Juice or Juicing?

      Oh well, maybe a lot of women will choose Juice. By the way, he is one of the most interesting characters in the tv program called "Sons of Anarchy". This show just started their new season this week! Juice Ortiz is a member of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club. Juice is now in trouble. I asked my husband yesterday why is he getting beat up by Chibs? Hubby said, "He was discovered betraying the club." So, I guess we will have to continue watching it to know whats going to happen with Juice next Tuesday.              



                     Now, what's this juicing all about? Today, a year ago, I started juicing. Just wanted to celebrate it through sharing my experiences through out the year of sacrifices and joy. Juicing- we know it's healthy and we usually just ignore it.

                         Why juicing? I've done a lot of research before deciding to include this in my diet. First, I was not willing to spend my time washing, slicing,cutting and juicing. Second, I have to stick to doing it twice a day. Furthermore, there's something in me that I couldn't stop searching for answers. Especially when I got really sick a year ago from poor diet, stress and not exercising.

                         One day, I got up being really sick. Prayed. And ready to give up and know whatever may happen. I just looked at the plants I have in the laundry room, while I could barely water them because I was ill. Flowers and herbs were dead, but the aloe vera stayed strong and healthy for long and for any seasons we have here in Texas. I know aloe veras will survive with a little amount of water and sun. But not the others. So, I thought I'm like the flowers or herbs that needed the right nutrients and can't survive in a sudden change of weather. That means, I'm  not as strong as the aloe vera people. And that I need to know what kind of food I need in the right season.

                       Moreover, I went back to thinking of choosing healthier diet. Juicing twice a day, one portioned meal with meat for a day and eating one raw fruit or vegetable every 3 hours. Oh boy, my health was back. The illness that I had was gone. I stayed in shape and have lots of energy to do my weekly workout. Was I consistent? Nope! I have cravings too, like you! There were a lot of times that I'm just tired of slicing, washing the juicer and going to the grocery twice a week to get fresh veggies. "The question is," I said to myself, "who miss fast food?" so, I went ahead and cheated several times. That good health was on and off.

                        Have you experienced the feeling of fatigue, moody or laziness? I believe those feelings come from the food we eat. I was able to track my intake with "Food Journaling", yeah right, I know what you are thinking that I am crazy. But, it's actually helpful. Remember knowledge is power. When I juice, exercise and eat every 3 hours I feel different. If you just know how to give the right nutrients for your plants, just like your body, you will understand. I've learned from journaling, that you also need to portion and schedule your intake. And also, make sure you eat 70-80% of your diet RAW.

                        Well, I know I have a lot of things to say. But, as you get older you will eventually compare yourself to a machine, plant, tree or even animal, just like I did comparing myself to a plant. Just think that everything we have here that's natural are given already because it has it's purpose. Plants and animals help people and people  are there to take care of them. We just need to know its purpose. To me, the vegetables and fruit are there to not just feed us but help us fight against illnesses. It needs to be fresh, not man made. Like turning it into fruit cake, veggie in cans and packages etc.- are no good. But don't hate that message because I was part of eating those too. I used to eat whatever, I mean I can't promise to be healthy forever but you can't just say "I don't care!" or "Whatever!." Time will come our experience will just teach us. Your body will tell you what kind of food helps. When you feel any pain, that means it is disagreeing to what you are eating.

                       Believe it or not, juicing is now my medicine. There are like little soldiers inside my body. They're fighting against the bad cells inside of me. When it's liquid, it's a lot faster to ambush bad stuff. So, I am celebrating the WAR! Raising my glass of juice. Happy anniversary juicer, please yell at me when I forget using you!

                      I know you want an answer for "Juice or juicing? Well, actually the word 'juice' is a noun and its verb is juicing. So, they're both words. I just like the idea that I included Juice Ortiz, since last night I was watching Sons of Anarchy while drinking my homemade juice. I can just think of lots of little Juice Ortiz armies fighting against bad motorcycle club inside my body. Cheers.Haha. 

"Like plants, we need continuous care and get the nutritious food we need. So, continue to juice, exercise and eat healthy. That  means everyday!" - Ehssa


                   I also would like to share this video that I watched a year ago that pushed me to work harder and do lots of research. I think, you can only be the perfect doctor of your own body. Must watch video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvzDHGLEUyw
 If for some reasons, you can't view the video they must have deleted it. Its "The Beautiful Truth" but they don't want to spread the truth. Find it to yourself why they want keep the truth from us.Go ahead and watch this on NEtflix.