Juice Fast Journal – Week 2 of 6
Website design By BotEap.comDid you know that you can keep your skin looking silky and “glossy” from the inside out? Your body has the ability to naturally enhance and perfect your complexion when fueled with the right ingredients. A diet rich in vitamins A, C and E is your new secret weapon for a flawless complexion! What better way to flood your body with these vitamins than by putting them directly into your bloodstream through juices!
Website design By BotEap.comI’ve been on a juice fast for two weeks now, I feel amazing! I have to say that the biggest physical difference I have noticed this week is my skin and complexion. People have literally told me every day (at least 20 people in total) that my face glows, just what every girl wants to hear! I was missing my glow in the past few months so it’s nice to change the bulb and even nicer to have people notice. My first week, I had a few breakouts as the toxins came out, but now my face is clean, smooth, and glowing. My skin all over is super silky smooth too!
Website design By BotEap.comSo, surely at this point, you are wondering: “What minerals should I look for and what do they do for my skin?” Here’s a little peek at my beauty secrets for a healthy complexion!
Website design By BotEap.comVitamin A: Maintains and repairs skin cells, helps prevent premature aging of the skin, is anti-inflammatory and has antioxidant properties that neutralize free radicals.
Website design By BotEap.comVitamin C: Helps fight skin damage and wrinkles, is a great skin restorer, helps produce collagen that keeps skin plump and smooth, and is important for building strong cartilage, joints, and blood vessels.
Website design By BotEap.comVitamin E – Important in removing contaminants from the body, helps the body form antibodies, creates natural antihistamines, contributes to a healthy circulatory system, aids in proper blood clotting, improves wound healing, and some studies have shown that the vitamin E decreases premenstrual symptoms. syndrome and certain types of breast diseases.
Website design By BotEap.comWhat do I need to juice for clear and healthy skin? Let’s take a look at the top five foods to incorporate into your juices to bring back that youthful glow and maintain your skin’s vibrancy:
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Berries are naturally sweet, which makes them so perfect for juicing – DELICIOUS! Berries pack a big punch in the vitamin department. They are super rich in vitamins A, C and E. Berries are also an excellent source of folic acid which helps protect against colon cancer, lowers cholesterol levels, regulates blood sugar levels and reduces the risk of heart disease. Folic acid also prevents some birth defects. When eaten whole, the berries are high in fiber; fiber protects against colon cancer, reduces the risk of heart disease, and helps regulate blood sugar. Website design By BotEap.comThe berries are full of phytochemicals. What exactly is a “phytochemical”, you ask? Well, they are a powerful natural antioxidant from which the berries get their distinctive color. Studies have shown that phytochemicals are leaders in the fight against diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, memory loss, and high blood pressure; they even slow down the aging process.
Many grocery stores carry berries that were actually picked before they were ripe and left to ripen on their journey to your kitchen. While these still contain many health benefits, they have significantly fewer vitamins and phytochemicals. The berries with the most benefits are, of course, the fresh berries you’d pick from your garden or the local farmer’s market, and as always, they’re organically grown. Website design By BotEap.comBERRY BONIZA: Squeeze a handful of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries and add to ½ cup of Bolthouse Farms Berry Blast and ½ cup of Odewalla Pomegranate Juice for an antioxidant punch. I have this as a snack every day and wholeheartedly attribute it to my new complexion. Website design By BotEap.comSpinach/Kale/Chard/Watercress
Popeye the Sailor not only had bulging biceps, he also had a flawless complexion, did you ever notice? Spinach and other leafy greens like cabbage, kale, Swiss chard, and watercress are also great sources of antioxidant vitamins A, C, E, and the mineral iron. Iron is very important in keeping the blood healthy, which makes the skin look bright and “glowing.” They are also rich in B vitamins, so they have the added benefit of boosting your energy, which naturally increases your activity levels, keeping your body fit and your skin conditioned. All vegetables are rich in chlorophyll, which purifies the blood of toxins that cause skin rashes. If you’re juicing, try adding a handful of spinach or leafy green chard or a large leaf of kale to any live juice recipe—it’ll turn your drink green, but not your tummy—you won’t even notice! Try adding arugula, watercress, baby spinach, or cabbage to your regular salads and on sandwiches; You won’t know they’re there, but your skin will thank you. Website design By BotEap.commango
Mangoes contain more than 80% of the RDA of vitamin A and have less than 70 calories per serving, making them a perfect fruit for your figure, not just your face. Beta-carotene is a dominant mineral found in mangoes; your body converts it to vitamin A. Beta-carotene is so important to skin vitality that it is often prescribed as a topical acne ointment. It is the mineral responsible for the bright orange color found in mangoes, pumpkins, carrots, apricots, sweet potatoes, peaches and, of course, oranges, and is credited with improving eyesight and helping the body protect itself. against sun damage. . Don’t just look for it in orange-colored foods, though—plenty of beta-carotene can also be found in dark-green foods: spinach, broccoli, romaine lettuce, and green bell peppers. Website design By BotEap.com“A”- 1 juice: ½ peeled orange, ½ peach, 1 apricot, 1 handful of spinach and ½ mango – mix with 1 cup Bolthouse Farms Mango Madness – yummy! Website design By BotEap.comacerola cherries
Your average cherry doesn’t provide a significant amount of vitamin C, but this is no ordinary cherry! A single Acerola cherry provides 100% of the daily recommendation for vitamin C, which is great news for your skin. Acerola cherry is one of the main ingredients found in C-Boost from Bolthouse Farms. (www.lifescript.com) Website design By BotEap.com“C” el Camino – live juice 1 orange (peeled), 2 small Gala Apples and 2 Carrots; add it to 1 cup of C-Boost and you have a vitamin-rich, face-friendly shake to start your day off right. Website design By BotEap.comSUPERFOOD: wheat germ, spriulina and blue-green algea
Don’t let the word “germ” scare you, it’s actually just the embryo inside a grain of wheat, and it’s very nutritious. Wheat germ is a good source of biotin, a B vitamin that is crucial for skin health. Biotin is so important for healthy skin that a mild deficiency can cause dermatitis, a skin condition characterized by itchy, scaly skin. Spirulina and blue-green algae have cooling and detoxifying natures that keep the skin fresh and the body clean from any free radical skin damage. (www.lifescript.com) Website design By BotEap.comSUPER SUPERFOOD: To eat these vitamin-rich foods, twice a day, I drink 1 cup of Odewalla Superfood mixed with 1 cup of Naked Superfood and mix it with a live juice combination: ¼ cantaloupe (with skin), 3 carrots and a handful of spinach – I mix my fiber and protein and have a tasty and nutritious lunch and dinner that I know will nourish, cleanse and protect my body. Website design By BotEap.comStay tuned for the next article on how to plan, organize and run a juice fast – both cheaply and organically!
Berries are naturally sweet, which makes them so perfect for juicing – DELICIOUS! Berries pack a big punch in the vitamin department. They are super rich in vitamins A, C and E. Berries are also an excellent source of folic acid which helps protect against colon cancer, lowers cholesterol levels, regulates blood sugar levels and reduces the risk of heart disease. Folic acid also prevents some birth defects. When eaten whole, the berries are high in fiber; fiber protects against colon cancer, reduces the risk of heart disease, and helps regulate blood sugar. Website design By BotEap.comThe berries are full of phytochemicals. What exactly is a “phytochemical”, you ask? Well, they are a powerful natural antioxidant from which the berries get their distinctive color. Studies have shown that phytochemicals are leaders in the fight against diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, memory loss, and high blood pressure; they even slow down the aging process.
Many grocery stores carry berries that were actually picked before they were ripe and left to ripen on their journey to your kitchen. While these still contain many health benefits, they have significantly fewer vitamins and phytochemicals. The berries with the most benefits are, of course, the fresh berries you’d pick from your garden or the local farmer’s market, and as always, they’re organically grown. Website design By BotEap.comBERRY BONIZA: Squeeze a handful of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries and add to ½ cup of Bolthouse Farms Berry Blast and ½ cup of Odewalla Pomegranate Juice for an antioxidant punch. I have this as a snack every day and wholeheartedly attribute it to my new complexion. Website design By BotEap.comSpinach/Kale/Chard/Watercress
Popeye the Sailor not only had bulging biceps, he also had a flawless complexion, did you ever notice? Spinach and other leafy greens like cabbage, kale, Swiss chard, and watercress are also great sources of antioxidant vitamins A, C, E, and the mineral iron. Iron is very important in keeping the blood healthy, which makes the skin look bright and “glowing.” They are also rich in B vitamins, so they have the added benefit of boosting your energy, which naturally increases your activity levels, keeping your body fit and your skin conditioned. All vegetables are rich in chlorophyll, which purifies the blood of toxins that cause skin rashes. If you’re juicing, try adding a handful of spinach or leafy green chard or a large leaf of kale to any live juice recipe—it’ll turn your drink green, but not your tummy—you won’t even notice! Try adding arugula, watercress, baby spinach, or cabbage to your regular salads and on sandwiches; You won’t know they’re there, but your skin will thank you. Website design By BotEap.commango
Mangoes contain more than 80% of the RDA of vitamin A and have less than 70 calories per serving, making them a perfect fruit for your figure, not just your face. Beta-carotene is a dominant mineral found in mangoes; your body converts it to vitamin A. Beta-carotene is so important to skin vitality that it is often prescribed as a topical acne ointment. It is the mineral responsible for the bright orange color found in mangoes, pumpkins, carrots, apricots, sweet potatoes, peaches and, of course, oranges, and is credited with improving eyesight and helping the body protect itself. against sun damage. . Don’t just look for it in orange-colored foods, though—plenty of beta-carotene can also be found in dark-green foods: spinach, broccoli, romaine lettuce, and green bell peppers. Website design By BotEap.com“A”- 1 juice: ½ peeled orange, ½ peach, 1 apricot, 1 handful of spinach and ½ mango – mix with 1 cup Bolthouse Farms Mango Madness – yummy! Website design By BotEap.comacerola cherries
Your average cherry doesn’t provide a significant amount of vitamin C, but this is no ordinary cherry! A single Acerola cherry provides 100% of the daily recommendation for vitamin C, which is great news for your skin. Acerola cherry is one of the main ingredients found in C-Boost from Bolthouse Farms. (www.lifescript.com) Website design By BotEap.com“C” el Camino – live juice 1 orange (peeled), 2 small Gala Apples and 2 Carrots; add it to 1 cup of C-Boost and you have a vitamin-rich, face-friendly shake to start your day off right. Website design By BotEap.comSUPERFOOD: wheat germ, spriulina and blue-green algea
Don’t let the word “germ” scare you, it’s actually just the embryo inside a grain of wheat, and it’s very nutritious. Wheat germ is a good source of biotin, a B vitamin that is crucial for skin health. Biotin is so important for healthy skin that a mild deficiency can cause dermatitis, a skin condition characterized by itchy, scaly skin. Spirulina and blue-green algae have cooling and detoxifying natures that keep the skin fresh and the body clean from any free radical skin damage. (www.lifescript.com) Website design By BotEap.comSUPER SUPERFOOD: To eat these vitamin-rich foods, twice a day, I drink 1 cup of Odewalla Superfood mixed with 1 cup of Naked Superfood and mix it with a live juice combination: ¼ cantaloupe (with skin), 3 carrots and a handful of spinach – I mix my fiber and protein and have a tasty and nutritious lunch and dinner that I know will nourish, cleanse and protect my body. Website design By BotEap.comStay tuned for the next article on how to plan, organize and run a juice fast – both cheaply and organically!