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The Many Different Methods that Juicing Can Improve Your Health

By Tiny Champoux


For decades, there have been books and other forms of publications about the health benefits of juicing. So this really is nothing new in the popular health interest. But the fact that people are still interested in it and talking about it should tell you something. And think about the fact that juices have existed for thousands of years. Juicing is not meant as a replacement for the eating of whole foods, however. They are unique activities and there are advantages to the both of them. Sure you should juice if it serves your needs but you don't really have to do it if you enjoy eating whole foods.

One of the biggest puzzles in nutrition is the sheer number of fruits and vegetables that people are supposed to eat every day. The number is so large that it is rare for a person to actually meet it. And this is another one of the appeals of juicing because you can come much closer to that ideal number. Another thing to consider is getting all that veggie and fruit nutrition can be expensive.

Perhaps one of the best words that you should think of when you think of juicing is efficiency. I suppose it really is a matter of opinion, but it's hard to argue against efficiency. Cooking and juicing both require you do to some post-activity clean up. Consider, though, that you can prepare a healthy juice drink for your breakfast meal. And then its easy enough to down while you go to work. If you do that, then pick your ingredients wisely because your stomach will be empty. It's not a very smart idea, for example, to blend ingredients that are going to crash hard into your stomach first thing in the morning. Sure it is going to wake you up but it's better to pick ingredients that are gentle for your stomach.

Perhaps the best health benefit of juicing is that it creates a drink that provides you with plenty of energy. It's also quite a lot more important for your body than pouring more coffee into it. If your employer is nice enough to allow you to juice at work, this becomes something that can get you through those afternoon slow spots. So many people slow down after they eat lunch, particularly if they eat certain things. And this can be taken in later on because you are going to have a nice boost to your energy level. Try to remember that juicing isn't meant to be a replacement for meals though. Remind yourself of this so that you don't get into the habit of relying on it.

People who have experience with juicing are going to recommend that you avoid certain foods if you are new to juicing fruits and vegetables. You probably already know that there are a few different vegetables that will cause rumbling in your stomach. And it is most likely because there is a high concentration of nutrients in the juice. That's why things like cucumbers and celery are good choices for new juicers. Adding lemon and lime can help you make it taste better. When you want to improve the taste of your veggies, these two fruits are quite a lot more helpful than any of the others. They are really good for you, taste good and shouldn't cause you any intestinal distress. All you can do is experiment and that's half the fun of juicing, anyway.

Juicing gives you a whole new way to look at nutrition and improve the manner in which you nourish your body every day. Juicing also affords you the opportunity to explore lots of different varieties and combinations of juices. It is this variety that other juicers really do love. You can make a truly refreshing beverage for hot days when you add some ice to your glass!




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