Liquid Form

Q: How do juices differ from smoothies? Juices are made by extracting the juice and separating the pulp from the produce. Smoothies are blended whole, keeping the fiber in the drink.  

Q: What is the best way to make them at home? To make juice at home, you’ll need a juicer. I use a Breville at home, it’s really easy to make a quick juice. It’s a good, inexpensive starter juicer. For smoothies, you’ll need a traditional blender or a bullet-type blender. I’ve become a bit spoiled and really only want to use a Vitamix. No other blender compares in my opinion. 

Q: What are the essential ingredients to both? I always have a bunch of apples, cucumbers, celery, and lemons in my fridge. I like to have some fun and add mint, ginger, and fresh turmeric.   

Q: Is it okay to use frozen fruit or non-organic? Totally. Think about other stuff you eat. More than likely, this is trumping anything else you put in your body.

JUICE RECIPE: The Virgin Mary

YIELD: Varies depending on your juicer, use a measuring cup to prepare.

INGREDIENTS: 

• 4 ounces carrots
• 5 ounces tomatoes
• 5 ounces celery
• ½ lemon
• 1 clove garlic
• ¼ beet
• 1-inch cube fresh horseradish
• ½ teaspoon raw apple-cider vinegar 
• Thai or spicy pepper of your choice

SMOOTHIE RECIPE: Turmeric Lassie


INGREDIENTS:

• 5 oz Brazil Nut Mylk (recipe below)
• 
1/2 cup frozen or fresh Mango
• 
1 cube of fresh turmeric or 1/2 tsp. dried turmeric
• 
2 pinches of cardamom
• 
1/4 tsp vanilla


Brazil Nut Mylk: 

• Soak 1/2 cup Brazil nuts in water over night
• 
Drain water and blend with 1-cup fresh water until completely smooth.
• 
Strain through a fine sieve.  
• You can add as much water as you want to the desired thickness you like.