Congrats to:
Cheri!!
You wrote: “Finally!!!! It’s so difficult to find GF vegan recipes. I can’t wait to try these!”
You just won yourself Allyson Kramer’s newest cookbook (enter applause track). Send me an email over at myforkandbeans@gmail.com with your address and it will be sent to you stat!
For those of you who did not win, keep your chin up! I have a recipe for you to perk up your spirits (and bowels)…
I took the plunge and bought a masticating juicer. {snickering} A masti-what? Easy people, take your minds out of the gutter, I said masti-CATING. I have lots to share about juicers but now is not the time. I will be back to help you out with how to buy the perfect juicer but until then I wanted to fill you in on how I have been doing 1 week into going vegan. One word:
Fabulous.
I ended up breaking out in acne shortly after from detoxing–you know, the kind of acne that packs its bags and moves in for weeks. It cleared up in in literally 3 days (never happens usually for me). Must be all of those lies about how if you cut dairy out of your diet it rids your acne. Who would believe that? {I’m raising my hand in the back of the crowd} There were a couple of days that I was cranky, crabby, and flat out bitchy but they were short-lived days. Since getting over that first hump, I have felt better than ever! The skin on my face feels tight and I have noticed it has changed in color too. I feel fresh on the days that I don’t even shower and my bowels have taken a turn for the better (perfect table talk!) That’s right, I said it, my pooper is super!
I’m curious, how are YOU doing with the challenge?
I have started a new tradition of juicing upon waking and I wanted to share with you one of my favorite recipes thus far. Test out this tempting recipe that is sure to wake you up and break that fast first thing in the morning.
My Green Go-To Juice Recipe
My juicer (masticating Omega) makes 16 oz total with this recipe.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 c. pineapple (1/3 small pineapple)
- 1/2 c. large cucumber (1/2 of the cucumber)
- 2 carrots
- 1/4 c. fresh mint
- 1/2 green apple
- 2 c. organic kale
Place into juicer and enjoy every last ounce.
This is where it’s at friends. The fountain of youth.
I think I’m going to try it when my new omega vsj 843 juicer arrives.
Cara, thanks for the recipe!
how do I follow your blog? 🙂 Is it the giant “f” at the top of the page?
Ha! That reminds me of a friend of mine who, at a very young age (3-4?) learned to say the word masticating… being so young, and not terribly great at pronouncing things, she worried a lot of people. 😛
I adore juicing veggies, and used to do it all the time when I was a teenager, but I don’t have a juicer now. I go through phases where I really, really want one, but then talk myself out of it because I don’t have the space for it… I can’t wait to hear your tips on finding a good one, though, you might just talk me into it!
YOUR momma IS so proud!
XOXOXO
Beautiful pic of all the juices! 🙂 I don’t have a juicer but it’s definitely time to break out the blender.
A juicer is definitely worth the purchase but smoothies are equally as good. Thank you for the comment! xo
I like making my momma proud 🙂
Sounds refreshing, especially on a warm morning!
I have a stick blender that gets a lot of use in the summer when I want to make smoothies 😀
Time to dust it off and get smoothie making!
perfect post. masticating and pooper. i still get acne once in a while. i think thats coz i overdose on nuts some weeks.
An overdose of nuts is a MUST!
‘my pooper is super’ HAHHAH!
I died a little, but only because I can totally relate 😉
I’m so happy to know that I am not alone 😉