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Get Juiced..... ................................................................ The healing power of certain foods and herbs was recognized as far back as when Hippocrates was around. Since then, many well known pioneers such as Dr Max Gerson have run with the knowledge and created a wealth of evidence and knowledge of the therapeutic properties of juices.		Join us... Join our mailing list and we'll keep you up to date with what's happening on our courses, new healthy eating recipes, juices and body tips.
	As we become more interested in natural ways of improving our health, we realise that freshly made fruit and vegetable juices provide many of the essential vitamins and minerals that are vital for a healthy life. Taking time out of a busy day to remember to eat 5 fruit and veg a day can sometimes take a low priority so why not take an extra five minutes in the morning to juice it all. Try it, it really does make a difference to your energy levels and overall sense of wellbeing.
		Drinking juices or blends on a regular basis combined with a good exercise program will help you enjoy clearer skin, better energy levels and balanced overall health.
	So let's get started. There's heaps of information on the right type of blender/ juicer to use out there on the web and one of the most comprehensive guides I've found is called 'juices and smoothies' by Suzannah Olivier and Joanna Farrow or the complete juice book by Suzannah Olivier. They give a full explaination of the type of equipment to buy, the nutritional value and health benefits of the fruit and juice combinations and heaps of recipes to be going on with. The following two recipes have come from their books. So get juicing and get healthy!
	Vitality Juice... I love this one - it really does keep you going all morning. Fresh pears are a great energizer and can really help kick start that busy day ahead. For a non dairy equivalent replace the yoghurt with soya, goat or sheep's milk.Go on, give it a go....... it really tastes good! Makes 1 large glass 25g/10z watercress 1 large ripe pear 30ml/2tbsp wheatgerm 150ml/1/4pt/2/3 cup natural (plain) yoghurt 15ml/1tbsp linseeds (flax seeds) 10ml/2stp lemon juice mineral water (optional) ice cubes Equipment: Blender 1. Roughly chop the watercress stalks and all. Peel core and roughly chop the pear 2. Put the watercress and pear in a blender or food processor with the wheatgerm and blend until smooth 3. Add the yoghurt or replacement, seeds and lemon juice and blend until evenly combined. Thin with a little mineral water if the mixture is too thick and pour over ice cubes. Decorate with watercress.
	Cherry Berry Trio... Strawberries and grapes have long been known to cleanse and purify the system. Rich in vitamin C........ this recipe is packed with natural fruit sugars and needs no sweetening! Strawberries are great for the skin too. Makes 2 large glasses 200g/7oz/13/4 cups strawberries 250g/9oz/21/4 cups red grapes 150g/5oz/11/4 cups red cherries, pitted Ice cubes Equipment: Juicer 1.Halve two or three strawberries and grapes and set aside with a few cherries for decoration. Push remining strawberries, grapes and cherries through a juicer. 2. Pour into glassses, top with the halved fruits, cherries and ice cubes and serve immediately.