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Joe Cross’ Tips to Make Your Juice Amazing. Exceptional Juicing Letter From Joe Up The Wow-Factor Introducing… in Your Health Routine For many juicing enthusiasts, it’s easy to get into a rut with the same old combos of carrot, apple and greens. Remember, tons of options are Exceptional Juicing available and you can make your juices more exceptional by adding new ingredients to the mix. though I love my classic Mean Green We’re passionate about juicing at Researchers continue to find more evidence that a diet high in fruits and Juice, I also take my juicing up a notch by Reboot with Joe. In my movie "Fat, vegetables can reduce the risk of disease, contribute to a longer lifespan trying new flavor combinations or adding Sick & Nearly Dead", I documented and help sustain weight loss. At Reboot, we believe juicing allows you more exotic ingredients to my juice and how a 60 Day Reboot—drinking to dramatically increase your fruit and vegetable intake leading to long- make it really exceptional. lasting, healthy habits. only the fresh juice of fruits and vegetables—saved my life, full stop. Exceptional juicing means that we are But juicing isn’t just good for your health, it’s also a great I’ve been juicing regularly for more not just focused on our health, but we than five years now. Juicing is the can have fun and enjoy what we drink, way to get creative in your kitchen and try new foods. By easiest and fastest way to drama- too. So if you’re finding that you’re a bit consuming a rainbow of colors, you get a wider range of tically increase my fruit and veggie bored with your regular juices give these nutrient rewards to boost your vitamin intake. recipes a try and watch the Exceptional intake . Juicing episode of "The Joe Show". I In the winter especially, we tend to spend more time at home, so why not Think about it. Imagine all the enzymes, hope it will inspire you to take your juices use this time to experiment in your kitchen with new herbs, spices, fruits antioxidants and micronutrients in eight from ordinary to extraordinary. and veggies to kick your juice flavors up a notch? It’s time to make your juices exceptional with exotic ingredients and flavor profiles. How about whole kale leaves, one large cucumber, At RebootwithJoe.com you can find a ton introducing new ingredients from around the world? two apples, a lemon and a large handful of recipes, information about juicing, and of spinach. You probably couldn’t eat all all the benefits of fruits and vegetables. You can also develop your green thumb this winter without leaving the of that at once but I reckon juicing it up You can also join a community of people comfort of your home. We share tips on how to make your own window and enjoying a beautiful glass of liquid like you who share their success stories herb garden—urban Rebooters can use these tips all year round — sunshine wouldn’t be a problem for you! and secrets for making their juice even because nothing makes you feel more vibrant than homegrown herbs. But like any great relationship, you’ve got tastier. Get ready for exceptional juice to work to keep it interesting in the long- and new friends. So say goodbye to winter blues and get excited about term – even if you are passionate about it Juice On! exceptional juicing. like me! When I’m on a longer Reboot or during the doldrums of winter, approach- ing my juicing more creatively can make all the difference in the world. So even What makes an Exceptional Juice? Joe & Chef Dan Kluger share a toast. Joe & Chef Dan Kluger share Winter Juicing considerations Winter can be a harder time to stick with a juicing routine. Marcus Antebi, founder of The Juice Press, said anyone who steps into the juice movement has to go through a period of transition in any season, but winter has specific challenges. “Food has a very deep attachment to people’s emotions,” Antebi said. “When we take away the comforts of summer with less sunlight and less time spent outdoors, we want to reach for something that makes us feel good.” Many times, we seek comfort in foods—that’s why we call them comfort foods. Antebi recommends adding warming spices to your juices like ginger to help keep you warm and satisfied. In the winter, he also supple- Extraordinary health is not about having the perfect diet or workout routine. It ments with more coconut meat, olive oil and avocado— has to be enjoyable too. Just think of the old adage, “You are what you eat.” Or healthy fats to keep him full. as we should say, “You are what you juice.” Exceptional juicing merges healthy with that wow-factor to give your body and mind a more He also supplements with regular time at a sauna or fulfilling experience. steam room to keep his body warm. You can find a Extraordinary local spa to indulge or take more hot baths. health is not about Chef Dan Kluger from ABC Kitchen says he gets having the perfect inspired by the seasons. “What grows together, goes to- “Your body is a miraculous healing machine,” Antebi diet or workout gether,” he said in a recent episode of "The Joe Show". said. “The power of juice is that it helps you from When he stopped by the Reboot Kitchen in December, making dietary mistakes and lets the body heal.” routine. Get Chef Kluger’s Dan made a juice full of sweet potatoes, cranberries, “Juicing is one of the most powerful delivery systems recipes for: citrus fruits, fennel, ginger and cardamom. It was for high levels of nutrients without taxing the digestive delicious and we loved the winter flavors. If apples are a staple in your juices, you can system,” Antebi said. try new varieties to create different flavor profiles. Orange Ginger Winter Green Detox Everyday Green On page 12 photos: scottwynn.com Juicing is a great way to get more real, seasonal foods into your diet. Reducing your intake of processed foods is going to make you feel exceptional. At RebootwithJoe.com we get stories from across the world of people who have more energy, better sleep and less pain when they start juicing regularly. What Inspires New Juice Recipes? Spring Grass Once you are regularly juicing, it’s fun to experiment By Brandi Kowalski “I believe that all fresh-juiced fruits, vegetables, and herbs are great for you no I named this juice Spring matter what the combination is but an exceptional juice has the proper balance Grass because that’s what of flavor that not only makes the juice nutritious but leaves you wanting more,” it smells like when it’s being see if there’s something new and different. Or make a said Brandi Kowalski. Brandi is the designer for the beverage menu at the newly juiced. date to go to a specialty or health foods market just for opened Butcher’s Daughter restaurant and juice bar in New York City. She a little creative window-shopping. consults on menus and opens juice bars throughout the city. Ingredients: 2" piece of lemongrass “I am always in and out of all different markets seeking inspiration for what’s seasonably available,” Kowalski “Everyone should experiment with all different kinds of flavors when juicing,” 8-12 sprigs of cilantro Kowalski said. “I have never found anything that doesn’t taste well together. said. “In my neighborhood there’s a great Argentinian 1/2 fennel bulb, large When I approach juicing and using different flavors, I use them in moderation Market called Angels with varying South American until I understand the way the flavor comes out in the juice. I usually will juice all 1/2 head of spinach offerings. Some of my favorites are jicama, perslane, my ingredients individually to see how they taste alone before mixing them. I can 1/2 golden delicious apple seasonal melons, about 6 different kinds of pears, tell you that some fruits, vegetables, and herbs are more intense then others and 1/4 of a pineapple, cored peppers galore, as well as, all kinds of unknown to should be used sparingly but since everybody has a different palate I suggest do- and outer skin removed me herbs.” ing as I and taste them individually first.” 7 Swiss chard stems You can also get inspiration from your own life. Feeling 1 kirby cucumber So now you might be ready to try some new ingredients, but you need a little a cold coming on? Juice more citrus and high vitamin more inspiration. Next time you go to the store, check out the produce aisle and 2 celery stalks C foods and add a kick of chili. Feeling a little low on energy? Opt for a super green juice. 3: Jalapeño Pepper 6: Mangosteen From Jalapeno to Mangosteen: Another Mexican darling, this green chili pep- Known as the “queen of fruits,” this South- per is small but nutrient dense and of course, east Asian fruit has become more popular in 8 Ingredients to Help spicy! Jalapeños contain a plant compound the west as a superfruit. Native healers have called capsaicin, which is known to inhibit a used all parts of this small tropical fruit for From Jalapeno to Your Juices Sizzle brain pain transmitter, or in other words, it centuries to heal skin conditions, wounds and helps provide pain relief for migraines and infections.