Juicing Is A Healthy Way To Start Your Day

Lots of people really don't care for the flavors of vegetables, and they tend to stay away from them. When you juice fresh vegetables however, you'll still be able to consume all the nutrients they contain, and enjoy them more than ever before.  Below you will find tips to help you learn about juicing and what things to consider when you begin juicing regularly. 

TIP! Some items just aren't made for the juicer, especially if they're soft and mushy. For example, you'll never be able to make a juice that is mostly banana, but you CAN put a half of a banana in a juice made with other firmer produce.

First of all, consider returning some of the pulp to your juice. Pulp contains natural fibers that your body needs to cleanse the digestive tract, and it also provides extra nutritional value to your juices. The amount that you add is your personal preference, but any extra fiber in your diet is important.

Also, be sure to drink your juice right away! In order to get the most health benefits from juices, it's important to drink them as soon as possible, as nutrients are lost to oxidation if the your juice is allowed to sit around. Waiting longer to drink juice means you'll get fewer nutrients. So, make sure you try your best to drink your juice as soon as you make it.

TIP! When it comes to juicing, one thing that you want to keep in mind is that you want to make sure that your refrigerator will be able to hold all of your fruits and vegetables that you need. This is important because you will need a lot of space, keeping your ingredients in room temperature may cause them to spoil quicker.

One good way to up the health benefits of any juice you make is to add a darker green vegetable to the mix. Try blending around 50-75% dark leafy greens like mustard greens or chard with something a little brighter in color and flavor.  Just pick other yummy fruits for the rest of the juice.

Secondly, if you have diabetes you'll probably want to only juice vegetables; and if you have hypoglycemia you'll want a combination of fruits and vegetables.  Either way, consult with your doctor to see what you should be doing. Juice made from fruit will quickly raise your glucose level.  It's crucial to your health that you keep track of the amount of fruit that you're putting in your juices. You can avoid certain health risks from consuming too much sugar simply by balancing the amount of fruit you use, or just stick greens and vegetables. 

Now that you have learned something new about juicing, you should be prepared to experience it for yourself. By making juicing a part of your daily routine, you can stop depriving yourself of the essential nutrients you need to achieve maximum health. If you don't like the taste of vegetables, juicing is a excellent option.

Happy juicing!

Lewis Meltz