Juice is definitely one of the best ways to detoxify the body, lose weight, diminish bloating, clear up the complexion and improve bowel movement, among others.
While the world’s interest in health and wellness increases with every new virus that mutates, some of the simplest (and yet the most ancient) of practices are becoming more popular like juicing. There is a clamor to go back to the old traditions, thus a resurgence of time-tested practices which include organic farming, vegetarianism, slow-food movement and the like.
Should it interest you to try out this seven-day juice plan, you can expect basic changes in your body — from your daily lifestyle to food choices and, of course, to a more energetic you.
Day 1: General Cleanse
Carrot-Lemon-Ginger
Nutrients: Beta-carotene, vitamin B-6, C and magnesium.
Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, may increase serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain that could provide benefits to reduce depression and anxiety, may treat nausea and indigestion and could improve skin quality.
Recipe: 4 stalks carrots
1/4 lemon slice
1/4 fresh ginger
Day 2: Liver Cleanse
Carrot-Sugar Beets
Nutrients: Carbohydrate, vitamin C, calcium and iron
Benefits: May slow down the growth of cancer and could cleanse the liver. Known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Recipe: 5 stalks carrots, 2 whole sugar beets
Day 3: Energy Drink
Apple-Cucumber
Nutrients: Vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, carbohydrate, water
Benefits: Hydration, may improve heart and bone health, may increase vitality and could improve gut health
Recipe: 2 whole green apples
1 whole cucumber
Day 4: Green Booster
Romaine Lettuce-Sprouts (of any kind, radish, alfalfa)-Green Pepper (optional)-Green Apple
Nutrients: Vitamins A, B and C, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium potassium
Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, may cleanse the blood and lower blood pressure
Recipe: 10 leaves Romaine
1 cup sprouts
1 whole green apple
1/2 green pepper
Day 5: Red Helper
Beet-Celery-Lime
Recipe: 2 beets
4 stalks celery
1/2 lime
Nutrients: Vitamins A, B and C, natural sulfurs and potassium
Benefits: Relieves and prevents constipation, may improve heart, kidney and eye and healthy liver.
Day 6: Immune Booster
Lemon-Ginger-Orange
Nutrients: Vitamin C and potassium
Benefits: May dissolve kidney stones, may address anemia and digestive issues and strengthen the liver
Recipe: 1 lemon
6 slices ginger
2 oranges
Day 7: Kidney Flush
Coconut Water-
Cucumber-Sayote
Nutrients: Vitamin C, magnesium and potassium
Benefits: May improve a hangover and cleanse the kidneys, good for hydration and blood cleansing
Recipe: Water from one fresh coconut
One whole cucumber
One whole sayote
Note : All ingredients must be washed, peeled and seeded, preferably organic.
Procedure: All ingredients should be ideally juiced in a slow juicer like the highly acclaimed Hurom brand.
Affirmation: “I claim perfect healing for myself beginning today.”
Love and Light!