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JUICING
– A NEW DISCOVERY!
Since my father was referred
for further chemotherapy, we both started researching Super Foods
and alternative treatments to Chemotherapy. A dear friend who had
just completed nearly a year of Chemotherapy & Radiation told
me her discovery of Juicing & the personal benefits she had
experienced.
Hence started my search for the Juicer!
Firstly,
I was advised to look for a Masticating Juicer. Which are all expensive
but to the juicing addict give the best results. Then I started
considering the experiences of Bread Making machines – big,
temperamental & end up in the kitchen cupboard. Did I want to
outlay huge amounts of money for a product I didn’t know much
about? I may not even like the results of juicing & may give
up.
I fell upon an offer of a Moulinex Juicer JU500
at only £40.[Classed as a Centrifugal Juicer] Good way to
start & Moulinex have always made reliable equipment.
The journey began & has now progressed to juicing every day
- with a flask supply to my Father every day. His PSA levels have
dropped [may this be the reason?]
I Suggest, from my novice experiences to date, that you
buy a good Juicing Book!
I recommend:-
Jason Vale “The Juicer Master’s Ultimate Fast
Food – discover the Power of Raw Juice” ISBN
0-00-771745-8 www.thejuicemaster.com
[Written in the same style as a bible of mine - Glynn Christian’s
Delicatessen Food Handbook ISBN 0-356-09746-3]
Innocent- Little Book of Drinks ISBN 1-84115-726-0
Do visit www.innocentdrinks.co.uk
[And do sign petition for Government to cut VAT on Juices &
smoothies petitions.pm.gov.uk/taxfreefruit
When I sold them at “food elements” only the yogurt
based smoothies were exempt from VAT. Ridiculous when another Government
department is encouraging the “Five-a-Day Fruit” campaign!
When you haven’t time to Juice, buy the best –“
Innocent” !
TIP - good source to buy quality second hand books www.greenmetropolis.com
Get organised:
Don’t listen to negatives –“Messy to wash up”
it’s all about been methodical
Buy a large dish wash proof chopping board
Advantage to have waste disposer – from juicer to waste disposer
to sink or dishwasher
Plenty of sharp knives
Hand juicer for oranges & lemons – machine won’t
cope with these
Diddy grater for fresh ginger – I have a dinky one from Lakeland
plastics www.lakeland.co.uk
Plentiful Fruit & Vegetable supply. Buy regular supply of lots
of fruit – look out for quality bargains & always stacks
of apples & carrots as base. Fresh oranges & Lemons
Fresh Greek Yogurt for smoothies base; bananas in supply for smoothies;
Seasonal
fruits to add to smoothies
Experiment:
Buy root fresh ginger, tends to zap taste & very good for insides
– always eat a slice raw to cleanse – good idea to take
on holiday if food a bit “iffy”
Be warned on Spinach & Beetroot – strong colours have
strong influence
Don’t expect everything will juice. Follow Jason Vale’s
advise for every item to use - Juicer or Smoothie Blender.
PS.
My Father bought two Goji Berry Bushes which are now planted &
have promise to fruit in first year! – will keep informed!
They normally grow in the Himalayas so not sure how they will fare
in the North of England. May be cheaper than buying the dried version.
Visit www.creativenature.co.uk
for information on the “Chinese Wonder Fruit”!!
Love to hear your Juicing ideas or queries.
Email: info@leelou.co.uk
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