Juicing: A Beginner's Guide

By Joel A. Johnson


Juicing is a very healthy life style. Juicing extracts natural nutrients such as vitamins and minerals in large quantities from fruits and vegetables. This is much easier as you don't have to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables to get these nutrients in such portions.

Shoppers should be aware that natural juices in stores have a lot less nutrients and enzymes, as they go through a heating process when they were being manufactured.

If you decide to go into juicing, as with anything else, start by learning the basics about juicing which will allow you to build a good foundation to launch from.

Research different fruits and vegetables to determine which health benefits they offer. You will then know how to use them to meet your health needs.

Let's say for example you are struggling with joint inflammation. In addition to exercise, juices with celery, cucumber, carrot, beet, and cantaloupe help you to get the nutrients you need for your joints, bone repair and other problems.

Note that collard greens such as cabbage and kale should not be used for juicing. They have their health benefits but when raw they are known to suppress thyroid activity. Cook them a little before eating.

Practice to have your vegetables out of the refrigerator a few hours before you start juicing. When cold vegetables are juiced the juice doesn't do well with your gastrointestinal tract and as such will have a bad effect on your stomach.

Learn about the better juices. Normally, a juice with leafy green vegetables such as lettuce and spinach is the way to go. Experts recommend 50-70% greens in a juice.Then use fruits as sweetener. Use less fruits as they can be very sweet and high in calories.

Green juices are very healthy and are known to have a cleansing effect on the body, but they taste terrible. This is why you should add other healthy ingredients to enhance their taste and thereby make them more enjoyable. You can add some lime if you prefer a sour taste or sweet fruits like apples if you prefer a sweet taste.

If you like juicing then juice the vegetables that you prefer eating the most. You should enjoy the juice you drink, it should not be a moment you dread as if you are taking a bitter medicine. When your juice is from something you like eating then it is highly likely to be a pleasant experience for you.

Take the best care of your juicer. How you treat your juicer will determine its performance. Wash immediately after use and look out for stains on your blade and jug.

When using a heavy juicer remove all seeds and pit fruits before they go in your machine. If you choose not to follow this practice you may see yourself having a few repair bills. Some seeds like apple seeds have cyanide which is toxic, so don't risk consuming this by not removing all seeds from your fruits.

Now that you have a better idea on how to go about juicing, go ahead and start that healthy lifestyle now. All you need is to learn a little about juicers and you are done.




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