This year I have decided that as part of my January goals I want to juice everyday for my health and to help rehabilitate my thyroid.  Part of that goal means sharing my juices with you folks as a way for me to be held accountable.

I have also been working out again because I have had the energy and my muscle pain and aching has been minimal.  Hypothyroidism pretty much sucks when you know how your body is supposed to feel.  By flooding my body with easily digestible nutrients I plan to get back to my healthy, fit vegetarian self.

Juice #1

This juice is all fruit and is the perfect treat.  I love a green juice in the morning, but the boyfriend likes his juice sweet.  This is tasty and just the right amount of sweetness.

It makes the perfect addition to a balanced breakfast!

Ever since I started juicing again I've become obsessed with green juices.  They are loaded with nutrients and when done correctly are lower in sugar because you are using mostly greens.  I've tried a lot of different combinations and basically just throw whatever I have in my refrigerator when the morning comes.  

I've been reading about wheat grass and have been intrigued on adding it to a green juice.  I've read that it can be difficult to juice so I thought I would try the powder.  When I was at the store I didn't want to commit to a massive tub of this powder so I bought a couple packets to experiment with.  The end result was a grassy taste that I don't mind to much.  This mean green juice is just that...mean.  It is not for those that do not like green juice or have never tried juicing a lot of greens.

I was excited when I saw all these yummy ruby red beets at Whole Foods, but I was still wondering what they would taste like when I juiced them.  The only time I've ever had beets was when they were pickled and clearly anything pickled takes on a different taste.  I was definitely surprised last night when I juiced them because the flavor was rich and bright and delicious.

Here is THE BEAST.  I love my Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juicer!  

This recipe for carrot juice is really simple because there are only a couple ingredients and it is a great introductory juice if you are new to juicing.  You can make this spicier or sweeter by adding more ginger or more apple.  The idea with juicing is that it is a good vehicle for getting more vegetables into your diet, so always be sure that if you are watching your sugar or trying to lose weight that you have way more veggies than fruit in your juice.

Your results will look something like this.  Remove the catcher cup and stir in the lime juice.

This juice makes enough for one juice as a snack.  You can always double this if you are looking to use it as more of a meal replacement or share with someone.

Enjoy!