21 Day Juice Fast Journey - Day 14

I have found that I am most successful fasting when I plan ahead.  However, the list of restaurants and and cozy spots catering to plant based eaters continues to grow in the Detroit area.

The Golden Gate Cafe has a great menu of beverages including the RED DRAGON smoothie I had for breakfast (strawberries, cranberry, cherry, hibiscus, lemon, banana, red apples, apple cider) and a TROPICAL smoothie for lunch (banana, mango, pineapple, apple cider).

Apples are a good source of vitamin C and fiber. In one large study, post-menopausal women who had the highest levels of flavonoids in their blood were least likely to die from cardiovascular disease. (SOURCE: http://nutrition.about.com/od/fruitsandvegetables/a/applessuperfoods.htm )

 When it comes to antioxidant content, hibiscus beats out green tea; loaded with iron, beta carotene, potassium and vitamin C. "The fruit acids in hibiscus may work like a laxative. Some researchers think that other chemicals in hibiscus might be able to lower blood pressure; decrease spasms in the stomach, intestines and uterus; and work like antibiotics to kill bacteria and worms." (SOURCE: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-211-HIBISCUS.aspx?activeIngredientId=211&activeIngredientName=HIBISCUS)

Yours in health,
Dr. Velonda
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21 Day Juice Fast Journey - Day 1

Happy Spring!!

1957 was a good year and 57 is a great birthday to celebrate. Join me in my countdown to my 57th birthday as I spring clean with a 21 day juice fast journey. All of my juice during week one will come from my favorite spot for lentil soup, La Pita Cafe (696 & Greenfield - Southfield, MI).


DAY 1 (March 29th)

A breezy Saturday morning - water, 5 mile walk and CARROT APPLE juice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lots of water and lots of rest.

 

Carrot juice is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals. These minerals include sodium, iron, potassium, calcium, manganese and sulfur (the third most abundant mineral in your body after calcium). Carrots contain 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!

Apples are high in fiber (especially the peelings). Apples are also good sources of electrolytes for fluid balance and also minerals (Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium).

 

Where's the protein? You might ask because everything in life needs protein to live and all vegetables contain some protein, which means eating a variety of vegetable can be a great and adequate source of protein!

 

 

Yours in health,

Dr. Velonda

 

 

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