Home Juicing has become popular recently. Is it good for you? Some people may like to juice due to recent trends of "juice cleansing," "juice detoxing" or "juicing to lose weight."
According to dietary guidelines for Americans 2010, reports say most Americans over the age of four years are not eating enough fruits and vegetables and do not get enough dietary fiber and other important minerals such as folate, potassium, magnesium or vitamins A, C, and K in their diet. Fruits and vegetables are also a great source of folate important for women who may become pregnant.
Juicing is one way to add more fruits and/or veggies into your daily diet. The DGA recommends the majority of fruit intake come from whole fruits that include canned, frozen and dried forms. Juicing is one way to increase your nutrient intake and take in a variety of fruits and vegetables that you may not normally eat such as kale and spinach.
You should NEVER rely on juicing as your sole source of fruit or vegetable intake. You also need to watch out for extra sugar intake. Some juicing recipes include added sugars like sugar, honey, maple syrup or molasses. Most Americans today need to reduce intake of added sugars. To avoid the extra sugar, choose juicing recipes that do not include these ingredients or use non-caloric sweeteners instead.
Juicing alone will NOT provide all the nutrients you need daily. Juicing can be a good way to introduce new fruits and vegetables into your diet, but a diet containing only the nutrients from fruits and vegetables is missing major nutrients. For example, protein and fat will need to be obtained from other foods. Vitamin D, Calcium and iron will also need to be in the diet from other sources of food. When you remove the skin and pulp to create juicing recipes you also loose a fair amount of fiber.
If you choose to juice, be sure to incorporate it into a healthy eating plan that includes foods from a variety of sources such as:
According to dietary guidelines for Americans 2010, reports say most Americans over the age of four years are not eating enough fruits and vegetables and do not get enough dietary fiber and other important minerals such as folate, potassium, magnesium or vitamins A, C, and K in their diet. Fruits and vegetables are also a great source of folate important for women who may become pregnant.
Juicing is one way to add more fruits and/or veggies into your daily diet. The DGA recommends the majority of fruit intake come from whole fruits that include canned, frozen and dried forms. Juicing is one way to increase your nutrient intake and take in a variety of fruits and vegetables that you may not normally eat such as kale and spinach.
You should NEVER rely on juicing as your sole source of fruit or vegetable intake. You also need to watch out for extra sugar intake. Some juicing recipes include added sugars like sugar, honey, maple syrup or molasses. Most Americans today need to reduce intake of added sugars. To avoid the extra sugar, choose juicing recipes that do not include these ingredients or use non-caloric sweeteners instead.
Juicing alone will NOT provide all the nutrients you need daily. Juicing can be a good way to introduce new fruits and vegetables into your diet, but a diet containing only the nutrients from fruits and vegetables is missing major nutrients. For example, protein and fat will need to be obtained from other foods. Vitamin D, Calcium and iron will also need to be in the diet from other sources of food. When you remove the skin and pulp to create juicing recipes you also loose a fair amount of fiber.
If you choose to juice, be sure to incorporate it into a healthy eating plan that includes foods from a variety of sources such as:
- whole grains
- fat free or low-fat milk and milk products
- protein foods
Also, there are differences between a juice and a smoothie. A smoothie typically contains fruits and/or vegetables as well as other ingredients such as milk, yogurt or protein powder.
A smoothie often contains many different ingredients that may include:
- flaxseed
- green tea
- kefir
- herbs
- and more
Smoothies are another "option" of increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Juicing on the other hand typically includes just the fruit and/or vegetable that has been made into a liquid form. Some juicers remove fiber from the whole fruit or vegetable, which in turn, removes an important nutrient. Many Americans need more fiber in their diets.
Juicing does not necessarily help you lose weight. The finished product may contain considerable amounts of calories. To maintain body weight, you have to "burn" the same amount of calories that you consume. If you take in more calories than you use, this leads to weight gain.
You should always talk to your doctor before juicing especially if you have diabetes or kidney disease. You may need to limit or monitor your intake of certain nutrients such as carbohydrates, potassium or phosphorous. Adding certain fruits or vegetables may not be recommended.
Does juicing detoxify your body? To date, there is no evidence that juicing is a detox solution.
Juicing machines can also be expensive. (source: https://www.nutrition.gov/subject/shopping-cooking-meal-planning/juicing-101)
Disclaimer: The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional. The article content is offered as a resource for healthier lifestyles.
Disclaimer: The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional. The article content is offered as a resource for healthier lifestyles.
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Our organic raw greens are grown in glacial soil and cut at peak harvest before the jointing stage, so you're getting the best quality greens. Because they are raw, they retain more nutrients than cooked greens.
To boost this formula’s nutrient value, we added a certified organic blend of reishi, maitake, and shitake mushrooms to provide a vegetarian source of iron and B vitamins, and also a great source of phytonutrients and antioxidants.
Life’s Abundance Greens Blend has a delicious-yet-subtle berry flavor and silky smooth texture. It mixes easily with water or into your favorite smoothie. It is one of the best tasting GMO-free greens blends on the market and leaves no "grassy" aftertaste.
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