Living Magazine Spring 2015 Living Magazine | Page 26
Jenni Hulburt is a health and fitness coach,
and author of Essential Juices and Smoothies. She
received her Master’s degree in Kinesiology, and
created the Nature Fed Wellness movement to
inspire people to revolutionize their health through
nature. Jenni offers fitness and lifestyle coaching,
and wellness resources for people who want results
in their body and their life.
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If you crave inspiration for new creations in
the kitchen, keep reading for recipes, tips,
and tools to simplify juicing and blending
with essential oils. Incorporating juices and
smoothies into your diet can have health
benefits like more stable energy, boosted immunity, stronger workouts, better sleep, and
clearer skin. You can create health through
your kitchen using nature’s ingredients and
potent plant extracts—essential oils.
Juices vs. Smoothies:
Which is better?
Deciding between juice or smoothies comes
down to which is best for you and your health
goals. Here’s a comparison with some simple
tips to help guide your choices.
Juice:
Pulp and liquid are separated so you are
left with a concentrated fruit and vegetable
blended drink that provides instant vitamins,
minerals, and phytonutrients.
Juice contains virtually no fiber since it is
separated from the pulp and other nutrients
in the fruits and vegetables. The digestive
system doesn’t work as hard because there is
no fiber to break down. As a result, the body is
able to focus on rest and repair as nutrients are
quickly assimilated. By removing the fiber, you
can also include and consume more nutrients
through the vegetables and fruits you juice.
Freshly pressed juices are made using a
juicer, and are ideal for hydration, cleansing,
and cellular repair. Drink them daily as part of
a prevention lifestyle, during a detoxification
program, or if you have a chronic illness and
need a nutrient-rich drink to nourish the body.
Smoothie:
All ingredients (liquid base, fruit, vegetables,
and spices) are blended—fiber included.
Smoothies include fiber since the entire fruit
and vegetable are blended. Fiber supports
blood sugar balance and digestive health,
including regular elimination. Fiber is broken
apart when the fruits and vegetables are
blended, which makes it easier to digest with
an even release of nutrients for the body.
Smoothies are made using a blender. A highspeed blender is ideal for smoother and more
palatable drinks. You may enjoy smoothies as a
meal on their own, as a nutritious snack, before
or after a workout, or to end a detox or fast.
Benefits of Using Essential Oils
smoothie that is not only delicious, but part
of a healthy lifestyle too?
Here are some of the most common essential
oils to use in juices and smoothies, along with
their benefits:
Cinnamon: Helps warm the body as well as
invigorates and uplifts mood; supports digestion and immunity.*
Cilantro: Provides antioxidants, aids in
digestion, soothes the skin, and promotes
detoxification.*
Fennel: Soothes digestive discomfort.*
Ginger: Aids with indigestion and occasional
nausea, also eases congestion.*
Grapefruit: Supports weight loss, boosts the
metabolism, and helps reduce food cravings.*
Lemon: Stimulates cleansing and promotes
lymphatic flow; provides respiratory support
and uplifts mood.*
Lime: Provides antioxidants for healthy
immune function; stimulates and uplifts
mood.*
Are your juices and smoothies missing
an essential ingredient?
Peppermint: Soothes digestive issues, has a
Flavoring juices and smoothies with essential
oils is tasty, but using essential oils internally
is also an important daily health habit.
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Essential oils support the mouth, throat,
digestive system, and immune system.*
Can you imagine drinking a chocolate-mint
cooling sensation for fresh breath, and helps
open airways.*
Wild Orange: Stimulates the lymphatic
system, energizes and uplifts, and soothes
nerves and digestive issues.
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5 Tips for Juicing and Blending
1. To Peel Or Not To Peel?
It’s best to peel conventionally grown fruits and vegetables to reduce
exposure to chemicals and pesticides. You should also peel citrus fruits for
blending; however, there’s no need to remove the white inner peel which
is rich in nutrients. Other fruits that have thicker skins, like mangoes and
bananas, should be peeled before blending.
2. Save Time
Wash and prepare your fruits and vegetables before you store them in
the refrigerator. You can cut them into pieces that will fit into the juicer.
Cleaning a juicer can be quicker and easier with a natural scrubbing paste
made with 1 cup baking soda, 1 tablespoon castile soap, 1 tablespoon
white vinegar, and 10 drops of Lemon essential oil. Add water to form the
mixture into a paste and use it regularly to ease your scrubbing woes.
3. Avoid Chunky Smoothies
Greens are an important part of smoothies because they contain fiber
and other nutrients, making them a simple way to add more vegetables
to your diet. Leafy greens also help balance blood sugar in a smoothie
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Federal Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent desease.
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that contains high sugar fruits, like bananas and mangoes. However, some
people add greens and end up with ch unky smoothies! To make your
drink more palatable, use a high-speed blender or blend your liquid base
and greens first. Then, add the remaining ingredients for a chunk-free
smoothie.
4. Less Is More
How many drops of essential oil should you use? When using essential oils
in juices and smoothies for their flavor and health benefits, one drop or less
may be the most palatable. Start with one drop and add more to taste. If
you’re making a single serving, you might even start by dipping a toothpick
into the bottle, mix throughout the drink, and taste the juice or smoothie
before adding more.
5 Avoid plastic bottles
Pour and store your juice or smoothie in a glass, ceramic, or steel bottle as
essential oils break down synthetics in plastic bottles and containers.
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