Today is my official start day for my juice fast. This is a hard concept for some people to understand, so I have included a link that explains it pretty well (and has some recipes).
Health Benefits of Juicing
To start, I prepared my juice for the next 2 1/2 days. Yes this is another one of those debated topics for juicing. How long should I store my juice. The obvious answer is don't. Drink it as soon as you juice it. The practical answer is no more than 3 days. The darker the container the better to help prevent oxidation. For me.... I am just going to go with 2 1/2 days because I have stored everything in airtight containers and they are refrigerated. All I know is that some of the "hardcore juicers" need to relax about that. No, I am not bringing my juicer to work or in my car to juice before I want something to eat. Really, who has time for that?
Here is what today looks like for me:
Breakfast - This was the random fruits and veggies I had laying around after I actually prepared recipes:
- 1 Pear
- 2 Carrots
- Kale (4 leaves)
- A piece of Pineapple
- A few Strawberries
I actually like this one a lot. It is definitely sweet for breakfast.
Lunch / Snack -
- 2 Apples (Golden Delicious)
- 1/2 Cantaloupe
- 1/2 Honeydew
- 8 Kale Leaves
When I am getting the urge to eat something, I pour about 1/4 Cup into my plastic cup and sip slowly through a straw. It helps curb my hunger.
I have to admit that I did have a cup of diet coke this morning. Hopefully tomorrow I will be better. From what I hear, that is HORRIBLE to do on this cleanse. Apparently it is horrible to drink anytime, but I do love it!
Tip of the day: Do not chew gum while on the cleanse. It makes your body hungrier.
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