The Juice starts now! Day 1

Wow! it's a miracle I was able to turn all that -------->

into juice. Before I started, I put this into a very large bowl and even though I love salads, it would have been some work to take all that in.

So the first few days are meant to be an introduction in my adaptation of juicing for health. You need to find what you like so you will enjoy drinking it. it's pointless to hate every second of it otherwise you will give up on it eventually. I've juiced before, but without a plan to include it at particular points, now I have a plan.

I made the Dr. Oz Green drink (one difference, I have a blender and even though it's meant for smoothies it does not extract out the pulp) so you gotta like the pulp unless you get a VitaMix (want!) or a real deal juicer. I have the Hamilton beach smoothie blender and it's very good but you need to add water, shift the stuff around inside, shake it a bit and blend for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on high for it to get the drink to a good consistency. Here is the thing though, pulp is good, very good for you and without it you are missing out on some kick-ass nutrition with all it's micro-nutrients. Fruits and vegetables work best in a synergistic way, that is together. As a side note, if you cook veggies at too high of a temperature it looses it's potent micro-nutrience benefit. Moreover, if you cook veggies in water it also looses it's benefit, and if you drink juice from concentrate (store bought juices) it has some but much fewer health benefits. It's important to keep it very fresh, organic if possible and all together. Only way to include everything without getting a ton of pulp is to get a VitaMix and add more water. Now on to the recipe!

Dr. Oz Green Drink (Andy's adaptation), serving size ~3 8oz glasses)

*Warning! this is not for everyone, if you like green juice, awesome but it takes getting used to especially with the pulp. You can alter this recipe to make it sweeter and friendlier to your individual pallet

2x Granny Smith Green Apples (chopped and cored)

1x Celery stalk (chopped, they are oddly sweet when blended)

1x Medium cucumber (chopped)

Handful of freshly washed spinach

2 Tbs fresh squeezed lemon juice.

1 Tbs freshly chopped ginger root

1 Tbs milled flax seed (add to the texture and makes it more pulpy)

1 Tbs Wheat Germ (same as above)

2 Tbs Agave Nectar

1 1/2 cups filtered water

Alt. Sweeter version

2x Granny smith Apples (chopped and cored)

1x Celery stalk (chopped)

1x small cucumber (chopped)

handful of Spinach

2 Tbs fresh lemon Juice

1 Tbs fresh lime Juice

1 Tbs freshly chopped Ginger Root

2 Tbs Agave Nectar

1/2 Banana

small handful of blueberries or strawberries chopped

I have had the sweeter version and really like it, but I want to cut down on the sugar, me being diabetic and all, so you may want to include a few fruits to sweeten it up. Try to use local honey, agave nectar, bananas, and or fruits to sweeten these drinks up. Try not to use artificial sugars or sweeteners if possible. All fresh, organic, natural and for realz.

Here is the drink in action, whew look at it go! Don't lie, it looks like something gross does it not? I tell you after a week of this, these green drinks and veggie type shakes taste better and better. It takes your body a while to detox from KFC (ashamed Sunday bucket special (._.) ) Well here goes nothing!!

For the finale, the Dr. Oz & Andy Green Machine! Now to wash it all down with a can of Guinness! oooh yeah....jk, but that was good last night my friend.

Whats the verdict? 6/10 - I need a frakin' VitaMix, but I do like the pulp so just because I like green drinks my six may be a 4 for some people. I do suggest adding less germ and flax and including a banana. It has a very "fresh applesque taste that finishes off with a kick of spinach. Adding a little more water may also help make it smoother. All in all I have a one green drink down for the day :D

The rest of the day consists of a grilled chicken wrap, a banana, ground lean turkey burgers with seasoned veggies, potato, coffee and tea. No exercise for another week or two when I hope to feel better on the eating side. This reboot is just what I need and highly recommend it to others. Happy juicing!