Thirsty Thursday - Juicing

My Hubby had found a "Juice Detox" article in a Men's Health magazine this month and he really wanted to try it.  I was not to sure about this but he was really into it so I thought, heck why not lets give this a try.  It was a 3 day cleanse.  We started on Friday and went through Sunday.  So last Wednesday night we took a trip to the store and bought TONS of produce to juice.  We had read some articles on juicing and got some good ideas.  We got your typical apples, oranges, kiwi, grapefruit, and pears.  We also got spinach, kale, beets, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, and carrots.  We had previously bought a juicer from Bed, Bath, & Beyond.  So we were now ready to juice.  It was fun to see how much juice we could get out of each fruit or veggie.  But we did learn which ones don't mix.  We also learned that cucumbers do not make good juice.  It was very hard to choke down.  Here are some pictures from the juicing process.

It is kind of a messy process but clean-up is a breeze.  All parts are dishwasher safe.  Just rinse and load.

I love to see all the colors.  (From left to right) Grapefruit, celery, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, blackberries, raspberries, and kiwi!

All mixed and ready to drink!

Trust me it taste a lot better than it looks!

We were so hungry on Friday night that we did give in and steam up some veggies and ate them.  We were both fighting the erge to chew something and figured it is only veggies we would have juiced anyways.  We then went all Saturday and Sunday only drinking Juice and then ate dinner on Sunday.  I will say that I felt like I had more energy, and I was "healthier", and I lost 5 pounds!  We are going to definetly continue juicing but just not to that extreme.  If you have any questions about it just let me know.

Thirsty Thursday

For anyone who knows me knows that I love iced coffee.  I perfer blended but also love over ice.  I was so happy with McDonald's came out with their mocha Frappe and have been loving it ever since.  This past week I got a coupon (my other love) for a free Frappe from Burger King.  I figured it was free I will give it a shot.  All I have to say is good thing it was free! It was HORRIBLE!  I took one sip and it tasted like spoiled milk!  I put it in the cupholder and started my drive into work.  I then thought, I did just brush my teeth maybe that is why is tasted so bad.  I took another sip and it was still bad.  When I got into the town I work in I went through the drive-thru of a Burger King and just ask how they make it.  She told me that they make it with a syrup and that there is no coffee in it.  I told her that I had gotten one (not from them) and it tasted horrible.  she told me that the syrup has to stay refrigirated.  She offered to make me another one to try from them.  I told her she did not have to but she insisted.  I will admit that the one she made me was better and I was able to drink about half of it but it was nothing like McDonald's.  I am not posting this to tell you not to go to Burger King I am giving my opinion.  I am neither a Burger King or a McDonald's girl but when it comes to my Frappes I will be a McDonald's girl.

VS.


and the winner is..... McDonald's! 

Thirsty Thursday

This mo Speedway gas stations has a special on their fountian sodas and their "frozen drinks".  They are only $.89 no matter what size!  What a deal!

Thirsty Thursday - Dailys Cocktails

With the heat lately I wanted something that was cold and fruity so when I saw these I bought a couple.  All you have to do is throw them in the freezer.  (in our local supermarket there are some that are already frozen)When you are ready for one just squeeze the pouch up and put it in a glass and ENJOY!  They are only $2 a pouch and there are 2 drinks per pouch.  I have tried the following flavors and I like each one. 

Peach Daiquiri

Pomegranate Margarita

Strawberry Daiquiri

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MiO water enhancer allows you to make your drink in your own way. The word MiO can be translated from Spanish or Italian as “Mine.” Right now, MiO has six delicious flavors: Berry Pomegranate, Strawberry Watermelon, Fruit Punch, Mango Peach, Sweet Tea and Peach Tea. Each MiO bottle gives you approximately 24 servings.


I personally have not tried these but they are on my shopping list.  Have you tried them? 

Thirsty Thursday

What is your favorite drink?  I have been trying (and accomplishing) drinking a lot of water for the past 6 months or so but from time to time I just need some flavor.  I found Fruit2o. It is flavored water.  My favorite is the Strawberry and Grape.