The Juice Chronicles

Due to my recent injury and time off the gym, I have had some time to think of new ways to achieve optimal health and fitness. I started reading about different fruits, roots, veggies and sprouts and their affects on the body. I knew about the basic health benefits of certain foods like garlic (which Michael and I consume nightly before bed). I guess I never thought to look into the specific benefits of commonly consumed produce items. You usually just trust mom when she said "eat your fruits and veggies if you want to get big and strong".
The other day I decided to pay a visit to our local Juice bar to see what they could blend me to help with pain and inflammation. The "Bartender" there put together a cocktail for me containing tumeric, blueberries, wheat grass and cucumber. For one week now I have had severe swelling and bruising on and around my ankle. 1-2 hours after I finished the beverage, I took my brace of only to see the swelling had reduced about 25%. I saw veins in my foot again. Of course, it could be placebo or coincidental but I am sold either way.
That said, I do not promote liquid diets, vegan/vegetarian diets, or liquid meal replacement. I do think adding juicing to a diet containing both macro and micro nutrients is beneficial. So, this evening I purchased a new high powered juicer and TONS of fresh produce and here begins my Juice Chronicles.
I plan to share my recipes and document any changes i feel in energy levels, digestion, immunity, hair skin and nails, and over-all well being. Follow if you'd like! This should be fun

Tonight Cocktail
Ginger
1 clove garlic
Cilantro
Cucumber
Blood Orange
Dark cherrie
Green Apple
Carrots
Garnished with the fronds of an anise bulb

The taste got better with every sip. The spiciness of the ginger is really interesting with the other ingredients. So far so good! Feel free to ask any questions you may have about juicing

Hope you enjoyed my first Juicing blog .
CHEERS! ~ D with BeneFIT HFC