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Go Easy On The Juice
“I usually tell my clients to avoid pure juice cleanses,” say Poon,”I love adding cold-pressed vegetable juice to almost any eating regimen, especially cleanses, but juice-only cleanses are problematic for a few reasons. For one thing, they’re hard to complete. And they don’t include fiber, which is crucial for toxin elimination through the digestive system. Fruit juices also contain a lot of sugar,” says Poon, “which can cause inflammation. Cold-pressed vegetable juices, especially those made from greens, are a better choice. Invest in an inexpensive juicer and make your own from your organic vegetables and greens for a fresher and less-costly alternative that also avoids plastic bottles.”
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Luminous Elixir
Description
Makes 3 servings.
Ingredients
- 6 sleeve organic Tuscan kale (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 bunch organic spinach (about 1 cup), preferably unbagged
- 1/2 bunch organic Italian parsley (about 1/3 cup)
- 4 stalks organic celery
- 2 whole organic cucumbers
- 1 head organic Romaine lettuce (about 5 cups)
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse all ingredients.
- Cut vegetables into smaller sizes, appropriate for your juicer.
- Alternate juicing hard vegetables with leafy ones. (Especially if using a masticating juicer).
- Transfer juice to an airtight container, preferably BPA-free, and keep refrigerated. Or divide into three portions to drink throughout the day. Add lemon, lime or ginger for extra flavor (optional).
