[Food Series] 3 Detoxifying and Anti-Inflammatory Homemade Juices

For years now, I witnessed the debilitating pain that inflammation can cause a body. I have a close family member who has been dealing with the painful issues associated with osteoarthritis and I am always trying new ways to keep their symptoms at bay. I truly believe that diet assists 99.9% of our health and well being, as well as regular physical activity and I am hoping, if you are dealing with any inflammatory dis-ease, these simple and delicious juices might just give you a bit of relief! Enjoy!

Rise and Shine
1/2 Papaya
1 Orange
1/2 cup Pineapple
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric

The Afternoon Anti-Inflammatory
1 Apple
4 Asparagus
3 Celery
1 bunch Parsley

Evening Star
2 Golden Beets
3 Carrots
1 Pear
2 Cucumbers

[Food Series] 3 Detoxifying and Rejuvenating Homemade Juices

As a general rule, we are not big juice drinkers, especially store bought juice which is chocked full of added sugar and devoid of most of its original vitamins and minerals. We eat copious amounts of fruits and vegetables in our house and, for the most part, I prefer to enjoy all of the benefits of eating the whole food. But in the winter time, when germs are at an all time high and everyone we know is sick, we juice. It's one way to ensure that we get the extra immunity-boosting vitamins and minerals we need to keep us healthy and active. Here are three of our favorites! Enjoy! 

Morning Sunshine
2 Ruby Red Grapefruit
2 Oranges
3 Gala Apples
1 2-inch piece of Ginger

Afternoon Cooler
4 Persian Cucumbers
6 Stalks of Celery
5 Large Swiss Chard Leaves
2 Gala Apples

Evening Calm
4 Large Carrots
3 Beets
5 Apricots
1 Bunch of Parsley