A Smoothie A Day - Keeps the Grumpus Away!

A few years ago I made a resolution NOT to make anymore New Year's Resolutions.  I never stick to them, no matter how determined I might feel on the night after a couple (or lots) of cocktails!  But at the beginning of the year I do try to come up with a few things I want to change about the way I live.  One of the main changes this year was to JUICE JUICE JUICE!  And when that was over just get on up and juice some more!

There's so many health benefits to juices and smoothies, they're jam packed full of vitamins and minerals.  Plus the great thing is, if you make your own then you know exactly what you're putting into it.  Hello organic juicer and goodbye sugar junkie!

 There's  a lot of different ways you can go with juices and although there are tons of books out there all claiming to be the 'next best guide to your juicing essentials', it's really easy to do on your own too.  All you need to remember is why you are jucing - is it for health reasons or for the yummy factor?  That gives you a bit of direction to start with as then you know how fatty you're happy with your juice or smoothie being.

 Also keep in mind what your own body needs or is deficient in.  Juicing is a great way to get the vitamins and nutrients into your body that you're lacking.  I'm iron deficient so I tend to use a lot of spinach in mine.  If you want to find out more about the different properties and benefits of individual fruits and veggies go to Reboot With Jo and check out the really great list, you can even download and print out a FREE full colour guide and chart to show you the different benefits! 

Or just take a moment to think about what creates a nice flavour with your juices and don't forget to throw in some seeds or nuts.  Experiment and create in a free and organic way as your juicing grows alongside your confidence.

Good luck and have fun!  Namaste friends xxx

Lovely Friends!

You know that feeling when you've been out doing things all day and you get home super tired?  You know you ought to eat something, but the idea of actually cooking seems like the equivalent to getting up and running a marathon!

I felt like that the other night; finally rounding my day off with an hours walk home as I'd missed my bus.  By the time I got into the house my fingers were frozen and I was soaked through! I dragged myself inch by inch to the kitchen, consoling myself with the thought of toast and Marmite and I found this waiting for me...

My housemates lovely girlfriend had cooked a yummy vegetarian risotto and left me a huge bowl of it!  All I had to do was stick it in the microwave to warm up and hey presto (or other magic words to that effect) and I had a delicious, nourishing hot meal.  It brightened the end of my day and although I was still soaked through, I had a definite warm glow thanks to her kindness!  I drew her this cat to say thank you!