Juice vs Smoothie

The title is actually a little bit misleading as there is no competition between juices and smoothies – they are two entirely separate entities. Both are trending at the moment and there has been a lot of write ups on the differences yet I still hear people referring to their Nutribullet as a juicer when it is, in fact, a blender.  Therefore I think this is still viable information.

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Simply put, a juicer extracts nutrients and fibre from fruit and vegetables and turns it into a concentrated liquid. Due to the lack of fibre, a juice bypasses your body’s process of digestion and hits your system fast and furiously. This is both good and bad. Good because the vital vitamins and minerals available in vegetables (think leafy greens, celery, cucumber, ginger, fennel) has an alkalising effect on your body which is great for your health and wellbeing. We all know that in acidity illness lie. Continue reading “Juice vs Smoothie”

1 Green Juice = A Lot of Green Veg

When you start juicing it may come as a surprise that your carefully laid out vegetables amount to hardly any juice. Fret not. You need a lot of veg to make a green juice and not all veg are the same. Here is my low down on what makes what:

1. Mean greens: Kale, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Cavolo Nero, Parsley, Coriander, ginger, radish. Bring a lot of punch and nutrients but do not warrant a lot of liquids. This is fine as a little ‘shot’ goes a long way. You also need… Continue reading “1 Green Juice = A Lot of Green Veg”

Scandi Winter Salad with Yogurt and Dill Vinaigrette

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Time is getting closer to my first ever vegan cooking course and I have been busy considering recipes and ingredients that lends itself well to a group dynamic. Interestingly, I think vegan cooking can be an incredibly social experience as there is a lot of chopping, grating, slicing and blending. In addition, making a dish look beautiful is a very creative endeavour and does not only include the food but also on what the food is presented. Hence my almost unhealthy obsession with kitchen ware. Interesting plates and bowls with wonderful patterns are artifacts in themselves and presenting food can be a unique artistic expression.
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Can’t be bothered to juice?

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I know many who would love to eat healthier, drink less and get a juicing practice going, yet don’t. Why? Because it requires an element of change – and change is hard. Here are my top tips for sticking to juicing. Continue reading “Can’t be bothered to juice?”