Bernstein Gabrielle - Juice it blend it live it: over 50 easy recipes to energize, detox, and nourish your entire mind and body

Copyright 2015 by Jamie Graber

Photographs copyright 2015 by John Von Pamer, unless otherwise noted

Photographs copyright 2015 by Noah Feck, pages:

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Cover design by Brian Peterson

Cover photo credit: Noah Feck

Print ISBN: 978-1-63450-562-8

Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-0153-3

The publisher and author have made their best effort in preparing this book with care and accuracy, and it is presented in good faith. But they make no representations or warranties with respect to the completeness or accuracy of the contents of this book. The advice and strategies contained in these materials may not be suitable for your situation. Consult with a health professional where appropriate.

Acknowledgments

W hen they say it takes a village, this could not be more true. I have so many people to thank for helping get this book to you. To start, a huge thank-you to Gabby Bernstein, for telling me to say yes and for a beautiful foreword. To Christine Arroyo, for helping put the words on paper. To Anna Lownes, for tasting every recipe and giving me the thumbs-up or thumbs-down. To John Von Pamer, for the beautiful photos. To Theodora Sopko, for helping to lay each ingredient with such care. Lastly and most importantly, William Hickox, my loving and supportive husband, who not only styled the book, but inspires me every day.

Foreword

O ne spring day, I was walking home and I noticed a new caf had opened around the corner from my apartment. The chalkboard sign outside caught my eye. It had all my buzzwords: vegan, gluten free, cold-pressed juice, organic coffee. I thought, OMG, heaven . I walked inside, and behind the counter was a young woman with fire-engine-red hair making a smoothie. I perused the menu and checked out the vibe. She looked at me and said, Were not open for business yet, but can I help you? I said, Oh no! I was about to order one of your vegan, gluten-free donut holes. Then she said the magic words: Take one; its on me.

With one bite, I was hooked. Each day, Id head to the new caf, Gingersnaps Organic, to order my green juice and a donut hole. This became my routine. In time, this local juice joint became my favorite spot to hang, and Jamie, the red-tressed owner, became one of my best friends. Who knew that a vegan donut hole and a green juice could be the catalyst for a lifelong sisterhood?

Over the past few years, Ive become a Gingersnaps Organic devotee. When I kicked sugar, I turned to Jamie to get me off donut holes and on smoothies. When I decided to cleanse, I asked her to create a special regimen for me. I became so obsessed with the Gingersnaps way that they actually named their [GO] Spirit Junkie cleanse after me! You know youre a regular when your name is on the menu.

The Gingersnaps way of eating and living has guided me through powerful healing transformations. Starting my day with a juice or a smoothie has offered a completely new way of living; it makes me feel connected and its an important step in self-care. When you feed your body with whole greens, fruits, and all the natural ingredients Jamie has included in her recipes, youre nourishing your soul in an empowering, energizing way.

Cleansing and eating healthy foods has made a profound difference in my life, and now you can experience this same amazing gift. In her first book, Juice It, Blend It, Live It , Jamie gathers her miraculous recipes so that you can take your healing power back to the comfort of your home. What I love most about this book is that there are countless recipes that dont include fruit or any sweetener. Ive been off sugar for the past two years, and Jamies recipes have helped me kick the habit with grace and ease.

If youve been guided to pick up this book, then today is a very exciting day! You can take back your health, happiness, and energy one recipe at a time. And youll have so much fun while you do it. Theres nothing cooler than getting inspired to feel good. Let this book be your guide to shining from the inside out.

And if youre ever in New York City, stop by Gingersnaps Organic and treat yourself to a donut hole. You never know what will happen next.

When you love your food, your food loves you.

Expect Miracles,

Gabrielle Bernstein

Introduction

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.Lao-Tzu

W e are constantly being bombarded with lists of what we should and shouldnt eat. There are hundreds of fad diets and rules for what to eat and when to eat it. With all of that constantly coming at us, when it comes to changing our diet, it can feel utterly paralyzing. I know about that firsthand because food had a similar effect on me in my late teens to early twenties. And ironically, in my struggle to control food, it ended up controlling me. I was a fashion-obsessed girl, reading every magazine I could get my hands on, thumbing through the pages of size-0 models, alongside the myriad ways to lose weight. I started to obsessively count my calories and my fat intake. Food became my enemy. With every bite of food, I feared Id gain weight. After years of avoiding family dinners and outings to restaurants with friends, I woke up one day and knew there had to be another way. And so I began a journey to live a healthy and balanced life once and for all and to feel empowered about my food choices.

Juice It, Blend It, Live It is the result of my many years on this journey. My life is very different now, and I feel infinitely lighter and healthier now that I have removed the fear I always felt around food. Ive replaced fear with joy and love in food. I am excited about food. I even married a carnivorous chef! We fell in love over food and the excitement we both get from a visit to the farmers market.

When you are eating whole foods, the calorie and fat counting becomes unnecessary. You eat food the way nature intended it, and you find yourself full and satisfied instead of craving things that make you feel bloated and zapped of energy. But its about balance. Now, if I know I will be having an indulgent, fancy dinner with my husband, I stick to just juice and smoothies the whole day. This way I go into the dinner feeling light but not starving. I hope you will find this book to be a guiding light into the change youre looking to make in your life. My goal is to leave you feeling empowered and energized after reading this book.