Vegetable Juices
DANDELION JUICE – THE DETOXER
Dandelion was used by our forefathers as a salad green and powerful healing herb. Its use has been reestablished once again and dandelion can now be found for free in parks and meadows or even in your back garden. The taste of Dandelion is rich and invigorating and your body will be thankful for this taste experience. Combine it with a clove of garlic and you’ll definitely be on the right track to boosting your health.
Ingredients:
* 8 dandelion leaves, green and the roots
* 6 carrots
* ½ stalk celery
* small bunch of pine needles
* ½ clove of garlic (optional)
Machine set up:
* Maximise the health benefits by using a living juicer. * First place the Juicing Strainer into the drum, then onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.
Preparation instructions
* cut the carrots into 4 long slices
* turn the notch on the Juicing Nozzle onto 1
* juice the carrot at the same time as the dandelion by wrapping it around the slices and juice the celery after the pine needles
Preparation time: 8 min
Yields: 2 glasses
Preparation hints:
When you pick your Dandelion be sure to give it a good rinse. The darker leaves are more bitter than the young ones. Bitterness is a taste that we can identify with our taste buds. I often experience a yearning for bitter taste since I started eating and juicing herbs and find it a highly satisfying taste. Use the youngest pine needles from the top tips of the little branches.
Nutritional information:
Carrots are known to have a lot of anti-oxidant properties and they assist in breaking down excessive fats. Dandelion strengthens the immune system, has anti-inflammatory properties and is a good kidney and liver cleanser.
CUPID’S CAPSICUM SHOT
1 dark red fresh capsicum
4 medium carrots
1/4 of a fresh chilli husk or a pinch of chilli powder
Pinch of black pepper powder
Red capsicum is rich in vitamin A, C, potassium and silicon. It reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases by assisting in the prevention of blood clot formations. Chilli is a stimulant for the whole system and is said to increase passion!
MIRACLE FOOD ALFALFA
Alfalfa is a living miracle food. It is a sprout containing eight living enzymes. Alfalfa has become so popular for many reasons and is now sold in most shops. It is great on salads and soups as well as a powerful component in juice. Try it yourself.
Ingredients:
* 2 handfuls of alfalfa sprouts
* 2 asparagus spears
* 1 ½ cucumbers
Machine set up:
* First place the living juicer Juicing Strainer into the drum and onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.
Preparation instructions
* cut the cucumber into 4 slices
* turn the notch on the Juicing Nozzle onto 2
* juice the alfalfa at the same time as the asparagus by wrapping it around the spears
* then juice the cucumber
Preparation time: 10 min
Yields: 2 glasses
Preparation hints:
Sprouting alfalfa yourself is easy. Soak the seeds for six hours. Then sprout them in a jar for three to five days. One teaspoon of alfalfa makes one cup of sprouts, which is enough for 2-3 serves of juice.
Nutritional information:
Alfalfa nourishes the blood and regulates the metabolism. It contains almost every nutrient that exists. It also helps to break down fats, cellulose and starch in the system. Asparagus contains chlorine, iron, calcium, vitamin B6, B2, B3, protein and sodium. Its alkalinity assists in regulating the blood acidity
WHEATGRASS WITH PARSLEY
Wheat grass Variation Two
Try this variation with the super food parsley.
Ingredients:
* 3 finger thick bunches of wheat grass
* small bunch of parsley
* ½ lime
Machine set up:
* First place the living juicer’s Juicing Strainer into the drum, then onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.
Preparation instructions:
* let the machine juice the grass on notch 2
* juice the parsley and push it into the guide with the lime by using the small end of the pusher
* add some water if you like
Preparation time: 4 min
Yields: 30-50 ml
Preparation hints:
Leave the soil on the grass and the parsley as it contains trace elements and minerals. You can even leave the lime peal on, this juice is to be treated like a shooter.
Nutritional information:
Wheat grass is very high in chlorophyll. These chlorophyll molecules resemble the hemoglobin found in our red blood cells. It has no starch, is low in protein and because it is a sprout and growing until the moment you chop it to make juice, it is full enzymes. Lime has the same properties as lemon and is an immune system boost.
