One strategy for ageless living is to juice for “Glow-Mode”. It is a great way to concentrate vibrant energy into your body early in the morning when the nutrients can do the most “glow.” The idea is to juice the rainbow. A fruit or vegetable of every color will provide you with a good balance of nutrients. And remember, organic everything when possible.

I use carrots, ginger, celery, cucumber, green apple, lemon, mint, tomato, and some type of greens, like beet greens, kale and/or spinach. Add a teaspoon of dried turmeric and black pepper and magic! I just like the flavor combination of this mix to get my glow mode on, but use whatever you prefer.

I have a big, old, cumbersome Champion Juicer from the 90’s, but I prefer the more convenient Jack LaLanne Power Juicer that I got from a friend of mine.  So much easier to use! It has a chamber in the back that catches the fibers from the produce and spills out the juice in the front. When you’re done, it disassembles easily for quick cleanup. You’ve got to love that!

I give the juice a stir, pour into a pretty glass and savor. It’s like a treat. The tomato, ginger and lemon  add a bright, refreshing flavor, and covers up the kale or beet greens. Not my favorites. Drink the juice as soon after you make it as possible. Otherwise, put it in an air tight container to drink within a couple of hours. The longer it sits, the more it oxidizes, and the sooner it loses it’s potency.

The whole process, from cleaning the produce to cleaning the juicer, is about 15 minutes total. How great is that! You just have to get into the habit, plan your grocery shopping and enjoy the benefits.

Benefits of Juicing For Glow-Mode:

• carrots – antioxidants, protects against bladder, cervical, prostate, colon, larynx, esophageal, and post-menopausal breast cancer, inhibits tumor growth, protects eyes, helps prevent macular degeneration and cataracts, immune system stimulator;
• ginger – antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, soothes upset an stomach and nausea, good for arthritis and fibromyalgia, lowers cholesterol, retards atherosclerosis, boosts immune system, improves circulation, blood thinning properties;
• celery – appetite control, stems carb cravings, aids in digestion, lowers blood pressure, increases blood flow, lowers stress levels, helps renew joints, bones, arteries, and all connective tissue, inhibit tumor growth;
• cucumbers – natural diuretic; promotes urinary, kidney, liver and pancreatic health; promotes healthy skin and connective tissues; anti-inflammatory;
• apples – benefits your liver and muscles, aids in digestion, controls cholesterol and blood sugar;
• lemon – antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, alkalinizing effect on body, protects from deceases that can’t live in alkalinized environments, cancer fighting,  antibacterial, purifies blood and cleanses kidneys, slows down again process, promotes collagen from Vitamin C;
• mint – promotes digestive health, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-tumor, anti-allergenic, antioxidant, helps heal digestive system, soothes stomach issues, alleviates gas by relaxing intestinal cycles, good for IBS;
• tomatoes – cancer-fighting, reduces blood pressure, reduces risk of heart attacks, prevents atherosclerosis, disease-fighting, prevents macular degeneration;
• beets – blood and liver-cleansing, cancer-fighting, very high in antioxidants, protects against leaky gut, greens have more nutrients than the root, high in potassium, iron, Vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, manganese, folic acid and zinc;
• spinach/kale -bone building, cancer fighting, reducing inflammation, retards age-related declines in brain function like Alzheimer’s, protects against macular degeneration, brain food, mood and feeling, lowers triglycerides, reduces plaque formation, supports memory, natural appetite suppressant.

You are going to be hearing a lot about Glow-Mode. Fresh juice is good, but so is attitude,  awareness and choice. Here’s what I mean: your attitude on life, your awareness that how it turns out is in your control, and your choice of what you surround yourself with. But that’s another post!

Who doesn’t want to be in glow-mode all the time? You radiate confidence, wisdom and happiness. Your skin glows with vibrancy, your eyes shine with brightness and your smile tells it all!

It’s a package deal. And glow-mode is free for anyone who chooses it. It’s all in your control. You’ve got the power. Use it wisely!

Until next time,

Be Ageless! Be Happy!

Christia