B1 helps with digestion, and is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates. Vitamin B1 is also another of those with antioxident properties as we discussed with Vitamin C and Vitamin E. So, this means that Vitamin B1 also can assist in the prevention of many diseases such as cancer and heart disease. In addition, Vitamin B1 has been noticed to increase memory function and concentration.

Why Is Vitamin B1 Important?

Vitamin B1 is extremely important and we must have it daily because its not absorbed by the body when ingested. This means that our bodies are depleted of B1 daily. So, we must replace it daily. Vitamin B1 comes from a variety of foods, so unless you live in an undeveloped country, the risk of you not getting enough is minimal, but you should still make sure you are and you should eveluate your overall health status to determine if you are. Here are a few signs that you might be at risk for Vitamin B1 deficiency.

Alcoholism
Extremely Active People
People over the age of 50
Women taking birth control

In addition, Vitamin B1 is very critical to the growth and development of children.

Natural Nutritious Vitamin B1

Thankfully, Vitamin B1 is found in many foods. We are always reading in the paper or online about various foods and their risks. The media is constantly filling us with information about what is good for us and what will kill us if we eat certain foods. However, they key to eating healthy is by eating in balanced moderation. So, here's a list of foods that will help you get your daily dose of Vitamin B1.


yeast
sunflower seeds
liver
pistachios
pork
cauliflower
peanuts
almonds
potatoes
eggs
asparagus
kale
oranges
oatmeal

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The Benefits of Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin


Vitamin B2 is a water-soluble vitamin that is available from a number of plant and animal sources. It's an important role in maintaining the healthy functioning of your body and for healthy red blood cells. Here again we have another one of those great Vitamins with antioxident properties, which means that it prevents the free radicals in the body and it helps fight infections and colds. Vitamin B2 has also just begun to be used to prevent migranes, something that millions of people suffer from daily. Vitamin B2 is essential for promoting healthy eyes and vision. It can help slow the progression of cataracs. The awesome Vitamin B2 is often used to treat anemia, and plays a key role in the production of energy in the body. Not to mention, it is also useful for preventing cancer.

Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Vitamin B2 is extremely rare in developed countries because its so readily available in a huge variety of foods. However, in cases where poor diet or health problems prevent people from getting enough Vitamin B2, they can suffer from mouth sores, sore throat, skin problems and fatigue. Once again, your doctor can run tests to decide if your are B2 deficient.


Natural B2 Nutrition

Here are some great foods to eat if you find yourself lacking Vitamin B2.

Many foods like bread and cereal are fortified with Riboflavin. But other foods like eggs, milk, broccoli, spinach and brussel sprouts also carry healthy and nutritional sources of Riboflavin. If you are not certain when going to the grocery store about the Vitamin B2 foods, simply think green. Most green leafy vegetables are excellent sources. Also, we should always try to get into the habit of reading labels. Something I really hated doing, mainly because I wanted to get in the store and out. But, once I began reading those labels, it became second nature and I do it now without thinking about it.

Since our B family is such a big one, we decided that it best to break it down into blog parts. We want everyone to benefit from what we write and we certainly don't want to overload the reader. So, we will be back tomorrow at the same time with a recap of today's blog and the introduction of a few mor B Vitamin family members. Until then, here are a few things we hope you will enjoy and benefit from.

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Beautiful Skin with a Vitamin - E

Thank you to all who joined me yesterday as we discussed the benefits of Vitamin C. We discussed the various natural nutrional sources for Vitamin C and the benefits. We learned that its a great source to promote healthy skin.

Today, we are looking into Vitamin E. Vitamin E is another great source for healthy skin and carries many other healthy benefits. I must admit that Vitamin E is in fact one of my favorite vitamins. Primarily for the health benefits but also the way in which we can receive it.

How We Benefit from Vitamin E

Vitamin E has exceptional health benefits and plays a key role in the mechanisms of our bodies. Its a popular antioxidant, meaning that it stops the free redicals in our bodies from destroying us. Its often called an old age fighter. Vitamin E has been linked to the prevention of cancer, heart disease and alzheimers. In addition, Vitamin E is great for the skin and for vision. It's also like a booster for other vitamins, meaning that it helps the other vitamins work in your body to do what they are suppose to, especially Vitamin A.

So What Does Vitamin E do Again?
1. Speeds up wellness
2. Cleans the Arteries
3. Improves Memory
4. Rejuvenates the Brain




Vitamin E and Beautiful Skin

As mentioned earlier, one of my favorite Vitamins in the E vitamin. That is because it carries so many skin care benefits. We know the in most cases, people perceive us based on their first appearance of us. And, Vitamin E is the leader when it comes to ensuring that your skin stays healthy and glowing. And, what a suprise, Vitamin E is often the main ingredient in skin creams. This vitamin acts as a shield against pollution and ultraviolet rays and fights old age simply by applying the Vitamin E oil to your skin. Many doctors use medications infused with the oil of Vitamin E to treat skin type diseases such as inflammations, eczema and psoriasis.


So, How Do We Get Some of this Magical Vitamin E?

Of course we all know the answer to the aforementioned question. The best way to get Vitamin E is naturally through our diet. However, as we mentioned in our Vitamin C blog, there may be the need for supplements if your doctor and you decide that you are severely lacking. And, another sensational way to get Vitamin E, specifically for the skin is to use a pure Vitamin E oil and apply topically. Notice, the key word is "PURE". Personally, the approach I like for myself is to eat foods high in Vitamin E and apply the Vitamin E pure oil to my skin. It makes me feel as if I'm doing double duty combat to fight those free radicals and to keep my skin pristine.



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Vitamin E Nutritious Foods

Basically, we learned that Vitamin E is another one of those great antioxident vitamins. Well, hurray for that. This means that basically any food high in antioxidents is going to give you that Vitamin E. So, if you read my Vitamin C blog yesterday, then you will notice that all the foods listed there, both vegetables and fruits are on the high antioxident list. However, here is what the USDA suggests as Vitamin E food choices. Keep in mind, most fruits are high in Vitamin A, but the fruits listed here do have a significant amount of Vitamin E.

Vegetables

Turnip Greens
Spinach
Beet Greens
Dandelion Greens
Sweet Potatoes
Broccoli,
Peppers, sweet, red, raw
Asparagus
Kale
Squash
Cabbage

Fruits

Mango
Papaya
Guava
Graefruit
Tomatoes
Watermelon
Cantaloupe
Passionfruit

Keep in mind, these are not complete lists, but they are for you to use as a guide when going shopping. In addition, these foods are easily accessible in common grocery stores.

How Do You Know If You Are Vitamin E Deficient?

Many people ask how they can tell if they are deficient in Vitamin E. The body is a powerful indicator we often ignore. First and foremost, we must learn to listen to our bodies because our bodies do give us signs. Here are a few signs that you are lacking Vitamin E.


1. Not eating enough fresh fruits and vegetables
2. Feeling tired, weak, and irritable
3. Inability to fight off infections (lacking antioxidents)
4. Excessive dry skin
5. Excessive dry hair
6. Anemia
4. Diagnosis through a blood test


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A great way to get those Vitamins you need is through juicing. Its one of my favorite ways. So, if you need more Vitamin E, then try this little juice tip:

A Pure Green Drink
1 Bunch of Parsley
3 Leaves of Kale
1/2 of a Cucumber



Wash all veggies well and throw them into your juicer. Not only are you getting your Vitamin E, but you are getting a little picker upper.

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The Benefits of Vitamin C Related to Skin, Nutrition, Health

As promised, today we begin our segments on the importance of vitamins, nutrition and healthcare as it relates to our skin, beauty and overall well being. We thought it befitting that we begin with a vitamin most people are familiar with, Vitamin C. And, all though we are familiar with Vitamin C, what do we really know about it? Well, lets explore it shall we?

Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid or L-ascorbate is an necessary nutrient for humans and certain other animal species, in which it functions as a vitamin. In living organisms, ascorbate is an anti-oxidant, since it protects the body against oxidative stress.


Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen, a central structural component of blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Vitamin C also plays a major role in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter. Neurotransmitters are critical to the brain and can effect one's mood.

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So, how do we benefit from Vitamin C?


Your body requires a lot of vitamins on a daily basis in order to stay healthy. Vitamin C is one of these and its benefits are very much a major player in making sure the body stays healthy. Maintaining a proper diet is by far the best way to get the daily nutrients you require. And, the best way to maintain a proper nutritious diet is through foods. Foods that are high in vitamin C include: citrus fruits, green peppers, other green vegetables, strawberries, milk, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, fish and many others.

The benefits of eating the aforementioned list of foods is that each one contains Vitamin C and these are foods in which help support a healthy weight loss program. The benefits of Vitamin C is that:

1. It helps wounds heal faster
2. The development and maintenance of connective tissues such as such as fat, muscle and your bone structure.
3. It helps collagen growth which helps your skin remain youthful.
4. It helps the immune system prevent colds.
5. It helps prevent other viral diseases and cancer.
6. It prevents you from developing scurvy.
7. It helps people with high cholesterol, allergies, asthma, cataracts and diabetes. 8. It's a powerful antioxidant that protects blood cells and your eyes.

When depending on food for Vitamin C sources, make sure that you check the labels on the foods you eat. Vitamin C can also read as ascorbic acid on food labels. And finally, if you are not getting enough Vitamin C from your diet, then it would be wise to consult with your family doctor and perhaps a Vitamin C supplement would be useful for you. But, we highly suggest speaking with your doctor before startin any nutritional supplement, including Vitamin C. Your doctor can make sure you are really lacking the Vitamin and prescribe to proper dose of the supplement. There is a such thing as Vitamin C overdose.

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Foods High in Vitamin C

So, we mentioned above examples of foods you may eat to get doses of natural and nutritious Vitamin C, but we wanted to expand on that list. Here are some specific food choices that you can add to your grocery list.

Fruits: oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, tangerines, pears, bananas, melons, papayas, strawberries, mangos, blackberries, blueberries, kiwis, pineapples, watermelons, raspberries, cranberries, cantaloupes, rose hips, acerola cherries.

Vegetables: asparagus, broccoli, green peppers, red peppers, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, press, peas, turnips, turnip greens, onions, corn, pumpkins, carrots, parsley, sauerkraut.


How Do You Know If You Are Vitamin C Deficient?

Many people ask how they can tell if they are deficient in Vitamin C. The body is a powerful indicator we often ignore. First and foremost, we must learn to listen to our bodies because our bodies do give us signs. Here are a few signs that you are lacking Vitamin C.


1. Not eating enough fresh fruits and vegetables
2. Feeling tired, weak, and irritable
3. Severe dental problems
4. Excessive dry skin
5. Excessive dry hair
6. Anemia
4. Diagnosis through a blood test



Vitamin C for Healthy Skin?

Vitamin C helps promote healthy skin care. The best skin care is through good nutrition. The asorbic acid in vitamin C can be effective in reducing wrinkles. A lot of skin creams contain rich amounts of VitaminC. Vitamins C can also play a role in destroying free radicals.

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There are, as you just read, many nutritious foods that allow you to get your Vitamin C. However, sometimes we need assistance from supplements and skin creams. I'm certainly one of those people. Recently, I ordered a Try It for Free Skin Cream. If you read my previous blogs, then you know that I fell in love with an Anti Aging Skin Cream called Skincubed. This cream is so rich and luxurious when applying, that you immediately feel the results. Not to mention that when you go on the link to get the cream, they explain to you how they use Vitamin C in their product to promote healthy skin. And, best of all, I got it for free. So, here's a link for my friends so that you may enjoy the same benefits.

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We invite you all to come back, as we continue on our journey to better health. Tomorrow, we will discuss another oldie but goodie, Vitamin E.

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