Tracee's Juicing Blog

People often ask me for ideas on how to use the pulp left over from juicing. This is one of my favorite ideas! Sometimes I take it along with me to have on hand as a quick snack on the road. If you have children, this is an excellent alternative to store bought cereal.

Of all the questions I get through email, social media and in person, I think this is the most frequently asked:

'Which juicer should I get?'

Hands down, without any hesitation whatsoever, my answer is always the same...

Over the years I've had friends come to me frustrated that they couldn't seem to complete even one day of juice fasting. I began to ask questions to find out what was going wrong. The common denominator always seemed to be supper time.

My favorite old school herbalists of the last century hail dandelion green as a top blood builder and purifier. When I saw them being recommended over and over again, I decided to do a little research on what makes them so great.

I don't know about you, but I am always looking for something healthy that I can just reach for without having to spend a lot of time preparing when I need it.

As I have followed my fascination with herbs and herbology, I noticed a common thread among the great herbalists of the last century. They all say that if they only had two things to work with on the entire planet, cayenne pepper would be one of them. This led me to ask, 'Why?' This question has led me to some surprising answers.

When my friends have come to me over the years for help with weight loss, one small change at a time still remains as the most effective tip for weight loss.

We had the privilege of hosting Joe Cross when he came to town for his Fully Charged book signing tour! I sat down with him to find out what he's been up to.

Have you ever battled a sugar habit? I know I have! If you were to ask me to name one thing that has hindered my health and fitness goals throughout the years, my answer would be sugar.

I had a chance to talk with juice craze starter, Joe Cross, of Fat Sick & Nearly Dead fame about the upcoming sequel to his original documentary. Listen to find out more!

Learning about the skin is fascinating to me. The more I know about it and how it works, the more I want to take good care of it. Our skin can betray us... it can lie about our age by making us look older or younger. I don't know about you, but if my skin is going to lie, I want it to tell the world that I am ten years younger!

Almond milk made in the juicer is delicious! I'm hooked. It tastes much fresher than store bought almond milk, and does not contain any sugar or preservatives. Here's how to make your own!

Whenever I need motivation to do something good for my body that I know I should, I study or revisit the things I have already learned and it helps me to take action. Coconut oil has been a staple item in my home for many years, and I hope that looking at its multiple uses will help you want to use it too.

Having the right juicer for you, your family, and your lifestyle is extremely important. As a matter of fact, it can mean the difference between becoming a juicing fanatic or becoming one who has joined the ranks of people who invest in a juicer and then let it collect dust on the counter. Today I want to take a look at the three most commonly used types of juicers and reveal some of their advantages and disadvantages. The three types of juicers we will look into are the masticating, the centrifugal, and the twin gear styles.

The liver is an amazing organ, performing over 500 vital functions in the body. If our body was an automobile, the liver would be the engine. Sometimes you need to clean out all of the gunk! Before you start that, let me first explain what the liver does...

Every single hour, the kidneys filter every drop of blood in our body. In one day, the kidneys process roughly about 200 quarts of blood, sifting an average of about 2 quarts of extra water and waste material which becomes urine. In addition to that, the kidneys release hormones that regulate blood pressure, help maintain calcium for bones and stimulate the bone marrow to make red blood cells.

I've been juice fasting for well over a decade, and let me tell you, I made a lot of mistakes when I first started. I hope that today I can share some of the things I've learned along the way so that you can make the most of your fast.

When I think of hot summer days and fun, relaxing picnics, watermelon always comes to mind. Cold and refreshing on a hot day, it's a seasonal favorite of mine. Discovering the many ways watermelon adds to our health and well-being, however, makes this amazing fruit far more than just picnic food!

Years ago, when I first began juicing, I looked down one day and saw that the palms of my hands had turned a rusty orange color. When I looked in the mirror, I noticed that my face looked orange as well! I wasn't sure what was happening and I needed answers before I turned into an orange monster. Here's what I found out...

I try and put purple cabbage into my juice every single day...but why study it? Why know and understand its nutritional value? Because I believe when we educate ourselves, this knowledge will empower us. It will compel us to get past the taste of a vegetable, if we don't like it - to jump over the hurdle of aversion and do what we need to do to reach for health.

When I recommend juicing to someone, they sometimes tell me that I should be blending instead of juicing because then I get the fiber too. It's true, you do get the full amount of fiber when you blend, so why juice? In this post, I take a look at the pros and cons of juicing vs blending to help explain why juicers like to juice and blenders like to blend!