Juicing for Life

by Cherie Calbom, Maureen Keane

While Calbom and Keane promise no quick fix for various ailments, their simple-to-prepare natural ‘potions’ fit the contemporary demand for instant––and healthful––gratification. Arranged alphabetically by ills (which range from acne to age spots to chronic fatigue syndrome, varicose veins and water retention), juice `cures' are touted here as `vitamin and mineral cocktails' that can detoxify the body and supplement the diet. At the very least, juicing raw produce is a relatively direct means of introducing the vegetables recommended by nutritionists into daily habits.

Genres: Health, Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Reference, Cooking, Food, Diets

368 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1991

About the author

Cherie Calbom, MS, is the author of The Juice Lady’s Turbo Diet, The Juice Lady’s Living Foods Revolution, and Juicing for Life, which has nearly two million books in print in the United States. Known as “The Juice Lady” for her work with juicing and health, Cherie has taped HealthWatch for CNN and scores of TV and radio shows and has appeared in Shape, First for Women, Women’s World, Men’s Journal, Vogue, Quick & Simple, Marie Claire, and Elle Canada. Cherie earned a master’s degree in nutrition from Bastyr University, where she now serves on the Board of Regents, and has practiced as a clinical nutritionist at St. Luke Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington.

Reviews

[Mischenko · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Juicing for Life by Maureen Keane covers the basics of juicing, includes recipes, and discusses ailments and disorders. It contains a section of diet plans as well.

My only complaint is that there aren't any pictures but it really isn't necessary. This a great beginner juicing book.

4****

[Jessaka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book back in 1995. I had been diagnosed with Epstein Barr virus even though I didn't believe such a diagnosis. Existed. My doctor tried everything to help me, but nothing worked. I was exhausted and couldn't even sleep. Then a biologist that my friend was dating and who worked at scripts lab and sandy ago gave me an article that he had found on the Internet. The woman who had chronic fatigue claimed that juicing had cured her.

I went out and bought this book and a champion juicer. I began juicing with a handful of parsley, 1 clove of garlic, 5 carrots, and 2 ribs of celery. The Parseley keeps you from Smelling of garlic.

I began sleeping well in 1 week. In 1 month I was well. And this after 6 months of fatigue.

[B. M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book to add juice on a day-day lifestyle. Very informative with many recipes to choose from depending on your needs. The benefits are enormous by providing information on the necessary nutrients to enjoy a healthier body.

[Iona Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t actually get to make any juices since at present I’m concentrating on making and consuming Medical Medium Anthony William’s Heavy Metal Detox Smoothies, the intake of which is imperative to healing from autoimmune diseases.

But I found the book valuable.

There is a long list of ailments/diseases in alphabetical order, basic dietary advice about how best to heal the ailment, followed by seven suggested juicing recipes.

For example, for osteoporosis:

Calcium-Rich cocktail is made from 3 kale leaves, a small handful of parsley, 4-5 carrots, greens removed and ½ apple, seeded.

For Varicose Veins:

Garlic Express, for which you should use a handful of parsley, a garlic clove, 4-5 carrotss, greens removed and 2 stalks of celery.

I see that many of the listed juices contain 4-5 carrots.

There are recipes for underweight people, e.g.:

Sweet and Sour Cherry Cream

I cup cherries, pitted

4 oz nonfat yoghurt.

At the end of the book, various diets are suggested together with recipes for a juice fast.

It is not only about juicing but gives much general dietary advice.

I borrowed the book from the library, but when I decide to start juicing regularly I may purchase it.

[Michael K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book with a grand number of good recipes. Let's face it...we are all growing older...sorry..."Youth Challenged." As we do so, we must change the way we eat for the simple fact that we are not getting the majority of our nutritional value from our food. Most of us take a few chews and down it goes. If we took more time to chew we could get more out of our food. However, some foods meed to be turned into a slushy in order for us to get the most benefit from it. Hence, the fact that many of us turn to a juicer.

[Jessica Brainard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fight "free radicals" with suggested menu and begin the year cleansed with a six-week cleanse. Recipes for Cleansing cocktail juice, Chlorophyll Cocktails, Vegetable Express, & more. The seasonal drinks make dieting simple. The 7-Day Liver Cleanse was a challenge to celebrate. This book is great for exploring new drinks all year long.

[Ann]

Juicing for Life by C. Calbom and M. Keane ISBN: 0895295121 @1992 PB

[rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has some fantastic recipes and you can look up an ailment for specific recipes! Simple-to-prepare natural "potions" fit the contemporary demand for instant--and healthful--gratification. Arranged alphabetically by ills (which range from acne to age spots to chronic fatigue syndrome, varicose veins and water retention), juice "cures" are touted here as "vitamin and mineral cocktails" that can detoxify the body and supplement the diet. Many of the same juice recipes work on sundry and specific ills; recipes for potassium broth, "very veggie" cocktail, "Cherie's cleansing cocktail," "ginger hopper," "garlic express" and "chlorophyll cocktail" are among the repeated panaceas. At the very least, juicing raw produce is a relatively direct means of introducing the vegetables recommended by nutritionists into daily habits. So while some will pigeonhole Juicing as just another New Age treatise, others--convinced of the place of the occasional juice fast in the diet--will find the volume fascinating, and well worth the investment in a juicer and organic produce.

[Carrie Kellenberger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Juicing for Life: A Guide to the Benefits of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Juicing has some terrific juicing recipes. The book offers some basic information on juicing before diving into the health benefits of juicing for specific ailments. The book features information on various illnesses and which fruits and vegetables offer health benefits for each illness, covering everything from acne and arthritis to varicose veins and water retention.

I liked that the sections were arranged alphabetically, but I found the information extremely repetitive. The sections were quite large and many ailments featured the same juice recipes.

This is more of a reference book than a book on the ins and outs of juicing. Nonetheless, it's going to be a great addition to my bookshelves.

[Lisa Topp · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book at the local Goodwill store for under a dollar, so thought I would give it a look. After reading this great guide to the health benefits of juicing, I put a juicer on my Christmas list. Armed with my new juicer, I'm looking forward to using the 'recipes' in the book for my knee inflamation as well as overall health and wellness. This book contains good nutrional guidelines in addition to juicing information. Even though I got a bargain, I would pay full price for this book!

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wasn't a bad book, though most of it is about specific juices for specific ailments, though do give a short and easy to understand rundown of juicing at the beginning. Some interesting juice combinations and ideas and for someone starting out, is probably not a half bad book to start with, especially if you are happy to give juicing a try. Brief information about nutrition as a whole, and some good nutritional information for ailments.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Motivating and inspiring. I juice daily, but not four or more times daily as this book suggests. This has an abundance of simple juice recipes and suggestions, as well as juices for specific health concerns. The authors ate nutritionists and give clear explanations and dietary plans. I feel healthier already.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you have a juicer you will like this book! This book offers compelling reasons for drinking fresh juice every day and provides some great recipes designed to help with specific ailments (allergies, fatigue, etc).

[Kameelah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great information without a lot of rhetoric. Calbom gets right to the point. I read the entire book in 1.5 days. After explaining the basics, the info provided moves you right into formulating an action plan.

This book provides the insight that a healthy lifestyle is extremely doable.

[Roswitha · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting, different view of nutrition, with a lot of recipes and helpful practical ideas. I finished the book anxious to get a juicer and try it out.
I must just mention, though, that the author pushed my personal nutrition button by advocating non-fat milk--horrors!

[Sheambelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

i learning how to cure alot sickness and skin problems in a natural way: like : acne, anemia, alergies, camcer,cellulitis,herpes simple, estress,diabetes and much more...

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Less how-to and philosophy than I expected. More a reference book, great for finding juice recipes to benefit particular ailments.

[Mrs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great juicing book! This book is not full of useless fluff, just basic and very useful information on juicing for many conditions and ailments, and for general health.

[Kerise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the recipes...

[Lessley Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the treat recipies it has

[V Tucker ivey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found many many recipes to live by. Combination=master crafted Taste=superior

[John Giovanni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overcome and enjoy with this book and recipes.

[Grandma Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has juice recipes for different medical conditions.

[Sheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellente. Now I just need to drag out my juicer and go buy a ton of vegetables.

[Rainbo Queen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great guide for healthy juicing and great recipes! Keeping this one for future reference.

[Gladys Landing-Corretjer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what I needed! This book was an easy read and it is full of information and recipes! Loved it!