Have you seen the documentary Sick, Fat, and Nearly Dead?
I watched it last week. And I tell you what – that guy’s transformation was amazing. I don’t think that I could live off of juice for 60 days. Actually, I know I couldn’t. I don’t even want to try. However, it did inspire me to plug in my juicer, buy a 10lb bag of carrots, and get to work.
This morning’s mix:
- 4 carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 1/4 beet
- 1 lemon
- 5 strawberries
- 1 apple
How could you not like something that color? It tastes good too, I promise. Even Meeker says so.
Thoughts on juicing?
That is the perfect color of drink for fall, beautiful!!! I wish I had a juicer…my grandma used to make the best juices.
I think juice colors are almost the best part of homemade juices. Almost.
I watched it a couple weeks ago on Netflix. I really liked it–the guy wasn’t pushy or condescending, and made it sound “doable”. One of my friends was so inspired by it she ran out & bought a Jack LaLanne & her entire family has been juicing breakfast & dinner since then. She says she’s never felt so great.
I love, love, love juice. It’s a good thing that there aren’t any juicing places by me, because I would spend way too much money!
I am not a big juice fan whatsoever, so I certainly couldn’t live on the stuff alone, but apple/carrot/other random stuff being juiced always reminds me of being a kid when my uncle would let me share some of his “special” vegetable juice. I just thought it was cool I could drink my veggies.
I need a juicer. And yeah, I was completely in awe of that guy. And I was so glad that he helped the trucker out too! It made me so happy.
I’m all for a nice juice every once in a while, but 60 days on nothing but juice (even A day!) is just not really my cup of tea…or, juice
Haha, you’re funny. And yeah – I’m not one for juice fasting, but I do like it in addition to food I can chew.
Yes I did see that movie! I watched it on netflix while I was babysitting one time….It was insane that he became completely disease free! It made me really want to buy a juicier and then I found out how much they cost soooo then I went to my health food shop and bought a juice for like $5 for 1/4 of a cup soooo then I thought maybe I should save up for a juicer after all
Hah, yeah, probably worth it in the long run. I got mine for Christmas last year…maybe you should write santa a letter.
Juicing is one HL trend that I really don’t see myself getting ever into. I prefer to eat my breakfast, not drink it, and I doubt a glass of 100 calories would satisfy me. I have no problem consuming enough vegetables and fruits, so I don’t see a reason to juice them.
Totally understandable. And I don’t juice to replace meals – just in addition to!
I really wish I had a juicer. More than that I wish I had the motivation to clean it after using it
Looks amazing though!
Ugh, I know…cleaning the dang thing! Sometimes it’s enough to deter me from juicing in the first place.
That is why mine is stashed in the basement… maybe it isn’t soo bad if you rinse it immediately? I think I’ll get it out. I could do juice 2/3 of the time… hmm
I have juiced several times and I do like the taste very much. With that, I could not do a juice feast for 1 day much less 60!!
The combo you juiced sounds delicious.
LOVE juicing. Kale, ginger, spinach, carrots, beets, apples, fingers.
WHAT? No fingers. wtf.
I’ve never done it before, but I would love to try it. Yours sounds great with the strawberries!
I love the idea of juicing, but not the effort/time/equipment involved. I do buy carrot juice every once in a while.
Is it streaming on Netflix??
Yes, instant! I watched it over a couple of days during naptime.
Juicing is intriguing to me and I think I could do it on occasion. But when it comes to the cost of the juicer and buying all the produce it takes to make ONE drink, it’s not practical for me. But I always think the juice comes out looking so pretty and healthy, so more power to anyone who goes for it!
I love juicing, but don’t do it too often. That color looks amazing and that flavor combination sounds good too
I really love Carrot juice.. I wanted to buy a juicer- but then realized that if your going to get one, you really want a nicer model to get the most out of those organic fruits and veggies. The truth is I like to get a juice here and there as a treat or just something different- but I can’t commit to the price of a juicer to make it a habit!
I totally agree- mine was a Christmas gift. I don’t think I’d spend that dinero on myself!
Yay — another convert!
I just got a juicer for my birthday – I would love to hear of more tasty recipes. Especially for my husband who doesn’t like vegetables…but he likes juice. We’re trying this one out tonight!
This looks awesome. Any way I could make it without owning a juicer? Suggestions?
Hmmm, I’m not sure it’s possible without a juicer. I would say use a blender, but then you would get all the chunks, too…maybe a blender and then strain it?
steam everything.. freeze it. then blend it to be cold. I want to steam a bunch of beats and keep them frozen for my bfast smoothies…
Whenever I get on a juicing kick, I really do feel better. I just don’t enjoy the cleaning up part. I’m slowly slipping into less healthy eating lately and think I feel a juice kick starting up again soon. Better stock up on lotion for my hands after all the dish washing.
Haha, I know! Isn’t cleaning that juicer the worst?!
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That documentary has changed my life for the better. My overweight father watched it and was so inspired he challenged himself to do the 60 days — he’s got 4 more days left. I have never been more proud of my father. : )
Oh my gosh, that is so amazing!!! What an inspiration!
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I just watched the documentary Fat Sick and Nearly Dead last night! Now I want to run out and buy a juicer and start juicing. I could never do a juice fast, but I do want to start incorporating juice into my family’s diet! Do you have a recommendation for a good juicer? And how much should I plan on spending?
Oh gosh, isn’t that movie inspiring?! And no, I wouldn’t ever want to do a fast either, but it is awesome in the mornings before my breakfast. Baby A LOVES beet and carrot juice. Kind of funny. I have a Jack LaLane juicer and I love it – it is sort of a pain to clean, but it works really well. I can even put whole lemons (peel on!) in there and it juices them like a pro.
As far as how much they cost – I’m sorry I”m no use to you because mine was a Christmas gift. I just looked online and the model I have is around $100, but maybe you could find a cheaper (even gently used) one for less. Good luck!