It's been 2 1/2 years since I began my quest to become a healthier me. The journey has not only taken me through physical weight loss and a healthier body, but I've also made progress on my personal emotional and spiritual journey. I can honestly say I feel younger and healthier now than I did ten years ago.
However, like all lifestyle changes, there are challenges along the way. It's very easy to slip back into old habits. And while I still get on the treadmill each day, I must confess that my desire for carbohydrates and sugars can easily take over.
That's why I try to keep an open mind towards things might fit well into my lifestyle.
I've observed as a number of friends and associates have discussed the benefits of juicing, and something about it really got my attention this past week.
It was a Facebook post from Jason Moffat that really got my attention.
I've never been a big fruit and veggie person, especially vegetables. I mean, I'll eat a salad sometimes. But I rarely ingest any veggies apart from corn and potatoes. I know, those are barely vegetables because of their starch content and low nutritional value. A couple years ago, I tried drinking wheatgrass shots a few times. It tasted terrible, but I understood why it was good for me.
As for fruits, I enjoy apples, grapes and oranges, but I don't go out of my way to eat them.
Jason's post really got my thinking, and it engaged me in a dialogue with him about the benefits of juicing. I went out and bought a juicer.
Shortly thereafter, I saw Chris Brogan discussing juicing on his page. I asked him some questions and discovered a couple recipes that I thought I could try.
Today was the first time I tried juicing and I documented it on video. It's not exactly gripping video... a guy with a juicer. But I thought I would share my experience with you just the same. Isn't that why YouTube exists?
Have you tried juicing? What are your favorite recipes? How has juicing impacted your well-being? Please leave your comments below!
Juicing is great. I've been juicing for about a year now after a cancer scare. It is a lot easier to take in a lot more fruits and vegetables as juice because you don't get so full once most of the fiber is removed. You can drink down the equivalent of 10 carrots in 2 minutes with juicing.
I usually drink carrot/apple/ginger juice. I tried adding in Swiss Chard, but it tasted a little "too earthy." I was able to quit drinking soda by replacing it with carrot juice. Also, Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead is a great movie. Anyone struggling with weight or health issues should watch this movie.
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Personally, I'm using an old Vitamix that's Still in perfect condition, mostly because I'm lazy and don't like to do too much 'prep' work, or clean-up... I have yet to find something that this will not Pulverize into a concentrated, High Fiber juice that's a filling semi 'liquid' meal. Should I so desire, I can thin it down later.
We have been juicing for a number of years and it is great, we hate to miss a day. we have been using a champion juicer for about 20 years you cant brake it.
Gerhard
I really enjoy your blog;thanks for the great ideas
We use both a Vitamix and an extractor depending on what we're making. The Vitamix is obviously better from a certain standpoint because you get the fiber as well as the juice. Starting each day with a fruit and veggie smoothie gets me consuming more in single day than I'd eat in weeks.
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Then watch his documentary"fat, sick and nearly dead" it is a real eye opener.
I have not gone to that level but have been incorporating fresh juices in my diet.
Good stuff and feels good too.Also check out info on ANDIS food scores.
Keep doing good stuff, you're awesome.
Joel! I heard you speak last week at Internet Prophets Live and your presentation was great! Thanks for all the laughs - and the awesome info too. I've been juicing for nearly a year now and I love it. One of my favorites is sweet potato/carrots/cantaloupe. This combo is especially good if you need a vitamin C boost. You should definitely try juicing beets too. The Juicing Bible by Pat Crocker is one of the best books I've seen. If you haven't already, check out FitLife.tv. Have fun!