Mia Young

I have to admit, the real reason I was so taken by the smoothie craze, was the ease of the whole process. Rather than all the prep and organization it takes to make a healthy meal you just throw the ingredients in the blender and there you go! A healthy, delicious meal in an instant, […]

It’s the age-old breakfast compliment competition. It’s a juice joust that extends far beyond just the breakfast table too. Everyone has their favorite. Orange juice or apple juice? Which is best? Apple juice has a wider variety of flavors between the varieties, but orange juice does seem to have a higher micronutrient content. They are […]

Drinking green juice is a delicious snack, but not all green juice is created equal (or tasty). With so many options for vegetables, fruits, and herbs to add where do you even begin? What are the best ingredients to add to green juice? The best ingredients for green juice are vegetables (leafy greens, cucumbers, carrots, […]

I was in the pre-prepared juice section at my local store – a section I’m not overly familiar with because I prefer making my own juice – and realized that I had a question. In one hand, I had a bottle of prune juice and in the other a bottle of plum juice. That sounds […]

The first time I ever considered juicing at home was a bit of a disaster. I had read in some cookbook that you can make cold-pressed apple juice at home without a blender. Figuring I’d give that a go, I grabbed my Vitamix blender and some lovely fresh apples and threw them in, pips and […]

There’s nothing quite like a fresh smoothie, especially when it’s one you’ve made yourself at home. Whether it’s full of leafy greens or your faithful fruit smoothie recipe, there’s something to enjoy for everyone. However, using fresh ingredients does have a downside – it means that your smoothie might not last as long as ones […]

Juice cleanses are incredibly popular and many swear by their benefits and weight loss, but the idea also raises questions such as how long and how often you should do a juice cleanse. Can doing a juice cleanse too frequently be dangerous? How often should you do a juice cleanse? Doing a juice cleanse involves […]

It’s been 5 days and you’ve managed it. You’ve had 30 juices. You haven’t eaten in 120 hours. You have a look in the mirror and you’re the happiest you’ve felt about yourself and your health in a long time. You’re feeling incredible. Sound good? You bet it does! Juice cleanses are an effective way […]

Leafy vegetables have amazing health benefits but it can be a real pain to try and juice leafy greens. They’re tough, so you need to make sure you have high-quality equipment to get the job done. Otherwise putting an entire bag of spinach into your juicer might mean you only get a few tablespoons of […]

Smoothies have a summertime feel about them. I don’t know if it’s the fresh fruit or just the liquid instead of solid food that really makes it the ideal meal choice on a too-hot-to-eat kinda day. The one thing I struggle with making smoothies is the portioning of all the ingredients. You often only need […]