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Health Benefits of Juicing | Top 10 Juicers

 

Health Benefits of Juicing | Top 10 Juicers

The health benefits of juicing are many… are you juicing? You should be.  (Read on…you can check out the Top 10 Juicers – below.)Black & Decker JE2200B 400-Watt Fruit and Vegetable Juice Extractor with Custom Juice Cup

The health benefits of incorporating juicing as a part of your healthy lifestyle can be just a step or two away – the key to a wealth of benefits to your body, mind and Spirit.

 

“Oh, we had a juicer. It’s around here somewhere.”

Sound familiar?

Perhaps you received one as a present (thanks, mom), or you bought one sometime in the past and haven’t ever ‘gotten into it’.

 

Or, you’ve never even considered juicing because…..

 

It’s Way-too-much-trouble. (Too much trouble to be healthy?)

 “Oh my, you have to choose the fruit, the vegetables, wash, trim and prepare the produce. Find the recipe. And the noise!! Who needs that first thing in the morning?”

 

Then, after all that, CLEANING the juicer… yuck.

 

“Agh!!!!! I could’ve had a V-8!” 

 

the health benefits of juicing

Yeah, you could’ve. But canned or bottled juice doesn’t have the same metabolic energy and properties that fresh juice contains. (and store counterparts often contain preservatives, sweeteners and other additives with the juice)

Get over it.

It’s not that hard. Especially with all the cool new, improved juicers!

And don’t let your pocketbook do the talking.

“Oh, they’re too expensive.”

Today’s sleek, efficient new machines are available in everyone’s price range.

 

Or maybe you’re (positively) thinking, “Wow, what a great invention/appliance/lifesaver/lifestyle change!

I can’t wait to get started!

 

Visualize.

Imagine yourself feeling more confident, more vibrant, (more svelte, even)  – definitely more happy.

 

All from juicing? Well, technically. You still need to get up off your duff and get moving. You have to rev up your metabolism by engaging in some form of activity. You can’t expect your juicer to do the work of your treadmill, can you?

 

Start with a well-balanced nutritional eating plan. Try just one glass of vegetable juice a day – and you’ll find it much easier to reach your fitness or weight loss goals.

Health benefits of juicing

Once you begin to taste all of the benefits of juicing – you most likely will not fall back on old (bad) habits and lifestyle choices. You will be feeling an enhanced state of wellness – and you will easily maintain your daily routine of juicing.

 

Health Benefits of Juicing

 

* Boosts the immune system

* Stabilizes blood sugar levels

* Contains minimal calories

* Soothes digestion

* Has no dietary fat

* Curbs cravings

* Is a natural appetite suppressant

* Adds valuable micro-nutrients – All the vitamins, and minerals and enzymes necessary for vitality.

 

Whether you are juicing for health, or juicing for weight loss, juicing, in general, will bring you one step closer to optimal health!

 

Top 10 Juicers

So, are you ready to experience the health benefits of juicing? Check out the  Top Juicers  –  Amazon’s Best Sellers by clicking here.

 

Here’s a few favorite recipes to get you started!!!!

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A Smoothie Breakfast To Go

  • 1 Cup fresh strawberries
  • 1 Cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 Cup granola or muesli
  • 3/4 Cup natural organic yogurt (or soya yogurt)
  • 3/4 Cup non or low-fat milk or soya milk
  • ½ Cup ice

Place all ingredients in blender. Blend. Enjoy!

A Slim-Down Recipe                                                                         

  • 1 apple
  • 5 carrots
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1/2 beet
  • 1 rib celery

Wash the fruit and vegetables. Run them through your juicer in any sequence you desire.

If you’d like to add a little kick to it – try a slice or two of fresh ginger!

 

To your best health,

The Health and Fitness Therapist

www.Health-n-Fitness-Mart.com

A guest post from The Health and Fitness Therapist at www.Health-n-Fitness-Mart.com.

Health Benefits of Juicing | Top 10 Juicers

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Healthy | Easy | Breakfast Recipe Ideas

 

Healthy | Easy | Breakfast Recipe Ideas

 

Here’s a few healthy, easy, breakfast recipe ideas for a Healthy, Easy, (and Hardy) Breakfast.

Prepare in just 5 – 10 minutes and jumpstart your morning. Onward and upward to a great day!

 

I know, I know…

 

5 – 10 minutes……..

Ugh….

 

I’ve heard it all before.

Clock- Antique face

 

You do, too have enough time.

 

Enough time to replenish your “Chi” (Life Force Energy) by eating something nutritious. (and delicious!)

Don’t Skip Breakfast!

The morning meal (a healthy breakfastis the most important meal of the day!

 

3 Healthy | Easy | Breakfast Recipes

Nut Butter and Banana Waffles

5 minutes | Serves 2

Toast 4 frozen whole-grain waffles. Divide the waffles, spread with 4 tablespoons of peanut butter or almond butter. Add thinly sliced bananas, top with 1 tablespoon of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Mushroom, Swiss Cheese and Scallion Egg White Omelet

10 minutes | Serves 1

In a large, non-stick skillet, over medium heat, cook 4 sliced mushrooms and 2 sliced scallions in olive oil – until tender (2-3 minutes). Stir often.  Remove them from the skillet. Beat 4 large egg whites, combined with salt and pepper. Cook in the skillet 1 – 2 minutes, until the egg whites begin to set. Add the cooked mushrooms and scallions. Top with ¼ Cup of shredded Swiss Cheese.  Fold the egg whites over the fillings.

French Toast with Raspberry ToppingFrench Toast with Raspberry Topping

10 minutes | Serves 2

Whisk together in a shallow bowl :

1 large egg, ½ cup low-fat milk, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground allspice.

Use 4 thick slices of whole wheat bread – dip into the egg mixture. In a large nonstick skillet, cook in unsalted butter over medium heat, 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden. Add a dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Divide the toast, top with 2 tablespoons (ea) of raspberry jam and maple syrup. Add a smattering of fresh raspberries.

 

Healthy Breakfast Basics

Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning to re-hydrate.

Include high-quality protein and fat in your breakfast.

Eat within one hour of waking.  Make it simple if you’re in a rush – but don’t skip breakfast.

Replace coffee with high-quality organic green tea for more energy.

 

Just so you know,

In a national weight-loss study, 78% of those participating – (who have been able to keep off the weight for long-term) – eat breakfast every day.

 

That’s food for thought…

 

What’s your favorite healthy, easy, breakfast recipe?

 

To your best health,

The Health and Fitness Therapist

A guest post from The Health and Fitness Therapist at www.Health-n-Fitness-Mart.com.

www.Health-n-Fitness-Mart.com

Healthy | Easy | Breakfast Recipe Ideas

 

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Babunias Homemade Babka

Babunia’s Babka | Homestyle European Raisin Bread

Babunia’s Babka | Homestyle European Raisin Bread


BABUNIA'S BABKA | HOMESTYLE EUROPEAN RAISIN BREAD

BABUNIA’S BABKA

From a Family Cookbook….

Visions of my Babunia (grandmother) making this delicious Babka – Homestyle European Raisin Bread…one of my favorite family recipes!

Putting together all the ingredients.

Kneading the Babka dough. Gently punching it down.

The magic of watching the dough rise in the bowl (placed strategically in a warm place on the back of the stove)

Smells so good while it’s baking!

Perfect for breakfast or snack.

Homestyle European Raisin Bread Recipe

BABUNIA’S HOMEMADE BABKA RECIPE

Ingredients:

1 pkg. yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups milk, scalded
1/2 cup butter (1/4 lb)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
4 cups sifted flour
1 tbs grated orange rind
1 cup golden seedless raisins
4 cups (or less) sifted flour

Directions:

Add yeast to lukewarm water in a small bowl and set aside for five minutes or longer.
In a large mixing bowl, pour scalded milk over butter, sugar and salt.

When lukewarm, stir in softened yeast, eggs, 4 cups flour, orange rind and raisins.

Add remaining flour, first with spoon and then with hands.

Turn the soft moist dough onto a lightly floured board and knead
till smooth and elastic. Place in buttered bowl; and cover with warm,
damp cloth and place in warm place till double in size.

Punch down with fist, cover and let rise again till double.

Knead but slightly – using almost no flour on board and shape into two loaves.

Babka Cinnamon Twists

Babunia’s Babka Cinnamon Twists Recipe

For Babunia’s Babka Cinnamon Twists recipe, the dough is lightly rolled into an oblong piece,Babunia's Babka Cinnamon Twists spread with melted butter, cinnamon sugar and folded double.

The Babka Dough is then cut into one-inch strips, twisted and placed closely in a shallow baking pan.

Babka Loaves and Babka Cinnamon Twists are then covered and let rise till light.

** Babka Loaves are baked in 350 degrees oven 45 – 50 minutes.

*** Babka Cinnamon Twists are baked in 375 degree oven, 20 – 25 minutes.

 

COOKING EQUIPMENT

It’s always easier to cook something great when you have the right cooking equipment!

This  Mixing Bowl looks just like the one my Babunia had!

Signature Housewares Sorrento Collection 30-Ounce Mixing Bowl, Ivory Antiqued Finish

 

My Babunia also had a big ole cutting board that she used for everything! Here’s A fabulous cutting board made out of 100% antimicrobial bamboo. Says it will not dull your knives!

Extra Large Bamboo Cutting Board with Drip Groove – 18×12 by Premium Bamboo®

 

I love this set of Faberware baking pans! (Actually, I have 2 sets!) It’s so convenient to have baking pans in several sizes!

Farberware Nonstick Bakeware 3-Piece Baking Pan Set

 

 

 

Bon Appetit!

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