Why Juicing Is So Beneficial
Did you know that when you make juice from raw vegetables, your body absorbs the nutrients within 15 seconds? Talk about a shot of energy! No need to buy those sugary concoctions from your local drug-store or grocery store that just gives you a crash later in the day. Juicing is an all-natural way to boost your energy and feel amazing.
Did you know that when you make juice from raw vegetables, your body absorbs the nutrients within 15 seconds? Talk about a shot of energy! No need to buy those sugary concoctions from your local drug-store or grocery store that just gives you a crash later in the day. Juicing is an all-natural way to boost your energy and feel amazing. When you juice your fruits and veggies, you end up extracting all the water and nutrients from them and leave behind only the plant fibers. By separating the fruit or vegetable from its fiber, we gain access to all of the amazing vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and phytonutrients which are much more easily assimilated by our body than if we were to eat them.
This allows your body to absorb the nutrients more quickly, without having to digest the dense bulk of the plant. You can also fit an amazing amount of veggies into a single glass of juice, making it a great way to use up those extra veggies from your garden or refrigerator. PLUS, you will end up with a glass of deliciousness that packs a powerful nutritional punch. This is also a great way to make sure you are getting enough veggies throughout the day, especially if you are someone who doesn't eat veggies regularly. Although some would also say that the cost of stocking enough fresh organic vegetables to make daily juices can be somewhat expensive, my feeling is that if you stop buying all of the pre-packaged foods/snacks you were buying, you will end up saving money in the long run on your food AND your doctor bills. And, you have to admit, there is such a satisfying feeling when drinking a glass full of real, whole foods doing amazing things for your body!
One more thing before I go: while you can control the quality of ingredients when you are making fresh juice at home, always read your labels when it comes to buying store-bought juice. These juices can be high in sugar and have a high glycemic load, which may cause blood sugar imbalances and can lead to fat storage! So grab out your juicer and get to juicing!