Hi guys,
Sorry for the delayed posting of Day 2 :)
I received the first batch of #factorysteemit shirts and i just had to post an update haha.
you can check them out here:
Steemit Factory Racing Custom Shirts have ARRIVED!!
Also please check my blog for all the updates on the Factory Steemit Race Team project.
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anyway... back to the juicing :)
Day Two
You can suffer a few side effects from a juice fast. These can include mild headaches or tiredness and its not always the case. However i did suffer a constant mild headache at the end of the first day. Nothing to worry about and felt great after a good nights rest. Please don't let this put you off as its just your body reacting to the sudden change. To be honest it could also be the lack of caffeine most of us are used to on most days.
8:00 - Ginger, Apple and Mint shot.
When fasting i always start the day with this. It's a real wake up call and fires your metabolism up ready for the day ahead :)
One thing to mention though! Do not brush your teeth for 30mins after drinking a juice. This is also true of any acidic juices, even shop bought fresh orange juice. They can soften the enamel on teeth for a short time, nothing to worry about but prolonged brushing during this time can weaken the enamel. I always brush my teeth after stepping out the shower anyway so not really a big deal. (sorry for the shower mental image haha).
9:00 Romaine, Celery, Broccoli Stem, Cucumber, Apple, Pineapple, Spinach & Avocado
Sorry for the repeat image but for some reason this picture didn't save on my phone...
Anyway its basically the same as the picture above but with the addition of spinach. I mean a large amount of spinach :) Half a bag!! :)
Spinach is a great addition to any green juice. Unprocessed or raw spinach contains amino acids, carotenoids, potassium, iodine, magnesium, iron, Vitamin C, A, E, B Complex and K. So yeah... pretty much a powerhouse when it comes to veg! It also gives the juice a great smooth green look.
Again juice all the vegetables and blend the extracted juice with ice and avocado. This juice tastes as good as it looks :)
12:00 Romaine, Broccoli, Cucumber, Apple, Lime, Ginger, Celery and Kale
This is the same recipe as the one i posted on Day one
Really refreshing and i wanted to have a slightly lighter one as my next juice is a real powerhouse!
15:30 Apple, Beetroot, Carrot, Pineapple & Avocado
This one is AMAZING haha
Most people stop and shout WHAT! when they see you about to juice a beetroot. Thing is these little things are so good for you. Athletes have even started using beetroot juice to improve their performances and there is a lot of scientific evidence to back it up. They contain a large amount of inorganic nitrates. This signals our bodies to increase the size of our blood vessels and increase oxygen flow. Amazing stuff.
Before i juice the beetroot i wanted to show you how amazing the carrot and apple juice looks. Was tempted to have that on its own it looked so nice. I recommend it as a juice in its own right, very nice and satisfying.
Back to the beet!! Check that colour :)
Again i blend with Avocado and ice, makes for a really earthy and smooth juice which leaves you feeling very satisfied and full.
19:00 Romaine, Broccoli, Cucumber, Apple, Lime, Ginger, Celery and Kale
Same as on day one i finish the day with a nice and refreshing juice.
I will be doing a double update today as i was late with this day two update... I will be juicing a sweet potato!! WHAT!! haha