Over the last week Kuvings Australia demonstrated the Kuvings Silent Juicer with many juice recipes.

It was great meeting up with delegates and crew who purchased a juicer last year and shared their interesting stories.

One delegate’s hair started growing back since drinking 2 litres per day of vegetable juice made with his Kuvings Silent Juicer.

Balancing mineral intake and reducing body acid is a big step to good health.

Check out our juice menu….

Beetroot Blast
3 beats
half a cup of basil
some ginger
1 small pear
6 stems of celery

Green Kick Start
½ Pineapple peeled and sliced
into thin pieces
100g Kale
2 Kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1 lime, sliced into thin slices
with the skin

Rise and Shine
4 Kale Leaves or Spinach Leaves
2 Stalks of Celery
3 Carrots
2 Green Apples
2 cm piece of fresh Ginger
1 Slice of lemon with the skin

Summer BBQ Special
½ Watermelon
6 Leaves of Mint

Summer Blitz
2 Oranges peeled and sliced
2 Apples
2 Peaches
½ Rockmelon
Glowing Complexion
1 ½ Tomatoes
1 Stalk of Celery, leaves left on
1 Bunch of Spinach
3 Carrots
½ Cup flat-leafy Parsley Leaves

• If possible, use organically grown vegetables and fruits. If not, thoroughly wash them in cold water and remove
any damaged spots before juicing.
• Drink juice immediately after juicing for best results. Although you can store the juice for up to 72 hours when
juicing with the Kuvings Silent Juicer (must be stored in a glass sealed bottle).
• A glass of vegetable juice half an hour before every meal can help cleanse your body and absorb nutrients and
will lower your food requirements.
• Green vegetable juices (kale, celery, spinach, broccoli & cucumber)
contain chlorophyll and large amounts of magnesium.
They are very cleansing to the digestive system.
• Don’t forget about herbs! Coriander and parsley juice really well
and contain many vitamins and minerals in their own right.
• Ask about our Chemical Reducing Bag, or look it up online at
www.kuvings.net.au

Most people think that acne and a dull complexion are only skin deep, but that’s a beauty myth we’re about to break; your diet plays a bigger role than you think. Processed, fatty foods can over-tax the liver and digestive organs, clogging your colon and tiny capillaries. These foods can leave behind metabolic waste that pushes outward through the skin, causing pimples, age spots, and whiteheads.

DRINK WATER FROM YOUR FOOD
People say that they drink gallons of water daily, but their skin is still dry. You need
to drink water through nature’s most important vessels; fruits and vegetables. They
hold H2O at its most potent form, and provide the necessary fuel for healthy skin cell
regeneration. That is how cold press juicing can assist: especially when you add lemon
with the skin in your juice with a cold press juicer. The lemon skin retains essential oils
and nutrients that helps your body and skin detox from chemicals found in perfume
and some of the skincare products you may apply to your skin.

 
UNDERSTAND WHY RAW IS BETTER
Your bloodstream feeds every cell in your body so it’s vital to have healthy circulation.
A rich raw food diet includes essential minerals and antioxidants that detox metabolic
waste your body doesn’t need. This internal cleansing shows up externally in the form
of radiant skin.

 
CHOOSE COLOR
There’s such a variety of natural fruits and vegetables to chose from, and the selection
might be overwhelming to many people. Choose water-rich foods and stay away from
dehydrated or processed veggies! The best rule of thumb for produce; go for color. The
more colorful, the more it’s packed with nutrients. Seek fruits and vegetables with
shiny skins like cucumbers and bell peppers which contain silica, a major player in
smooth and healthy skin.

 
START SIMPLE
There’s no magic elixir that will cure all of your problems, healthy living is an overall
lifestyle. However, this simple recipe is a great start for those looking to gradually
change their eating habits; juice 4 or 5 cucumbers, 1 small beetroot, 3 stalks of
celery, a slice of lemon with the skin and 1 big apple in the morning. The apple gives
it sweetness so people can adjust to the earthy flavor.

Pomegranate cider offers a twist on the typical holiday treat of mulled drinks. Replacing the apple cider or wine with pomegranate juice adds a lively new taste to an old time treat.

Pomegranate Cider

• 32 fl oz fresh pomegranate juice
• 8 fl oz Water
• 4 Cinnamon Sticks (Broken in half)
• 6 Whole Cloves
• 1 Star Anise
• 6 Green Cardamom Pods
• 6 Juniper Berries
• 1-1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• Zest and juice from ½ an organic orange

Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan. On low heat, simmer for 45 minutes; turn off heat.  Allow the cider to steep for 2 hours or more. Strain and refrigerate. Serve cold or hot. Garnish with and orange slice or wedge. Yields 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Benefits of Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate gives good juice and life support. Click here for the nutritional benefits and lore of the passionate pomegranate.  While the pomegranate is the star of this show, the spices used to mull the juice have their own claims to nutritional fame. These spices add a whole other thing to be thankful for during the holidays.

Cinnamon

• It offers blood sugar control. Studies have shown that ½ tsp of cinnamon per day lowers LDL cholesterol.
• Cinnamon inhibits the movement of food from the stomach after meals. This in turn keeps blood sugar from spiking. Cinnamon is a friend to digestion and assimilation of food.
• When combined with honey, cinnamon has also been shown to reduce arthritis pain within one month. The winning combination is ½ tsp cinnamon combined with 1 Tbs of honey.
• The scent of cinnamon has a powerful amplifying effect on human cognitive function and memory.
• It is a fantastic source of manganese, iron, and calcium.
• Cinnamon is a blood thinner, offering anti-clotting properties to blood platelets.
• It is also an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, protecting against free-radicals.

Cloves active component, eugenol, brings it medicinally. This substance is:

• A mild anesthetic and has been used successfully to treat pain associated with dental treatments such as root canal, temporary fillings, and gum pain.
• Antibacterial properties make cloves a welcome addition in fighting colds, bronchitis, flue, and athlete’s foot.
• Anti-Inflammatory activity helps relieve rheumatism and arthritis. As an aromatic, cloves can help relieve respiratory inflammation like asthma, bronchitis and sinusitis.
• Cloves have the highest antioxidant action of any food. Cloves fight free-radicals as a matter of course and can help you reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, arthritis and more.
• Are an excellent source of manganese and offer vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium.
• Cloves are great for the digestive system. It reduces incidences of gas, stomach ulcers, and dyspepsia.

Star Anise is shaped like an eight-pointed star and is a warming spice used for:

• Assisting in the relief of digestive issues such as bloating, gas, constipation, indigestion, and cramps.
• Used in treating the flu, specifically the famous Swine flu, due to its active substance called Shikimic acid.
• Relieving mucus. It is in expectorant and helps liquefy thick mucus easing painful coughs.
• Improves the appetite. Because of its effective action on the digestive system, this herb can assist in helping people who need a higher intake of food, eat.

Green Cardamom is known as the Queen of Spices balancing Black Pepper as the King. Green Cardamom:

• Brings calcium, phosphorus and iron to the table.
• Helps remove caffeine from the body.
• Is a digestive system stimulant, increasing the appetite while soothing the entire system. It reduces instances of gas, heartburn, and indigestion.
• Eliminates halitosis. Chewing on the seeds will remove odors from the mouth. It also helps ease a sore throat and hoarseness associated with colds and flu.
• Is an expectorant and also increases circulation to the lungs. It is helpful in treating asthma and bronchitis.
• Can assist in reducing incidences of impotency and premature ejaculation. Though too much cardamom will have the opposite effect.
• Is a diuretic and promotes kidney and bladder health by reducing inflammation.

Juniper Berries

• Improves digestion by stimulating bile flow. The berries can relieve an upset tummy, reduce gas, and cramping.
• Lowers blood sugar glycemic levels. The consumption of juniper berries increases the secretion of glucose-induced insulin and lowers overall glucose levels.
• Supports the kidney and urinary tract and is a diuretic. The anti-microbial properties of the juniper berry fights infection of this important system.
• The anti-microbial properties also fight against fungus and bacteria.
• Its anti-inflammatory properties eases gout, arthritis, and rheumatism—specifically joint ailments related to fluid retention.
• Revives muscle tone and can reduce the effects of aging.
• Reduces menstrual cramps and can improve uterine tone.
• Can assist in weight loss, because of its cleansing and diuretic properties.

During my pregnancies, I didn’t have Morning Sickness – I had All Day Sickness that lasted the entire nine months.  There wasn’t much that would bring me relief, so I was willing to try anything and everything. This is when I discovered a little root called ginger.

You can find ginger root at your local supermarket or specialty store. It typically costs about $1.99 a pound and will survive for up to 3 weeks if stored in a plastic bag in your refrigerator.

To relive my nausea, I’d peel the root and slice a one inch chunk into 15 pieces, then boil the chunks in water for 30 minutes, and viola! I had a tea that settles the tummy. Little did I know that the power in ginger was oh so much more than it’s awesome soothing abilities.

What else can ginger do for you?

•  In addition to helping with nausea, ginger also relives bloating and gas!
•  Ginger contains antioxidants and phytochemicals. It’s a natural anti-inflammatory that helps arthritis, asthma, and even migraines.
• In the battle against heart disease, it prevents cholesterol from oxidizing and lowers your LDL (lousy) cholesterol. Ginger also lowers your triglycerides, which are important as a mechanism for storing your unused calories.
• Ginger helps prevent blood clots, which then lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
•  In the home, ginger is used to treat coughs, colds, and congestion. Ginger also acts as an antihistamine to help with allergies.
•  Ginger juice can also be used on snake bites. As a natural pain killer it provides immediate relief for tooth aches and minor burns!
•  The University of Minnesota conducted a study that found ginger may slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells (colon cancer).
•  A study conducted at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that when ginger powder was applied to ovarian cancer cells it induced cell death.
•  Heartburn sufferers can find relief in the root. It also helps protect against ulcers and gall stones.
•  And ladies…ginger can help with those awful menstrual cramps!

Impressive, right? My husband calls it the miracle spice!

Juicing with ginger!

Ginger can be added to almost all your favorite juicing recipes! The daily recommendation is 5g, so I usually use recipes that call for 1 inch of ginger.

Kick start your morning with this simple recipe (pictured above):

• 8 medium Carrots
• 3 Apples
• 1 inch of Ginger

Remember to wash your fruits and veggies before juicing, especially fruits that have a wax coating – like apples. The ginger adds a nice finish to the juice and you’ll find yourself with a boost of energy!

Here is a yummy recipe that will also get you going. Literally.

• 3 medium Apples
• 3 large Pears
• 1 inch of ginger

This recipe is a mild laxative, so it’s great for regulating bowel movements.

For a sweet green juice, try this:

•  1 cucumber
•  1 carrot
•  1 green apple
•  1/4 cup parsley
•  1/4 cup mint
•  1 stalk of celery
• 1/2 inch ginger
• 1/2 lemon (peeled)

Cucumber is great for your skin and the celery is a natural diuretic, helping with the unwanted water weight!

Trail Runner’s ‘Tea’

• 2-3 oranges
• 1-2 hard pears
• 1 small sweet potato/yam
• Crushed ice

Recently I became a trail runner. It’s a bit of a surprise because running was never something I ever considered part of my work out. I’ve been an avid hiker for years, and then one day on the trail, I just broke into a run and kept on going.

Running a trail requires more energy, power, and focus than simply hiking it. It takes a ton of knowledge about everything from how to place my next step on the trail to not only stay upright but also to remain in good alignment, to feeding my body before and after this fun work out.

The Trail Runner’s Tea is designed specifically for energetic boost for the run and for the health-promoting qualities of the individual ingredients.

In particular, the orange offers specific protection for our cardiovascular systems – keeping our heart pumping and in good working order keeps us healthy, fit, and strong.

Specific Health Benefits of the Orange

A report released in December 2003 by the Australian research group, CSIRO, reported that a diet high in citrus fruits, with a special attention to oranges, keeps our cardio system in the clean.

The nutrients in oranges such as folate and potassium lowers the risk for cancers and other anomalies as well as lowering blood pressure. Citrus fruits protect against stroke and cardiac arrhythmias. And of course, the ever present Vitamin C that appears in citrus provides antioxidant protection of the first order.

A U.S. study showed that adding one orange a day reduced the risk of stroke by up to 19%. The consumption of oranges also assists in the relief of arthritis, diabetes, gallstones, and cognitive impairment.

The orange has over 170 phytonutrients – creating a combination package of health promoting power. It also has over 60 flavonoids, which add anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor power. The combination is hard to beat with it comes to nutrition.

Oranges are attributed to healthier lung function. That’s something we all need when out trail running (or “insert cardio activity here”)!

Respiratory health is vital for any active individual. Oranges are rich in beta-cryptoxanthin, a carotenoid of orange-red color. Fruits and vegetables of this color (including pumpkin, papaya, red bell peppers, tangerines, and peaches) offer specific lung protection.

Oranges help protect against free-radicals that may adversely affect your breathing power to help keep you running free and breath easy.

To read more about the power of the orange, check out that article. Here’s an article on the nutritional benefits of pears, and for those who already miss Thanksgiving, here’s an article all about sweet potatoes.

Berry Better Bling

• 2 organic sweet apple such as Fuji, Pink Lady, or other sweet variety
• 1 cup cranberries

The fresh tartness of ruby red cranberries is balanced by the sweet purity of the apples. Juice them together and enjoy this juice as a fantastic pick-me-up and for health. And with only 23 calories per ½ cup, this recipe is a great addition for dieters.

Nutritional and Health Benefits of Apples

The benefits of the apple are well-documented. Click here to get in depth information on why an apple a day is indeed good medicine.

Vitamin C, Manganese and Vitamin K are the key players in Cranberry health bennies. But more important are its array of phytonutrients that ‘bring it’ nutritionally.

Cranberries offer 5 major types of phytonutrients:

• Phenolic Acids
• Proanthocyanidins
• Anthocyanins
• Flavonoids
• Triterpenoids

These phytonutrients are known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. In fact, it is the special combination of phytonutrients in the cranberry that make this small red fruit such a nutritional powerhouse.

Urinary Tract Health: Cranberries have a well-earned reputation for the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). This particular superpower of the cranberry is its content of the phytonutrient combination of proanthocyanidins. This phytonutrient simply stops the adhesion of bacteria to the urinary tract lining and thereby stops or inhibits the infection.

Anti-Inflammatory: Cranberries help reduce inflammation in both the cardiovascular system and in parts of the digestive tract. It is in the role of anti-inflammatory that the cranberry truly embraces all of its phytonutrient content.

• Digestive Tract: One of the digestive tract benefits is anti-inflammation to our gums. The consumption of cranberries reduces the incidents of gum disease. Also, the intake of cranberries reduces inflammation of the stomach and colon. And perhaps reducing the risk of stomach ulcer and cancer in these sensitive areas.

• Cardiovascular Health: The special combination of phytonutrients strikes again in promoting cardiovascular health. Cranberries help reduce the inflammation in our blood vessels, reducing the incidence of plaque formation and wall thickening. With this reduction of oxidative stress, cranberries assist in lowering high blood pressure.

Cranberry Lore

The cranberries that we know and love today are native to the Americas. Native peoples enjoyed this fruit cooked and sweetened with maple syrup or honey. Cranberry sauce is indeed a traditional recipe.

Native peoples also used the cranberry as a source for red dye and for decoration. This fruit was also used in healing as a poultice for wounds. The cranberry was known to be astringent, help contain bleeding, and also have antibiotic properties.

The fruit was so popular that these deep red berries began to be exported to England by the 18^th century.  Even though there are other forms of cranberries in Europe and Asia, the American version is the most cultivated worldwide.

Cranberries are cultivated throughout the U.S., Scandanavia, and in Great Britain. The most interesting cultivation took root (literally) in Holland, when a shipwreck with a cargo of cranberries washed ashore the island of Terschelling.

Selection and Storage of Cranberries

Cranberries have a short season, with a harvest time between September 1 and October 31. Available only from October through December, choosing a quality cranberry is an absolute necessity. Choose fruit that is deep red in color and that are firm to the touch. They should appear plump and full of juice. The darker the red of the cranberry, the more anthrocyanin compounds the fruit contains.

Organic berries may be available in the traditional 12 oz plastic bags or in smaller pint containers. If you’re lucky enough to find bulk berries, choose the firmest, plumpest, and reddest.

Store fresh cranberries in the refrigerator for up to 20 days. Before placing the bag in the fridge, open it and remove any discolored, soft, or shriveled berries. Like most fruits, the decaying fruit can hasten the decay in the remaining fruit.

Cranberries can be frozen for several years. To preserve them properly, place the berries on a cookie sheet and let them freeze through. Then place them in plastic bags and return to the freezer.  Use thawed berries immediately.

Sources:

http://www.whole-food-supplements-guide.com/health-benefits-of-cranberries.html

http://www.cranberryinstitute.org/healthresearch.htm

Tasty Vegetable Juice Recipes

In addition to discovering a hobby that can make you healthier and fitter; studying vegetable juice recipes provides you several advantages. You will be able to pass a useful habit with your new discovered understanding. Commence teaching your kids the significance of vegetable juice recipes mixed with balanced meals and you will give them the tools to have a healthy life. Discover how to educate your pals about a all-natural answer for their medical difficulties.

Locate a lucrative skill by learning juice recipes that you can use for enterprise ventures. The health market is a trillion dollar business. By studying a variety of vegetable juice recipes you can Start out creating your personal menu for use at your restaurant or canteen. Men and women tend to gravitate towards one thing that is secure and all-natural so by taking the time to learn wonderful recipes not only do you turn into healthy; you also have the opportunity to earn by carrying out a thing fantastic.

Attempt Out Some Good Body and Thoughts Vegetable Juice Recipes

Ingredients:

a single Bunch Celery
one Bunch Kale
two Lemons

People today who have a salt addiction can manage their appetite employing this drink. Sodium ought to be regulated in order to prevent widespread health difficulties. It is also a excellent to drink in the morning and immediately after a workout.

Also Attempt:

Ingredients:

four Apples
three Pears
one particular Lemon
one particular Cucumber
one particular Medium Size Beet

The above is an power drink which it is also incredibly refreshing and perfect for the duration of the summer. It can be applied as a hangover cure. The lemons and apples are terrific for cleansing the body; though the beets and cucumber are high in the anti-oxidants that can stay clear of the formation of cancer cells.

Here’s 1 of my favored vegetable juice recipes:

Ingredients:

12lbs.Tomatoes
two Cups Chopped Celery
three Peeled Onions
one particular Green Bell Pepper
two Medium Size Beets
three Carrots
three Cloves of Garlic
one/two Cup Sugar (Substitute Honey)
a single Teaspoon Black Pepper
two Teaspoons Horseradish
6 Quarts Water
Add one particular tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce to Taste
Use Muscovado or Organic Sugar to Taste
one/four Cup of Iodized Salt

This is a healthy recipe that is confident to be a hit amongst close friends and household. Learn this by heart and serve in the course of parties and festivities. Tomatoes are a terrific source of lycopene which protects the body. Green bell pepper can get rid of toxins and carrots have been voted as one particular of the most effective anti-cancer vegetables. Vegetable juice recipes are not only healthy for your body; they can also beautify your skin.