Organic Press's Guide To Living Well

Juicing is a great way to start a day of fasting, and also a great way to replenish the body after a day of fasting. In fact, it’s a great way to start any day! Green is the colour of nature, freshness and life. It is also the colour of the juice best to start the day with. Green juice is best taken after waking up. That is when the stomach is empty and able to absorb the nutrients in the drink. Green juice is packed with nutrients and phytonutrients, contains antioxidants, is highly alkalizing (balancing our usually over-acidic body),...

  Your intestines are home to a great deal of your digestive system, nervous system, and immune system. Here’s how to keep them healthy.Modern life is hard on your gut. Your entire digestive tract can be affected by stress, processed foods, alcohol, medications, and bacteria.All that chronic irritation can lead to inflammation and, eventually, to a lot of little pinprick-style leaks in the very thin and delicate lining of your intestinal wall.And even a tiny leak can cause surprisingly big problems. A healthy gut is very selective about what gets passed into your body. But a leaky gut can release...

Are Raw, Organic Foods the Way to Go? Business is booming for the organic food and vegetable trade, with the global industry poised to be worth a whopping $325 billion by 2025. The reasons for the boost in sales are twofold. Firstly, new studies have settled the question of whether or not organics are worth it in the affirmative. Secondly, issues such as global warming have spurred on a growing awareness of the way food makes it from the farm to our table. If you are over 65 and are intrigued by the raw and organic lifestyle, and you would like to incorporate...

SCIENCE PROVES THAT juicing has powerful health benefits, but here's what  Dr. Lisa Davis of Pressed Juicery’s Medical Board has to say about how sugar fits into the equation. Learn how a variety of fruit sugars effect the body differently and which juices are better for those living that low sugar life…If you’ve stopped drinking juice because you’re worried about blood sugar, refill your juice glass and raise a toast: Lower glycemic index juices exist!Just a generation ago, a glass of juice (usually orange) was an essential part of the breakfast lineup along with eggs, bacon, toast and cereal. Few households were without a carton of orange juice,...