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Benefits of Juicing

April 10, 2013 Comments : 8

The topic of juicing can be controversial, depending on what you’re reading or watching. I, for one, do not support juice cleanses or fasts – our bodies are made to run on whole foods, preferably those with high nutritional values. With that said, I think that juicing can be a healthy addition to your normal diet. I always eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner – skipping meals is so unhealthy. I still follow the Tone It Up plan, though rather loosely at times. 

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I tend to overlook the TIU-recommended mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack, which I’m going to make an effort to get back into the habit of! Feeding your body 5-6 small, nutritionally valuable meals per day is a really good way to keep your metabolism and energy levels high. The TIU girls recommend fresh juice on their Beach Babe Edition of the TIU plan, and they even have some great recipes! A mid-morning snack (or mid-afternoon snack, if I plan to work out later in the day) is a great time to enjoy a fresh juice. This means that you’re still getting the protein/healthy fats/healthy carbs that you need in a day by consuming whole foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – but you’re getting the added benefit of concentrated vitamins and minerals by consuming a fresh juice as a snack. 

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What can juice do for you? Well, for starters…
  • Your skin will glow
  • You will have more energy
  • You may see a decrease in allergies
  • You may lose weight – although this should not be your primary reason for juicing!
  • Your mind will be clearer
  • Reduce the risk of illness and disease (Go watch Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead…NOW. I don’t recommend a juice-only diet like he does, but the point is, a healthier lifestyle incorporating juicing can dramatically improve health.)

Why does juicing have all of the above benefits (and then some)? As you know, fruits and vegetables contain an abundance of antioxidants, which play a major role in regulating our organ systems. When you juice fruits and veggies, you are extracting some of the most concentrated vitamins and minerals. Essentially, it’s like making a huge salad and then putting everything in a juicer and drinking your salad! That may not sound too appetizing, but trust me, if you incorporate the right blend of fruits and veggies – it tastes amazing! 

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With all of this said, I stand by the principle of consuming whole foods as a majority of your diet. It’s absolutely a good idea to consume whole fruits and vegetables, too – after all, when you juice, you are losing some of the fiber content of the fruit and veggies. I think the best way to look at juicing is: 
Juice is a SUPPLEMENT to a healthy diet, not a MEAL REPLACEMENT. Follow this principle, and you’ll be on your way to improving your health!
Here’s another great recipe I made the other day…although I will warn you, once you mix it all together, the color is not so pleasant. However, it tastes AMAZING.
Stawberry + Pear + Spinach Juice
Serves 2 or 3

Granny Smith Apples, 2
Pear, 1
Strawberries, caps removed, 1 cup
Lemon, peeled, 1/2
Ginger, 1/2 to 1 inch
Cucumber, 1/2
Spinach, 2-3 cups
Nutrition Facts (1 serving)
Calories 153
Fat 0.3g
Potassium 549mg
Fiber 7.9g
Protein 2.6g
Vitamin A 61%
Vitamin C 139%

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  1. Lauran {The Real Young Housewife of Southern VA} says

    April 10, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Ive really been wanting to give juicing a go in our home but I've been too scared! Plus I dont want to drop a ton of money on a juicer and use it only twice! This post may have just pushed me a bit more towards the juicer aisle at BB&B 🙂

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    • Brittany says

      April 10, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      Yay! I was on the fence, too – but my parents had been juicing regularly and they convinced me to go for it. It didn't hurt that they gave me a juicer as a birthday present! 😉 Although, I would've ended up buying one if I didn't get it as a gift since I was totally sold on the idea of juicing!

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