Foodie Friday - Juice Bar

[Penni]

 

Today I'm making 2 recipes from my dear friend Philip McCluskey's newly re-edited and re-released book - Raw Food Juice Bar!  As Philip is preparing to embark on his tour of Australia, he is also graciously offering two digital copies of his book to two lucky Raw Food Rehab members.  You can learn more about Philip on his websire: www.PhilipMcCluskey.com

 

FRESH FENNEL

Philip loves the sweet, licorice flavor that fennel adds to his green juice. This is lovely with an apple tossed in as well.

1 SMALL FENNEL BULB

2 SMALL CUCUMBERS

1 HANDFUL MINT

1/2 SMALL LEMON DIRECTIONS

Juice all ingredients, serve and enjoy!

 

GREEN TRANSFUSION

This drink is like a shot of green electrolyte energy. Perfect to accompany your intense cardio or weight training.

2 - 4 CUPS OF COCONUT WATER

1 - 2 TABLESPOONS OF SPIRULINA

1 PINCH OF SEA SALT

1 - 2 TABLESPOONS OF CHLORELLA (OPTIONAL)

1 DROPPER OF STEVIA (OPTIONAL)

Hand stir and enjoy!

 

As promised - here's the low-down on Chlorella & Spirulina.  Each has a unique nutritional profile. Although I love them both - check out the scoop:

 

Chlorella:

• A better source of chlorophyll, which makes it more detoxifying and cleansing.
• It is especially good for people with liver disorders or people who drink or smoke.
• It is very helpful for people with dry stools who suffer from constipation.
• It is especially good for people who need "rebuilding" -- people who suffer from degenerative diseases (muscle, nervous system, etc.) or people who are frail.
• Contains Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), which boosts the immune system, reverses cancer, and offers other health benefits.
• CGF also help repair nerve tissues throughout the body and is excellent for treating degenerative brain and nerve disorders

 

Spirulina:

• A superior source of digestible protein. Contains 12 times the protein of beef.
• Easier on the digestive system than chlorella, which can cause diarrhea in sensitive individuals.
• The best source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a "good" fat necessary for the human brain, proper heart function, and other body systems.
• Contains phycocyanin, a potent anti-cancer phytochemical that also gives spirulina its characteristic blue hue.

Both chlorella and spirulina offer a vast range of health benefits, and many of their strengths overlap. As a general rule, you should consume spirulina and chlorella in a 2:1 ratio. In other words, if you take 10 grams of spirulina a day, take 5 grams of chlorella, too.

ENJOY!  And please holler at us in the comments below for your chance to win a copy of Philip's awesome book!

[River Song]

Love these recipes! Keep on juicing!

[Hot Ta-Molly]

I've learned to "like" Spirulina and Chlorella in my smoothies so I'll have to try the coconut water.  By the way, Penni, your green mustache was cute.  ;o)

[mw yen]

Thanks for bringing all these great recipes to us :)

[jill Douglas]

 

 

Thank you for taking time to share this video with us:) Love all of these recipes..........thanks again......something very special about our daughters"enjoy"

 

Blessings,

 

Jill

[Susan Browning]

I appreciate the info on the differences between chlorella and spirulina....plus the the suggestion of 2:1 ratio...will experiment with that...as well as trying these drinks...so simple. Thanks for sharing Penni and Philip!!!

[jill Douglas]

 

I agree Susan......good stuff...:) Blessings to all....

[Courtney Gable]

Can't wait to try the two recipes you shared - they look great.  This book would be so awesome to have as I'm going to be starting my first juice feast shortly.  Thanks for everything you do, Penni!  :)

[Tamikko]

Oh I love Philip!!!  I've really been wanting to try fennel, and mixing it with mint sounds good.  I also love adding spirulina to my juices :)  Thanks Penni and Philip!

[Dee]

I have made the Fresh Fennel one....very good!!!

[Dee]

Wow...I have made something very much like the fennel juice....very good!!!

[Tina Snelgrove]

Thx for sharing Penni! The more juice recipes the merrier!!

btw... Your eyes are so amazingly clear and blue... beautiful.

[GlendaM]

Awesome recipes - had to buy and download the book right away! I love spirulina and can't wait to add this one to my regular daily juices. Thanks!