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the gut? We run out of energy. Digestion is the conversion 1. Cut lemons into a fan (slice, but not the whole way
of complex carbohydrates via fermentation. This is a core through).
activity of the human gut microbiome and efficient pro- 2. Wrap in a liner and then a press cloth; press.
duction of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), such as butyrate, 3. Grind ginger and turmeric with a #12 grid.
acetate, and propionate, which are found in the apple in 4. Wrap and press the ginger and turmeric into the same
this recipe. They help to ensure a healthy gut microbiome. pitcher.
These SCFAs are critical for the mitochondria to produce 5. Serve as a 2-oz “shot” with a dash of cayenne pepper.
enough energy for our complex homeostatic physiology.
Our whole body depends on our mitochondria to provide Note: These are delicious fresh or as a juice cube.
us with energy.
FOR CALM: ANETHOLE
INGREDIENTS
1 medium red beet INGREDIENTS
1 Granny Smith apple 1½ cups almonds
1½ cups greens (or more—you can’t go wrong doubling this) 2 pitted dates (optional, for sweetness)
Cinnamon stick (for garnish) ½ fennel bulb
Cardamom (for garnish)
1. Cut all ingredients into lengthwise pieces to fit the feed
tube of a PURE Juicer. For greens, cut ends off, fold in 1. Soak almonds overnight in filtered water.
half, and move through feed tube. 2. Rinse almonds and peel (we peeled the almonds for this
2. Grind all ingredients together. milk).
3. Wrap mashed ingredients in a press cloth or bag. 3. Combine almonds, dates (if using), and 19 oz fresh water,
4. Press into a large pitcher using the hydraulic press. and blend in a blender.
5. Using a microplane, garnish with cinnamon from a cin- 4. Strain, then wrap the wet pulp in a PURE cloth or bag.
namon stick. 5. Grind fennel in the PURE.
6. Wrap mashed ingredients in a press cloth or bag.
FOR IMMUNITY: FLAVONOIDS 7. Press into a large pitcher using the hydraulic press.
Each food has phytonutrients that boost our immunity 8. Serve with a shake of cardamom on top. ■
through supporting T and B cells. In addition, white cells
scavenge free radicals so immune system cells are free to *Please cut produce lengthwise so it fits through the feed tube. If
fight exposures. you are using another juicer, consult the instructions for the best
way to prepare produce for juicing.
There is a consensus that optimal
health through nutrition can serve as Ilene Ruhoy, MD, PhD, is a board-certi-
a basal defense against the formation fied neurologist for adults and children.
and reproduction of atypical cells. She holds a Ph.D, in Environmental
This is because our cellular turnover Toxicology and is a graduate of the Uni-
mechanisms at times go wrong and versity of Arizona Integrative Medicine
can manufacture an atypical cell. Fellowship. She is also a graduate of the
Our immune system is tasked with Helms Medical Institute Acupuncture
watching out for foreign presences for Physicians certification program.
and will target atypical cells to try She is the founder of the Center for Heal-
and combat their division. A robust ing Neurology in Seattle; a coeditor of
immune system and optimal health Integrative Neurology, an Andrew
can only help in this biological effort. Weil, M.D., Integrative Medicine series
published by Oxford Press in July 2020;
INGREDIENTS medical director for the EDS/Chiari
4 lemons Center at Mount Sinai Hospital South
2 palm-size pieces ginger Nassau; and PURE Juicer’s Chief Med-
2 palm-size pieces turmeric ical Officer.
Cayenne pepper (for garnish) Ilene Ruhoy, MD, PhD

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