It's Day Five of the new juice obsession and so far so good. New juicer is performing well and is easy to clean, which is essential. I just made the most delicious beverage I've tasted in a long time, so i wanted to share it here in case there's anyone out there who has been feeling as crap as me lately and wants to try something new - we can rebuild ourselves, people!
2 apples (Royal Gala)
1 carrot
1 slice lemon with rind on (unwaxed)
quarter of a yellow pepper
1 inch chunk cucumber
1 inch broccoli stem
1 inch slice raw beetroot
The recipe ( 'Detox Special' taken from Jason Vale's book, The Juice Master - which came free with my juicer) also includes celery but i just can't stomach that heinous vegetable, so i left it out. Your juice will look like this:
Amazing, right? Tastes even better. I am completely converted.
When i was getting ready to move last year I knew i was entering into a new period of my life. I had a list in my head of things to do to get to where i want to be, something along the lines of
1. Move to Bath
2. Create meaningful work
3. Get healthy
4. Fall in love
so nothing too taxing, eh? Of course, once i committed myself to changing my surroundings, things slowly started to fall into place - all it needed was that initial fingers-crossed jump forward to get all my planets and galaxies in alignment. Mind you, a lot of the time the falling into place is more of a crash-landing or arse-kicking - a month long flu-y virus and suddenly i'm fast-forwarded into Phase Three. Not before time though, truth be told.
yay for getting healthy. now the falling in love - let me know how it goes. I've given up on it these days.
Posted by: charlane | May 28, 2009 at 05:31 PM
i want that juice in my belly.
Posted by: furiousball | May 28, 2009 at 05:43 PM
Oh that juice mix sounds tasty!
Posted by: Gina D | May 28, 2009 at 06:15 PM
I feel healthier just reading the ingredients! (And I agree, celery is a waste of good string).
Posted by: Angie | May 28, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Hi sweetie!
Yum to that juice! I am so in need of a move. A change of surroundings. ; ) Maybe one day.
Posted by: Christina | May 28, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Great job on day five and good cleansing! Apple, pear and ginger is always a favorite of mine.
Posted by: lucinda | May 29, 2009 at 03:55 AM
This makes me want a juicer even more than I already did... cheers!
Posted by: alicia | May 29, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Create meaningful work . . . I like that.
The juice looks lovely. It's great to see you sticking with it, working through the list . . .
Posted by: Silvermoss | May 30, 2009 at 10:59 AM
I agree, fresh juice is so good! My recipes usually consist of whatever I can find in the fridge and fruit bowl, especially anything that looks like it's on its way out. If only they were self-cleaning though...
Posted by: A page of rain | May 30, 2009 at 10:08 PM
mmm... juicy goodness indeed. xo
Posted by: stacy | Jun 01, 2009 at 05:20 PM
that juice looks like a special treat, not something that's super good for you, too.
Posted by: Jen Jafarzadeh | Jun 02, 2009 at 01:27 AM
Good for you for trying out new recipes, Susannah. I've been doing that, too, although I've stumbled a few times into old habits. I discovered that I actually like coconut curry and tofu, though. Yum!
Posted by: susanna | Jun 02, 2009 at 02:03 AM
Wonderful blog! I juice too! Kudos for being so inspiring!
Posted by: Caroline | Jun 02, 2009 at 04:30 AM
i need to try juice....that sounds pretty amazing (although i have to admit the broccoli makes me nervous...hmmmmm).
:-D
Posted by: alex* | Jun 02, 2009 at 04:38 AM
wow, i want that juice. you are inspiring, thank you for your example, i hope you continue to feel healthier!
Posted by: Laura. | Jun 02, 2009 at 09:30 PM
mmmm. this is inspiring me to get my juicer out and have a go!
Posted by: susannah | Jun 03, 2009 at 07:55 PM
i just discovered your blog. it's really amazing!
Posted by: georgia | Jun 10, 2009 at 02:38 AM