I used to be a daily juicer years ago, but I wasn't sure why I always felt like garbage when I drank them. They're supposed to be so healthy and detoxing, right?!
I was constantly feeling wired and tired after juicing. Really tired... and really moody!
The reasons?
1. I was drinking a lot of carrot/apple/beet juices with just a few greens. There's no fiber in a juice to counteract the sugars from the fruits and veggies. Just like drinking a bottle of juice from the store, my blood sugar was on a roller coaster - and here I thought I was being super healthy!
2. I was using juices as meal replacements. I would have them for breakfast, without anything else until lunch - another recipe for wonky blood sugar, fatigue and major mood swings.
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I've been trying to get more greens into my diet lately (they make me sleep SO WELL) but all the extra fiber can be irritating for ulcerative colitis.
My solution: JUICE!
This juice isn't a blood sugar spiker and definitely not a meal replacement. Just some real food liquid nutrients to make magical sleep happen!
No juicer, no problem! I just used my high-powered blender and strained it.
Ingredients:
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup water or herbal tea
1 cup frozen kale, packed
1 small knob of ginger
Directions:
Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, cheese cloth or paint strainer. Enjoy!
*Makes 1 small juice