Juice Your Way to Better Health

There is no disputing the fact that fruits and vegetables are good for you. To increase the amount of vegetable intake in their daily diets, many people turn to store bought juice. While intentions are good, this can actually be a source of alarming amounts of sugar and corn syrup. Purchasing a juicer and making your own juice can be a delicious way to lose weight and feel great with out the addition of counterproductive ingredients!

Loyal juicing enthusiast will reinforce the idea that juicing at home yields the best energy drink. Getting creative with the mixing of fruits and vegetables is a great way to consume vegetables that one would not otherwise eat. As mothers of picking –eaters all to well know, sneaking healthy vegetables into a diet requires some creativity. For someone who does not particularly like broccoli, for example, juicing it together with the sweetness of fruit will disguise the flavor.

Similar to Hoodia, juicing can work as an appetite suppressant. For those who always feel hungry, drinking a homemade juice drink can help them feel satiated until lunch time. This reduces the temptation to snack on high calorie foods throughout the morning. Those who enjoy the benefits of juicing, also enjoy the health benefits of protein shakes. Protein shakes offer a quick source of energy that has little effect on blood sugar levels. This enables a person to maintain a constant metabolic, fat burning rate.

If you are new to juicing, you can start by investing in an inexpensive juicer. These can be found at any home store or big box store. Online merchants also offer great deals. Also, if you are new to the world of juicing, you may wonder what to do with all the pulp that is left in the juicer. This is a great ingredient for vegetable stock or compost. This is full of nutrients and flavor. Simmering it in a pot of water for a few hours and then straining the mash will provide a tasty and cheap vegetable stock for other recipes.

By susan patterson
Published: 11/25/2008
 
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