Health Benefits of Vegetable Juice
Posted on 14. Apr, 2011 by juice gal.
Juicing both fruits and vegetables is great for our health but there are some distinct advantages to juicing vegetables. In fact, over doing it with the fruit juice may be counter productive due to its high sugar content. This is why many juicing enthusiast and health professionals recommend to keep fruit juice to a minimum. A general figure is to make about 80% of juice from vegetables.
Juicing vegetables has many distinct benefits. It is important to include them when performing a juice detox. By making juice that is 60-80% vegetables, you are ensuring adequate nutrition. Vegetables, especially the green ones help the body function properly due to their alkalinity. These alkaline vegetables help maintain the ph balance of the body at 7.3. This is a contrast to meats, dairy, sugars, and processed foods which are primarily acidic. Over acidity of the blood is associated with many illnesses and a weakened immune system. Drinking the juice of such vegetables ensures that the nutrition is absorbed quickly into the body. Some foods that are alkaline are cabbage, onions, peas, cucumbers, bell peppers.
Secondly, vegetables contain antioxidants. Again, many green vegetables have the highest content. Broccoli, spinach, carrots, and tomatoes are among the top ten choices to use for this benefit. Antioxidants protect cells from the damage of oxidation. Some of the effects of rapid oxidation include signs of aging such as wrinkles and the development of more serious diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Though oxidation is a natural process, we can slow the effects down with antioxidants.
These are just two of the benefits seen with the regular practice of drinking vegetable juice. The nutrients keep the body functioning smoothly and efficiently by eliminating the aforementioned toxic conditions of the body.
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Raw Celery Apple Juice For Health and Detox
Posted on 03. Sep, 2010 by juice gal.
Raw foods are essential for good health and healing. Celery and apples contain vitamins and minerals needed to aid the body in healing from joint and muscle pain. Juices made from these foods help ease digestion and taste great. Here’s a video recipe for Celery Apple Juice:
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Modified Juice Detox
Posted on 02. Sep, 2010 by juice gal.
For some people the thought of going three days without solid food is scary and maybe even impractical. Food is often associated with comfort and also social situations. A juice detox diet can force us to deal with these situations and that may not be easy for some. You may have visions of starving or being miserable but let me tell you for most people THIS IS SIMPLY NOT THE CASE.
Don’t just give up because you are worried about completing the cleanse. The juice detox program, which means drinking 64 ounces of juice per day, can be modified if you fall into the category above. An occasional piece of fruit, such as an apple or banana can be eaten during the three day diet. Some people choose to drink juice during the day and have a small meal such as rice and steamed vegetables for dinner. This is also acceptable. Keep in mind that these modified plans including solid foods means that your body will be digesting food. Therefore the detox rate may be slowed down and not as efficient. But for certain individuals that is fine.
If you are planning your first juice detox and are concerned about not eating foods, then consider this modified program. If you can successfully handle it then you can graduate up to a full cleanse the next time. The goal here is to get you into better health and the modified plan is a good way to get started.
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3 Day Total Body Juice Cleanse
Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by juice gal.
Excess body toxins lead to symptoms of energy loss, weight gain and overall aches and pains. They can build up and cause more serious illness if not taken care of. Most everyone is susceptible to environmental toxins and will come into contact with chemicals everyday. Even if you eat generally healthy foods, the body still encounters harmful substances. The best answer for you could be a 3 day fruit and vegetable total body juice cleanse.
The 3 day juice detox is so successful because it works quickly and is relatively easy to do. For this approach, you should drink only fresh juices and no solid food for three days. You will need fresh foods of organic fruits and vegetables, a juicer machine, some juice recipes, and most of all a desire to start a healthier lifestyle.
Important Preparation
Before your three day cleansing diet it is important to prepare. For the week preceeding the cleanse, gradually eliminate all sources of caffeine, and meat from your diet. This will make the juice detox process easier with less side effects. Since the diet will consist of raw vegetable juices, begin eating some raw foods to adjust your body to experiencing beneficial foods.
Alkaline is Best
The reason that this total body cleanse works so well is that the juice drinks will have alkaline properties. Vegetables, especially green leafy ones actually create an environment in your body which makes it difficult for disease to thrive. After three days of juicing, your body will be prepared to better handle the toxins that are already inside. The colon, liver, kidneys, lung, and skin will flush toxins out and you will begin to feel improvements in some of your symptoms.
Experts have been recommending juice cleansing and fasting for many, many years. When done with care, this detox method is a safe way to feel better and begin a healthier life.
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Five Things You’ll Need for a Juice Detox Fast
Posted on 29. Aug, 2010 by juice gal.
Thinking about participating in a juicing cleanse or fast? The juice detox fast is a beneficial way to aid the body in eliminating the harmful excesses of modern life. You may realize something needs to be done when you experience lethargy, water and waste retention, chronic pain, dull skin, and foggy thinking. While many things may contribute to these symptoms, a juice detox diet gives you a jump start to a new healthy lifestyle toward releasing them.
So if you’ve decided to do this, you must consider a few things first and plan accordingly. Though juice cleansing only takes 2-3 days, there is some prep time and items you may need. Let’s take a look at what is required.
- Time. First of all you will need a period of a couple of non-stressful days to carry out this detox. A weekend works well for this, or you may want to take a few days off work. Best health is achieved not only physically, but also mentally.
- Juice Extractor. Your beverages must be made at home and not bought in the supermarket. Fresh juices are most healthy. You will need to purchase a juice extractor machine. They can be purchased locally or online and price ranges vary.
- Quality produce. Look for healthy, ripe produce when shopping. While organic is recommended, conventional foods will also make healthy juice. You’ll need to wash the produce thoroughly.
- Recipes. Juicing is quite easy and most fruits and veggies will combine together well. It is a good idea though, to have a few recipes on hand to get you started. It will also help you plan which foods to buy.
- Support. Tell your friends and family what you are doing and ask for support. They don’t have to understand or participate with you, but it is important that your juice detox fast weekend be stress free.
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