Juicing!

Lately I have been really into watching social/health documentaries and have finally decided to jump on the juice wagon! If you haven’t already watched Fat Sick and Nearly Dead or Hungry for Change, watch them! I love learning about different ways to incorporate healthy changes into my life, therefore I knew I had to do some more research to see if this was something that would be good for me.

Now maybe you are thinking the same thing I was before learning about juicing. What about the fiber, and all the waste after juicing? After lots of reading and research, I learned that when you juice, you remove the fiber which can actually be hard for the body to digest. By drinking only the juice you get nutrient rich liquid which is very quickly absorbed by your body. Although fiber is necessary and good for you, when juicing, your body’s digestive system gets a rest from breaking down the fiber. You can possibly feel the effects as soon as 30 minutes after drinking leafy green vegetable juice. Others support it can cure ailments and disease, detoxify toxins from your body, boost your immune system, and improve your overall health. Oh, and the waste, well you can incorporate the left over pulp to make veggie burgers, crackers etc.

Smoothies are another great way to get a nutrient charged glass of goodness. The problem is when you mix kale, spinach, collard greens and an apple in your blender, you will have to dilute it, and second, it will taste like thick cold soup. The main reason I have decided to start juicing is to fuel my body daily with leafy greens that I couldn’t possibly eat at once. For example, a head of lettuce, and a full cucumber for breakfast.

If you are deciding whether juicing is something you want to try, check out this youtube video where he compares some of the industry’s top juicers. Juicer Comparison Video Everyone has different opinions because everyone has unique preferences about what they want to juice. If you plan on juicing mainly leafy greens, the hands down best option is a masticating juicer. However if you plan on juicing harder fruits and vegetables like apples, carrots and beets, a centrifugal juicer might be a better option. Do your research! I ended up ordering the Omega 8006 Masticating Juicer from Amazon yesterday. It is on the expensive side ($300) however, it is the only juicer I found with a 15 year warranty. A popular saying I like is, I’m not rich enough to buy cheap things :)