Day 19 of 60 Day Juice Cleanse

Day 19 still going!

Ok, so I finally went to sleep around 1 pm after being up all night and I have to say my sleep was pretty sound and peaceful. Which is great because before the cleanse my mind would be going a mile a minute (it still does sometimes :) ).   No sleep for me! I was always thinking about what I have to do etc and always on the go.  I was supposed to get up a little early tonight and make me a quart of juice but I was sleeping so good  I just didn't want to get up.  So, instead I decided to just make me some green tea to keep me wake tonight.   Working 3rd is a challenge and doing a juice cleanse while working 3rd shift can be the pits!   But the way I feel  is, it's all about the intentions that you make way before you even start your cleanse.  My intentions for this juice cleanse was all about healing and taking a much needed break.  Weight loss for me was just a side effect ( a very good one at that :-) ) but, it wasn’t my focal point. 

 

When people ask me, " Is it healthy to do a juice cleanse for so long"?.. I say, " is it healthy to eat fast food? coffee? donuts? etc etc..  So, yes I feel it is healthy to juice cleanse for as long as you feel the need too and while healing your mind/body/spirit connection, if you really listen, you will know when you need to end it.

 

If you think about it like this, fruits & vegetables have all the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids (which are the build blocks for protein) that you body needs and helps to cleanse and rebuild.

 

Here is just a small list of Fruits and Vegetables that are high in amino acids:

 

Vegetables Rich in Amino Acids

 

·         Spinach

·         Turnips

·         Lettuce

·         Carrots

·         Radishes

·         Cabbage

·         Onions

·         Beetroots

·         Cucumbers and all green leaves are good sources of essential and non-essential amino acids.

 Fruits Rich in Amino Acids

 

      ·         Pomegranates

·         Melons

·         Oranges

·         Apples

·         Pineapple

·         Papaya

·         Grapes

·         Raspberries

·         Plums are all rich sources of amino acids.

·         Some food garnishes such as Mint, Garlic, Ginger and Almonds also contain high percentages of amino acids. (Isn't this amazing! I think so)

and here is a small list of Fruits and Vegetables that are high in Antioxidants

Vegetables Rich in Antioxidants

 ·         Kale

 ·         Spinach

 ·         Brussel Sprouts (Yuck!)

 ·         Alfalfa Sprouts

 ·         Broccoli flowers

 ·         Beets (Yummy)

 ·         Red Bell Peppers

 ·         Onions

 ·         Corn

 ·         Eggplant

 

Fruits Rich in Antioxidants

 ·         Prunes

 ·         Raisins 

 ·         Blueberries

 ·         Blackberries

 ·         Strawberries

 ·         Raspberries

 ·         Plums

 ·         Oranges

 ·         Red Grapes

 ·         Cherries

 

Fruits Rich in Antioxidants

·         Prunes
·         Raisins
·         Blueberries
·         Blackberries
·         Strawberries
·         Raspberries
·         Plums
·         Oranges
·         Red Grapes
·         Cherries

So, that’s just my thoughts for now..

 

      Until later! Happy Juicing :)