10 Favorite Juice Recepies 2017

Al the ingredients for a healthy start in 2017.Everone knows that life today is what nature offers us. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. Mixed together they can benefit you more then eating or drinking them separately.

Here are 10 of my favorite Juice Recipes:

1 Rainbow Smoothie

You can taste the sun and its vitamince C in this Juice, this sweet and fresh citrus drink will create a  smile on even the darkest day.

Ingredients:

• 3  tangerines
• A red grapefruit
• Half a cup of frozen strawberries

Put them together in your Juicer  the tangerines with the grapefruit, and juice them together with the frozen strawberries.

2. Blueberry Mango Recovery Smoothie

Blueberries are one of the higher level  Antioxidant Foods which contributes in creating anti-disease  substances throughout your body.

Ingredients:

• A mango
• Half a cup of blueberries
• A banana
• A Cup of Coconut Milk

You can sweeten it up with some  maple Syrup.

Again put everything in your Juicer. During warm days you can add some ice.

3. Fresh Minty Fruity Juice

A organic fact when it comes to mint is it promotes digestion. It also helps against Nausea & Headache, Asthma even Depression and Fatigue have been benefit by the amazing power of Fresh Mint.

Ingredients:

• 1 Big Red Apple
• 1 Orange
• A cup Pineapple
• 1-2 cups of watermelon
• a sprinkle of lemon juice
• 2 sprigs of fresh mint

Mix everything together in your Juicer after you are done add the Fresh Mint for a caring and loving fresh made Mint Fruit Juice!

4. Berries and Cherries Passion Juice

A Romantic drink for a Romantic evening

• A Banana
• A Cup Cherries
• A Cup Blueberries
• A Cup of Fresh Almond Milk
• A Tablespoon Flax Oil

You can add some honey or cinnamon to your own taste.

5. Green Hulk Power Juice

Here is a power drink that makes you feel you can take on the world.

Ingredients:

• Half Cucumber
• 1 Red Sweet Apple
• A handful of Kale
• 1 Celery Stalk
• 1 Pear
• A Sprinkle of Lemon Juice

Put them together in your Juicer.You can mix it up and add the lemon juice to your own taste.

6. Blood Renewing Juice

This is an ideal woman drink specially after your period or blood lost with giving birth.

Ingredients:

• 2 Beets
• 2 Big Carrots
• A Handful of spinach
• 1 Green Apple

Put everything together and Juice all of the ingredients adding just a bit of water. The Beets also help cleanse the liver.

7. Strawberry Fiels Forever Juice

This Juice is really loved by my children what else can make a smile on a schild’s  face then strawberries!

• A cup of strawberries
• One Banana
• 1/2 a cup of coconut milk

You can sweeten it up a bit with some honey or syrup or both!

8. Green Monster machine Nature Juice

Ingredients:

• 1 Kiwi
• 2 Green Apples
• A cup of Green Grapes
• A handful of Kale
• A Cup of honeydew Melon
• A Small Cucumber

Juice it up for a healthy green nature Juice

9. Spice up your Life Juice

A juice for avoiding high amounts of sugar with a strong spicy taste

Ingredients:

• 2 Green Apples
• 2 Carrots
• 4 Celery Stalks
•  A Cucumber
• A bit of Ginger Root (spice it up to your own taste)
• 1/4 of purple cabbage

What i really like about this Juice is the purple color that you get after juicing the Cabbage. Not only healthy but artistically created colors making it a very attractive Juice.

10. Musky Melon

One of my favorites. Normally mixing together has more benefits but sometimes we must not forget we also live to enjoy life.What  not better then juicing a tasty Musk Melon.You can do this with every Fruit but don’t forget that the only way to enjoy life is doing it with ease.Our daily dose of Vegetables are important if you don’t like the taste just add some fruit to it!

HEALTHY SNACK ALTERNATIVES

Substitution is a popular method used to get people to change their habits. It’s especially popular with diets and trying to get people to change their eating habits. That’s why we’ve prepared a list of healthy snack alternatives for when junk food cravings hit.

Some food substitution charts you’ll find online assume that a craving for junk food you have is based on nutrition. If you want chocolate, your body actually wants magnesium, so eat some nuts. These substitutions are fine, but they work solely on the idea that your craving is biological, not psychological.

Below, our list understands that a lot of the time a junk food craving is more in your head than your stomach. That’s why we’ve chosen healthy snack alternatives that are similar to the desired junk, but healthier. You’ll satiate your craving and help your health at the same time.

POTATO CHIPS

Did you know the recommended serving size of potato chips is 28 grams? That’s about 12-15 chips. Who has ever, ever stopped at 12-15 potato chips? This serving size alone contains 150 calories and 9 grams of fat. Now multiply that by 10 to get to a standard bag of chips, and that’s what you’re eating when you empty a bag by yourself.

Instead, you can try: air-popped popcorn kernels. The same 28g/1oz. of popcorn kernels contains 110 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, and 4 grams of fibre. To make it even better, those kernels make about three cups of popcorn, which feels much more substantial than 12-15 chips. Give it a light — light — dusting of salt and you get everything your body craves without nearly as much impact on your waistline.

Nuts and seeds such as almonds, peanuts, and sunflower seeds might be calorie dense, but they’re high in fibre, good fats, and protein. You’ll feel fuller for longer and get a more nutritionally complete snack.

CHOCOLATE BARS

Mars Bars, Snickers, Cardbury milk chocolate bars — take your poison. One Snickers contains 280 calories, 14 grams of fat, and 35g of carbs. And it’s not even the worst offender.

Instead, you can try: Believe it or not our healthy snack alternatives to chocolate bars is … more chocolate! Specifically, really dark chocolate, anything over 60%. Dark chocolate still contains a lot of calories — about 190 in a bar — but substantially less than the regular chocolate bar. It also has actual health benefits, like anti-inflammatory agents and antioxidants that can actually promote good health. 

Like with any chocolate moderation is key, but if you’re craving chocolate, go for the dark stuff.

Protein bars can also make good chocolate bar substitutes. They often have less calories, and the protein will keep you feeling fuller for longer to prevent more snacking.

ICE CREAM

Depending on your tastes, you’re looking at around 300-400 calories and about 20 grams of fat per half cup serve. Simpler vanilla ice-creams are generally better than more decadent flavours — think cookies and cream or cookie dough.

Instead, you can try: Pretty much any sorbet, sherbet or frozen yoghurt will be better for you. The problem is these alternatives, while lower in carbs and fat, are generally high in sugar. Moderation is still key, but a scoop of sorbet will be a lot better than a scoop of ice cream.

You could also try a smoothie as a healthy snack alternative. A handful of berries, a banana, some whey protein and some skim milk and you’ve got a tasty, healthy replacement for an ice-cream. The protein powder will also help fill you up for longer so you don’t keep eating.

CAKES, BROWNIES, AND DONUTS

You’re looking at about 200 calories and up for a good cake or donut, and that’s often without icing and glazing. One Krispy Kreme donut contains 200 calories and 12g of fat, for example. And much like the potato chips at the beginning of the article, who stops with one slice of brownie?

Instead, you can try: Angelfood cake, which has just 80 calories per slice. As for fat, it’s less than a gram per serve.

Whole wheat and bran muffins aren’t often on people’s list of sweets, but they’re healthier and more filling than their dessert counterparts. They’ll satisfy your craving for something cake-y, and there are plenty of types and flavours to find the one that you like best.

COOKIES

Who doesn’t love choc chip cookies? And get bizarrely outraged if they discover raisins instead of choc chips? But just three of these perennial favourites contains over 150 calories and 8 grams of fat.

Instead, you can try: Fig bars are healthier than just about every alternative. Oatmeal cookies, gingersnaps, shortbread, you name it. Two fig bars contain 90 calories and just one gram of fat, making them much leaner healthy snack alternatives.

Of course, you could also try making your own choc chip cookies and just make sure you’re only putting in the best ingredients. Low-sugar, wholemeal flower choc chip cookies with dark chocolate are surprisingly delicious and a lot better for you than store-bought alternatives.

So like we said at the beginning: if you have a craving, fighting it isn’t always the answer. Try substituting junk snacks for healthy snack alternatives instead. That way you can satiate the psychological aspect of your craving and maintain a healthy balance. Win-win for everyone!

DIY ORGANIC PRODUCE IN 4 STEPS

The demand for organic produce is big and getting bigger. What’s not to love? Less pesticides, more natural nutrition. It also saves the environment! Millions around the world are adopting an all-natural organic food diet. Unfortunately organic farming requires more effort, and there’s an associated increased cost. So how do you eat organic without breaking the bank? DIY organic produce, of course!

Growing your own organic produce can actually be significantly cheaper in the long run than buying from a market or supermarket. There’ll be some ups and downs along the way. You’ll probably lose a few plants altogether to start with. But stick with it and learn from your mistakes and you’ll be on your way to growing your own organic produce in no time.

Here are four steps to DIY organic produce.

GET SOIL AND COMPOST READY

Organically conditioned soil contains a careful mixture of manure, leaf and grass clippings, and compost. This gives it all the nutrients your plants will need to survive and thrive without using chemicals that can seep into the plants.

Just like we need the right food, soil needs the right combination of nutrients. There are home testing kits available, or most cities will have testing facilities. Manure is widely available from any garden shop. Just specify you’re going for organic farming and they’ll send you in the right direction.

Compost can be easily made at home. It has a reputation for being smelly, but the reality is good compost shouldn’t smell much at all. If you have a garden, you can make a nice 1-meter-square pen or bin. Otherwise, there are many home kits available that range in size from a small tub to a large rotating barrel.

Compost should be composed of alternating brown, carbon rich material (leaves, garden trimmings) and green layers (food scraps, manure) separated by thin layers of soil. You should turn the heap every time you add a new layer. If you’re buying a home kit, go for a rotating option that makes alternating the different layers a breeze.

It’ll take a few months for compost to get ready — longer in colder months. While you’re waiting for your DIY compost, you won’t have any trouble finding pre-packaged organic compost in a garden shop to get you started.

With the soil and compost prepped, you’re on your way to DIY organic produce in no time! … kind of.

GET THE RIGHT PLANTS

Not all plants are made equal. Some need very precise conditions, others are more robust. When making your decision it’s best to consult with locals who know what they’re talking about. Garden centres, farmer markets, etc. You’ll find people who can tell you what grows best in your given conditions.

Beyond the hardiness of the plant there are a few things to take into account:

• Regional climate. What works for one end of your country might not work for the other. Find out what suits your exact location.


• The season. Most foods are seasonal — we’ve even done an article about autumn foods lately! Plants that thrive in the season you intend to grow them are obviously going to be a lot easier to grow. You could try to fake the season, but that sort of goes against the point of organic gardening.


• Available space. Some plants need a lot of space to themselves, others will take any available millimetre and run with it. Vines, like tomatoes, will happily grow in any space.


• Type of soil. Not all soil is equal. There are varying pH levels that will effect what plants will or won’t thrive in the soil you’ve made. Once you’ve tested your soil, you’ll know what you can plant in it. Or choose your plants, then tailor your soil — either or.

If you're still feeling a little stuck, here are some hardy all-rounder plants that'll grow in most conditions:

• lettuce


• tomatoes


• carrots


• green beans


• cucumber


• zucchini


• radishes

Everything you need to make a great salad.

PLAN YOUR SUN AND WATER SUPPLY

When it comes to DIY organic produce, sun and water can be two of the hardest things for people to get right.

A good rule of thumb is that plants need as much sunlight as possible. Plant your gardens in the sunniest spot of your yard, or on windowsills, or on a balcony. A little shade throughout the day is fine, but generally, get them as much sun as possible.

Water is a bit trickier. Genetically modified plants are often designed to be as water-efficient as possible. They’re also modified so that many types of plants need the same amount of water.

With organic plants, you’ve got to know how much water each plant needs. Some need more than others. Appropriate hydration and adequate drainage are vital. Plants don’t do any better with too much water than people do.

WEED AND PEST CONTROL

Proper pest management is the key to organic, and therefor DIY organic produce.

When it comes to keeping on top of weeds, there are many options. For starters, small gardens are not difficult to maintain. You won’t have many weeds in a meter-square garden. To limit the amount of manual weeding necessary, though, you can always use:

• Mulch, which also protects the soil.


• Burlap, landscape fabric, or other similar materials to prevent them growing.


• Straw, which is cheap but needs to be replaced often


• Wood chips, which can be costly unless you’ve got your own wood chipper.

As for pest control, it’s interesting to note that homeowners actually use more pesticide per plant than a farm does. If we’re going for organic, how can we avoid this?

First, understand that a pest infestation might be a sign of a problem with your plants. They might not be getting enough light, moisture, or nutrients.

Biodiversity can help a great deal. The more types of plants there are, the less of a single food source there are for individual creepy crawlies. Not all insects eat the same plants, so limiting the food source limits the predators.

Natural pest controls include such wonderful things as bats, spiders, lizards, frogs, toads, snakes, and predator insects. A nice sunning spot will attract reptiles which will eat pests. Certain plants like dill will attract predator insects. A watering dish will do a good job attracting everything else.

If you’re in an apartment, or not keen on having your garden swarming with arachnids and reptiles, there are other methods available. Hot pepper spray or humble garlic can work wonders. Certain bacteria will mess with the digestive systems of leaf-eating pets. There are also organic, non-chemical soaps and oils you can use.

After that, all you need to worry about is harvest and cleanup. Harvest and cleanup will change from plant to plant  so you’ll need to read up on the specific plants you grow. Some plants should be harvested at specific times, while some herbs need to be picked almost daily, and so on.

And there you have it: DIY organic produce. It’ll be a bit more work than driving to the market, but the ultimate reward is that you’ll save money and have peace of mind that you’re only eating the most natural food around. Enjoy!

AUTUMN HEALTH AND FITNESS: TIPS AND TRICKS

As the days get shorter and colder the desire to move less and eat more energy-dense foods increases. A long time ago, and in some less developed parts of the world, this is a great survival trait. In most developed nations, however, it’s no longer necessary. We have farming, we have air conditioning, we have warm clothes. We’re not about to starve or freeze to death like we used to. So how can we overcome these primal urges? With some handy autumn health and fitness tips.

START PLANNING

In the warmer months it’s a lot easier to stay motivated to be active. The sun’s up early, the days are long, it’s fun to get outside. As we move into winter months, the motivation starts to shrivel up.

That’s why when it comes to autumn health and fitness it’s a good idea to start planning your exercise routines a bit more thoroughly. Just winging it like you might have been doing in summer won’t cut it. You’ll find excuse after excuse after excuse to not get outside and be active.

So set up a routine and get into a habit before it gets too cold. When you create a habit out of something you don’t need to constantly motivate yourself; you just do it on autopilot. This will help keep you fit and active through the cooling months.

ENJOY THE WEATHER

Autumn is the perfect time to start jogging, running, or cycling. Even long walks are better in autumn. There’s no oppressive heat, and the air is cool and crisp which is great for your body. If you’re the sort of person who puts off cardio due to the sweat and stickiness, this is the right time for you to get out there and get moving.

If you’re not terribly keen on intense cardio, walking is still a good exercise. Autumn is a beautiful time of year to go hiking and see the leaves change colours. For your autumn health and fitness, combining cool, clean air with stunning mountain views is not just a way to be healthy, but a good way to relax.

TEAM UP WITH SOMEONE

If you’re losing the fight to motivate yourself, and losing the fight to stick to a routine, find someone to help. It’s a lot easier to tell someone else they need to exercise or stick to a routine than it is to do it to ourselves.

With a training partner you’ll both act as each other’s whip-cracking motivation. When one person is feeling lazy, the other can step in to make sure they work. In fact, the bigger you can make your group, the better. There’s always a good chance two people will be too tired at the same time to exercise. Three or more, though, and you’re almost guaranteed at least one person will be up and motivated to do something.

ENJOY IN-SEASON FOOD

There’s a lot of great food coming into season in autumn. Apples, potatoes, pumpkin, brussels sprouts, onion, parsley, just to name a few. In fact we have a whole article on healthy autumn foods you should check out.

Enjoying food that’s in-season has many benefits. Firstly, your wallet will thank you. In-season fruit and vegetables are substantially cheaper than out-of-season foods. They’re growing in abundance and don’t need to be shipped in from far away.

Secondly, favouring seasonal foods helps you eat an organic diet. Organic diets in themselves have multitudes of benefits not just for yourself, but the environment. Chief amongst them for your personal health is you’ll be eating a lot less chemicals and pesticides.

Thirdly, it actually makes meal planning that little bit easier. Sticking to seasonal foods limits your options, but also gives you focus. Pumpkin, potato, leek and onion-based dishes can be high on the agenda.

Again, we’ve got another article on the subject, so check it out! Eating seasonal foods is a great way to maintain your autumn health and fitness levels.

FIGHT THE URGE TO BINGE

Just because you want to eat a lot of junk food doesn’t mean you have to. There are a lot of charts for how to convert your cravings for certain junk foods into healthy alternatives that will satiate those cravings. But those charts assume your craving is nutrient-based, not psychologically based.

Some of the best switches replace the highly unhealthy options with healthier alternatives. Nuts and seeds are popular substitutes for most cravings. They contain healthy fats and oils and shouldn’t be consumed in large quantities, but they’re better than eating a bag of potato chips.

So there's some substitution advice that might help. The kicker, however, is that the biggest challenge isn't to fight the cravings Doing that typically makes it worse. Eating celery when you want chocolate just makes most people want chocolate even more. Rather, the challenge is to fight the urge to binge on the craving.

If you have a craving for chocolate, eat some. But eat a little, and if possible, make it a darker chocolate. 70% and over is good and a fairly healthy snack itself.

Then go on a nice brisk jog in the clean crisp air, and get on with your autumn health and fitness routine! It’ll be easier than you think.

HEALTHY AUTUMN FOODS TO LOOK OUT FOR

It’s pretty much always better to eat food that’s in-season. For your wallet, it’s a lot cheaper. For your health, it’s generally a lot better. In-season foods are abundant and don’t have to be shipped in from far away, ensuring freshness and minimising the chance of preservatives. So now that we’ve shuffled out of summer and are heading into winter, here are some healthy autumn foods you can enjoy over the next few months.

Firstly, here are just a few of the awesome foods in season this autumn:

• apple


• blackberry


• butternut squash


• Brussels sprouts


• cabbage (savoy and spring green)


• carrot


• cauliflower


• celery


• kale


• leek


• onion


• parsnip


• pear


• potato


• pumpkin


• purple sprouting broccoli


• spinach


• turnip

And many, many more.

As you can see there are a lot of root vegetables coming out to play this time of year. All of these foods are super healthy — and yes, that includes potato. If you eat reasonable amounts and don’t deep fry it every time you eat it, it’s actually a wonderful addition to a healthy diet.

So now we’ve got an idea of what’s in season, what foods should we make? Below we’ve got some great recipes you can try out using in-season healthy autumn foods.

ROASTED VEGGIES WITH GREEN TAHINI SAUCE

From www.delish.com

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 c. semi-pearled farro


• 2 c. butternut squash, cubed


• 2 c. baby bello mushrooms, quartered


• 2 c. Brussels sprouts, quartered or halved


• 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided


• kosher salt


• Black pepper


• 3 tbsp. lemon juice


• 1 small garlic clove, minced


• 2 tbsp. tahini


• 1/4 c. parsley leaves

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 220C/425F. Cover two baking sheets with aluminium foil.


2. Place farro in large saucepan and cover with cold water. Soak for 15 minutes, drain, return to pan, and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and let simmer for 15 minutes. Drain and spread out on a paper-lined baking sheet to cool.


3. Arrange vegetables on baking sheets and drizzle with half the olive oil. Season and toss to coat. Roast for about 18 minutes, or until golden and tender. Remove from the oven.


4. While the vegetables are roasting, combine lemon juice, garlic, tahini, parsley, and remaining olive oil in a food processor or blender. Add 3 tablespoons of water to thin the mixture and season with salt and pepper.


5. In a large bowl, toss farro and roasted vegetables. Serve into bowls and drizzle with tahini.

This roasted salad is full of in-season produce like Brussel sprouts and butternut squash. It’s super simple to make an excellent way to get a good dose of healthy autumn foods.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND QUINOA SALAD

From www.joyfulhealthyeats.com

INGREDIENTS

• 2½ cups butternut squash, cut into 1cm cubes (about 1 half butternut squash)


• 1½ cups red onion, cut into 1cm cubes


• 2 tablespoons olive oil


• 1 teaspoon sea salt


• 1 cup uncooked quinoa


• 2 cups water


• ⅓ cup dried cherries


• ¼ cup pepitas


• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped


• 2 oz. crumbed goat cheese


• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar


• 2 tablespoons olive oil


• 1½ teaspoons raw honey


• dash of ground cinnamon


• salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 200C/400F


2. Add butternut squash and red onion to baking sheet. Season with olive oil and 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Toss to coat.


3. Bake for 20 minutes.


4. While the squash bakes, add quinoa and water to a small saucepan. Stir and bring mixture to a boil. Cover and reduce to simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat, let the quinoa sit for 2 minutes then fluff with a fork.


5. To make the dressing: mix the apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of olive, raw honey, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Add salt to taste.


6. In a large bowl, add the squash, onion, quinio, dried cherries, pepitas, parsley, goat cheese, and dressing. Toss to mix together and serve.

Another roasted salad making the most of the in-season butternut squash. Don’t worry though! Not all of our healthy autumn foods are salads. Here’s some meals for the omnivores out there:

ONE-POT APPLE AND CHICKEN

From www.myrecipes.com

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided


• 4 (4-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken thighs


• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided


• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided


• 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)


• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard


• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage


• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary


• 2 medium apples, thinly sliced


• 1 small red onion, thinly vertically sliced

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 3/8 teaspoon salt and 3/8 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Remove from pan.


2. Combine stock and mustard, stirring with a whisk. Add remaining oil to pan; swirl. Add remaining salt, pepper, sage, rosemary, apple, and onion to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in stock mixture. Return chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.

How easy is that? This recipe is fast, simple, and only uses a single dish! This would go well with one of the salads listed above as a complete meal for 4-6 people.

We’ve got meat, we’ve got salad, time to finish it off with something for dessert.

PUMPKIN, DATE AND ALMOND LOAF

From www.foodmatters.com

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups raw grated pumpkin


• 1 cup dates, chopped


• 2 Cups almond meal


• 3 eggs


• 1/4 cup coconut oil


• 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon


• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger


• Pumpkin seeds to garnish

Optional:

• Honey


• Cashews

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 150C/300F degrees fan forced or 170C/340F degrees no fan.


2. Combine pumpkin, eggs, coconut oil, cinnamon, ginger and dates. Add almond meal and mix through.


3. Pour into a loaf tin lined with baking paper and sprinkle pumpkin seeds on the top.


4. Bake for 1 hour or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.


5. Spread with organic butter to serve.


6. Optional: Instead of butter, glaze the loaf with honey and sprinkle with cashew nuts.

This loaf is excellent for people on gluten-free diets. It even becomes dairy free as well if you glaze with honey instead of butter at the end. Like the other recipes it’s simple and takes advantage of healthy autumn foods springing up around us.

We hope this has given you some ideas! Cooking in-season foods is cheaper, can be healthier, and makes life super simple if you prefer organic produce. Happy, healthy eating!