FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I ALREADY JUICE AT HOME, HOW IS YOUR JUICE ANY DIFFERENT?
• All of the fruits and vegetables used in my juices are ground and pressed using a cold-pressed juicer. There is no heat involved in the process like there can be with home juicing equipment, so all of the nutrients and minerals are preserved in my juices.
WHAT IS IN YOUR JUICE? DO YOU ADD ANY WATER?
• My juices are cold-pressed and crafted from 100% fruits and veggies. There is never any water added, all the liquid comes from the cold-press process!
WHY WOULD I WANT MY JUICE TO COME FROZEN?
• Flash-freezing juices help to maintain their shelf life without destroying their nutrients or flavors. Flash-freezing maintains the high quality of the juice, allowing you to benefit from its wide range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and enzymes when you are ready to thaw and drink.
• The shelf life for fresh juice is three days, but frozen juice will last in your freezer for up to six months.
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO THAW THE JUICES?
• Juice thawing times are approximately 24 hours in the refrigerator. Frozen juices left at room temperature should take about 4-6 hours to become slushy (do not let juices reach room temperature). Juices should be left in the fridge no longer than 48 hours once they are completely thawed.
• If you plan on drinking the juice immediately, the quickest way to thaw it is to submerge the frozen bottle in a container of hot tap water. This process normally takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
DOES THE JUICE EXPIRE?
• When kept frozen, juices will last up to 6 months. Once completely thawed they will last 48 hours and should be consumed very coldly. Try to drink your thawed juice within 3-4 days to make sure you are getting the most nutritional value.
HOW MUCH OR HOW OFTEN SHOULD I DRINK JUICES?
• How much juice you drink and when is up to you. The nice thing about cold-pressed juice is how quickly your body is able to digest it. This makes it a great snack or even an occasional meal replacement.
• I recommend starting slowly if you have never tried raw juice before. Try one or two per day with or between meals. Once you become a more experienced juicer, you can work it into your diet more frequently.
ARE YOUR JUICES PASTEURIZED?
• My juices are not pasteurized so we can keep the enzymes and good bacteria alive! The juices are cold-pressed and immediately refrigerated or flash-frozen in order to preserve the nutrients.
JUICING FAQ'S
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A JUICE CLEANSE?
• It can kick start weight loss.
• Strengthen the immune system.
• Increase energy levels.
• Improve degenerative diseases.
• Increase or improve digestion function and health.
• Improve mental clarity.
• Improve skin and hair health.
• Give your digestive system a much needed break.
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HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY CLEANSE?
• Eliminate or decrease caffeine, alcohol, dairy, red meat, sugar, excess salt, white flour and bread products to help your body with the transition into your cleanse.
• Start loading up on fruits and vegetables. This will also ease the transition.
• Clear your calendar of events and situations that may make cleansing a challenge.
• Cleanse with a friend - we are better together!
• It is recommended to cleanse during a light work filled time, as free time is very difficult when you are not eating.
WHAT IF I GET HUNGRY?
• This is not a starvation diet. This is an opportunity for you to reconnect to your beautiful, unique body and mind. The goal is to establish (or re-establish) healthy habits and give yourself the gift of excellent nutrition. Listen to your body and mind - are you really hungry? Or are you hungry for something other than food, like companionship, self-care or positive emotions? If so, seek those things.
• You also may be thirsty, thirst can feel a lot like hunger. Make sure you are staying hydrated throughout the cleanse. If your body says, yes I am most definitely hungry for food, feel free to take in more calories or pick up an extra juice if you need it.
• If you want to talk with someone about hunger, please reach out to us! I am a great listener and can answer any questions and offer support during your cleanse.
WHAT SHOULD I EAT AFTER MY CLEANSE?
• While you cleanse and enjoy a break from food prep and grocery shopping, this can be a great opportunity to begin planning for what you will eat after your cleanse is complete.
What you eat after your cleanse is equally as important as doing the cleanse itself!
• Your healthy choices will help support your body to continue to detoxify and create healthy habits for life! You have made a great investment in yourself with your juice cleanse, and it is important to ease back in to eating whole, healthy foods slowly and with intention.