I love having a green juice when I know I won't be able to get my fill of veggies or fruits that day. I prefer to eat them whole, but drinking them is a good option if you are always on the go. Many people are apprehensive about green juice and assume that it tastes bad.
The good news is the juice doesn't taste gross if you mix it with the right fruits. The bad news is that if you are approaching these juices the wrong way, it can negatively affect your health!
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Whether you're a new juicer or have been doing it for awhile now, this information will benefit you. For all you know, you may be making the cardinal sin when it comes to juicing. Keep in mind this is juices from a juicer, not smoothies you can make in your blender.
Check out these interesting facts about green juice that you were clueless about!
1. It can be unhealthy: The big mistake most people make when juicing is adding too much fruit. Unlike when you eat a whole fruit, the fiber is left out when juicing. Therefore you are left with the sugar and extra calories that QUICKLY add up.
2. It nourishes you: Drinking a fresh green juice is a quick way to hydrate and nourish your blood stream quickly with antioxidants.
3. It's not filling: As I mentioned before, the fiber of the fruits and veggies are eliminated when juicing. Therefore, drinking a blend of spinach, apples, and carrots is not going to keep you full the way eating them would.
4. It heals your body: There have been people who claim that juicing reversed different ailments they had. The reason juicing works is because it provides the body with phytonutrients (plant chemicals) which help fight off diseases such as cancer and helps the body with everyday cell maintenance.
5. It's pricey: If you don't have a juicer at home, you probably opt for cold-pressed juices at the local deli. Those can cost you up to $11 depending on the brand and can burn a hole in your pocket fast. To save yourself money, buy a moderately priced juicer to make them at home.
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