The health benefits of juicing on a daily basis are many and are well documented; however, we still live in a society that believes a daily diet of cooked food is nutritional and healthy. It is very important to understand that valuable micronutrients become damaged when foods are heated. Over-cooking food destroys micronutrients by changing shape and chemical composition. Thus, at almost every meal, most are consuming foods that contain less than an optimal amount of bio-available nutrients. Could this be a reason why we are seeing more and more metabolic-related health concerns? In my opinion, yes! cleaneatingcleanliving
It is important to juice vegetables and fruit that are fresh, organic or locally grown in an organic manner and in-season. Listed below are vegetables/fruits that are the most pesticide-loaded according to the Environmental Working Group. Try to always purchase these vegetables/fruit organically grown. Another option is to grow these vegetables in your backyard garden or container garden using NON-GMO seeds/plants. The offenders listed from worst to least:
Apples
Celery
Cherry
Tomatoes
Hot Peppers
Sweet Bell Peppers
Kale / Collard Greens
Health Benefits of Raw Juicing
helps to detoxify body
provides nutrient dense food
allows higher consumption of a wider variety of vegetables
strengthens immune system
helps with mental alertness
facilitates weight loss
improves digestion
increases energy
anti-aging
may help with allergies
unlocks all nutrients of raw food
allows one to consume the entire veggie/fruit
tremendous source of live enzymes
decreases body odor
uplifts mood
supports the liver
helps with sleep issues
helps with hormone issues
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