Friday, March 15, 2013

Understanding the benefits of juicing

By Sean Mason


Diet and exercise are the two components that have the biggest impact on the overall health of a person. Many people do not get enough exercise on a daily basis, and they also do not get the proper amount of fruits and vegetables in their diet. The lack of exercise can contribute to obesity, and the lack of proper nutrition can lead to many different health concerns. There are some simple ways to get the proper nutrition each day, and one of them is through juicing. The benefits of juicing are numerous, and it is something that anyone can add to their daily diet.

The first of the benefits is the disease fighting effect that the proper nutrition can have on the body. People that don't get enough fruits and vegetables are not getting the proper balance of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Adding fresh fruit and vegetable juice into a daily diet is the best and quickest way to get the proper nutrition into the body. One example of this is juicing grapes and dark berries. These fruits are full of antioxidants that can fight off free radicals that are roaming through the body. These free radicals can cause things like cancer if they are not taken care of.

Another one of the benefits of juicing is the convenience of making the juice at home. Some people think that buying juice at the store is the most convenient way to get the proper fruits and vegetables into their diet. These juices, however, are often loaded with sugars and other artificial ingredients that can make the once healthy juice a not so healthy drink. Juicing at home is a great way to get the daily recommended allowance of fruit and vegetables in a delicious format.

As with any change in diet, there are some things to consider when adding juicing to a daily routine. Any raw foods, including fruits and vegetables can be more susceptible to bacteria. The reason that commercial fruit juices are pasteurized is to eliminate any harmful bacteria. Washing fruits and vegetable thoroughly and then consuming the juice immediately after making it is the best way to drink it.

The other thing to consider with juicing is that majority of the fiber is being removed in the skin and pulp of the fruit. Without the fiber, the fructose from the juice is absorbed more quickly into the body. This can upset blood sugar levels and cause problems in the body. Juicing can be a healthy addition to the diet if done properly. Consulting with a health professional is the best way to make any adjustment to the diet.




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