Juicing 101: Preparing For Your First Juice Fast
Going through a juice fast may be a little tedious for beginners because of shopping, meal planning and preparation, but you'll find that it's really enjoyable most especially when you start seeing results.
Here are some helpful tips on how you can efficiently prepare for your first juice fast: Make Meal Plans The best thing to do is to plan ahead - gather juice recipes and choose which ones you'd like to try out first.
Stick to the easiest and most basic ones as you are starting out then make a list of the recipes you plan to make for the next 2-3 days.
Shop Wisely When shopping for fruits and vegetables, it would be really helpful if you bring a list of ingredients based on the meal plan that you prepared.
If you weren't able to make a meal plan, go for basic fruits and vegetables to use as base for your juices.
Apples, bananas, berries, oranges, lemons, carrots and green leafy vegetables are easily available almost everywhere.
If you like a little variation to your juices, you can also purchase fruits and vegetables that are currently in-season.
When choosing fresh produce, opt for those that do not have bruising, brown spots or signs of any damage.
If you prefer buying cut produce, only purchase those that are stored in the refrigerated section of the grocery.
Storing Your Produce It is best to store your freshly-bought produce in a cool area, taking them out only when you are ready to make juice.
Although not all vegetables need refrigeration, it is better to keep all your juice ingredients stored in one place for efficiency.
A refrigerator with a temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal for storing fresh fruits and vegetables.
Washing Your Produce Once you are ready to make juice, take out all the ingredients you plan on using.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before handling produce and make sure that you have a clean surface to work on in your kitchen.
Wash your produce thoroughly as well, especially when you purchased non-organic ingredients because they contain harmful bacteria and traces of pesticides.
Place all your ingredients in a colander and run it under water in your sink, brushing harder vegetables such as carrots and potatoes using a vegetables brush with soft bristles.
Don't use hot or freezing water when washing your produce to avoid damage to softer produce.
Lastly, before cutting or seeding your fruits and vegetables, pat them dry with clean paper towels to ensure remaining bacteria is removed from all surfaces.
Once all your produce is clean and cut up, shoot them through your juicer and get ready to enjoy a glass of nutritious goodness!
Here are some helpful tips on how you can efficiently prepare for your first juice fast: Make Meal Plans The best thing to do is to plan ahead - gather juice recipes and choose which ones you'd like to try out first.
Stick to the easiest and most basic ones as you are starting out then make a list of the recipes you plan to make for the next 2-3 days.
Shop Wisely When shopping for fruits and vegetables, it would be really helpful if you bring a list of ingredients based on the meal plan that you prepared.
If you weren't able to make a meal plan, go for basic fruits and vegetables to use as base for your juices.
Apples, bananas, berries, oranges, lemons, carrots and green leafy vegetables are easily available almost everywhere.
If you like a little variation to your juices, you can also purchase fruits and vegetables that are currently in-season.
When choosing fresh produce, opt for those that do not have bruising, brown spots or signs of any damage.
If you prefer buying cut produce, only purchase those that are stored in the refrigerated section of the grocery.
Storing Your Produce It is best to store your freshly-bought produce in a cool area, taking them out only when you are ready to make juice.
Although not all vegetables need refrigeration, it is better to keep all your juice ingredients stored in one place for efficiency.
A refrigerator with a temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal for storing fresh fruits and vegetables.
Washing Your Produce Once you are ready to make juice, take out all the ingredients you plan on using.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before handling produce and make sure that you have a clean surface to work on in your kitchen.
Wash your produce thoroughly as well, especially when you purchased non-organic ingredients because they contain harmful bacteria and traces of pesticides.
Place all your ingredients in a colander and run it under water in your sink, brushing harder vegetables such as carrots and potatoes using a vegetables brush with soft bristles.
Don't use hot or freezing water when washing your produce to avoid damage to softer produce.
Lastly, before cutting or seeding your fruits and vegetables, pat them dry with clean paper towels to ensure remaining bacteria is removed from all surfaces.
Once all your produce is clean and cut up, shoot them through your juicer and get ready to enjoy a glass of nutritious goodness!
