Another rainy day in Chicago – or at least that’s how it started. The sun came out just in time for the Bears game, if only we had a grill my Sunday would be complete. Since we’ve moved into our new garden apartment we have been meaning to clean up the backyard and put a small grill out on the patio for football season. Sadly, we haven’t gotten around to it yet. So instead of grilling, I juiced.
Friday I went to Stanley’s for tons of fruits and vegetables. If you live in Chicago and have never been to Stanley’s, you’ve got to go. Stanley’s is a grocery store in Lincoln Park that sells solely fresh fruits and vegetables, that’s it. And their prices cannot be beat. I am always shocked in the checkout line when my cart stacked high with organic produce rings up to only $20. With my fridge full of produce, I’ve been on a juicing kick this weekend.
First up, Strawberry Carrot Orange Juice
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 2 carrots
- 1 orange, peeled
Next in line, Beet Carrot Apple Juice
- 2 beets, tops included
- 2 carrots
- 2 apples
Both juices were good, but I think I liked the Strawberry Carrot Orange best. The second one was a bit too “beety” for me, I’d do one beet instead of 2 next time around. Now back to relaxing, watching football, and wedding planning. Go Bears!
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My name is Amari Cheffer and I am a Registered Dietitian, blogger, and food enthusiast! I started blogging back in 2009 to document my lifelong love affair with food and nutrition. I am a licensed Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Nutrition Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Things I hate most include tasteless diet foods, excuses, hopeless weight-loss advice, and quitters. If you have time to breathe, you have time to eat healthy. It's all about problem solving and planning ahead for your one-of-a-kind lifestyle.
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