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Yesterday I shared with you that I started a 30-day juice fast--even though my juicer burnt out on me! And… I forgot to drink my lemon water yesterday morning!! Want to know why? Because I had a cup of coffee!! That’s one of the reasons I knew I had to just go for it and start this juicing journey: coffee+Raw Juice Girl doesn’t = a pretty cup of fantabulousness! 
I really don’t even care for coffee–honest! I started drinking it again after recent stressful events–and now I’m saying good-bye to it (again)! So, I started the day off right today.
Lemon Water
Lemon Water Recipe
What goes in:
- juice from half of a fresh lemon
- a cup of hot water (heated in a tea kettle)
What you do:
- squeeze your lemon juice in a cup
- add the hot water
- toss in the lemon itself–if it’s organic
Sip and enjoy!
Breakfast
About half an hour or so after the lemon water, I had 8 ounces of the strawberry-blueberry juice I made up.
Snack
1 tablespoon of E3Live (Yum-O!)
Note: I sipped on a cup of coffee. (Baby steps. 
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About Coffee
Most folks frown at drinking coffee during a juice fast (honestly, I’m one of them!) but I won’t be drinking coffee for the duration of the fast. I have found that if I sip a little coffee (during the times I’ve drank it), the first few days of a juice fast, it’s way easier to eliminate coffee from my diet than when I’m eating. I believe this is because of all the nutrients that are hitting my blood stream and also the fact that a juice fast just motivates you mentally and helps you focus on all aspects of better health. So, if you’re a coffee drinker or even a soda lover, the first week of a juice fast is a great way to beat the habit.
Lunch
I had 8 ounces of green juice.
Snack
For a “snack”, I had an herbal tea concoction (that my Mom made) with a slice of lemon and a packet of Stevia Balance
Dinner
I’m posting this at a little after 4 p.m. but I plan on having another 8 ounces of green juice probably around 6 p.m. or so.
Of course, besides the lemon water and juices, I had plain water throughout the day. Two down, twenty-eight more to go! 
Overall Feelings
Yesterday, I had a slight headache. Today, I haven’t had a headache; I have felt hungry all day long, though. This is totally normal for me on day 2. I think I’ve felt this way on every juice fast (or water fast) I’ve ever done. So, I expected it.
Surprise!
As I was polishing this post, I heard something outside–it was the UPS man!! Yay!! We all know what that means. Guess what today’s package contained…. I’m waiting… Okay, I’ll tell you: It contained samples from Amazing Grass. Eeeeek! I’ve been seeing this company’s products on blogs all across the healthy blogosphere and I was really wanting to try them! I’m so excited!! There’s also going to be a fantabulous contest (sponsored by them!) coming up in the near future–so stay tuned…
Look at all those goodies!!
(I even got a pretty green cup like Kath’s!)
Thank you soooooooooooo much, Amazing Grass Team–you rock!!
Upcoming Contests Featuring These Fabulous Companies
- 2 books by Nomi Shannon, The Raw Gourmet (These two books have GORGEOUS photos and the recipes are amazing!
- 2 Food Matters DVDs (Haven’t had a chance to watch this one yet, but do check out their site–they have a RAWsome message to share!!)
- Detox 4 Women by Natalia Rose (I read this book last night and it’s awesome; it really helps you understand water retention, etc!)
- Living Tree Community (Raw almond butter and organic coconut mango persimmon butter!)
- Oh Nuts! (raw macadamia nuts and pecans) <— These are seriously delicious nuts–and they’re JUMBO sized!
- E3Live (Green-tasting (which I don’t mind!), but I REALLY notice that it’s making me feel better. It was definitely put to the test through my recent stressful events!)
- and MORE!
You’ll definitely want to stay tuned!
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Contests on Other Blogs
June, over at An Apple A Day is currently running more than one contest!
- One is for Element Bars - contest ends Sunday, June 21st.
- Another is for Earthling Bars – contest also ends Sunday, June 21st.
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January is a month for resolutions, dreams, promises – to ourselves and others – and a time to reflect on what the previous year held for us, as well as ponder where the new year will take us. Instead of making resolutions that are so hard to keep, why not set some goals you know you’ll actually attempt reaching? How can you do that? Let’s have a look at the following suggestions.
- Set short-term goals instead of focusing on the overall picture. Have 50 or 100 pounds to lose? Work on losing 10. That’s right. Just 10. If you focus on losing weight in 10 pound increments, you’re more likely to keep going when you reach an 8 pound weight loss. If you lose 8 pounds and keep dwelling on the fact you have 92 more to lose, you might get discouraged and give up. (For more tips on losing weight, read this article.)
- Work toward your new health regimen gradually. Don’t stop enjoying your favorite foods and drinks cold turkey. If you’re drinking 4 sodas a day, knock off one, then another – until you eventually only drink a soda on occasion, if at all. By easing into your new health regimen, you’ll find yourself being able to stick with it.
- Invest in a quality juicing machine so you can experiment with fresh, raw fruit and vegetable juices. Not only are these raw juices filled with living enzymes and vitamins that are beneficial to your health, they taste delicious! Also, be sure to check out: “Creating Juice Recipes for Weight Loss“.
- Not a fan of juice? What about creamy, rich smoothies? Look for a blender so you can make smoothies at home. They’re less expensive and you’re in control of the ingredients. (Check out these smoothie recipes.) You can also toss in ground flax seeds (for Omegas), powdered vitamins, or even nut butters for extra health benefits!
- Find a fun exercise – like rebounding. Jumping on a mini trampoline – even for just a few short minutes a day – can help you achieve better health. You’ll be increasing your lung capacity, cleansing your lymph system, and will get those endorphins going. The best part of rebounding? It makes you feel like a kid again!
Don’t spend 2009 being sick and tired of being sick and tired. Take your life – and your health – back. Follow these tips and focus on the short-term, ease into your new health regimen, invest in a juicing machine (or blender) and add just a little exercise so you can be accomplishing your goals by this time next year. Hey, hopefully you’ll reach all your goals before then!
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Here’s to life, health, and healing with juices (and smoothies!)
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Michele L. Tune aka Juice Girl
Imagine not having to drive to the store and spend a small fortune for organic pears…
Isn’t that a nice thought? Well, for me, it’s more than a thought! My kind neighbors have a pear tree and they didn’t plan on doing anything with the pears it grew this year so they asked if I’d like to pick them. Would I ever?! So, this bin of pears you see is some of what I got. I put some up in the freezer and the rest I used for juicing. Pear juice is delish! I love that the recipe is so quick and simple and tasty. It is a great recipe to try if you’re just starting out (if you like pears).
After a good washin’ in the sink, the pears were ready for a trip through the juicing machine.
As you can see (below), six pears made approximately 12 oz. of juice. If you’d like 16 oz (a full glass), just throw in a couple more pears.
Official recipe:
- 6-8 big pears, chopped to fit through the top of your juicing machine
This juice is not only delicious, it’s very healthy for you.
Fun Fact:
Did you know that pears are members of the rose family! And, they’re related to apples? It’s true!
Some nutrients your body will drink up from the pear juice:
- fiber
- vitamin C
- copper
- vitamin K
- antioxidants!!!
A few health benefits:
- The vitamin C and copper found in pears act as antioxidants and help protect your body against free radicals.
- Vitamin C also boosts your immune system.
- The fiber in pears not only helps promote a healthy bowel (by preventing constipation) but works to lower your cholesterol! It also helps prevent colon cancer because it binds to cancer-causing chemicals that accumulate in your colon and drags them right out of your body.
I hope you enjoy your pear juice, and all it’s benefits!
(Health information from http://www.whfoods.com/)
Have you ever enjoyed the taste of pear juice? Do you love or detest pears? Are you new to the idea of raw juices or have you been juicing raw fruits and veggies for decades? Do you add anything to your pear juice or prefer it as is? Jump right into the comments and share! We’d love to hear from you.
Here’s to life, health, and healing with (raw) juices!
Copyright 2008 Healing with Juices
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After my recent birthday dinner, I decided I should drink a few raw juices to flush my system. I prefer actually juice fasting for at least two days (without eating at all) but haven’t had time to do that. Also, I finally found my favorite organic Greek yogurt at a local store so I bought several containers of it. Now I have to finish them all before they ruin! A short juice fast is just around the corner for me, though.
As I work toward the fast, I’ve only been eating some raw fruit and veggies, the Greek yogurt, raw nuts
My regular diet is pretty much clean anyway but I like to really prepare my body for a juice fast – and that means a goal of 100% raw foods, lots of water and herbal tea. I do eat some fish, eggs, and cooked vegetables, so I just begin to eliminate them a little at a time until I’m eating only raw. Another thing I do to transition into a juice fast is start drinking the raw juices like I’m doing now.
I’ve enjoyed a variety of raw juices so far, but today I want to focus on the watermelon juice. Watermelon is an amazing fruit. It’s loaded with goodies for our bodies to drink up and its juice will flush your kidneys. It’s nice to give the kidneys a boost and help them rid our bodies of toxins (toxins are in the air we breathe, food we eat, etc.) So, It’s very healing – and delicious too!
Here are a few fun facts:
- Eating watermelon may help fight inflammation in diseases such as colon cancer, arthritis, asthma, and others.
- Three servings a day could fight macular degeneration.
- It could possibly even prevent cancer!
Healing for (Raw) Juices Tip:
- You could get all 3 of those servings in one tall glass of tasty juice.
A few nutrients you’ll be feeding your body are:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B-6
- Vitamin B-1
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Antioxidants
- and more!
*Nutrition information from whfoods.com
The fun part is you get to juice the entire watermelon. Yes, there are nutrients in the rind and seeds – isn’t that great? You just chop the watermelon into pieces that will fit into the top of your juicing machine and if you want a regular glass (approx. 16 oz.) you’ll need 2 pieces (about 1 inch or so thick) or 4 cups, chopped.
It takes only a short time to get all the pieces in and then you can enjoy its sweet goodness. You’ll wonder how something so tasty is so healthy for you, but it is!
Enjoy your watermelon flush…
Here’s to life, health, and healing with (raw) juices!
