Due to interest from a number of clients, I have decided to begin posting some information regarding juicing. Many people are now choosing to juice to aid nutrient consumption and provide quick and easy tasty snacks !
There are benefits to juicing at any time of the day, in particular we will consider pre and post workout.
Some trainers suggest that we train on an empty stomach and the reason for this is generally because it is believed we tap into our fat stores. The quickest way to the best body however, is to make sure our workout is doing its job perfectly and for an efficient training session.. we need energy !
When we sleep and when we exercise our body loses many nutrients, vitamins and minerals on a daily basis, so there's no better way to replenish them and/or to get a quick boost than by a juicing session !
I have given you a few quick examples of pre-workout juices to try this week:
Pick me up
1 cup Carrot Juice
4 Asparagus
1 clove Garlic, juiced
Cardio Energy
Cardio Energy
2 handfuls of spinach
1 Tbsp Chlorophil1 banana
1/2 cup water
Strength and Endurance
1/2 Cup Pear Juice
1 Banana
2 Tbsp Rolled Oats
8 Blueberries
5 Almonds (soak overnight for best results)Add water as required
Juicing Tips
* Wash your produce well, especially if your fruits and veges are not organic products
* Remove large seeds from fruits. Small seeds such as those found in grapes and watermelon can be juiced
* Cut off the hard ends from fruits and vegetables eg. carrots and cucumbers
* Juice tastes best and is far more nutritious when consumed fresh, right after juicing. If you need to store juice do not keep for longer than 2 days
* Always a variety of greens to your juicer to keep your intake of chlorophil high. If you're not a big fan on the taste, add your favourite fruit or vege to conquer the flavour.
