Fermented Vegetable Juice Day 11-Through-16

Hey everyone, sorry for being so MIA. My health and my life has been crazy lately! But have no fear, the experiment... for the most part, continues on. Due to a few unforeseen issues, I accidently missed 3 days but I've been contemplating going to the doctor over some chronic and excruciating back problems I've had ongoing this passed week or two. In either case, I am still consuming the lovely fermented juices and in the next couple days, something very exciting will happen... I'll get to open another bottle, a different flavor... yay! I am so excited because to be honest, the Beet Juice has a pretty overpowering flavoring and I am starting to get a touch bit bored with it. I'm excited for something along the lines of the Sauerkraut Juice because I am having fantasies of soaking some vegetables in it and having myself a lovely "Pickled" platter, lol. I just ADORE the fermented flavor, even if the undertones of what is fermented may or may not be my very favorite. I think I will truly enjoy getting a new flavor because for a little over two weeks now, it's been Beets, Beets, Beets and while it's been lovely, I'm ready for a little change.
As you can see, Day 11 I missed due to not being able to stand/walk or hardly move from back pain. Day 12 I took it like a shot, perhaps one of the quickest ways to get it in me. Day 13 same as day 11. Day 14 I had a delicious piece of Chicken in some lovely Chicken Broth with lightly sauteed Lettuce and Tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of the Fermented Beet Juice (which is what gives it that amazing color!) and a Tapioca Flour roll on the side, Mmm yummy! Day 15 I had it like a shot, 1 teaspoon of the juice with a tablespoon or two of water and drank it plain. Day 16 (this morning) I had my 1 teaspoon Fermented Beet Juice in a glass of mixed, fresh juiced juice that contained - Pears, Apple, Green Grapes and a Lemon. I strongly suggest if you try this, drink the Beet Juice as a shot and then drink the juice afterwards because the combination kind of reminded me a bit of dirt flavor.

How am I doing? All in all, my constitution is no longer doing so good, perhaps due to the missed doses but I just haven't been well enough or had enough free time to drink my fermented juice. I do part time work for a volunteer magazine and business has been hectic lately. Meetings, manuals, etc. I also have a condition that causes regular intestinal issues and this is probably just part of that. There isn't much to update about but I am very excited to announce the next flavor and give it a try!

Do you have a suggestion for what type of Fermented Juice to open next? Sauerkraut Juice, Red Cabbage Juice, Carrot Juice or Daikon Juice? Feel free to leave your suggestion in the comments below.

Until next time, I wish you Peace, Health and Happiness!

Fermented Vegetable Juice - Day 1

Hello and welcome to Day 1 of my little experiment. Honestly I couldn't be more surprised by the initial results and believe it or not... there ARE initial and immediate results. Today I decided I would consume my 1 teaspoon of Fermented Vegetable Juice in some Raw, Fresh Juiced Juice. I selected 1 pound of beautiful, Organic Carrots, washed and prepared them accordingly. I then chose 3 gorgeous, Organic Apples and washed and quartered them as per the instructions of my Juice Extractor. My whole family of four decided to join in on this so I divided the Carrot Apple Juice into fourths between us all.

I added 1 teaspoon of the Fermented Beet Juice to each glass and I added some Almond Milk to mine.
I have to admit that I was weary of the flavor of the Fermented Beet Juice but it actually tasted pretty good even by itself. The mixture I concocted was a creamy, dreamy, delicious and refreshing beverage that I thoroughly enjoyed. On top of that, it was healthy, how can you beat that? The most shocking part of all is within 15 minutes of beginning drinking the Juice Mixture, I felt an almost immediate surge in energy and alertness. I was much more aware after drinking it than before drinking it. I truly felt energized and revitalized and that feeling is still with me.

Maybe all those Probiotic Soldiers went in there and got started doing their jobs right away or perhaps it was the Fresh, Raw Juice... or a combination of all of the above. In either case, day 1 is considered a smashing success and I cannot wait to see what other benefits I will experience after a few days or after a week or more. I would be very thrilled to have less stomach problems and to digest my food better. Considering how much you health goes hand in hand with digestion, no wonder it's so important! Tune in tomorrow for another brief update of how it is going, how I consumed it and how it went.

 Have you got any experiences with Fermented Vegetables or Fermented Juices? Feel free to share in the comments below. What about Juicing? Do you Juice? Feel free to share you experiences and knowledge in the comments below. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them.  - 
Until next time, I wish you all Peace, Health and Happiness!

Disclaimer:  There is no scientific proof or evidence in this experiment and results may vary.


Update: I see what they meant when I read that "Fermented Juices" are good for the constitution. I typically have a great deal of problems with constipation but about forty-five minutes to an hour later, this concoction, whether it be the tiny amount of Apple Juice or the Fermented Vegetable Juice, certainly got things moving. I will say there was a small amount of discomfort that was quickly remedied but it definitely shows this is indeed doing things.

Fermented Vegetable Juice and Juicing

                                                       Isn't it a beautiful sight to see all those little Organic Labels?

I am so pleased to tell you all that this past week I had the wonderful opportunity of participating in a Fermented Vegetable Juice Giveaway hosted by Jill of the Real Food Forager Blog and I won! The giveaway featured a wonderful product called Caldwell's Organic, Raw, Cultured Vegetable Juices. I cannot even begin to explain how prompt the delivery was, I am very impressed by this companies fast shipping. It arrived in a nice styrofoam cooler with dry ice packs all around the Juice, so it was already ice cold and ready to sample!

If you are interested in reading more about the benefits of Fermented Cabbage Juice, Jill at the Real Food Forager Blog put together two beautifully detailed and well researched posts called 6 Reasons To Drink Fermented Cabbage Juice. And 8 Reasons To Add Probiotic Food To Your Diet, I found them to be very informative and I learned a lot, it's definitely worth checking them out. Definitely look into her article The Autoimmune Crisis: What To Do About It because it is very eye opening and talks about the connection between gut health and autoimmune disorders. After doing research about the benefits of Fermented Vegetables and Fermented Vegetable Juices, I am excited to incorporate these into my diet. Not only to try them and enjoy their flavors but to see if I might benefit from consuming them regularly.

My prize was a variety pack that contained five, 8oz bottles of Fermented Vegetable Juices, including Beet Juice, Daikon Juice, Carrot Juice, Sauerkraut Juice and Red Cabbage Juice. Freezing these juices is perfectly safe, so I intend on freezing four of my five flavors because it is very important to start introducing Fermented, Probiotic Rich Foods and Beverages very slowly to avoid stomach upset. I am going to look at this as somewhat of an experiment, I'll be starting out with 1 teaspoon of the Fermented Juice in a glass of Raw, Fresh Juiced Juice OR perhaps as a dressing or condiment or just added to my food once cooled, on a daily basis. I'll increase to 2 teaspoons after the first week and move up from there until I reach a daily dose of 2 tablespoons of Fermented Vegetable Juice a day.

I will then report back any changes or benefits that I note and write progress report entries for my blog so you all can read and experience it along with me. I have a multitude of stomach problems and I anxiously await the prospect of this potentially easing some of those issues. I'll be starting tomorrow, Saturday, February 11th - 2012. Coincidentally this will also be the inaugural, maiden usage of my brand new Juice Extractor, so that is also exciting. Anyway, I hope you will all join me on this journey and hopefully we will all learn something and benefit as we go.

Are you interested in purchasing some of these juices for yourself? Then I have great news for you, thanks to Jill, anyone interested in purchasing these juices can get a 10% off discount coupon and place an order simply by clicking this link for Caldwell's Raw, Cultured Vegetable Products!  Please note: This offer is valid until March 3, 2012 for orders over $50. Shipping is free to mainland USA.


Also, don't forget to stop and see my friend Jill, she has a wealth of knowledge available to read on her blog.

And feel free to leave me a comment, ask questions or share your experiences with Fermented Foods and Beverages in the comments below.

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