Tuesday 29 October 2013

Liver Cleanse Juice

Your first line of defence against toxins is your liver! Cleansing the liver helps it produce better, more efficient bile, which helps your body flush toxins and break down fat more effectively. Many fruits and vegetables help to cleanse the liver, but dandelion greens (and other bitter greens like arugula and mustard greens) are particularly effective. 

This amazing green helps to increase bile flow so that the liver can be properly detoxed. The incredible mineral and vitamin density of these greens also helps flush out toxins, binding to them and transferring them to the kidneys to be eliminated via urination. 

Celery is also a diuretic while increases urine flow to help expel toxins at a faster rate, while ginger helps to eliminate bacteria and viruses and any inflammation that might be harming our precious detox organs. 


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Ingredients:
- 1 bunch organic dandelion greens
- 5 large organic carrots
- 1 head organic celery
- 2 lemons
- 4-5 inches ginger 
- *Optional: to sweeten, add 2 granny smith apples (to make dandelion greens less bitter)

Take the above ingredients and juice them in a juicer like the Omega 8005. Enjoy!

Sunday 27 October 2013

Bladder Cleanse Juice

Your kidneys and bladder are very important. They function as part of the urinary system, and help in keeping the rest of your body healthy by eliminating toxins and un-wanted bacteria. Cranberries help to reduce the amount of calcium in the urine. Calcium buildup reduces kidney function and thus increases toxic buildup in your bladder which can lead to UTIs and kidney stones (two incredibly painful illnesses). 

Cranberries are incredibly effective at preventing and treating urinary tract infections (UTIs). They work by preventing bacteria from sticking to the walls of the urinary tract via antioxidants known as proanthocyanidins. Ginger is a great anti-microbial and celery acts as a diuretic which increases urine output and thus faster elimination of toxins and bacteria. The apples in this recipe help to sweeten the tartness of the cranberries, while providing you with an array of benefits such as protecting against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease and cancer, reducing your risk of diabetes, reducing cholesterol levels and preventing gallstones. 


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Ingredients:
1-2 cups organic cranberries
3-4 organic apples
3-4 inches ginger root
4 stalks organic celery
1 lemon

Juice the above ingredients in a juicer (or a blender, and then strain with a cheese cloth or nut milk bag). Enjoy!

Tuesday 22 October 2013

Cellulite Melter Juice

Blast away your cellulite with this cellulite melter juice! It is high in antioxidants and contains astringent properties which help penetrate your cells to remove toxins and get the lymphatic system pumping! When our lymphatic system is clogged with heavy foods containing saturated animal fats and proteins, it doesn't flow as easily. A lymphatic system that does not function and flow properly will make weight loss and cellulite removal incredibly difficult. 

Drinking this juice daily, along with incorporating more fresh raw fruits and vegetables and less animal products, will help melt away that cellulite and have you feeling more confident about your body! 


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Ingredients:
- 2 oranges
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 lemon
- 1 cayenne pepper
- 2-3 inches fresh ginger root

Juice the above ingredients & enjoy!

Saturday 12 October 2013

Raspberry Orange Immunity Smoothie

Want to boost your immune system for the up-coming flu season? Show the flu who's boss and strengthen your immunity with this antioxidant loaded raspberry orange smoothie! Raspberries are packed with 10 times the antioxidants found in tomatoes and broccoli - in fact, these little berries contain some antioxidants that are found almost nowhere else. 

Both raspberries and orange contain vitamin C (which is crucial for developing a strong and healthy immune system) - however, raspberries contain an antioxidant called ellagitanins, which is found nowhere else except in small amounts in strawberries (as well as in some Chinese herbs). These antioxidants not only strengthen our immune system, but they scavenge cancer-causing chemicals, rendering them inactive and thus unable to mutate our DNA.

Many studies have shown the positive effects of ellagitanins (Ellagic acid) in raspberries such as: 

- Making cervical cancer cells undergo apoptosis (cell death)
- Inhibiting mitosis in cancer cells (cancer cell division) by arresting the G1 cycle
- Preventing the P53 gene destruction by cancer cells
- Similar results above for cancers of the breast, pancreas, esophagus, skin, colon and prostate. Positive responses also observed in periodontal disease, radiation induced chromosomal damage, slowing the degenerative process of aging and healing neurodegenerative diseases



If you want an amazing blender, I highly suggest you purchase a vitamix! It makes the smoothest, most creamiest smoothies, raw soups and sauces I have ever experienced! If you purchase a vitamix through Live Love Fruit, you will get FREE shipping and handling! Click HERE to purchase.

Ingredients:
- 1-2 cups organic raspberries
- 6 oranges, juiced
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tsp. raw ginger, squeezed in garlic press or shredded (cut up finely)

Put in a high-speed blender such as the vitamix and pulse-blend for 30 seconds until smooth & creamy. Enjoy!

Saturday 5 October 2013

Raw Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

It's pumpkin season and what better to celebrate than a healthy twist on pumpkin pie?! This smoothie tastes exactly like chilled pumpkin pie in a glass, but without all the added saturated fat and refined sugar that most conventional pumpkin pies are stuffed with. This thick and creamy smoothie makes a delicious filling breakfast or mid-day treat and helps boost your energy levels!

Pumpkin is packed with an array of health benefits - it helps support eye health; decreases the risk of lung cancer in smokers; provides 246% of the RDA of vitamin A; protects from age related macular disease; rich in B-complex for a healthy nervous system and calmness; rich in minerals like copper, calcium, potassium and phosphorous; and is loaded with fibre and mono-unsaturated fatty acids!


If you want an amazing blender, I highly suggest you purchase a vitamix! It makes the smoothest, most creamiest smoothies, raw soups and sauces I have ever experienced! If you purchase a vitamix through Live Love Fruit, you will get FREE shipping and handling! Click HERE to purchase.

Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup pumpkin pureé (you can buy organic, no-sugar pumpkin purée from a can at a health foods store, or you can make your own RAW pumpkin puree by blending some pumpkin in a vitamix with a little bit of water)
- 1/2 tsp. pumpkin spice
- 3 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 banana, ripe and spotty
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla bean
- 1 cup young thai coconut water or fresh almond mylk (freshly made is best, for the raw effect, or you can use almond milk from the store)

Blend all the ingredients together for 30 seconds and enjoy!

Wednesday 2 October 2013

Adrenal Support Smoothie

Feeling tired for no reason? Stressed and run down? Have trouble getting up in the morning, or require caffeine, sugary or salty snack to keep going? You might suffer from adrenal fatigue! Making some simple lifestyle changes will help you on the road to becoming adrenal fatigue-free. Consuming the proper foods, learning to breathe properly and reduce stress all help the adrenals repair themselves. 

This smoothie contains ingredients that are known to help support our adrenal glands. Adaptogenic ingredients such as siberian ginseng and ginger increase the ability of an organism (humans, other mammals, etc.) overcome the stress of environmental factors like stress, pollution, disease and toxins. They essentially help the body adapt to stress and deal with it more efficiently. 

Ginseng has been used for centuries to heal, nourish, strengthen and stimulate the adrenal glands. Ginseng helps boost energy levels, fights stress and increases our mental alertness. Ginger is great for normalizing our adrenal hormone levels too! Greens have plenty of vitamins and minerals like vitamin K which regulate the production of hormones in the nervous system to help us sleep better and to improve the body's response to stress and physical activity. In addition, bananas and dates are loaded with potassium, magnesium and B vitamins all of which promote an overall sense of calmness and aid in the production of serotonin and melatonin. These two brain chemicals promote muscle relaxation and stress relief!


If you want an amazing blender, I highly suggest you purchase a vitamix! It makes the smoothest, most creamiest smoothies, raw soups and sauces I have ever experienced! If you purchase a vitamix through Live Love Fruit, you will get FREE shipping and handling! Click HERE to purchase.

Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (when they have cheetah spots, they are ready to eat!)
- 1 green apple
- 1 tsp. siberian ginseng
- 1 tsp. raw ginger powder
- 1-2 cups spinach or kale (or a bit of both!)
- 4 pitted medjool dates
- 1 cup young thai coconut water

Take the above ingredients and pulse blend in a blender for 20-30 seconds. Enjoy!