Pink Green Juice by Lady J is a guest post from a friend of mine who is a raw food enthusiast. I wanted to let her introduce the joy of juicing to you (and to me).
Pink Green Juice by Lady J is one drink I’ll be making often. She has been on a raw food diet for some time now. I’d say it is more a health conscious lifestyle choice than a diet really. I’ve spoken with her a few times about the health benefits to be had from this type of diet. I don’t know if I have the discipline to do it 100 percent, but I can certainly add this recipe into my life.
Lady J:
I feel grateful for juice. I enjoy the process of making it, and I get so excited about my juices that I feel the need to encourage others to make juice as well.
If you are curious about juicing, and want to ease into experimentation, this oh so simple concoction is a good one to try. Sweet, pretty, and so good for your health. Don’t assume that green juices are the only life enhancing option.
I know a concern of many is that the sugar content is rumored to be too high. I recently heard someone say that juice is worse than soda. Aah! That one hurt. Sugar from fruit is good sugar. A simple sugar, and a simple carbohydrate to give you energy. Understand that sugar from juice is only a concern if you pair it with something containing artificial sugars or something with starch. If you drink juice and then a doughnut, you’re going to get sugar spikes. If you drink juice and eat bread, you will get sugar spikes. Now you know!
On to the juice. To make this juice, simply run one whole watermelon and 5-7 green apples through a juicer. This recipe will give you approximately 64 oz of juice. If you prefer less, just use less ingredients.
I understand that not everyone is a fan of Granny Smith Apples. I am one of those people. Too tart! However, when paired with watermelon, you get a sweet, slightly tangy juice. Not overbearing, and it won’t make you pucker.
If you decide you don’t want to bother with the apples, you can juice the watermelon on its own. If you don’t have a juicer you can blend the watermelon and then strain it. Yes, strain. I always do.
My mother –who has never made juice –insists that I shouldn’t strain my juices because it removes the fiber. Removal of the fiber doesn’t mean that your juice is no good. The first time I strained my juice, I could picture my mom scolding me. But don’t listen to my mom. As you dare to strain, don’t think, “I’m losing life!” You’re fine. If your focus is on fiber I recommend smoothies. Juices and smoothies are great and serve different purposes. Juice is easily digestible, and quickly assimilates so that you get the vitamins, and minerals right away.
Let’s get to some of the health benefits of this juice.
Green Apples :
- Improves skin texture
- Enhances hair growth
- Contains Vitamins A, B, C
- Contains Minerals. Iron, Copper, Manganese, Potassium
- Contains fiber which increases metabolism
- Contains anti-oxidants
- Reduces blood pressure
- Cleans intestines, assists digestion.
Watermelon :
- 92% water. Water lubricates the joints
- Serves as a diuretic
- Has Lycopene
- Helps heart function
- Reduces fat
- High Vitamin C which supports the body in many ways. From mood, to eye support, to wound healing, and more.
Sound good? I thought so.
Lastly, I suggest that you drink your juice from something that is pleasing to the eye, and enjoyable to hold in your hands. I initially pour my juices into a big 64oz mason jar. If I don’t want to drink that much juice in one sitting, I transfer the juice in to two 32oz mason jars. Lately I’ve been using 33oz vintage style glass jars–and I always use reusable glass straws. So pretty, so much fun.
Happy juicing!
You can find more about raw foods and juicing on her blog:
http://ladyj-in-lotus-pose.blogspot.com/ I hope you all enjoy Pink Green Juice by Lady J as much as I did. Let me know how you like it if you try it too!
