Juicing seems to be one of the latest health crazes. Sure, juice bars are nothing new to fitness center industry, but lately juicing has seemed to go mainstream. Celebrities have endorsed juicing and home juicing machines are growing in popularity.
We’re not talking about the “from concentrate” frozen juice type here. The latest in juice is all about whole, pressed, natural, raw and healthful fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs. A juicing machine does exactly what you would think it does -- squeezes the juice out of the whole fruit or vegetable.
Supporters say that juicing can help boost the immune system and may even lessen your risk of cancer. Other proponents talk about juice’s ability to clear your body of toxins, helping your body to better digest food. Juicing’s fans claim health benefits ranging from healthier skin to more energy to weight loss.
As with any type of diet, there are pros and cons.
Though many rave about this form of consuming fruits and veggies, there are downsides of juicing. If you’re looking to swap juice for the amount of fruits and vegetables needed in your daily diet, think again. By juicing, you’re losing important nutrients in the foods’ skin and fiber from the pulp.
If you struggle to get fruits and vegetables into your diet, juicing can help you swallow that challenge. Consider adding superfoods like kale, apples, blackberries or spinach to your blends. Also consider juicing as a supplement to your diet, instead of restricting your meals to only liquid form.
What do you think about juicing? Have you tried it? Do you find it a useful way to sneak fruits and vegetables into your daily routine?