When it comes to juicing, it’s a good idea to make juices with more vegetables than fruits.  Because fruits are sweet, delicious and easy to eat, we tend to eat a lot of fruits, but we never get enough vegetables.

It’s important to remember that juicing is not a substitute for eating fresh fruits and vegetables because juicing machines separate the juice from the fiber-containing pulp. Fiber plays a vital role in good health so in addition to fresh juice, make sure to include whole fruits and vegetables to ensure adequate fiber intake.

Make or buy

Juicing can be tedious, but best if homemade over store bought.  Fruits and vegetables can also be blended to ensure not all fiber has been lost.

Storage

Natural juices don’t stay long, make sure to juice only what you will drink right away.  The longer they sit around in the refrigerator the more sugary they become. Make sure to keep juices always sealed to prevent bacterial contamination.

Vegetables

On an average day, it’s hard to get in 3-5 different types of vegetables, especially the dark green vegetables.  It is best to juice darker green vegetables and also beets because they are low in calories and rich in antioxidants.

Sugars

Always opt for natural sugars over artificial sugars.  Juices with one or two fruits tend to be lower in sugar and are much healthier.

Fruits

Fruits naturally are high in sugars.  When juicing, try to make juices that have one or two fruits in them.  Also vitamin C fruits such as oranges, pineapple, cranberries help to absorb minerals and vitamins in darker green vegetables.

Herbs

Using herbs such as turmeric, ginger, parsley, mint and more are a great way to add more flavors and healing to your juices.

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There were few tricks that I learned early on to help me from snacking too much.

The first step to having a successful trip is to meal prep.  It’s important to carve out time to gather healthy snacks and meals to fuel before the drive.

If it’s an extra-long trip like mine, I recommend packing a small cooler to keep food fresh and cool.  Otherwise, I noticed myself snacking on empty calories and never feeling the satiety.

There are 5 things that we did to keep us on the healthy track

1.Sous Vide Egg Bites:  Egg White & Red Peppers

They are basically Egg Whites with Red Peppers.  It’s important to start the day with protein & fruit.  I drove by Starbucks, ordered the egg whites had them with blueberries that I had packed for the trip.

2. Veggies & fruits

I packed tomatoes, cucumber and carrots in a small ziplock bag.  All that munching and crunching on raw, cut-up veggies keeps me alert when the trip starts to drag. The great thing about vegetables are that they are loaded with nutrients that give you immediate boost of energy and the fiber to help reduce unnecessary snacking.

The trick to preserving fruits longer is by keeping them unwashed. Blueberries, cuties and apples last much longer than other fruits.

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3. A Road Sandwich

For extra-long trips, I usually make a hearty sandwich for something more substantial.

A crusty baguette holds up well without getting soggy.  I packed tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on the side to add to sandwich.

4. Herbal Tea & Probiotic Drinks

It’s so easy to get dehydrated on the road and plain water can get tiresome over time, so instead I packed herbal tea with different low calorie probiotic drinks.  They are great to give you a buzz and can fill it with cold water for a lasting flavor.

5. Chips & Nuts

There are so many different types of dehydrated veggies, such as beet chips, plantain chips and kale chips.  They give you the extra crunch and flavor without the heaviness and calories that gets harder to get rid of later.

Trader Joe’s and Whole foods are great in having a variety.  I packed a small bag with different kind of goodies to munch on to keep me up and alert for the long drive.

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