In order to keep all the vitamins and nutrients of our wonderful fruits and vegetables as much as possible, the juices are freshly cold pressed and we use the innovative high pressure processing (HPP) without heat. In this way, the juices have a shelf life of minimum 7 days when you receive them, you can find the shelf life indicated on the bottle.
We recently switched from our beloved cold-press Norwalk machine to a X1 Cold Press Juicer from Pomeroy Equipment (Good Nature) to accommodate for the increased amount of orders that we have been getting. Thanks for the Fit 'n' Tasty love! But what is cold pressing? It is a method of juicing where the juice is extracted by pressing instead of grinding. When blended or grinded with a traditional centrifugal machine, heat is added and the products are exposed to air, causing the fruits and veggies to oxidize and degrade. With a cold press machine however, the products remain unheated, and keep [...]
Water, water and more water. You should be aiming to drink 2 litres of water and/or herbal teas a day. It is important to keep well hydrated as thirst can often be mistaken by the body as hunger. Choose still water over sparkling water, and avoid coffee, alcohol and soft drinks at all costs. These drinks would defeat the whole purpose of fasting and we hope that you have the strength to resist for the duration of your fast.
The scale might show less, but this is mainly due to the fact that you will retain less water and have an empty stomach. The most important thing about this process is that you change your habits instead of worrying about your weight. Fasting can help you find a balance and eliminate previous bad habits. This will make it easier for you to eat healthy afterwards.
