THE  U.N.I.T.Y. GARDEN

JUICING

Even the biggest health fanatics are familiar with instances when they become acutely aware that they have strayed away from their healthy living habits more often than they have stuck to them.  A fresh fruit and veggie detox can be a great way to give an immune system a nutritional boost, as well as give the digestive system a likely much needed break. Juicing allows you to take in an amount of fresh foods that you would be hard pressed to consume if not in liquid form. If you are looking to rid the body of built up toxins and likely lose a few pounds while you’re at it, a juice detox is a great option. Detox Juice Recipes  Carrots & Apples, with a bit of Celery, 3 Apples and 2 Carrots, 2 Celery stalks. Celery is a diuretic that can help the body shed water retention. It is also a great source of naturally occurring sodium, which can help the body maintain its careful balance while you are fasting. Carrots are high in Vitamin A and make the juice taste sweet. Apple juices aid in digestion, the eradication of bodily toxins, and regulation of blood sugar and even blood pressure. Blue Grapefruity Tootie 1/2 Grapefruit, 15 Grapes and 1 1/2 Cup BlueberriesDelicious!

Pure Melon Boost
½ Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is the most nutritious of all fruits and does well when juiced alone. Blend the rind in with the flesh of the fruit and enjoy this cancer fighting drink as an occasional simple but tasty treat.


The Belly Settler: Juice Recipe for Digestion
5 Carrots
2 Apples
12 Spinach leaves


Beet Cool, Dude: Body Detox Juice
½ Beet
½ Cucumber
5 Carrots
Beets regenerate red blood cells and are fantastic for flushing toxins, but should be used sparingly and always in the company of other fruit or vegetables that make up the majority of the drink. Cucumber juice has a very light and refreshing taste. One of it’s more superficial benefits is that it has been suggested it’s inclusion may make for a juicing recipe for hair growth.


Green Garlic Monster
½ Cucumber
2 Large Handfuls of Spinach
½ Cup Cabbage
3 Carrots
1 Garlic Clove

 

 

Mango-Coconut Water Smoothie

These nutritious combos of fruit, veggies, proteins, and healthy fats make delicious snacks or quick lunches on the go.
2 cups ripe mango chunks (from 1-2 mangos)
2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups unsweetened coconut water
Pinch of cayenne powder
Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.

**Serves 2. Per serving: 159 calories

 

 

Blueberry and Green Tea Smoothie

1/2 cup frozen blueberries 

2 cups green tea (room temperature)

1 tablespoon agave nectar

1) Divide blueberries between compartments of an ice cube tray. Fill with green tea and freeze. 2) Puree in blender with remaining green tea and agave. 

**Serves 2. Per serving: 50 calories

 

 

Green Smoothie

1 cup kale or collard greens firmly packed, stems removed, coarsely chopped (4 oz.)

1 Granny Smith apple, coarsely chopped

1 ripe banana

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

2 1/4 cups water

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water.

**Serves 2. Per serving: 105 calories 

 

 

Antioxidant Smoothie

2 cups mixed frozen berries (9oz.)

1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice

1 cup water

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. 

**Serves 2. Per serving: 130 calories