What are the benefits of juicing fresh fruits and vegetables over eating them?
When you juice, the produce is broken down into a very digestible form that is easy to absorb. Many people have reported that they weren't absorbing nutrition from their food; it was passing right through them. When they started juicing, their health made a dramatic improvement because they could absorb the
nutrients from the juice easily.
Juice is therapeutic because the body doesn't have to work hard to break it down. It's also loaded with enzymes so it spares the enzyme- producing organs. It's also easy to consume and allows people the chance to consume many more vegetables than they would normally eat. Also, many parts of plants they would probably throw away, such as broccoli stems,asparagus stems and celery leaves can be juiced.
I buy lots of juice from the store, so why do I have to go through all the trouble of juicing fresh fruits and vegetables?
Juice in containers, by law, has to be pasteurized. [The pasteurization process] kills vitamins and enzymes along with biophotons. Store-bought juice offers very little nutrition.
How much juice should I drink?
From one glass to a quart a day; with 2-3 glasses of green juice, people start to notice a difference.
Is is okay for me to mix fruit and vegetable juices?
Yes, it's fine to mix them. They are broken down and the nutrients are easily absorbed.
What is a “juice feast?”
Juice feasting is drinking one to two quarts of juice per day and just drinking juice— not eating solid food.
Is juicing good for you to build up your immune system?
Vegetables juice is very effective in alkalinizing our blood pH. An acidic
environment breeds diseases, while an alkaline internal environment is less disease-prone.Juices provides a concentrated dose of antioxidant such as vitamin A, C and E, beta-carotene, plus a wide range of phytochemicals – a lot of which has notable anti-cancer properties.
Is juicing good for you to improve digestive health?
Fresh juices contain a variety of enzymes in large quantity – the fresher the juice, the higher the concentration of enzymes. These enzymes are critical for the digestion and absorption of food, for conversion of food substances into body tissue, and for the production of energy at the cellular level. Juicing breaks down cell wall and allows all the
nutrients to be easily absorbed. This gives our
digestive system a break and allows it to heal. It is critical that the juice is fresh, not store-bought. Store-bought juices are pasteurized, a process during which the enzymes are deactivated due to high heat.
Is juicing good for you to lose weight?
Toxicity is one of the main reasons that our body retains fat and weight. Our body uses fat cells to bind up fat-soluble toxins, to prevent them from circulating in the body. The only way to allow the body to release excess fat is to help it release the toxins that are stored within the fat cells. The antioxidants in juice helps bind up the toxins and allow them to be carried out of the body. Juices also facilitate elimination and
colon detox, which is a critical part in the detoxification process. Juices deliver a satisfying experience with relatively few calories. Including juice in
the diet can reduce the overall calorie intake. Cravings are often caused by nutrient deficiency, and are a way that our body is telling us that we need certain nutrients. Juices are a concentrated source of nutrients, and they deliver them in a way that is readily and easily absorbable. When the body gets the nutrients it needs, you will have fewer cravings and will be less likely to overeat, especially on calorie-dense, unhealthy foods.
Is juicing good for you to increase energy?
Juicing allows the nutrients from the vegetables immediately available for the body to utilize. The enzymes in the juice also aid digestion of the nutrients. The body does not have to expense energy to digest the food, leaving more energy for other activities. Also, the nutrients are not “trapped” within the cell walls; they can be absorbed and assimilated much faster, providing the body with a quick shot of energy – without the crash that comes with sugar or caffeine. Juices aid the body’s detoxification process. The less energy the body needs to use on processing and eliminating toxins, the more energy is available for other activities.
