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I want to hear about your juicing stories. Have you taken the jump and started with some sort of juicing? Have you made a nasty drink? Do you have a great recipe that you would like to share? 

I am wanting your stories and recipes to share with others here on this blog. I want to be inspired by your experiences. I have had such a wonderful experience with juicing over the last year and a half, but I want to hear from others. How has it made you feel? Do you find drinking one green drink a day energizes you and makes it easier to focus during the day? Do you have a recipe that just blows your friends and families away?

October 15th I will be selecting the best recipe and the best experience submitted by our readers. Each will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card and will have their story or recipe published on our blog. 

Please share this with your friends.

Email your story or recipe to c@blueflurry.com. Good luck!

Day 5 - And a Recipe

So, we (my wife and I) just started Day 5 of our 10 day juice fast. She is finally starting to get some energy, but I have felt pretty good the whole time. It is typical when going through a juice fast that the first few days you will feel faint and hungry. The reason for this being that your body is experiencing heavy detoxing. Once you are fairly well detoxed, you will not feel the "hunger" or fatigue anymore. And, as I have mentioned before, you will begin to feel rejuvenated and even more amounts of energy than you have ever felt before. 

I am pretty excited about the results that I am experiencing. I haven't weighed myself for the last two days, but I can definitely see a visual difference in my body. Last night we made a variation of a juice that we have done once before, and we really liked the way it turned out. I think I'll call this one the "Hawaiian Punch" juice.

Here is how you make it:

Juice the following using your slow juicer or whatever you have available:

1/2 Fresh Pineapple                                  10-15 Leaves Mint
1 Peeled Lime                                           2 Granny Smith Apples

Add juice blend to following in your VitaMix:

4 C Spinach Packed                                  2 C Ice

Blend and enjoy 2 large helpings of green drink!

See other posts for how to make green drinks and other recipes.

Day 2 - Weight Already Shedding and a Recipe

For some reason, I am blessed with dramatic weight loss whenever I do a juice fast. This morning I am already down 5 pounds less than 24 hours into the fast! I'm feeling OK. Usually it takes 3-4 days for me to start feeling good because of all the detoxing. The body is so full of junk that it is trying to purge out for those first few days (dang American diet!), so I need even more sleep. Usually I sleep 7-8 hours a night and I feel really good. Last night I slept 9.5 hours and I probably could have slept more. A great phenomenon happens when I juice though...usually 5 or 6 days in I start needing drastically less sleep...after 5 or 6 hours of sleep I feel great!

In our recent trip to NYC, Andrea and I found a really cool juice bar in the the basement of the Plaza that gave us some new ideas for juicing. Usually when we are drinking green drinks, we either strictly juice or strictly blend. One thing that they did was juice some of the ingredients, and blend the remaining ingredients. It works great for things like bananas and spinach that don't juice well and have lots of fiber that are lost during the juicing process.

So, here is a new recipe that we came up with this morning that is AMAZING...

First Juice the following ingredients in a slow juicer (preferred) or any type of juicer that you may have-

- 3 Apples                                    - 1/2 Lemon peeled
- 1 C Seedless Grapes

Take the juice that is made and blend in your VitaMix or preferred blender with the following-

- 3 C Spinach lightly packed         - 10 Strawberries stem in
- 1 Banana peeled

If you don't like this blend, you're crazy!

Day 1 of New 10-Day Juice Fast

Today I am starting back with a 10-day juice fast. I, like most people, go up and down with my good healthy eating habits. So, I decided that today I am starting a 10-day juice fast cleanse to get back on track. I'll keep a log on here, letting you know about my progress, and also posting new green drink recipes along the way. Wish me luck!

New T-shirts in Juicin' Shop!

Check out our new custom "I'm Juicing" tees now available in the juicin' shop. We are super excited about these bad boys, and they are priced right so that everyone can show their juicing pride!

Not only do they look super sweet, but they fit like a champ! So go ahead, take a look at them in the juicin' shop.

Recipe: The Garden Green Giant Juice

Here is a link to a new recipe that I just found through Blendtec. It is called The Garden Green Giant Juice. I tried it out today and it was fantastic. I am going to be posting other fantastic recipes here shortly that will show you how to make green drinks and other great smoothies.

As you can see, we have made a few changes to our blog recently. I am hoping to make even more great changes that will bring forth new green drink recipes and healthy alternatives! Message me if you have any suggestions on what you would like to see on our site!

Just wanted to give a special shout out to Jillian McKee of mesothelioma.com. She has provided an article for our reading pleasure about the benefits of eating whole foods. Eating whole foods can help in controlling one's blood sugar and also preventing the onset of diabetes and cancer. Please feel free to express your opinions below!

Healthy Eating for Cancer Patients

By Jillian McKee 

A healthy, balanced diet is essential to good health and longevity. Getting the right nutrition can prevent serious conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and even certain kinds of cancer. For those who have already received a cancer diagnosis, whether just diagnosed, in treatment or remission, a healthy diet can prove just as beneficial.
Although a healthy diet isn't a cure for cancer, the right nutrition can help promote better health and quality of life throughout all stages of cancer. Nutrition for mesothelioma and other types of cancer can be used to improve energy, body function, mood and overall quality of life.

Healthy Food Options 

ProteinProtein is essential for the maintenance and replacement of tissue and cells in the body. Therefore, getting the proper amount of this nutrient is necessary for healing, as well as maintaining overall health. Sufficient amounts of protein can help provide relief for several symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment, including fatigue, low energy and difficulty fighting infections. Good protein options include grilled fish or chicken, beans and legumes, soy, eggs, and lean cuts of beef.

Leafy Green VegetablesLeafy greens are essential in any diet, but when it comes to individuals with cancer, the nutrients in these foods are even more important. Leafy greens are packed full of vitamins and minerals: just one serving can contain vitamins K, C, E and B, as well as iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Eating plenty of greens can increase energy, promote healthy bones and joints and lead to better overall body function.

Leafy greens also contain very little carbohydrates or calories, and can therefore be eaten in abundance. When choosing green vegetables, remember one simple rule: darker greens provide more nutritional benefits than lighter green varieties.

Whole GrainsEating whole grains is a great way to give the body the fuel it needs for energy. These types of carbohydrates will increase energy without the added calories and sugar of starchy carbohydrates like potatoes, refined sugar and white bread. Whole grains also contain protein, and lead to better body function by preventing constipation and other digestive issues. The following foods are made of whole grains: brown rice, whole grain bread, millet, quinoa and buckwheat.

DairyDairy products such as milk, yogurt and cheese are a great source of "good" fats, and also contain vitamins and minerals such as vitamins D, A and B12, calcium, riboflavin and potassium. Eating the proper amounts of dairy can promote good bone, muscle, brain and nerve function, as well as help maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.Fruits and VegetablesIn addition to leafy greens, other types of produce should be included with every meal. Fresh fruits and vegetables contain most of the vitamins and minerals necessary to support a healthy body. Bright, colorful fruit and veggie options are best, as these foods are full of vitamins, minerals and disease-fighting antioxidants.

Foods to Limit or AvoidAs with any diet, there are some foods that should be avoided or limited by individuals with cancer. These foods include excess fats and sugars, as well as preservatives and artificial sweeteners. While all things are okay in moderation, fried or sugary foods and processed meals and snacks should be kept to a minimum.