Juicing

Chances are you have heard of juicing with its growing popularity. Juicing is the process of extracting juice from plant tissues such as fruits and vegetables. Currently, there is debate about whether there is a benefit to juicing over eating fruits and vegetables.

Fruits and vegetables offer a variety of nutrients, from vitamins A & C, which help with eye and immune health, to antioxidants, which help lower the risks of diseases such as cancer. Those who choose juicing say it is better than eating fruits and vegetables because you can drink more vegetables than you can eat, and that juicing allows your body to more easily absorb the vitamins and antioxidants extracted from fresh fruits and vegetables. While there are undoubtedly benefits to including fruits and vegetables to your diet; the research shows they are not necessarily better in the form of juice.

While a pure juicing diet may not be a completely balanced diet, any form of fruits and vegetables is better than not including them in your diet. Whether you choose to juice, eat canned, fresh, or frozen fruits and vegetables, you will still get some of the nutrients you need as part of a healthy diet.