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.

Processed juice in stores that claim to be natural have a lot less nutrients, as they all go through a heating process that destroys almost everything the body needs.

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.

Remove vegetables from the refrigerator a few hours before juicing. When vegetables too cold are used in juicing they tend to negatively effect your gastrointestinal tract which can lead to stomach problems.

The better juices are those from green vegetables such as lettuce, chard, spinach, and parsley. Juicing experts recommend making most of your juices 50-70% greens, and add fruit or other vegetables for flavoring. Fruit juices may taste sweeter, but compared to green vegetables, they tend to be too 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.

Juice the fruits and vegetables you like to eat. This way you will enjoy juicing and won't see it as some medicine taking exercise. A healthy lifestyle is something you should enjoy.

Ensure that you take care of your juicer. Always wash your juicer as soon as you are finished with it. Bear in mind that some vegetable and fruits can stain jugs and blades.

Heavy duty juicers are expensive so always remove seeds and pit fruits before juicing to avoid a heavy repair bill. Some seeds such as apple seeds contain cyanide which is toxic. Care should therefore be made to remove seeds.

There you go, you now have a better understanding on how go about juicing. Now learn about juice extractors and you are there.




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