Let the Juicing begin!

All my yummy, Omega 3, antioxidant, protein packed, healthy seeds for smoothies! (all from WF)

Organic kale (2 bunches), beets (2), cucumbers (3 large), parsley (bunch), ginger knobs (3), pears (3), green apples(3), 2 heads of romaine, celery and bok choy (all of these are organic and from Whole Foods) Organic canned pumpkin (cant wait to try this with my banana cacao creation!), Kefir and Chase's organic yogurt, raw cacao nibs

Dehydrated veggie chips, bananas, blueberries, almond butter, carrots, and pineapple (all from Costco)

Organic whole bean french roasted coffee from WF

So we just got back from Georgetown Market, Costco and Whole Foods...We enjoyed a yummy wheatgrass, fruit and spiriluna smoothie at GM. Although, it was definitely a different taste,  I feel great now that I drank it! I have all my supplies for this week's juicing marathon as well as my normal groceries. My plan is to juice for breakfast, smoothies for lunch and my bananas topped with almond butter, organic pumpkin, raw cacao nibs, and chia seeds  for dinner (as well as salads and what not) I think I am going all raw this week as I dont feel like cooking and just want to experiment with it. Wish me luck!!

Here are my juicing recipes courtesy of http://www.choosingraw.com/

Gena’s Classic Green Juice

1 green apple

1 inch knob ginger

5 large stalks celery

1 cucumber

1 large handful parsley

5 stalks kale







The Pink Lady (inspired by Café Blossom)
1 pear

1 beet

1-2 inches ginger

1 ½ cups pineapple, in chunks



Veggie Ginger Juice



A standard “mixed veggie” concoction that’s spiced up by the ginger. This is a great “warming” juice for the cold months.



3 large carrots

1 beet

1 green apple

4 large stalks celery

1 large handful of spinach, parsley, or other dark green

1 small cucumber

1 inch knob ginger



Carrot Romaine

This is a terrific juice for anyone who is new to juicing! It’s sweet, but it still benefits from the alkalizing romaine. It’s a big hit with kids, too!



6 large carrots

1 head romaine







Cucumber Pear Cooler



An amazingly refreshing and simple summertime treat.



And although I’m not a drinker, I must confess that I can imagine this would be a terrific cocktail base!



1 large or 2 small cucumbers

1-2 pears (depends on size)



Summertime Mojito



A virgin mojito that is fresh, simple, and delicious! ‘Nuff said.



1 cucumber

1 large pear

1 large handful mint

½ lime



Think Pink



A green twist on the Pink Lady.



1 beet

1 green apple

1 pear

6 large leaves romaine

1 inch ginger



Baby’s First Green



This is the perfect elixir for anyone who’s a bit new to green juice! Sweet, but not too sweet.



1 large pear

1 apple

1 cup pineapple, cubed

4 large stalks kale

1 cucumber



Greens and Carrot



A wonderful, nutritionally rich, and cleansing juice.



½ head romaine leaves

4 stalks kale

5 large stalks celery

1 cucumber

4 large carrots



Sweet and Sour



A sassy sweet combination that awakens the palate, this is equally fun without the grapefruit.

1 apple

4 large carrots

1 beet

1 inch ginger

1-2 cups grapefruit