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Posted 6/14/2015 11:42 PM (GMT 0)
Wondering if other people are juicing. I am noticing it really helps and this summer I plan on going on a juice cleanse with very little solid foods. Some of the most helpful things Ive noticed added to juices: kale, spinach, dates, beets, celery, berries, banana and others. Tumeric is really good to add in powder. I also tried wheat grass shots but beware because this causes a rapid detox effect.
Posted 6/15/2015 7:23 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks BarnGurl. I have not been juicing, but I would like to try it. It's on my list of stuff to try.

Do you use just a little fruit for sweeteners?
Posted 6/15/2015 9:20 AM (GMT 0)
I've got a Norwalk and juiced for a little while. It takes a lot of time and effort. I know that carrot juice is the greatest liquid ever created. I think I can get addicted to it. I can't say I saw much difference but it had to help. I know it didn't hurt. Kale and green drinks just didn't do it for me. Even with apples or other sweeteners, they just didn't taste good.
Posted 6/15/2015 12:25 PM (GMT 0)
I use stevia when the ingredients are a bit bitter... I have played around with many recipes... to include spinach,kale,beets,sweet potatoes,carrots,apples,bananas... depending on what i think i need.

*beets are great for kids, (not just for the health benefit) for the color...
it makes them feel like its a fruity treat...
*frozen bananas are great for smoothies as well.

I prefer smoothies... so i use frozen vegies in mine... and kumbuchu gingerade for digestion/constipation issues... it works very well for me..

I think the kumbuchu and plain organic yogurt create a synergy that
works very well for constipation.
Posted 6/15/2015 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
I do use some fruits to add sweetness. Try carrots and strawberries. They juices are very good for you with fast absorption of nutrients etc. Try adding the tumeric because it works FAST to heal inflammation.
Posted 6/15/2015 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
Was also wondering if anyone has read any good books for recipes ?
Posted 6/15/2015 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
By the way for those of you trying to get the body into an alkaline state these juices can be very helpful.
Posted 6/15/2015 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the sweetener suggestions!

I wish I had some recipes to share. I know that Vitamix has a "recipie book" for juices and smoothies. I'm not sure if you could use this or something similar for your juicer:

https://www.vitamix.com/Discover-Vitamix/What-You-Can-Make?cid=07-0063&coupon=07-0063&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7_mrBRDH4Y2UjLHEmfcBEiQA8OTHf-lhclNL_lu4o_vQueUjrL8Dudc2q8XYYvSvaLirp_waAm_T8P8HAQ#juices
Posted 6/15/2015 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lymie Girl,

I wanted to get the vitamix but it was too expensive. Thanks for the book !

:)
Posted 6/15/2015 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
5 large large kale leaves
3 carrots
1 orange

Wash kale leaves. Peel the carrots and orange.

Push the kale, carrots and orange through the juicer.

Makes 1 serving.
Posted 6/16/2015 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
Norwalk juicers are nice, but expensive. An alternative is a Champion juicer and a press. I'm thinking of doing that since I have a Champion that doesn't get used since the screen is a pain to clean. You just put the solid screen on and then put the pulp in the press to get more juice out of it.
Posted 6/16/2015 5:52 AM (GMT 0)
I got a Nutri Ninja for x-mas and I LOVVVE it! You get ALL the vitamins from the fruits/veggies from the throwing the whole piece of fruit or veggie in and it is VERY VERY easy to clean--like 10 secs we're talking easy to clean!

I must say though, I started out with pretty much all green smoothies and while it made a big difference and made me feel really good, energetic & better mental clarity following drinking it..... it actually boosted my immune system too much and made my lyme symptoms start flaring bad. I know it depends on where you are in treatment or how ill you are but sometimes you dont want to to boost your immune system too much and have it start "recognizing" the invaders as that is what turns on inflammation and then in turn being more symptomatic (For the members reading that are familiar with Buhner, I believe what Im saying is similar to why he contradicts using the "Astragalus" herb in chronic lyme is what comes to mind that is similar. It is not always good to boost your immune system if your infections are still roaring/or bacterial load is still pretty high). Essentially if boosting our immune system alone could eradicate the infections, it wouldve done so by now and we wouldnt be sick anymore....but instead when boosted *too much, it activates and starts seeing the invaders and then when it cant eradicate infections things start going kind of whacky and causing more symptoms.

I still love my N.Ninja but apparently I am just not ready for an immune super boost just yet! Also, I am certainly not saying one should not boost the immune system as much as possible, I just feel there is a certain time to do so during treatment. Its def a major factor with healing. I kind of moderately boost mine as Im going along I guess you can say! Towards the end of treatment though, I plan to be boost boost boosting away!

I had initially juiced in my green smoothie:
Kale, celery, parsley, carrots, beets, cucumbers, green apple(the only fruit I would use and green is best)

Now I only do like 2 of these^^ at a time and not as often.

My fav for vitamin C and antioxidants is just Lemons & Blueberries (w/ice and one packet of stevia).

Those who have candida issues from all the abx know that we cant go too crazy with even the natural sugars in fruit so I personally keep that to a minimum. Lemons have hardly any natural sugar (if any at all) and the berry family has minimal sugar as if compared to bananas, grapes, mango's, etc. so I do a like 7-8 blueberries and a couple good sized wedges of lemons.


~Courtney~

Post Edited (orchid_rain) : 6/15/2015 11:55:07 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/16/2015 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
BarnGurl,

I don't have a Vitamix either. We have an imitation of some kind and would like to try smoothies and maybe juicing if I like the results. :)

Thanks Courtney. Your post was really helpful. I really like blueberries. I have to be careful with sugars. It is interesting that the lemons help without adding too much sugar!
Posted 6/16/2015 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
I do a fruit smoothie with grapefruit,apple,blueberries,kombuchu gingerade,yogurt and sometimes a bit of stevia... I just have a
magic bullet for now...

I agree... that it depends on where your at in your healing journey...
with what you can tolerate... for me right now its about avoiding constipation...which this recipe alleviates for me.

I would like to get a Ninja in the near future :)
Posted 6/17/2015 11:59 PM (GMT 0)
Recently bought a nutri ninja. Tonight I made a carrot, lemon, peach, used orange juice for liquid and a little ice. Turned out good.
Posted 6/18/2015 12:03 AM (GMT 0)
I also found a website about the benefits of lemons. Wow they are awesome for your health and Im going to throw them into many juices I make.


1. Antibacterial

When you ingest lemon juice the acid from the lemon juice acts as a antibacterial force inside your stomach.

You can also use lemons to clean your cutting boards and counters. :)

2. Vitamin C

Besides boosting your immune system, vitamin C helps destroy H. pylori, which is a type of bacteria in your stomach. H. pylori is being research for it’s ability to cause stomach ulcers.

Here is a great stomach and gut tonic. This will help you go to the restroom and it will help your stomach fight off any unwanted bacteria like H. pylori. The tonic includes: 1 cup of warm water, 1/2 lemon (juiced), 1 teaspoon of ground flaxseed.

3. Alkalize the Body

Believe it or not but lemon are alkalizing for the body. Many people think since lemons are sour they are actually acidic inside your body. Inside your body lemons don’t act acidic, instead they have alkalizing properties that keep your pH balance.

It’s best to start your day with warm water and lemon juice.

For the complete recipe and benefits of warm water and lemon juice, click here. <—

4. Liver Cleanser

Lemons help stimulate your liver and helps flush out toxins like uric acid and also liquefies the bile. This is part of the reason why lemons are used as a great cleanser.

5. Vitamin P

Vitamin P is a flavonoids. Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that help neutralize free radials associated with cellular damage and aging. Flavonoids also help reduce inflammation.

6. Anti-Cancer Properties

Lemons contain 22 anti-cancer properties like limonine which slows the growth of tumors. (1)

7. Protection Against Rheumatoid Arthritis

Osteoarthritis is a type of degenerative disease that occurs with aging. Foods rich in vitamin C helps protect agains inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

8. Cleans You Out and Aids in Digestion

Lemon juice like most fresh vegetable juices contain pectin fiber. Pectin fiber is a type of water soluble fiber that helps reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Another great thing about pectin is that it keeps you feeling full and reduces cravings.

9. Natural Diuretic

Lemon juice and warm water also help increase the rate of urination. This is great because toxins and other harmful substances are pushed out of your body, leaving your body in a alkaline state.

10. Hydration of Lymph System

Warm water and lemon juice supports the immune system by hydrating and replacing fluids lost by your body. When your body is deprived of water, you can definitely feel the side effects, which include: feeling tired, sluggish, decreased immune function, constipation, lack of energy, low/high blood pressure, lack of sleep, lack of mental clarity and feeling stressed just to name a few.

When you have these symptoms it might mean that your adrenals are “fatigued.” Your adrenals function in secreting necessary hormones, regulating stress response, regulating blood pressure and much more. So keep your adrenals happy by staying hydrated.

http://fitlife.tv/benefits-of-juicing-lemons/
Posted 6/18/2015 3:07 AM (GMT 0)
thank you for posting this. I have a juicer sitting on my counter and I never use it anymore. We got it when my son first started having symptoms, and we didn't know what was going on yet. We used it a lot then (fall 2013), but as my son has improved I've got lazy and don't use it really anymore. But I've been thinking of starting to use it again, and your post gives me that extra nudge I need. A reminder that it does make a difference.

Thank you!

oh, and I knew lemons were healthy, but I didn't know all of that info. Very good to know.
Posted 6/18/2015 3:11 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the info on lemons! I had no idea. Now, I know why my doc tells me to drink lemon water. :)
Posted 6/19/2015 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
I tried this one this morning:

Blueberries about 1/2 cup
Strawberries about 1/2 cup
1 Banana
handful of mini carrots peeled
Lemon peeled
A little ice

Blend thoroughly
And enjoy !
Posted 6/22/2015 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
Blueberry 1 cup-2 cups
Blackberry 1/2 cup
Strawberries 2-3
Banana one whole
Kale & Spinach cup
2 cups of ice

Blend well and enjoy
Posted 6/22/2015 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
Information on blueberries

By Joe Leech, Dietitian | 25,603
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1. Blueberries are Low in Calories, But High in Nutrients

The blueberry is a flowering shrub that produces berries that are colored blue to purple, also known as blueberries.

It is strongly related to similar shrubs, such as those that produce cranberries and huckleberries.

Blueberries are small, around 5-16 millimeters (0.2-0.6 inches) in diameter, and have a flared crown at the end.

They are green in color at first, then change to blue-purple as they ripen.


Blueberries are among the most nutrient dense berries. A 1 cup serving (148 grams) of blueberries contains (1, 2):

Fiber: 4 grams.
Vitamin C: 24% of the RDA.
Vitamin K: 36% of the RDA.
Manganese: 25% of the RDA.
Then it contains small amounts of various other nutrients.

They are also about 85% water, and an entire cup contains only 84 calories, with 15 grams of carbohydrates.

Calorie for calorie, this makes them an excellent source of several important nutrients.

Bottom Line: The blueberry is a very popular berry. It is low in calories, but high in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K.

2. Blueberries are the King of Antioxidant Foods

Antioxidants are important.

They protect our bodies from damage by free radicals, unstable molecules that can damage cellular structures and contribute to aging and diseases like cancer (3, 4).

Blueberries are believed to contain the highest antioxidant capacity of ALL commonly consumed fruits and vegetables (5, 6, 7).

The main antioxidant compounds in blueberries belong to a large family of polyphenols, called flavonoids.

One group of flavonoids in particular, anthocyanins, is thought to be responsible for much of the beneficial health effects (8).

They have been shown to directly increase antioxidant levels inside the body (9, 10).

Bottom Line: Blueberries have the highest antioxidant capacity of all commonly consumed fruits and vegetables. Flavonoids appear to be the major antioxidant compounds.

3. Blueberries Reduce DNA Damage, Which May Help Protect Against Ageing and Cancer
Blueberries

Oxidative DNA damage is part of everyday life.

It is said to occur tens of thousands of times per day, in every single cell in the body (11).

DNA damage is part of the reason we grow older, and it also plays an important role in the development of diseases like cancer (12).

Because blueberries are high in antioxidants, they can help neutralize some of the free radicals that cause damage to our DNA.

In one 4-week study, 168 participants were instructed to drink 1 liter (34 ounces) of a mixture of blueberry and apple juice, every day.

At the end of the study, oxidative DNA damage due to free radicals was reduced by 20% (13).

These findings have also been supported by smaller studies using either fresh or powdered blueberries (14, 15).

Bottom Line: Several studies have shown that blueberries and blueberry juice can protect against DNA damage, a leading driver of aging and cancer.

4. Blueberries Protect Cholesterol in The Blood From Becoming Damaged

Oxidative damage is not limited to our cells and DNA.

It is also problematic when our circulating LDL lipoproteins (the “bad” cholesterol) are oxidized.

In fact, oxidation of LDL is a crucial step in the heart disease process.

Fortunately for us, the antioxidants in blueberries are strongly linked to reduced levels of oxidized LDL (16).

A daily 50 gram serving of blueberries lowered LDL oxidation by 27% in obese participants, after a period of eight weeks (17).

Another study showed that 75 grams of blueberries with a main meal significantly reduced the oxidation of LDL lipoproteins (18).
Posted 6/22/2015 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
I enjoyed reading that BarnGurl. I absolutely love blueberries.

I like blending them with a little unsweetened almond milk and ice. Very tasty. Maybe I need to break out some veggies and blend them with some blueberries.

I hope your juicing adventures are going well!
Posted 6/22/2015 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
The next time you have a headache, eat a serving of blueberries (140g). See if it helps. You'll be surprised, it can help with some types of headaches.
Posted 6/22/2015 1:23 AM (GMT 0)
I love juicing and blending! Check out Kris Carr's website for recipes.
Posted 6/22/2015 12:31 PM (GMT 0)
Making Beet Juice Without a Juicer

A juicer is helpful when it comes to making all kinds of juices, but it is not essential. There are other ways to create healthy and delicious juice from beets and other vegetables and fruits.

One to three fresh beets
Blender
Paring knife
Vegetable peeler
1/4 cup water

Instructions

Clean and peel the beets.
Chop the beets as finely as you are able. The finer the job you do, the easier your blender will be able to juice them.
Add the beets to the blender with about 1/4 cup of water.
Blend well.
If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water until it reaches the consistency you desire.
Strain the juice through a piece of cheese cloth to get the pulp and any large pieces of vegetable out.
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