Here we go! I feel great already, how about you?
So, yes, I (too) ate a big fat peanut butter sandwich last night on some thick, thick bread. It was DIVINE, but now that that’s over, let’s get ’em!
To start out Day 1, here’s a quick video of the Green-Apple Juice in a juicer (ignore my 6-year-old daughter who thinks she’s Inspector Gadget). I do prefer this concoction juiced vs. blended, but blending is perfectly wonderful too. If you’re blending and you don’t have a high-power blender like a Vitamix or a Blendtec, the first thing you need to do is put one of those on your 2012 holiday wish list. Or, perhaps you need to think about rewarding yourself at the end of this Detox with one of those. The next thing you need to do is if you don’t think your blender can handle the raw apple and leafies even with the 4-8 ounces of water and ice, consider using a food processor for the veggies and apples, and then blending that concoction with the water and ice. It can’t hurt.
Juice vs. Blend? Check this quick info by my pal Kris Carr of Crazy Sexy Life. She talks chlorophyll and alkalinity–it’s worth a read. And as for types of juicers, I was given the Jack Lalanne Classic Juicer as a brand new hand-me-down, and I really like it. It runs about $100 if you buy it from their website. Just an FYI. Please feel free to share juicing/juicer/blender/blending tips if you have them. As another FYI, I use my Vitamix daily (smoothies, soups, hummus, dips, etc.–I even got rid of my food processor!), and my juicer once or twice a week. Not saying that’s what everyone should do, but just facts on one nutrition professional’s appliance usage.
Still feeling good? Hungry? This day is by far the hardest, but you can TOTALLY do this. Don’t forget, however, that you can increase your serving sizes of Detox food if you’re feeling like you’re really low on calories. Add fresh fruit, raw nuts and seeds, or an avocado for quick, extra energy.
Good luck today! Please don’t forget to laugh, taste and savor every morsel and sip, and let us know how you’re doing — use the Comments section to share and question! XOXO
Delish & Healthy-ish With Jen Reilly, RD 
I really enjoyed this article. The information couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been researching for a new food processor and
the information I found out will make the selection that much easier. Thanks alot.
Jenn this is too cute! Just found out about the blog when Brian posted about Jake having Diabetes 😦 Sorry to hear, but I think he’s a lucky kid considering the circumstances. You all are already so into good food it’ll make the transition a little easier.
Thank you for posting the detox. I think I’ll give it a go. I think I’ve read every nutrition and diet article under the sun so I find myself getting overwhelmed and having trouble sticking to any one thing. Maybe I’ll just make your blog my nutrition bible;) Anyway, just wanted to say great job with the video. I enjoyed it – even the kids in the background!
Thanks Maegan! The Detox is totally doable, and you’ll feel fantastic, I promise! Within the next week or so, I’ll be posting one woman’s testimonial 🙂 Let me know if there’s ever a nutrition topic you want addressed! Big hugs, Jen
I am on day one of the detox. I have a question for any of you that have tried this. Can I substitute any fruit for the snack sections. For example, it says berries. Can I use pineapple, bananas, apples, etc?
I made the juice this AM and I was shocked that it tasted good. I didn’t add the parsley, but will hopefully do that next time.
Absolutely, Leigh! Whatever raw fruit you want for the snack is fine. Eat up! And, glad you enjoyed the juice. Shockingly ok, isn’t it? 🙂 xoxo Jen
I made this with a blender this morning. It was really hard to get down…but i must say my insides feel pretty amazing 🙂 I’m really excited to begin this journey!
Awesome, Michele! A higher-powered blender or juicer would be better, but if you can get it down the way you made it, the rest of the detox will be a breeze!! Hope the next few days have gone well and hope you’re continuing to feel fabulous! XOXO Jen