How many of us actually know what the daily recommendation for our fruit and vegetable intake is? I certainly didn’t. With life buzzing on around us, it is no wonder we are hard pressed to find the time to eat all the greens our body demands.
CURIOUS OF WHAT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE BEST TO JUICE? TRY OUT SOME OF THESE FLAVORS:
APPLES: Packed with antioxidants and a sweet, yet never overpowering flavor, apples make a great base for many of your favorite juice blends. You don’t need to peel them, but always remember to remove the core before juicing.SPINACH: Use spinach for your daily dose of greens and vitamins A, B, C, E and K.BEETS: Add a touch of vibrant red to your juices with this beneficial veggie. Make sure to leave the skin on and juice them just as they are.CARROTS: They are well renowned as the anticancer kings of the vegetable world as they are jam packed with lots of anti-oxidants your body needs. Mixed with apples, this is one of the best fruit and vegetable powerhouse combinations for you.PINEAPPLES: If you want to go a bit more tropical for one of your juice blends, pineapple is a great choice. Thankfully for you, they contain an enzyme called bromelain, which helps your body digest proteins.CITRUS FRUITS: You can add these to almost all your juices as they add a great burst of flavor to even the most bitter of vegetables. From lemons to oranges, they are packed with lots of vitamin C you need.CELERY: This is a perfect addition to most juices as they are a good source of sodium and potassium. Celery is also a helpful detoxifier and cleanser.BELL PEPPERS: With their slightly sweet flavor, they work well with most vegetable based juices. Make sure to slice off the top and remove the seeds before juicing.MELONS: Always delicious, the high water content of melons makes them an excellent source of hydration, especially on a hot day or after a workout. Make sure to scoop out the seeds.CUCUMBER: These add a refreshing flavor to most juices, though be sure to leave the skin on, since it is where most of the key nutrients are found.
With the juicing trend on the rise once again, some are finding that guzzling down a bottle of liquefied fruits and veggies is the perfect way to move toward a healthier lifestyle.
Made popular by celebrities, juicing is one of the easier ways to shower your body with select amounts of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants all while avoiding added sugars and toxic fats.
Despite the obvious appeal of sipping away at your daily dose, health experts vary as to the specific benefits juicing has for you.