The Healthy Perks of Juicing?

Now a days everyone is interested in becoming healthy or staying healthy. One great way to get and stay healthy is by juicing. It has been said by many doctors and health critics, that juicing is a great way to receive all the vitamins and good stuff that is locked away in fruits and vegetables that you may not fully get just from eating fruits and veggie's alone. Juicing is also great for Diabetics or anyone with health problems because it will give your body all the nutrients required for a stable, healthy working body.

Also, juicing is a great way to lose weight and burn calories, which is something everyone is always trying to do, its juice and very easy to do, you just need a juicer or some sort of blender that would be able to chop and mix all your fruits and Veggie's into liquid states. They can be found at any compartment store or can be ordered online through Amazon.com and other websites as well.

According to webmd.com, here is some more helpful and useful information about juicing:

 The Biggest Advantage

“If you’re not big into fruits and vegetables, it’s a good way to get them in," says nutritionist Jennifer Barr, RD, of Wilmington, DE. You should still eat fruits and vegetables, too, says Manuel Villacorta, RD, founder of Eating Free, a weight management program.

Aim to eat two whole fruits and three to four vegetables a day. Choose them in different colors,  so you get a good mix of vitamins and minerals, Barr says.

Fiber Factor

When you juice, you don't get the fiber that's in whole fruits and vegetables. Juicing machines extract the juice and leave behind the pulp, which has fiber.

So you don't miss out on the fiber, you can add some of the pulp back into the juice or use it in cooking.

Barr adds it to muffin batter, or to make broth for cooking soup, rice, and pasta. That's "going the extra step to fortify your meals," she says.

Do You Need a Juicing Machine?

Juicers can be expensive, ranging from $50 to $400. Some more expensive juicers will break down a lot of the fruit by grinding the core, rind, and seeds, Barr says.

You may not need a juicing machine to make juice. You can use a blender for most whole fruits or vegetables to keep the fiber. Add water if it becomes too thick, Villacorta says. You’ll want to remove seeds and rinds, and some skins.

Once your juice is ready, it's best to drink it the same day you make it, for food safety. Wash your blender or juice machine thoroughly, so it's ready for your next batch.

Watch the Calories

How many calories are in your juice? That depends on what's in it.

"You could be taking up to four fruits, and now the calories start adding up. If you use vegetables to juice, the calories are a lot less. If they use mainly vegetables, add an apple or kiwi for flavor. Calories are a concern if it’s pure fruit juice," Villacorta says.

You can make your juice more balanced by adding protein. Some good sources are almond milk, Greek yogurt, flaxseed, and peanut butter. (Nguyen)

Cited source: Nguyen, A. (n.d.). Juicing for health and weight loss. hat to know before adding fresh juice to your diet., Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/juicing-health-risks-and-benefits