Fasting has been rediscovered through juice fasting as a
simply delicious and easy means of cleansing and purifying
and rebuilding health and vitality.
To fast (abstain from food) is from the Old English
word fasten or to hold firm. It’s a means to commit oneself
to the task of finding inner strength through cleansing
of the body, mind and soul. Throughout history the
world’s greatest church leaders, philosophers and sages
including Socrates, Plato, Buddha and Gandhi have
enjoyed fasting and preached its many miracle benefits.
Juice bars are springing up everywhere and juice fasting
has become “in” with the Stars of Hollywood. The number
of Stars who believe in the power and effectiveness of
juice and water fasting is growing. Some are: Steven
Spielberg, Barbra Streisand, Kim Basinger, Alec Baldwin,
Christie Brinkley, Dolly Parton, Donna Karan, etc., and
author Danielle Steel. They say fasting helps balance their
lives physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.
Although a distilled water fast is best, an introductory
liquid juice fast can offer people an opportunity to give
their intestinal systems restful, cleansing relief from the
commercial, high-fat, sugar, salt, protein and “fast foods”
diets that too many Americans exist on daily.
Organic raw live fruit and vegetable juices can be
purchased fresh from many health stores. You can also
prepare these healthy juices yourself using a good home
juicer. When juice fasting, it’s best to dilute the juice with
3 distilled or purified water. This list gives you delicious
varieties. With vegetable and tomato combinations try
adding a dash of Bragg Liquid Aminos or herbs. Non-fast
days, try some of the nutritious green powders (barley,
chlorella, spirulina, etc.) to create a powerful health drink.
When using herbs in these drinks, use 1 to 2 fresh leaves
or a pinch of dried herbs. A pinch of Dulse (seaweed) –
rich in protein, iodine and iron – is delicious with
vegetable juices (also sprinkled on salads, veggies, etc.).
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