I was very anxious the other night as I had a very important presentation next morning but was down with a sore throat, intermittent cough, and slight pain too. I knew I need to find a quick fix remedy to be ready by tomorrow morning. Suddenly, I remembered my childhood days when my mother used to put me on juices to overcome sore throat. I rang up mom for a cure.

She suggested a number of juice recipes starting with ginger, pineapple, cranberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, garlic, watermelon, cucumber, etc. These homemade juices are easy to prepare and natural remedies to sore throat, cold and cough.

Here are my mom’s recipes plus some more recipes for sore throat that I researched on the web.

Ginger Juice For Sore Throat

Not only is ginger the most commonly available kitchen vegetable but it has got huge medicinal value because of the richness of minerals in it. Ginger’s anti-inflammatory property makes it one of the most sought-after ingredients to fight sore throat, cold and cough. Moreover, it’s antibacterial property helps to keep throat infections at large. It also acts as a decongestant. Ginger mixed with honey becomes a potent combination to instantly fight sore throat, cold, cough, and flu-like symptoms overnight.

Recipe for Ginger Juice

There are few ways in which Ginger Juice can be prepared easily depending on the available ingredients at home

Method 1

Ingredients: 3-inch fresh ginger, 1 fresh lime/lemon, honey

Preparation:

• Wash the vegetables properly in water.
• Peel the skin of the ginger, cut it into small pieces and put it in the vegetable juicer and extract the juice.
• Use a strainer and run the extracted juice through it. Collect the juice in a cup.
• Next cut the fresh lime into two halves and squeeze the juice. Run the extract through the strainer to remove the seeds and remains of the pulp.
• Now add three tablespoons (tsp) of lime juice and three tablespoons (tsp) of honey to the ginger juice and mix it well.
• Our remedial syrup is ready.

Dosage: Sip it whenever your throat feels itchy and irritable for quick relief

Method 2

Ingredients: 3-inch ginger, honey, vinegar, black pepper, turmeric, and water

Preparation

• Remove the skin from the fresh ginger root. Cut it into small pieces and put inside the juicer.
• Collect the juice and run it through the strainer to remove any pulp or skin. We can use a larger piece of ginger depending upon our requirements.
• Now we need to take 2 teaspoons (tsp) of ginger juice in a cup, add 1 tsp of vinegar to it followed by 1 tsp of honey, a pinch of black pepper and turmeric powder.
• Finally, we add 3-4 tablespoons (tbsp) of water to the mixture and our syrup is ready.
  Dosage: At least once a day

Method 3

Ingredients: Around 1-2 inch ginger, honey, and black pepper powder

Preparation of ‘Kadha’

Kadha is one of the age-old recipes used in the Indian sub-continent by grandmothers and mothers for fast relief from sore throat.

Run the finely grated ginger through the juicer to squeeze out a sufficient quantity of ginger juice. Use a strainer to collect only the juice excluding all else. Add 1 tablespoon (tbsp) of honey and black pepper to it. Our medicine is ready.

Consumption: 2 to 3 times a day depending upon the pain and irritation

Pineapple Juice For Sore Throat

Pineapple juice is one of the best fruit juices for sore throat and cold. A mixture of enzymes called Bromelain available in the pineapple makes it highly effective fruit for sore throat and pain. It has got anti-inflammatory properties which helps in fighting inflammation. The rich presence of nutrients in the pineapple not only helps to cause a soothing effect but it also helps in dissolving the mucus present in the throat and throwing it out. Thus it acts as a decongestant too.

Ingredients:

1. Single/1 medium-size fresh pineapple
2. Around 2-4 pieces of ginger
3. A quarter (1/4) tablespoon (tsp) of black salt
4. Half lime/lemon for 1 tablespoon (tbsp) of lime/lemon juice
5. 1 tbsp of honey (organic honey is preferred)
6.  A pinch of cayenne pepper

Preparation

• First, we need to prepare the pineapple by removing the outer layer. Then we need to cut the small regular pieces.
• Keep the pineapple pieces in the blender jar
• Add the ginger pieces along with the black salt and cayenne pepper into the blender jar
• Add the lime juice followed by honey
• Blend the mixture till it comes to even density
• Use a strainer and pour the juice through it to remove any remaining pulp
• Pour the juice into a glass or glasses

Dosage/Consumption: Drink a quarter (1/4) cup of the juice up to three (3) times a day. For best results, the drink should be taken over a period of 3 to 4 days

Carrot, Beet, Orange, Ginger & Turmeric Juice

This is a juice prepared including four basic root vegetables that develop our immune systems and have anti-inflammatory properties which are very useful to fight against sore throat, cold, flu and cough. The juice is high on vitamin A, C, E, Iron, and Calcium. High on energy and heat it soothes the throat and eases congestion.

Ingredients:

• One medium-sized beetroot
• Three (3) medium-sized carrots
• 1 medium-sized orange
• A 1-inch piece of fresh ginger
• Half a lemon
• 2-inch piece of turmeric or approximately 10 gm (if turmeric is not readily available then 1 tsp of organic ginger powder can be used instead)
• Pinch of black pepper
• Pinch of cayenne pepper

Preparation

1. Wash all the vegetables properly
2. Peel off the outer layer of the beet with a peeler and chop it into regular small pieces
3. Scrub the carrots and chop it into small pieces
4. Remove the rind, pith, and seeds of the lemon
5. Peel off the skin of the fresh ginger
6. Similarly, peel off the skin of the turmeric
7. Put the vegetables and fruits inside the juicer and add black and cayenne pepper into it
8. Run the juicer till the mixture attains the consistency
9. Pour it out into glasses

Dosage: Consume fresh once a day
Note: If you have a masticating juicer at your disposal then you can store the juice in an airtight container or keep it cool in a refrigerator and use it even up to 3 days

Cranberry Juice For Sore Throat

Cranberry like all other berries is highly alkaline, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory in nature. These properties help in fighting a sore throat, infections and cold.

 

Cranberry juice can be prepared at home in the following ways.

Stove-top method

Ingredients:

• 8 cups of fresh or frozen cranberries
• 4 cups of water
• Half (1/2) or 1 cup of sugar or sweetener as applicable
• ½ cup of lemon juice
• ½ cup of orange juice (could be optional)

Preparation

•  Put the cranberries and water in a pot and bring it to boil
• Once it reaches the boiling stage then let it simmer for another 20 minutes. This will enable the berries to pop open and the water turns red in color
• We can use a strainer and sieve the mixture to remove the berries
• Now we put the juice on the stove again and add sugar or sweetener to it
• Stir it till the sugar gets completely dissolved
• Add lemon and orange juice to it
• Put off the stove and take down the juice
• Pour the juice in a pitcher and let it cool

Preparation time: 35 minutes + cooling time

Dosage: 8 ounces or around 226 grams thrice daily

Blending

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cranberries
• 2 cups of water
• Honey
• 1 ½ cup of lemon or orange juice

Preparation

1. Put the cranberries and water in a blender
2. Blend on High for about two (2) minutes
3. Blend it till no more pieces of berries are left in the blender
4. Use a fine-mesh sieve as a strainer and extract the juice only
5. Stir it in lemon or orange juice (this is especially to get rid of the tangy flavor or else you can have it as is)
6. Add honey as required to add sweetness to the drink

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Dosage: 8 ounces or around 226 grams thrice daily

 

Black currant Juice

Blackcurrant is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. This makes it a good choice for sore throat treatment.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of fresh blackcurrants
• 2 cups of water
• Honey

Preparation

1. Boil the water
2. Takedown the hot water and pour the blackcurrants in the saucepan of hot water
3. Simmer the constituents for 10 minutes under a gentle flame
4. Pour the juice through a strainer and collect it in a drinking glass or cup
5. Put it to cool
6. Add honey as per the sweetness required and stir it (adding honey is optional)

Dosage: Can be consumed a maximum of 250 ml/day. Usually should be enjoyed in sips

 

Citrus Explosion or Orange and Grapefruit Juice

It contains Vitamin C which is an important nutrient to develop immunity and fight infections. It is also beneficial in preventing us from cough and cold attacks.

Ingredients:

•  Two navel oranges
• Four clementine oranges
• ½ Lemon
• 1 grapefruit

Preparation

1. Wash the fruits well with water
2. Peel off the oranges and cut or split them in quarters
3. Similarly, peel off the grapefruit and cut it into quarters
4. Now put all the quarters into the juicer
5. Squeeze the lemon to extract the juice
6. Use a strainer and pour the juice in a drinking glass
7. Stir and mix the juices and serve

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Dosage: 500 ml or 16 oz once a day

I hope you have found my compilation of juice remedies for sore throat beneficial.

 

 

The nutritional value of watermelon juice has made it a favorite amongst one and all. It has a high content of vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium. Moreover, with 92% water content, it is one of the best sources of hydration. Also, it tastes sweet without any added sugar and is thus ideal for people who want to avoid the hazards of sugar. Want to add some zing to this juice? Add a dash of lime juice and see the difference it brings!

How to prepare watermelon juice?

Preparation of watermelon juice is super easy. You won’t need any up-market juicer. A simple blender will serve your purpose. You just need to add the watermelon into the blender and blend it for around thirty seconds and your juice is ready! Have a drink and if you are fine with the texture you don’t need to strain it. If you want the juice to be less pulpy or the watermelon has seeds in it, you will have to pour it through a fine-mesh sieve. On sitting, if the juice separates, you need to give the juice a small whirl with a spoon.

With all this information, let us now venture into the world of the various juicing recipes with watermelon….

Watermelon Juice Recipe – the simplest

The ingredients required for this recipe are 1 small lime, juiced and 1 small watermelon weighing about 6.5 pounds. This watermelon will yield 5 cups of juice.

Steps of preparation

1. The watermelon has to be sliced in half and chunks of the watermelon are scooped out using a big spoon. The rind is to be discarded.

2. Now the watermelon has to be blended until it gets pulverized entirely. It will be done within a minute. You may add the juice of a small lime by squeezing it into the blender and then blend for a few seconds.

3. If the juice is seeded or pulpy, it has to be poured through a fine-mesh strainer. Thereafter, pour it directly into glasses filled with ice.

4. Watermelon juice can be kept in the refrigerator for four days in the covered state. The juice has to be stirred with a spoon from time to time to keep it from separating.

Watermelon Ginger Mint Juice recipe

This refreshing juice is free of additives and packed with nutrients and is ideal for hydration.

Ingredients

• Watermelon cubes (deseeded) – 5 cups
• Ginger – a small piece
• Mint leaves – few
• Lemon juice – as needed
• Sweet basil seeds/chia seeds/sabja seeds – 1 tsp
• Ice cubes – few

Steps of preparation

1. Rinse the chia seeds in a large bowl
2. Strain to a coffee filter and soak these in little water for half an hour to few hours
3. The watermelon is to be rinsed under running water
4. Then it is to be halved and the seeds removed
5. The soft white seeds can be used for juice preparation
6. The watermelon pulp is to be chopped from the rind
7. All the ingredients have to be added to the blender and blended till smooth
8. Finally, add the ice cubes and the chia seeds

Spicy Watermelon Margaritas

The watermelon margaritas are very refreshing and naturally sweetened. The preparation is easy and if you intend to make a classic watermelon margarita, just skip the jalapeno and chili powder!

Ingredients

Half of a larger watermelon or one small seedless watermelon

Chili-salt rims

• 1 part regular chili powder or ancho chili powder
• 1 part kosher salt
• Lime wedges

Ingredients per margarita

• Fresh watermelon juice – 2 ounces
• Fresh lime juice – ¾ ounce
• Agave nectar/simple syrup – ½ teaspoon; more if needed
• Watermelon wedge – 1 tiny (for garnishing)
• Tequila – 11/2 ounces, preferably 100% agave silver or Blanco tequila
• Orange juice – ½ ounce
• Jalapeno – 1 round, thinly sliced (1/4th inch wide)

Steps of preparation

1. The watermelon flesh has to be scooped out and blended in a blender till a smooth juice is prepared. You may need to strain the prepared juice just in case it is too pulpy. Strain it through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing the liquid with a big spoon so that the pulp is strained out.
2. For preparing the margarita glasses, you have to take a small, rimmed plate and mix equal parts of chili powder and salt. The chili powder has to be rubbed into the salt with your fingers. A wedge of lime is to be run around the top of each glass. The top of the glass is to be dipped into the salt blend at an angle of 45o and then rolled side to side to catch the salt. Then the ice cubes are to be added to the glass and kept aside.
3. For preparing the margarita, a cocktail shaker has to be filled with ice and then watermelon juice, lime juice, agave nectar, tequila, and orange juice has to be poured and then topped with a jalapeno slice.
4. The lid of the shaker has to be secured and then shaken for 30 seconds. The juice is tasted and if required, a sweetener is added. The liquid is to be strained into the prepared glasses.

Fruity Watermelon Juice

This watermelon juice loaded with the benefits of various fruits is just what you need to add that extra glow to your skin from within. This recipe will give a yield of 12 ounces and will take just 15 minutes to prepare with a blender.

Ingredients

• Watermelon (seedless & diced) – 2 cups
• Apple (cored and diced) – 1 medium size
• Filtered water – 1 tablespoon
• Strawberries (hulled and diced) – ¾ cup
• Cucumber (peeled, cored and diced) – ½ cup
• Lime juice – 1 teaspoon

Steps of preparation

• All the ingredients are to be placed in the blender and blended till you get a smooth, liquid-like texture.
• Then place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour a quarter of the mixture into the strainer and press it with a large spoon or spatula to drain out the juice. This step is to be continued until the mixture is exhausted.
• The pulp is to be allowed to stand for 10 minutes so that any extra juice can be taken out. You can also use a juicer instead of blender for all these steps.
• The juice is to be placed in the fridge for a minimum of half an hour or kept in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving.
• The juice is best served extra cold

Watermelon White Sangria

This sangria recipe contains watermelon, summer fruit and St. Germain liqueur and is ideal for summer sips!

Ingredients

• Watermelon (cubed) – 1 cup
• Raspberries, strawberries (sliced) or blackberries – ½ cup
• Sauvignon blanc – 1 (750 ml) bottle
• Agave nectar/simple syrup – 1 – 2 tablespoons
• Nectarine, plum or peach (thinly sliced) – ½ medium
• Lime – 5 – 6 slices
• St. Germain liqueur – ¼ cup
• Ice – for serving

  Steps of preparation

1. The prepared watermelon, raspberries, nectarine, and lime are placed in a big pitcher. Then St. Germain is poured in followed by the complete bottle of sauvignon blanc. Then it is stirred gently with a spoon for proper combining. The mixture is left in the refrigerator for 2 – 4 hours for chilling.
2. Now the mixture is tasted and some agave nectar is stirred in if the sangria does not taste sweet enough.
3. Sangria is served in individual glasses over ice.

 

 

If you are on a keto diet, you are surely having minimal carbohydrates and maximum fats in your food chart. This will result in ketosis and as soon as ketosis is initiated, your body will start burning the excess fat stored in your body. This will lead to weight loss and there will be a noticeable improvement in your health standards.

There are umpteen ways to get the essential nutrients while you are on a keto diet and juicing is one of them!

What is Juicing and how is it effective and helpful for keto?

Juicing for keto is the process of preparing homemade juice from various food ingredients so that it contains all the essential nutrients except the villain carbs. You may not be able to get all these nutrients from your meals. But, include much more than just fruits and vegetables to prepare that all-encompassing nutrient-dense diet.

The diet should have the correct proportion of healthy fats and a minimal amount of carbs. Your body will get out of ketosis if you start having too much sugar or carbohydrates. And this will result in weight gain and all the good effects are lost.

While on a keto diet, hydration is very important for your body. And juicing is one easy way of providing this hydration to your body.

Which kind of fruits and vegetables are best avoided while on the keto diet?

On a keto diet, be very mindful of avoiding fruits and vegetables that have high sugar content. These are obesity-traps that will send you off ketosis. This is because sugar in your diet will lead to weight gain and will bring an end to your keto dreams.

Most people have a sweet tooth and can’t get rid of it even while on keto and so prefer the juices prepared from fruits with high carb content. So it would be advisable to not include such fruits and even vegetables in your juice recipe even if they make your juices palatable! With such fruits added in your juices, the whole purpose of juicing and keto is lost.

Whole fruits are not harmful as in the presence of skin and pulp, there is enough fiber to slow down the process of absorption of sugar and as a consequence, your blood sugar level shows no abrupt increase. But with juicing, the fiber is lost and you are left with sugar that gets easily assimilated. So, if you want to keep the fibers, you may have smoothies instead of juices. Also, fruit means fructose which can be processed only in your liver. So, if juice becomes your main meal your liver has to do a lot of hard work.

The ingredients that you can use for preparing juice without causing much harm to your keto diet are bell peppers, rosemary, celery, ginger, bok choy, broccoli, collard greens, cucumbers, parsley, spinach, holy basil, almonds, cilantro, mint, avocado, dill, kale and coconut milk. Fruits or veggies having bigger carb content may be added in very small portions to give the taste without causing much harm.

The alkalinity of your juices

The alkalinity of the juices you have while on keto is a point of concern. This is because if your muscles get over-filled with lactic acid, you will feel tired and weak. Also, it affects the metabolism and this is bad news for those on the keto diet. If your metabolism takes a backseat, your body won’t burn the excess fat and the whole purpose of juicing is lost! This can be dealt with by choosing the correct ingredients for preparing your juice!

Which are the nutrients to include in the juices?

Juices prepared for keto dieters should be high on protein and fat content. Healthy proteins and fats should replace sugars and carbohydrates. The fat will provide you with the required energy and mental clarity. MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) are very good sources of fuel for your body and these are available in coconut oil in ample amounts. You may also include chia seeds as these are a good source of antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids.

How to prepare the ideal keto juice?

The base of the keto juice should be a vegetable that has high water content but low carb content. Examples of such veggies are celery, cucumbers or leafy greens. You must add some herbs like cilantro to add flavor to the juice.
It would be ideal to use veggies low on sugar and avoid ones like carrot which are high on carbs. Like, you may add a red bell pepper instead of beet since the former has a much lower carb content than the latter, but add the much-needed sweet taste to make the juice palatable. Also, bell peppers are good sources of vitamins A and C.

Keto Juice Recipe

Here is a juice recipe that is ideal for the ones who are on a keto diet as it is low carb, but contains all the essential nutrients and is anti-inflammatory and easy to digest.

Ingredients

• Kale leaves (stemmed) – 3
• Cucumber – ¼
• Fresh ginger – 1” piece
• Spinach leaves – 1 cup
• Celery stalks – 2

Just spin these together in your juicer and your healthy keto juice is ready!

Juicing is good for keto but think twice before juice fasting while on keto diet as you may suffer from calorie crisis and your health may face difficulties if your body does not receive all the nutrients in correct proportions!

 

 

Juice cleansing is a kind of detox diet where you drink fruit and vegetable juice for a short time period, say one to three days or 3 day juice cleanse recipes. At times, it is termed as juice fast also.

Such juice cleanses or detox cleanses are many. You may depend on homemade juices prepared from fresh vegetables or fruits with the aid of a juicer or blender. Again you may rely on juices bought from stores for this diet, but homemade juices are always better.

Juices of herbs and fruits have always been an integral part of our health care routine for ages. Health practitioners have often recommended fresh juice for treating many ailments.

This is because juices are loaded with lots of minerals and vitamins. Also with extracts removed, juices are easy to digest. The body gets the much-needed nourishment and is able to flush out the wastes and toxins. Your body is cleansed from caffeine, sugars, refined foods and all such foods that reduce energy levels. Why not find some more about 3-day juice cleanse recipes at home?

How does a juice fast work?

During a juice cleanse, you are required to drink only juice or smoothies for the entire duration.

The three stages of a cleanse :

Before the fast – At least three to five days before the start, eliminate foods like refined sugar, dairy products, alcohol, coffee, meat, and nicotine gradually. This will decrease withdrawal symptoms like headaches, cravings and many more. Also, try to increase the consumption of fresh fruits, veggies, and fluids.

During the Cleanse – During these three days, you are to drink 32 ounces of juice or smoothie at the minimal and half of this amount has to be green juice, i.e. prepared from green vegetables.

After the fast – After the three days, keep your diet light for the first few days and add foods gradually over the next few days.

What kind of a lifestyle is advised during a juice to cleanse?

During the juice fast, the following tips would be helpful –

Massage therapy of any kind, skin brushing or contrast showers can be tried out as part of a regular shower.
You may do away with strenuous physical activities, but normal activities like walking may be helpful for lymph and blood circulation.

Juice cleanse may result in surfacing of old emotions like anger, fear or frustration as these emotions are believed to be linked with liver, kidneys and gall bladder respectively. These emotions will be done away with along with the cleansing of these organs. Thus juice cleanse promotes liver cleansing as well as the removal of toxins from your kidneys.

Keep your mind stress-free by practicing progressive muscle relaxation, diaphragmatic breathing or mindful meditation. Adequate rest is equally important. This will minimize the negative effects stress has on health.

What are the foods that you should include in your juice cleanse?

Organic, raw juice is the main ingredient of this detox cleanse. The phytonutrients, antioxidants and other nutrients are available in the liquid form which can be digested easily. For those who need more energy or are new to juice cleansing, you may include gluten-free vegan meals and snacks.

For less intense juice cleanse, vegan food and smoothies can be incorporated or substituted. Lukewarm or room temperature water is to be had in between juice or meals.

Foods to be incorporated – Raw, fresh juice made from vegetables and fruits, gluten-free vegan meals, raw veggies like peppers or carrots, almond milk and vegetable broth.

Foods to exclude – Meat, poultry or dairy, caffeine, processed foods, sugar and sweets and alcohol
For the preparation of juices, you may use celery, carrot, apple, beets, kale, cabbage, spinach, and leafy greens. Juicing bananas and avocados is tough, but these can be made part of smoothies. The pits, seeds or tough skins of various vegetables and fruits are to be removed before preparing the juice. Also, remember to remove pesticide residues with a fruit and vegetable wash.

Drink your juices slowly and do not gulp them down. The juice is to be had a couple of hours apart and the last drink must be at least three hours before you hit the bed.

What are the benefits of a juice cleanse?

The benefits of a juice cleanse are :

• Juice fasts flush out toxins from the body.
• Nutrient-rich vegetables and fruits provide you with minerals, vitamins and other anti-inflammatory substances which provide immunity, increase energy levels and improve the overall health.
• Is effective for weight loss quickly because you consume fewer calories the excess fat in your body is burnt resulting in overall slimming.
• The enzymes in the raw juice promote digestion. The intestinal microbiota helps in facilitating weight loss in a short period of time.
• Realigns your mind and body.
• The digestive system gets a break.
• Feel lighter and with more energy.
• Achieve focus, mental clarity, and sharper mind.

What are the shortfalls of a juice cleanse?

The shortfalls of a juice cleanse are:

• It may lead to a fall in blood sugar level which may be fatal for people suffering from hypoglycemia or diabetes. Detox symptoms include fainting, shakiness, hunger, dizziness, weakness, and headaches.
• Juices made from beets and dark leafy greens which are both high on oxalate may cause kidney stones
• Untreated and unpasteurized juice contains bacteria that can cause illness and can be a big problem for aged, children and people already suffering from chronic illnesses.
• Once off the diet, the sugar will rush in making you feel sluggish

3 day juice cleanse recipes Schedules

During a juice cleanse, you should drink smoothies or juice every few hours during the entire day.

Schedule 1

• Wake up: Splash of lemon juice with lukewarm water
• 8-9 am: Juice (Green vegetable juice)
• 10.30 – 11.30 am – Juice (or cleanse food/smoothie)
• 1 – 2 pm: Juice (or cleanse food/smoothie)
• 3 – 4 pm: Juice of beet, apple, carrot
• 5 – 6 pm: Juice (or cleanse food/smoothie)
• 6 – 8 pm: Almond or cashew milk or smoothie

This daily schedule is to be followed for three days continuously.

Schedule 2

Day One

• 10:00 – Almond and Date milk
• 13:00 – Green Juice
• 16:00 – Roots Juice
• 19:00 – Pineapple Juice
• 20:30 – Almond and Date milk

Day Two

• 08:45 – Almond and Date milk
• 13:00 – Green Drink
• 15:30 – Pineapple Juice
• 19:00 – Roots Juice
• 20:45 – Almond and Date milk (include ½ cacao powder)

Day Three

• 10:30 – Almond and Date milk
• 13:30 – Green Juice
• 17:15 – Pineapple Juice
• 19:45 – Roots Juice
• 21:00 – Almond and Date milk (include ½ cacao powder)

Along with this, on each day, you should consume 2.5 liters of water throughout the day. You may also include one herbal tea on the last day.

Schedule 3

Morning – One quart of warm water with 2 tsp of sea salt
Throughout the day – Minimum 6 servings of homemade lemonade recipe
Night – Before going to bed, one cup of herbal laxative tea

Check here 3 day juice cleanse recipes

Here are some tried and tested homemade juice recipes that have worked wonders in a juice cleanse

Green Juice

You would need 2” ginger piece, 3 big pears, juice of a single lemon, fresh spinach (3 handfuls) and 100 ml cold water to prepare this juice that will measure up to 500 ml. To prepare it, you will have to add the lemon juice and water to the jug before you send the remaining ingredients through the juicer. Pass the prepared juice through a sieve and stir well before you have it.

Wheatgrass Juice Recipe :

For preparing this recipe, you would require 1 to 1 ½ cup pineapple chunks, 30 gm wheatgrass and a small piece of ginger. The process requires you to clean the fruits, peel them if not produced organically and then cut them into desired pieces. The wheatgrass is to be washed thoroughly quite a few times. The ingredients are to be put inside a blender and blended well, adding water if needed. Pass the juice through a strainer and have it immediately.

Mater Cleanse Beverage Recipe:

Also known as the lemonade diet, you will be getting all your calories from lemon-maple-cayenne beverages prepared at home. You will have to take 2 tablespoons (40 gm) pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons (30 gm) fresh lemon juice (almost ½ a lemon), 8 – 12 ounces of spring or purified water and 1/10 tsp (0.2 gm) of cayenne pepper. You will just need to mix these and have them whenever you feel hungry. A minimum of six servings is advised for one day.

Along with this, you may have herbal laxative tea in the evenings and one quart of warm saltwater in the mornings to regulate proper bowel movements.

Alkalizing Juice Recipe:

For making this recipe you will need 1 cucumber, 1 bunch celery, and 1 apple, preferably green. After the apple is cored, all the ingredients are to be transferred to the juicer. Once the juice is prepared, stir it and its ready!

Cucumbers contain caffeic acid which gets rid of water retention in your body. This diuretic property of the juice flushes out toxins from the kidney and helps in weight loss! The detoxifying effects of this recipe are to be felt to be believed!

Juice cleanse recipes are to be prepared at home preferably with the help of hydraulic press than an ordinary juicing machine. This is because cold-pressed juice prepared with the hydraulic press has a higher nutrient and vitamin concentration than juice prepared with normal juicers.

 

 

Juicing for weight loss is a diet trend that has been making rounds for some time now. It focuses on juicing fruits and vegetables and using them as a meal replacement or a supplement to meals. However, does juicing really help in weight loss? Is it a sustainable method for weight loss? In this article, we will take an in-depth look at this topic.

Can Juicing Help You To Lose Weight?

Though there is no formal research to support that juicing help with weight loss there is enough anecdotal evidence that proves juice diets or juice fasts as many people call it, may lead to rapid weight loss in the short term, especially when the diet is very low in calories.

However, it is not advisable to continue with the juice diet for long as it may have some negative health consequences because of severe calorie restriction (less than 1000 calories), especially if you follow the diet for more than a few days at a time. Also, most people find it difficult to sustain such a restrictive diet for long. So you are likely to gain back weight once you stop the juice diet.

How to Plan Juice Diet For Weight Loss

In order to get maximum benefit for juice dieting for weight loss, you should have a proper plan.
Buy a Good Juicer first: You can buy a cold press or masticating juicer (more expensive) or a centrifugal juicer. If you are looking at adopting a juicing lifestyle and are looking for more than a fruit smoothie type of drink you better buy a masticating juicer. A masticating juicer gets the most nutrition out of your drinks including the vitamins, minerals and enzymes that make up the juice of leafy greens and make them a part of your diet. a masticating juicer will give you 20% more juice by extracting the maximum juice from your veggies and fruits than a centrifugal juicer, thus saving you money on buying more vegetables and fruits.

The downside of the masticating juicer is it’s expensive but now a new model is available at Amazon for less than $150 which has become quite popular. On the other hand, you are not bothered about the nutrient content in your juice and thinking about juicing for short term only you can get a centrifugal juicer like this one for less than $50.

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Buy different types of vegetables and Fruits: Ideally, your juice should be made of 2/3 vegetables and 1/3 fruit. Some of the fruits and veggies you must include in your diet are pears, green apple, kale leaves, carrot, beet, cucumber and other cruciferous vegetables and leafy vegetables. You can add frozen fruit and vegetable to the juice that does not contain sugar. It will thicken up the juice.

Add some fiber to your diet: Low fiber diet can lead to constipation and fluctuations of sugar level in blood. So consider adding some fiber supplements to your diet. You can also consider adding Chia seeds to your juice to give it a texture and extra nutrient. According to USDA,1 ounce of dry chia seeds has nearly 10 gm fiber and 4.6 gm protein. It will also add significant amounts of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids and several vitamins to your juice to make it more healthy.

Juicing Recipes For Weight Loss

There are uncountable websites suggesting different juicing recipes for weight loss. So instead of adding more to eat, I would suggest a day’s worth of weight loss recipe for you.

Start your day with a shot of wheatgrass juice. While there is no direct evidence that wheatgrass itself will help in weight loss, several studies have found that the thylakoids in wheatgrass will make you feel more satiated by slowing down the emptying of the stomach and increase the release of hormones that decrease hunger. It is best to have wheatgrass juice without adding anything to it.

Have a glass of tomato and vegetable juice. You can add all ingredients of a healthy salad with this juice like carrot, celery, lettuce. Just take care to add less salt than the bottled variety.

Strawberry cucumber juice can be your next meal. Strawberries are the third-best food source of polyphenols, antioxidants. You can also add an apple to make it tastier.

Carrot –Orange Juice. You can jazz it up by adding a yellow tomato or apple.

It’s important to remember that juicing requires large quantities of vegetables and fruits. For example -it takes 6 to 8 large carrots to make 1 glass of carrot juice. So the costs can add up. To actually lost weight through juicing makes it as healthy as possible. Ensure no sugar is added to the juice, keep a watch on your calories and add a fiber supplement to make it a success.

 

Are you suffering from IBS for a long time and are at a loss as regards to the foods and drinks that you may have without disturbing your gut or aggravating the symptoms of IBS? Would you like to know the drinks and juices fit for drinking even if you are afflicted with IBS? Read on and all your queries will be answered.

 

What is IBS?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) occurs when the muscles and nerves of the intestine cease to work properly as they become hypersensitive thereby causing constipation, diarrhea or both. The consequence is that people suffering from IBS frequent the bathroom an hour or thirty minutes after every meal. Some may have to go sooner and also suffer from pain and have diarrhea
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What causes IBS?

It is often found that the symptoms of IBS like bloating, gas, diarrhea, cramps or constipation are caused by your meals, i.e. the foods and drinks you consume. Stress can be another causal factor.

When it comes to foods and beverages, those with low FODMAPs, i.e. fermentable carbohydrates, should be on your plate if you are a victim of IBS. Foods having high FODMAPs are best avoided. But with drinks it is pretty difficult to avoid FODMAP as they are present in almost all drinks. So which are the drinks safe enough for IBS patients?

Let us find out…

 

Which are the juices good for IBS?
The juices that do not cause IBS but rather prevent it are –

Vegetable Juices – Vegetables that are low in FODMAP are perfect for juicing for IBS sufferers. These include carrots, chives, cucumber, parsley, spinach, tomatoes, yams, taro, eggplant, celery, broccoli, ginger, pumpkin, the green portion of scallions, zucchini, turnips and squash. Some people suffering from IBS have difficulties with squash and eggplant. It is for you to find out your case. Just combine a few of these vegetables, juice them and your healthy drink is ready!

Fruit juices – Juices made from cranberries, grapefruits, grapes, bananas, lemons and pineapples are ideal for IBS conditions only if they do not contain corn syrup. Fruit juice is at its best if prepared from organic fruits and without adding sugar or in minimal quantities.

Green Smoothies – You can prepare the green smoothies by blending a mix of fruits, vegetables and other ingredients. It is preferable to blend the vegetables first before adding the other ingredients. The vegetables and fruits should be chosen from the low-FODMAP list. Berries may be added to provide you with the essential phytonutrients. A bit of nut butter, avocado, coconut milk, chia or grounded flaxseed when added to the smoothie will do a lot of good for the IBS victims.

Green Juices – Prepare your green juice with low FODMAP fruits and veggies. Such juices are most effective as the tough-to-digest insoluble fibers are removed. Also, with juicing, the health benefits of the phytonutrients and soluble fibers are received by your body instantaneously.

Is apple juice effective for treating IBS?

It has often been seen that warm apple juice in the early hours of the day has had positive effects in treating IBS.

How good is Aloe vera juice for IBS patients?

It has been seen that aloe vera juice with its anti-inflammatory attribute heals and soothes the irritated digestive canal and detoxifies naturally. The regularity of the bowel increases and it stops the unfriendly yeast and bacteria in the gut. Thus it is able to deal with pain, bloating and constipation effectively. But be careful not to overdo it as it has a pronounced laxative effect.

What are the other liquids you may consider if suffering from IBS?

• Herbal tea (no caffeine), decaf tea or coffee and dairy-free milk, soy milk, oat milk, rice milk or lactose-free milk may be considered. You may try almond milk or coconut milk in small quantities. Lactose is high in the FODMAP list, so the alternative varieties are safe. One herbal tea that is safe even if you have IBS is the peppermint tea for its antispasmodic quality. Some hot drinks which may be had sparingly are espresso, coffee or hot chocolate.
• Non-soda soft drinks – Tea in any form – green, black, white or herbal when had cold is a safe option for IBS patients. Sugar, natural or artificial, is best avoided.

• Hot Drinks – When it comes to hot drinks, hot tea – green, black or white is fine. Just be sure these are decaffeinated.
• One other good option is ginger drinks. The ginger beers, punches or teas are safe as long as they don’t have corn syrup, sweeteners or honey which features in the high FODMAP list.
• Fermented drinks can be a good option for IBS sufferers as they enhance the gut bacteria thus reducing the symptoms. They contain a gamut of probiotics that are extremely helpful for digestion. Kombucha, a fermented tea or Kefir, a fermented milk may be tried. Yogurt drinks is another viable option. Just be careful to steer clear of any added sugar.

But the best drink is definitely water.

Each body responds differently to different drinks. So it is for you to find out which drinks are suited to your body.

Which are the drinks to stay away from?

The drinks which are best avoided are beverages having high-fructose corn syrup or fructose. Fruits having a high level of fructose should be avoided while making juices. Also sugar-free drinks containing artificial sweeteners are a total no-no. Vegetables high on the FODMAP list like beets, fennel, peas, cauliflower, legumes, onions and cabbages should be left out from juice or smoothie preparations. Drinks containing caffeine or lactose are as good as poisons for people afflicted with IBS. Sodas and alcohols if not left out of your diet will only aggravate your disease.

How about a few Juice recipes for IBS patients?

The juice recipes that you may try out if you are suffering from IBS –

Apple – ginger concoction – This IBS friendly drink is a good source of magnesium, calcium and soluble fiber.

Ingredients –

• Kale Leaves – 5
• Lemon Juice – 1/16 cup
• Celery stalk – 1
• Apples (quartered) – 2
• Parsley – ½ cup
• Ginger – 1 inch

Just juice all the ingredients, pour it and drink it!

Banana Spinach Smoothie – This tasty blend is empowered with the benefits of bananas, spinach and almond butter.

Ingredients-

• Spinach – 2 cups
• Almond Butter – 1 tablespoon
• Bananas – 2
• Water – 1 cup

The bananas and spinach are to be chopped and put in the blender and blended till smooth. And your healthy smoothie is ready!

Apple-celery-cucumber potion – This celery-flavored drink is rich in antioxidants and comes with the excellent taste and aroma of lemon!

Ingredients –

• Apples (cored & quartered) – 3
• Celery stalks – 8 to 10
• Cilantro – 1 bunch (almost 12 ounces)
• Medium sized Cucumber – 1 (cut lengthwise)
• Lemon Juice – ¾ cup

Juice all the ingredients except the last. Add the lemon juice and its ready to serve.

 

 

If you are suffering from Arthritis but wish to do away with its agonizing symptoms like pain and swelling, juicing surely can be an effective way. Just read on to find out why and how juicing is functional and which juices top the list in curbing arthritis.

Why is Juicing helpful for arthritis?

Food does have an effect on people suffering from arthritis. If you are suffering from arthritis and are still gorging on sugary, deep-fried, refined or processed food, then the pain and inflammation are not to subside in the near future.

Just skip these foods and make a place for fresh vegetables and fruits and mark the difference. The best way of having fresh fruits and vegetables in your everyday diet is probably juicing as it saves time and is just perfect for those who hate having these bland foods otherwise.

But be mindful, juicing cannot cure arthritis; it can only lessen the symptoms like inflammation thereby bringing some much-needed relief.

How does juicing help arthritis?

Juices of fruits and vegetables effectively reduce inflammation. This is because fresh fruits and vegetables are loaded with antioxidants like bromelain in pineapple and anthocyanins in berries which play an important role in the reduction of inflammation.

Actually all the metabolic processes and production of energy in our body lead to the formation of free radicals – an unsafe by-product. The free radicals attack the joints and cells causing pain and inflammation. The antioxidants present in fruits and vegetables are able to neutralize these free radicals and thus control inflammation.

Moreover, juicing controls body weight and with a decrease in body weight there is a reduction in the number of fat cells. The fat cells contain leptins which are a kind of protein that intensifies inflammation. So it is only natural that the lesser number of fat cells the less the inflammation.

Which juices help arthritis and how?

Juices made mostly from fruits, berries and vegetables are shown to be effective in curbing the degenerative effects caused by arthritis or gout. Let us know more about some of these……

Pomegranate juice – This particular juice is very effective for people down with rheumatoid arthritis. Having about 1/4th liter of pomegranate juice every day has been known to show remarkable effect in reducing joint pain, inflammation, and swelling.

Moreover, pomegranate juice is efficient in stopping production of the enzyme that damages cartilage. The juice has low cholesterol, fat, and sodium content but contains lots of minerals, nutrients, and antioxidants and these together fight against inflammation and other symptoms of arthritis.

Tart cherry juice is a powerhouse being very rich in anthocyanins which calm the inflamed tissues. Moreover, it is the go-to drink once you are done with your work-out since it lessens the soreness of your muscles and perks up your recovery time.

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The presence of bromelain, an anti-inflammatory enzyme, in pineapple juice is effective in controlling the symptoms of arthritis.

Lemon juice is very efficient in reducing both acidity and inflammation in your joints, stomach, and muscles. It is good for your liver function too.

Broccoli juice is rich in a compound called sulforaphane which is instrumental in blocking the inflammatory process and stopping the destruction of cartilage. This particular compound may also be found in cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and bok choy.

Ginger juice contains gingerols whose antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties have made ginger a must in the households of people suffering from arthritis. It has shown remarkable prowess in subsiding pain, swelling, inflammation and morning stiffness. Ginger contains a phenolic constituent, namely 6-gingerol, which is beneficial as it hinders the formation of free radicals. Actually 6-gingerol stops the formation of nitric oxide which is an initiator in the production of peroxynitrite – a very harmful free radical.

The principal ingredient in Turmeric juice is curcumin (diferuloylmethane) which forms 90 percent of the entire curcuminoid content leaving bis-demethoxycurcumin and demethoxycurcumin to form the remaining 10 percent. Curcumin is hugely effective due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic and anti-tumor properties.

Curcumin not only reduces the catabolic effects but also scores in controlling pain and increasing mobility in patients afflicted with arthritis or gout. Turmeric is equally effective in being inhaled or used topically.

Also, juice made from fruits like mango, peaches, blueberries, grapes, and prunes has been found to be effective in controlling the symptoms of arthritis. Citrus vegetables and fruits like tomato, carrot, and oranges contain lots of Vitamin C which work as an antioxidant neutralizing the free radicals and thus providing relief from pain and swelling.

How about a few juice recipes?

Recipe 1 – Pineapple and Ginger juice

The ingredients are –

• Cucumber (Vitamin K) – 1
• Apple (Vitamin A & C) – 1
• Lemon – 1
• Celery stalks – 4
• Pineapple – 1 cup
• Spinach (Manganese, folate and Vitamin A & K) – 1 cup
• Ginger – a small piece

Well, we are well aware of the effectiveness of ginger, pineapple, and lemon already. Moreover, celery reduces bowel and stomach inflammation. You may prepare this sweet and tasty juice by chopping all the ingredients and juicing them.

Recipe 2 – Orange, ginger and turmeric juice

Ingredients –

• Orange – ½
• Ginger – 1 inch
• Turmeric – 1 inch

Juice all the ingredients together and add black pepper to it to bring the tang.

Recipe 3 – Pineapple, carrot and turmeric juice

The ingredients –

• Pineapple – 4 slices
• Carrot – 1 big
• Turmeric root – 4 small pieces
• Red grapes – 1 handful
• Ginger – 5 cm (2 in) piece
• Cherries – a handful

Wash the ingredients, remove the pits from the cherries, cut the pineapple and juice all the ingredients together to enjoy their benefits.

7  important tips to remember while juicing

1. Don’t forget the high sugar content of juices and the huge calories in them. So it is always advisable to add more vegetables in your juices than just fruits because calories will not only increase your weight but will also make you prone to other ailments. An 80:20 ratio of vegetables: fruits would be ideal.
2. Foods rich in omega-3 fats like walnuts, tofu, soybeans, flax seeds, and cold water fish are important for tackling arthritis and so adding any of these to your diet along with the juices is advisable.
3. Add some proteins like Greek yogurt or nuts to the juice to control the sugars.
4. The juice needs to be home-made and fresh to have the proper effect. Preservatives and processed juices are a total no-no.
5. Nightshade vegetables may have a detrimental effect on some people suffering from arthritis. So find how your body reacts to these vegetables and then only go ahead. Not all arthritis-friendly foods may be beneficial for you.
6. Juicing is not the be-all and end-all for arthritis control; include other foods in your diet to make it nutritious and wholesome.
7. The Mediterranean diet is the perfect anti-inflammatory diet as it lays stress on whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and fishes and hinders intake of bad fats and refined, processed carbohydrates and sugars.