We have been doing a “Daniel Fast” and this a juice we made this morning. It was phenomenal!   We have a BlendTech (similar to a VitaMix) so we are able to just throw everything in the blender and press ‘Juice’ and we get all the nutrients and fiber from the fruits and veggies.  Can’t get much easier than that!!  Just throw it in and push a button!

Orange Explosion

• 2 Large Oranges (seeds are fine! They’ll blend up!)
• 2 cups grapes
• 1 cup Fresh Pineapple (or 1/2 can pineapple)
• 2 large Organic Carrots
• 6-8 cubes Ice (optional)

Makes 5 cups in a Blendtech

To make it more like a smoothies you can add protein.  I have my Cinch smoothie every day so I enjoy doing a whole fruit/veggie juice every now and then!!

Optional: add 1-2 Tbsp Shaklee Instant Protein Mix (this is flavorless and unsweetened. You can use vanilla protein, but I find it too sweet!)

Energyzing Soy Protein

Delivers Sustained Energy, with Highest Quality Plant Based Protein Available!

This low-fat, non-GMO (non-genetically modified organism) biologically complete protein contains all nine essential amino acids. It’s ideal for the entire family, giving you 14 grams of heart-healthy soy protein per serving. More than a healthy snack alternative, Energizing Soy Protein is a delicious way to fuel your body with high-quality, heart-healthy soy protein. Hour after hour, it offers a measurable energy lift.

The highest quality plant-based protein available, Energizing Soy Protein is a biologically complete protein source that’s:

• Naturally low in fat
• Cholesterol free
• Replete with all essential amino acids.

As part of a healthy diet:*

• Helps build muscle, skin, and hormones
• Supports the immune system
• Retains normal cholesterol levels
• Promotes heart and prostate health.
• Contains soy isoflavones, which can help minimize hot flashes and promote breast health.

Cinch Shake Mix

Skip to the good part A meal replacement that is anything but plain. With tons of protein so you feel full. Leucine so you don’t lose muscle. And a creamy flavor so you don’t lose your will. You get all the benefits of a meal. Except it tastes like dessert.

• Delicious, healthy, and satisfying meal at home or on-the-go
• Powered by Leucine™ to help preserve muscle while you lose weight
• With 24 grams of protein* to help control hunger and help you feel full

Information provided by Dr. Nasr

Dr. Nasr has a B.S. in Agronomy; M.S. in Biochemistry of anti-oxidants and a PH.D. in Pharmacognosy (science of bio-active products). He received his M.D. from Rush Medical College in Chicago , followed by Internal Medicine and Cardiology fellowships from Chicago Medical School . He is a member of the American College of Nutraceuticals and the American College of Preventive Medicine and is Director of the Medical Care & Diagnostic Center, Lake Villa, IL.

In November 2004, Dr. Mohamed Nasr spoke in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the benefits of soy. Below is a synopsis from notes from the conference.  He uses Shaklee Soy exclusively because it has the very best and most complete soy protein and isoflavone content.

1.    Optiflora and Soy Protein increase the absorption of protein, decrease gas and discomfort and decrease cholesterol by 23%

2.   60 studies have been conducted showing soy protein increases bone density more than just Calcium Magnesium does.

3.   2 studies show that soy and vitamin E together decrease LDL (bad cholesterol) by 40% and that is 17% greater decrease than Zocor and Lipitor

4.   2 studies show that soy protein inhibits oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol) by 40%. When cholesterol oxidizes, it becomes “sticky” and in this condition is when it can attach to blood vessel walls.

5.   Soy prevents gall stones. It doesn’t dissolve them but it prevents them.

6.   Soy prevents kidneys from damage. Lots of animal protein may be hard on the kidneys, but soy protein protects the kidneys

7.   Shaklee’s protein includes valuable protein and isoflavones that are not present in other soy proteins produced with heat or chemicals. Shaklee’s low heat – water wash process keeps the isoflavones in the protein. Isoflavones are natural cancer fighting ingredients that occur naturally in soy.

8.   Soy’s protein and Isoflavones inhibit the mutated cell’s ability to make an enzyme that would cause the cell to reproduce.

9.  Soy inhibits the cancer cell from making the body provide it with additional blood supply (additional blood supply is called angiogenesis).

10.  Soy increases the killing effect of the white blood cells (phagocytosis).

11.  Soy’s amino acid Lysine when combined with Vitamin C decreases Colon Cancer by 90%.

12.  The flavanoids (like those in Shaklee’s Flavomax) when combined with Soy Protein are synergistic (they work even better together) and decrease breast cancer 10 fold.

13.  Beta carotene (like those in Shaklee’s CarotoMax) when combined with Soy Protein and Calcium with Vitamin D are 10 times as effective at preventing cancer cells from getting additional blood supply.

14.  Women in the Orient get about 80 mg of Isoflavones a day….women in US and Europe get about 1.0 mg. That’s an 80% negative difference for US and Europe .

15.  Soy protein helps the differentiated cell (bad cell) convert back to a normal cell.

Forms of Protein:

Dr. Nasr also listed the several forms of protein and the length of their chain of Amino Acids.  The shorter the chain, the more quickly the Amino Acids can be absorbed and utilized.

1.    Soy has the shortest chain and takes less than an hour.

2.   Fish is next.

3.   Chicken takes about 4 hours.

4.   Beef takes about 5 hours.

5.   Pork takes about 6-8 hours to digest.