21 Day Juice Fast Journey - Day 8

Day 8 begins week 2 of the juice fast journey. Rainbow eating made easy with vegetable/fruit smoothies this week!

 

    

 

Todat I had SUNSHINE GREEN SMOOTHIE (Spinach, kale, peaches, mango, pineapple, banana blended with alkaline water)

 

Fresh, healthy and delicious smoothies and smoothie kits are waiting for you at DrinkGreen4Life located 19363 Livernois Ave (South of Outer Drive)

You can view the complete menu at DrinkGreen4Life.com or call them 313-469-9921

Yours in health,
Dr. Velonda

21 Day Juice Fast Journey - Day 7

Vegetables have been the primary focus during week 1 of the 21 day juice fast journey. Remember green inside is clean inside!

 

Day 7 started with CARROT ORANGE APPLE BEET juice. By noon I was ready for another liquid burst of energy; which I found with a smoothie from DrinkGreen, LLC. Lunch was a MEGA MIXED FRUIT GREEN SMOOTHIE (Spinach, kale, baby carrots, strawberry, pineapple, peaches, mango, and cherries).I topped off the evening with a KALE KICK  smoothie from Whole Foods Market in Midtown Detroit (kale,blueberries,grapes ,banana ,pineapple juice). 

  

In Detroit, we have the good fortune of having many spots to purchase fresh juices and healthy smoothies, when our schedules challenge our time to squeeze and blend at home. I hope all neighborhoods across the map are or will experience the same type of growth. Could be an entrepreneurial opportunity waiting for you!!!

 Week 2 (Day 8 – Day 14) will focus on more fruits and feature smoothies from my friends at DrinkGreen4Life   Check them out online at DrinkGreen4Life.com; visit the store located 19363 Livernois Ave (South of Outer Drive) or call them 313-469-9921

 Don’t forget your water intake should be at least  ½ your body weight in ounces!

Yours in health,
Dr. Velonda

21 Day Juice Fast Journey - Day 6

Juice fast journey, day 6  is a continuation of the wonderful fesh juices anyone can experience by visiting Pita Cafe or you favorite juice bar!

 

CARROT & SPINACH JUICE

 

Cut a carrot to see the connection between your eye and this power vegetable

 

SPINACH helps protect your body against osteoporosis

You can ask every health authority you know what are the daily recommended servings for vegetables and fruits and every time the answer will be 6-8 servings per day, which very few people actually get. Juicing is an easy way to virtually guarantee that you will reach your daily target for vegetables.

The top 3 reasons to consider vegetable juicing are

1.   you absorb all the nutrients from vegetables

2.   you to consume an optimal amount of vegetables in an efficient manner

3.   and you can add a variety of vegetables to your diet

SOURCE:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/13/benefits-of-juicing.aspx

Yours in health,

Dr. Velonda

21 Day Juice Fast Journey - Day 5

On day 5 of the juice fast journey we are reminded that juicing can provide vitamins and minerals at a level that is more than adequate.

 Today's juices were CARROT BEET CUCUMBER  and  CARROT ROMAINE

Cucumbers are often referred to as a super food because they are known to be one of the best foods for your body's overall health. Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day.

Five benefits to eating cucumbers
1. Rehydrates the body and replenishes daily vitamins - Cucumbers are 95 percent water, keeping the body hydrated while helping the body eliminate toxins.

2. Skin and hair care – The skin of the cucumber can be eaten for it’s vitamin C content. The skin can also be used for skin irritations and sunburns as aloe would be used. Place a slice over puffy eyes and its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce puffiness. The silicon and sulfur in cucumbers help to stimulate hair growth.
3. Fight cancers - Cucumber are known to contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol. These three lignans have a strong history of research in connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer.
4. Cures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure - Cucumber juice contains a hormone which is needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin which has been found to be beneficial to diabetic patients. Researchers found that a compound called sterols in cucumbers may help reduce cholesterol levels. Cucumbers contain a lot of potassium, magnesium and fiber; which all work effectively for regulating blood pressure..
5. Promotes joint health, relieves gout and arthritis pain -Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is known to help promotes joint health.  They are also rich in vitamin A, B1, B6, C & D, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium. When mixed with carrot juice, they can relieve gout and arthritis pain by lowering the uric acid levels

SOURCE:  http://www.naturalnews.com/036769_cucumbers_health_benefits_rehydration.html#ixzz2xsQIih1n

Cucumbers are often sprayed with pesticides so it is important to buy organic.

Yours in health,

Dr. Velonda

Remember (if you are in th metro Detroit area) visit Pita Cafe for the great variety of fresh vegetable and fruit juices. 248-968-2225

21 DayJuice Fast Journey - Day 2

Sunshine ushered in day 2 of my 21 day juice fast journey. All of my juices da 1 - 7 will come from my favorite spot for lentil soup, La Pita Cafe (696 & Greenfield - Southfield, MI). You will find carrots in every juice I drink this week!
Carrots are loaded with minerals that include: sodium, iron, potassium, calcium, manganese and sulfur (the third most abundant mineral in your body after calcium).
Carrots are loaded with minerals that include: thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6 (aka folate), vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K and vitamin A, which is good for your eyes. They also are high in dietary fiber and contain beta-carotene which is great for weight loss!

Breakfast and dinner juice was CARROT-CELERY-SPNACH-PARSLEY

  

 

Raw celery has Vitamin A, Calcium, Iron and Vitamin C. Celery also has carbohydrates, fiber and sugar. In ancient Rome, Celery was considered a powerful aphrodisiac

 

Spinach contains anti-oxidants and anti-cancer causing agents. This vegetable is a great source of vitamin K, folate, magnesium and Betaine (which is used to cleanse the blood system and relax the mind).

Parsley is vitamins and mineral rich, containing vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium , thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, zinc , potassium, and iron . The boron and fluorine in parsley give strength to the bones.

Lunch was CARROT BEET juice

Carrots have the highest content of Vitamin A out of all vegetables

Beets are a highly nutritious root, good for heart and colon health

Beets, are high in complex carbohydrates and loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals Beet root are an excellent source of folate, manganese, vitamin C (which improves absorption of iron from plant sources), potassium, iron, magnesium (needed for the formation of protein and bone, making new cells, activating B vitamins and blood clotting) and thiamin (a water-soluble B vitamin, that the body requires to break down carbohydrates, fat and protein. It’s also required for the proper functioning of the nerve cells). Beets are rich in anthocyanins (responsible for the repair and protection of DNA in the body).

 

REMEMBER TO GET LOTS OF WATER AND REST WHEN FASTING

 Your in health,
Dr. Velonda

 

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