30-day Juice Fast: Day 1 - Mind Prep

30-day Juice Fast: DAY One- Mind Prep!

I am not a big fan of certain veggies like broccoli but I love it in my juices. I also do not have the ‘veggie’ talk with my 3year old because he loves the juices; which is great because it means we have much fewer visits to the doctors. 

Juicing fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to increase your intake of raw, nutrient rich food with high enzymatic activity.

It really is important to eat foods that have their enzymes intact; this is because food is meant to self-digest! 

Did you know that? Yes, food is meant to self-digest! 

Food without enzymes is dead food! Dead food puts a lot of strain on your digestive system. So when you eat that burger or that well-cooked meal, since it has no enzymes to self-digest, your digestive system has to help out, by requesting for the production of enzymes to break it down. The harder the food substance, the more enzymes, would be needed. Your pancreas is the enzyme factory and if it is constantly over-worked, it could start to mal-function which could result in Type II diabetes. 

You get the gist?- The bottom-line is that it is trés important to eat your fruits and veggies in their raw, organic states.

The other thing I need to point out is the importance of eating fresh organic foods. Why organic? Studies have found it to be more nutrient-rich since it is grown using non-genetically modified seeds and also grown in healthy soil.

With non-organic food, you would be exposed to growth hormones, herbicides, pesticides, Genetic engineering, Irradiation, and Petro-chemical based fertilizers. Non-organic farming also destroys the natural flora, fauna and natural Eco-system of the soil itself. 

All these chemicals seep down into the water table where much of our water for drinking and other uses is sourced.

Organic is definitely better for your health and the environment. But it is not the cheapest as well. So here is a guide to help you decide what to buy organic and what compromises can be made.

1.   Pineapple- its thick skin keeps pesticide residue out,

2.   Asparagus- faces fewer pest threats, as such it gets sprayed with pesticides less,

3.   Broccoli- same as asparagus above,

4.   Sweet peas- this also has less pesticide residue,

5.   Avocado pear- its thick skin keeps pesticides out,

6.   Cabbages- it’s quite pest resistant and as such does not need much spray of pesticides to thrive,

7.   Mangoes- the thick skin keeps pesticides out,

8.   Papaya- same as mangoes above,

9.   Water Melon and other Melons- same as mangoes above.

The general idea is that, if it has a thick skin, then it is more likely to keep the residue out. Calciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and asparagus are also pest resistant to some extant so they tend not to have so much of a pesticide spray. 

You should, however err on the side of caution and give these a good wash before peeling or eating.

Here is a simple recipe I use to wash all my fruits and vegetables- even the organic ones:

What you would need:

1.   A large bowl

2.   A vegetable brush

3.   4 liters of Water

4.   3 table spoons Apple cider vinegar or baking soda

Instructions:

·        Place fruits and veggies in the bowl and cover with water. Ensure that the fruits and veggies are submerged in the water. Adjust your water vs. apple cider vinegar or baking soda quantities as necessary.

·         Leave to sit for 5-10mins.

·         Scrub with brush or use hands where necessary.

·         Rinse with purified water.

·         Voila! This helps to remove pesticide residue and some waxes.

Please note that citrus fruits tend to be covered with wax. Look for labels that say ‘un-waxed’ at your grocery store.

Now that we have that out of the way, let’s get juicing!

Go to next post ’30-day Juice Fast: Day 1- Recipe’.

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*The information contained in this blog is my personal opinion based on my personal experience and research. Please consult your doctor for advise.