Why I Love Juicing (and Blending!)

I Love Juices and Smoothies Because:

• It allows me to add a variety of fruits and vegetables into my diet
• I have more energy throughout the day
• I can think more clearly
• It keeps my skin healthy
• It keeps my digestive system healthy
• I don't get sugar cravings
• It boosts my immunity and protects me from illness
• I am giving my body important macro and micronutrients to stay healthy

Juicing is known as the nutrient express to health. By juicing, we are liquefying fruits and vegetables, which makes it easier on the digestive system to absorb all those important micronutrients into our bodies at a quicker rate than if it had to digest the whole fruit or vegetable. It takes as little as twenty minutes for the nutrients to be absorbed when it's in juice form, allowing us to be healthier in a smaller time frame.

I was first introduced to the concept of juicing for health back in 2012, when I watched a life changing documentary called 'Food Matters' with a close friend of mine who was going vegan at the time. 'Food Matters' opened up my eyes to a whole new world of holistic and natural health, using nutrition as the main source of healing the body from illness and disease.

Since then, after doing a lot more research, I have added freshly pressed juices and smoothies into my diet and I have never felt so good! In my opinion, consuming freshly pressed juices as part of a balanced diet can improve and promote health and wellbeing.

Juicing VS Blending
When fruits and vegetables are juiced, the micronutrients are separated from its fibre and carbohydrate content which are essentially lost. Blending keeps the fibre and carbohydrate content of the fruit and vegetable intact, allowing our bodies to absorb more nutrition and keeps us fuller for longer.

                                                                                             

The ABC Juice (Apple + Beetroot + Celery + Carrot)



Here is my own recreation of the ABC juice:

• 1 apple
• 1/2 a beetroot
• 2 carrots
• 1 celery stalk (with or without leaves)
• 1 lemon
• a small piece of ginger

This juice is a natural source of sodium and potassium while also containing powerful antioxidants to boost the immune system. Lemon and ginger help to cleanse the liver of accumulated toxins, which allows the body to detoxify itself, giving you more energy, clearer skin and a clear mind!

If you would like more information on this topic, check out the link below!
http://www.foodmatters.tv/juicer-buying-guide

Happy juicing!
Lisa xx