I have created this blog for many reasons. This is a fresh start for me - this is a commitment to healthy thoughts and healthy food.
First of all, though initially challenging to conceive, I am responsible for my happiness. I am attempting to take charge of that. Though I am not what I would describe as 'unhappy', I do find myself sometimes not the most reliable captain of my happiness.
I want to make a commitment to healthy eating and consistent exercise. To hold myself accountable for this, I will be posting at least one of my healthy meals with instructions as to how to cook this meal at least three times a week.
As well, I will become a yoga teacher by the time I graduate (which will be likely 3 years). This means that I will go to yoga at least twice a week, or 100 times by the time I turn 22.
Today I will focus on juicing. This is something I have recently gotten into. My boyfriend got very sick a few weeks ago, and I was concerned I was becoming sick as well. My Dad and I had been to yoga together a few times and he was concerned he would be sick as well. He was leaving for Mexico for a few days, so I headed to Instagram to get some juicing ideas to combat sickness.
I have been following Chaud's Juice Therapy on Instagram (@Chaudsjuicetherapy) and she had some tips to rid of this potentially trip-ruining sickness. Check this out:
Chaud's Juice Therapy 'Staywell' Juice recipe.
2 Oranges
10 Carrots
2 Cloves Garlic
1-2 Inches Ginger
Using a juice extractor, process all ingredients.
If you don't have a juicer, I'm sure a blender would do. It was DELICIOUS. The best part was that I, my boyfriend, and my dad were feeling high energy and less sickly after drinking a big glass of this stuff. The above recipe makes about two regular cups of juice.
Why did this work?
Chaud says, "Beta Carotene in carrot juice boosts the immune systems production of infection fighting natural killer cells and T-cells. The allicin, ajoene and thiosulfinates in garlic are the three powerhouses that are key in it's infection fighting power and both garlic and ginger have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Oranges contain a hard hitting combo of vitamin C and phyto-nutrient bioflavonoids that work as a team to fight off free radicals and keep the body healthy".
So there you go! Next time you feel sick, try this natural and delicious juice. I guarantee you'll feel much better.
It was so delicious and made me feel so good that I've made it numerous times since that day.
*Drool* the thought of enjoying this again is making me hungry..
Happy Tuesday everyone!
