June 11, 2015

Get Started with Juicing {LaurenLivesHealthy E-book Review}

Disclosure:  I received  a complimentary copy of the Juicing E-Book in exchange for sharing my thoughts on my blog to help spread the word for Lauren. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own. 

I see a new smoothie or juice recipe somewhere everyday whether that be on a blog, on Facebook, in a magazine, or on TV.  People are all about fitting those vegetables and fruits in anyway they can! I am a big fan of smoothies and juices, especially now as the weather is warmer. 

In my own kitchen I usually whip up big smoothies in my NutriNinja. It's easy to throw in some protein powder, almond milk,frozen fruit, top it all off with greens and veggies and blend away (for example my Aloha Smoothie.) 

I messed around with a juicer once or twice, and the headache of trying to work then thing and then clean it afterwards was too much for me. These days I'm usually just grabbing a bottle of Gundalow Juice on-the-go or after a work-out because it's delicious and easy. Or just a great way to get in some greens if I've been subsisting on carbs and nut butter (which happens way too often.

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I've been following this awesome west coast lady and blogger, Lauren of LaurenLivesHealthy, not only because of her name (which clearly means she is awesome) but because she is always working really hard and kicking ass. She has a beautiful and info-packed blog (and great Instagram) where she shares her adventures in triathlons, getting healthy, and being a Tone it Up girl.  

I was really excited to check out her Get Started wth Juicing E-Book when I read about it . If it was anything like her blog posts, I'm sure it would be organized and informative with a clean design. I was right! 
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I offered to review the Get Started with Juicing E-book for Lauren because I really liked the sneak peaks she shared on her blog-I can say it's definitely a nice,concise read about juicing.  

It's a great place to start if you are a beginner juicer like myself or if you are an experienced juicer looking for new ideas.  The e-book is a printable,downloadable 45-page pdf filled with 45 recipes, lovely photos, and useful things like a grocery list, juicing guide, kitchen prep, and the benefits of juicing. 

She has a list of ingredients with suggested measurements for each recipe, which is nice so you can tweak the recipes yourself based on how much you are making. 

While I'm still not convinced that cleaning a juicer is worth my time, I was excited to see there were other recipes for things like juice shots, blended juices, and waters. 

I especially loved this recipe for Cucumber Mint Water. I spruce up my water all the time with lemons and sometimes get crazy by adding some fruit. I've added cucumber before but haven't actually tried any herb-y combinations. 

You are in luck because Lauren is allowing me to exclusively share this simple recipe below with you all. 

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It's super refreshing and hydrating. I also think it looks really pretty in a cute glass. I think of it as a fancy spa water, when I need a moment to pretend I'm actually at a spa.  

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I encourage you to support Lauren by grabbing a copy of her Get Started with Juicing E-Book here. I even snagged my readers an exclusive coupon code "breathedeeply10" to save 10% off the $15 price tag. 

What are your favorite juice ingredients? Do you add anything to spice up your water?

12 comments:

  1. I bought a juicer a couple of years ago when I was part of a CSA and just couldn't use up the vegetables fast enough. I discovered that it's MUCH easier to clean if you rinse out the juicer immediately. Will try the cucumber mint recipe!

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    1. That is a good tip! It's not something I'll do all the time though since it's so much easier to just blend everything together haha

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  2. I add lemon juice to my water, and it must always have ice. Just a plain cup of cold water doesn't do it for me. I am not a big fan of juicing.. I think it is a great way to get in nutrients but it leaves me far too hungry and I start craving the need to chew. Haha.

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    1. I don't uses juices as meals or standalone snacks either. I'll always need an actual food item or yes, I'll get hangry :)

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  3. I got a juicer for Christmas and it's still in the box. I've heard the nightmare stories about cleaning so I've kind of stayed away from it. But it's summer and it's getting hotter so I might need to try it out.

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    1. Ugh the cleaning is bad. Pick a day to try some juice recipes and do it. I find setting aside some time made it a nice activity.

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  4. I tend to like to EAT my foods as opposed to juicing them, but at long as people don't discard the peels and pulp and what not, I am okay with them juicing!

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    1. I prefer eating as well. I know you can make pulp muffins and such. The local juice company I support sends their pulp to feed animals on local farms!

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  5. Love cucumber & mint water- it really does taste so spa like! :)

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    1. Yes, I can just close my eyes for a moment until I remember I'm not in a spa!

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  6. I can't live without cucumber and mint water! It feels so nurturing ... and relaxing. I have a huge mint plant just outside my kitchen window and I am always pinching it! I love your picture of tangerines. Such a feast to the eyes!

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    1. Jealous! I can't grow any herbs in my dark apartment so I need to make what I grab from friends last!

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