Sunshine in a glass....!

Juicing fruits, greens and vegetables is a great way to consume a large amounts of nourishing nutrients.Need a little boost on getting a radiant summer glow? Instead of reaching for a synthetic supplement- grab your juicer!



So why fresh juice?

Fresh fruit and vegetables provide the proteins, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and live enzymes needed to take care of our organs, tissues and our immune system - all vital to our health. Juicing specifically provides all the nutritional advantages of these foods in an easily absorbed, concentrated form.

There are all sorts of health claims attributed to eating more fresh fruit and vegetables, but it’s often difficult to incorporate the ‘proper’ amount into our everyday diet. Incorporating juicing into our daily routine means we’re benefiting without too much effort. I for one,thats the DIVA side, am all for making it easy on myself!


* Personally, I love my Omega Juicer! It is a powerhouse and offers so many more functions than just juicing. My peach sorbet with my Fredericksburg peaches is only possible with my much loved Omega.



Sunshine Juice:

Carrots are one of the highest sources of vitamin A carotenes and unlike vitamin A, beta-carotene does not cause toxicity. There have been many health benefits claimed about beta-carotenes, but probably the most accepted and least controversial are that they

Protect your cells from the damaging effects of free radicals
Enhance the functioning of your immune system
Help your reproductive system function properly

Oranges – not only vitamin C **
Oranges are best known as a source of vitamin C, but they are also an important supply of flavonoids – making a valuable combination of anti-oxidants and strengthening the immune system.

Ginger benefits abound **
Ginger is widely used as an anti nausea remedy, and is effective in relieving all symptoms of gastrointestinal disturbances. There is also growing evidence of its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.


Carrot and Orange and Ginger Juice recipe:

Depends on the size of your produce, but you will generally be looking at 2 large oranges to 7 carrots and an inch of peeled ginger to produce a nice big glass of this amazing glass of sunshine. I wash the carrots and top and tail them, but don’t bother peeling. I peel the oranges but leave the white pith on them, and peel the ginger and whizz it all together in the Super Juicer. To serve immediately.

** health claims and benefits sourced from : The Complete Book of Juicing and WHFoods