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[tonychat]

Are these carrots natural? yellow, purple, red carrots? i saw them before but don't dare to buy to juice..

 

[johnny333]

Are these carrots natural? yellow, purple, red carrots? i saw them before but don't dare to buy to juice..

Yes they are natural. May want to try them to vary your juices. I rotate between the carrots on a weekly basis.
It is always better to consume a wider spectrum colors each day.

If you don't like purple carrots can try the purple cabbages.

 

[johnny333]

While going through the book by Joe Cross, The Reboot.

I noticed that he recommends a wake up drink of 250ml of hot water with lemon juice or ginger juice. This is 10 to 30 minutes before you have your breakfast e.g. juice, bread, eggs... or whatever you normally have for breakfast.

I was curious & googled for the reasons. It seems that lemon juice with hot water has many benefits.

http://tasty-yummies.com/2013/03/18/10-benefits-to-drinking-warm-lemon-water-every-morning/


10 Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning

by tastyyummies

10 Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning // www.tasty-yummies.com

Something that has been very important for my body during this 7-Day Spring Cleanse, but has also been a part of my daily routine for a few months now, is drinking warm lemon water. I have started (almost) every day with a glass of warm lemon water and it has made a huge differences for me. Warm lemon water in the morning helps kickstart the digestion process for the day. According to Ayurvedic philosophy, choices that you make regarding your daily routine either build up resistance to disease or tear it down. Ayurveda invites us to get a jump-start on the day by focusing on morning rituals that work to align the body with nature’s rhythms, balance the doshas and foster self-esteem alongside self-discipline.

10 Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning

There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons’ strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances–notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene–that promote immunity and fight infection.

HOW TO DO IT: You should be using purified water and it should be lukewarm not scalding hot. You want to avoid ice cold water, since that can be a lot for your body to process and it takes more energy to process ice cold water than the warm. Always use fresh lemons, organic if possible, never bottled lemon juice. I squeeze 1/2 a lemon with each glass and I drink it down first thing before I eat a single thing, or workout, etc.

10 Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning

10 Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning

1) Aids Digestion. Lemon juice flushes out unwanted materials and toxins from the body. It’s atomic composition is similar to saliva and the hydrochloric acid of digestive juices. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that is required for digestion. Lemons are also high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract. The digestive qualities of lemon juice help to relieve symptoms of indigestion, such as heartburn, belching and bloating. The American Cancer Society actually recommends offering warm lemon water to cancer sufferers to help stimulate bowel movements.

2) Cleanses Your System / is a Diuretic. Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials in part because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Therefore toxins are released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The citric acid in lemons helps maximize enzyme function, which stimulates the liver and aids in detoxification.

3) Boosts Your Immune System. Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) found in lemons demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects, and is used as complementary support for asthma and other respiratory symptoms plus it enhances iron absorption in the body; iron plays an important role in immune function. Lemons also contain saponins, which show antimicrobial properties that may help keep cold and flu at bay. Lemons also reduce the amount of phlegm produced by the body.

4) Balances pH Levels. Lemons are one of the most alkalizing foods for the body. Sure, they are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they’re alkaline (the citric acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolized). Lemons contain both citric and ascorbic acid, weak acids easily metabolized from the body allowing the mineral content of lemons to help alkalize the blood. Disease states only occur when the body pH is acidic. Drinking lemon water regularly can help to remove overall acidity in the body, including uric acid in the joints, which is one of the primary causes of pain and inflammation.

5) Clears Skin. The vitamin C component as well as other antioxidants helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes and it helps to combat free radical damage. Vitamin C is vital for healthy glowing skin while its alkaline nature kills some types of bacteria known to cause acne. It can actually be applied directly to scars or age spots to help reduce their appearance. Since lemon water purges toxins from your blood, it would also be helping to keep your skin clear of blemishes from the inside out. The vitamin C contained in the lemon rejuvenates the skin from within your body.

6) Energizes You and Enhances Your Mood. The energy a human receives from food comes from the atoms and molecules in your food. A reaction occurs when the positive charged ions from food enter the digestive tract and interact with the negative charged enzymes. Lemon is one of the few foods that contain more negative charged ions, providing your body with more energy when it enters the digestive tract. The scent of lemon also has mood enhancing and energizing properties. The smell of lemon juice can brighten your mood and help clear your mind. Lemon can also help reduce anxiety and depression.

7) Promotes Healing. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), found in abundance in lemons, promotes wound healing, and is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of healthy bones, connective tissue, and cartilage. As noted previously, vitamin C also displays anti-inflammatory properties. Combined, vitamin C is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of good health and recovery from stress and injury.

8) Freshens Breath. Besides fresher breath, lemons have been known to help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. Be aware that citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should be mindful of this. No not brush your teeth just after drinking your lemon water. It is best to brush your teeth first, then drink your lemon water, or wait a significant amount of time after to brush your teeth. Additionally, you can rinse your mouth with purified water after you finish your lemon water.

9) Hydrates Your Lymph System. Warm water and lemon juice supports the immune system by hydrating and replacing fluids lost by your body. When your body is deprived of water, you can definitely feel the side effects, which include: feeling tired, sluggish, decreased immune function, constipation, lack of energy, low/high blood pressure, lack of sleep, lack of mental clarity and feeling stressed, just to name a few.

10) Aids in Weight Loss. Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. Studies have shown people who maintain a more alkaline diet, do in fact lose weight faster. I personally find myself making better choices throughout the day, if I start my day off right, by making a health conscious choice to drink warm lemon water first thing every morning.

 

[Froggy]

Thank you johnny333 once again for this information. To have this 30 mins before anything else is a little difficult for me as I go straight into juicing immediately after I wake up each morning. I have to think of a way.

Another thing is cutting half a lemon is a little wasteful because I tend not to use any leftovers after cutting as most of the good thing will be oxidized. I wonder if having a whole lemon is harmful to the empty stomach. Actually I often add a whole lemon in my juicing like this morning and 20 mins ago.

Do you think the warm water has anything to do with the benefits or simply juicing with other fruits and vegetables has the same effect as warm water?

 

[eatshitndie]

Another thing is cutting half a lemon is a little wasteful because I tend not to use any leftovers after cutting as most of the good thing will be oxidized. I wonder if having a whole lemon is harmful to the empty stomach. Actually I often add a whole lemon in my juicing like this morning and 20 mins ago.

can save half a lemon in small ziplock bag and refrigerate. it will not dehydrate in fridge.

 

[Froggy]

can save half a lemon in small ziplock bag and refrigerate. it will not dehydrate in fridge.

Oh I heard the good stuff like vitamins quickly mati after exposed like after cutting so thats why got to consume quickly

 

[eatshitndie]

Oh I heard the good stuff like vitamins quickly mati after exposed like after cutting so thats why got to consume quickly

contact with air will result in oxidation. if you seal the half immediately with ziplock and suck the air out, it can last an extra day.

the advice below is what you'll get on the internet, but i'll caution against this as lemon juice will react with alu-foil upon contact....

http://pruandsage.blogspot.com/2009/08/keep-cut-lemons-fresh.html

 

[Froggy]

contact with air will result in oxidation. if you seal the half immediately with ziplock and suck the air out, it can last an extra day.

the advice below is what you'll get on the internet, but i'll caution against this as lemon juice will react with alu-foil upon contact....

http://pruandsage.blogspot.com/2009/08/keep-cut-lemons-fresh.html

Thank for the information buddy, like that I think I'll use kitchen shrink wrap over the lemon first and then into ziplock. I'll do that.

 

[neddy]

contact with air will result in oxidation. if you seal the half immediately with ziplock and suck the air out, it can last an extra day.

the advice below is what you'll get on the internet, but i'll caution against this as lemon juice will react with alu-foil upon contact....

http://pruandsage.blogspot.com/2009/08/keep-cut-lemons-fresh.html

Try lemon ice cubes, will store for 3 months if stored in tight freezer container.

 

[Froggy]

Try lemon ice cubes, will store for 3 months if stored in tight freezer container.

I think this one vitamins sure all gone liao

 

[eatshitndie]

juice from a full lemon mixed with water in the morning is good for your body's alkalinity. as a fruit, it is acidic, ph below 7. once you consume the juice with water, it metabolizes in your body and the effects are alkaline, ph above 7.

 

[Froggy]

juice from a full lemon mixed with water in the morning is good for your body's alkalinity. as a fruit, it is acidic, ph below 7. once you consume the juice with water, it metabolizes in your body and the effects are alkaline, ph above 7.

Wah pianz you not only fecal matter expert you also fruits expert. Thanks buddy.

 

[johnny333]

Thank you johnny333 once again for this information. To have this 30 mins before anything else is a little difficult for me as I go straight into juicing immediately after I wake up each morning. I have to think of a way.

Another thing is cutting half a lemon is a little wasteful because I tend not to use any leftovers after cutting as most of the good thing will be oxidized. I wonder if having a whole lemon is harmful to the empty stomach. Actually I often add a whole lemon in my juicing like this morning and 20 mins ago.

Do you think the warm water has anything to do with the benefits or simply juicing with other fruits and vegetables has the same effect as warm water?

Been looking at various youtube videos & many people seem to think that the hot water is important. Haven't tried it so I've no personal experience to share.

Some have also suggested adding cayenne pepper & maple syrup to the water & lemon, In fact there is a diet protocol which uses lemon, water, ..etc
http://www.webmd.com/diet/lemonade-master-cleanse-diet

If time is limited you can simply use one of those simple manual juicers http://www.amazon.com/StainlessLUX-...&qid=1403279813&sr=8-5&keywords=manual+juicer

Instead of waiting 10 to 30 minutes, You can drink your green juices immediately after drinking the water & lemon combination. There are some who don't think waiting is necessary.

I take the simple view of doing what you can within your budget & time constraints. If you can't afford a masticating juicer, get a cheaper centrifugal juicer. If you can't find or afford organic produce, get whatever you can. .... ..

 

[eatshitndie]

Wah pianz you not only fecal matter expert you also fruits expert. Thanks buddy.

you're welcum. i grow my own fruit, including lemons. have been doing it for nearly 2 decades. you can see my fruit orchard in the emigration folder, under the california drought thread.

 

[Froggy]

you're welcum. i grow my own fruit, including lemons. have been doing it for nearly 2 decades. you can see my fruit orchard in the emigration folder, under the california drought thread.

Ok. I need to grow my own too. Lemons in Thailand very expensive because mostly imported. They do have lime too the Thai lime is bigger than our Singapore lime but don't now why its expensive too almost 10 baht each or 40 cents. I am starting to grow the Taiwanese guava now should be able to start eating in a year and also planted 50 soursop will go see them in the countryside in 2 weeks time. I'll try to grow lemon, I'll go ask around.

 

[eatshitndie]

Ok. I need to grow my own too. Lemons in Thailand very expensive because mostly imported. They do have lime too the Thai lime is bigger than our Singapore lime but don't now why its expensive too almost 10 baht each or 40 cents. I am starting to grow the Taiwanese guava now should be able to start eating in a year and also planted 50 soursop will go see them in the countryside in 2 weeks time. I'll try to grow lemon, I'll go ask around.

great to go back to our farming (peasant) roots. :p

growing lemon in thailand may be challenging, but can always try. lime is great. i don't have a lime bush, but will grow one this winter. your soursop orchard will produce dividends. i'll create a thread in the emigration folder on fruit tree cultivation (mediterranean climate). for tropical fruit, they will require different treatments and techniques.

 

[neddy]

I think this one vitamins sure all gone liao

Studies show that potency of lemons retained when frozen. Esp if used within a month.

Look, human eggs can be frozen for years and thawed later to make babies. But of course, freezing too long can spoil these eggs also.

 

[neddy]

great to go back to our farming (peasant) roots. :p

growing lemon in thailand may be challenging, but can always try. lime is great. i don't have a lime bush, but will grow one this winter. your soursop orchard will produce dividends. i'll create a thread in the emigration folder on fruit tree cultivation (mediterranean climate). for tropical fruit, they will require different treatments and techniques.

Have to spray copper solution to stop citrus blackspots and leaf curls

 

[neddy]

Are these carrots natural? yellow, purple, red carrots? i saw them before but don't dare to buy to juice..

The common orange carrots are "unnatural", created for political reasons by the country that also produce orange soccer team.
They beat the Socceroos.

 

[Jah_rastafar_I]

Can also add limes this reminds me of lemon lime drink very tasty