The Ultimate Homemade Cold Pressed Juice

 I've been vegetarian now for a little over three years! Four years ago I wouldn't have thought I would be able to give up the everyday foods and eat a diet that consists of mostly plants and fresh fruit. Sitting here now i'm glad I chose to do my research and look into, because I feel better than ever. Eating clean has changed my body, skin, and hair. Along with eating awesome delicious foods I like to make a juice every once in a while. My go to is Apple, Carrot Ginger and I add a few extra things.

    When making a juice you should probably aim for 20 min to a half hour depending on how fast or slow you do things. You don't want to accidentally cut yourself trying to rush off to work, school or whatever it is your doing for the day. You will need a juicer ( I have a Breville ) Juicers can run anywhere from $30-$300 depending on how into this you want to get. For my recipe (you can tweak this as you learn and start to juice more) you will need...
                               
  10-12 Organic Carrots (peeled to enhance sweetness)
  1 Celery Stalk
  2-3 Cucumbers
  4-5 apples ( different kinds for different sweetness)
  1 pineapple core ( I always save these for juicing)
  1 Lemon
  1 Lime
  1-2 decent sized chunks of ginger (bottom right photo)

   Once you have all of your ingredients washed, peeled and ready to be juiced grab a half glass of water to wash down all ingredients that may be stuck in juicer at the very end. When juicing juice slow don't try to force too much at one time. When it comes to ginger you can add spinach to wrap it and put between 2 apples or just juice it with the lemon or lime between two apples. Your trying to get the most out of the ginger as possible! It is amazing for your body! When your done your juice will layer (left photo) mix it back and forth between two pitchers and once it is mixed store for later. I like to keep mine in mason jars for a day before drinking so it's nice and cold. There are so many health benefits to juicing fresh fruits and vegetables. It's a great way to add nutrients to your body and these fresh fruits and vegetables have minerals and vitamins that can help fight against cardiovascular disease, cancer and many other inflammatory diseases.  http://www.doctoroz.com/article/healing-properties-juicing I encourage you to look into juicing and eating a cleaner diet! Your mind, body and soul will thank you for it :)
                                                    ~Camberlynn