Many doctors recommend that people include fresh fruit and vegetable juices into their daily diet, especially those who wish to lose weight in safer and more long-lasting ways. Drinking juice is also advised because it provides an added supply of much-needed vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Some believe in juice fasting, which somehow does not seem completely well-researched. The fact remains that juice provides nourishment, but not enough. Juices do not offer essential cell building matter such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins and enough roughage. All of these are crucial for the proper functioning of the digestive system. Which is why juices must be combined along with light meals and should not be treated as a meal in itself.
How do Juices Help in Weight Loss?
- Fresh fruits and vegetables have special enzymes and electrolytes, so it is necessary that we add these enzymes into our daily diet.
- Juices are converted into digestible carbohydrates which are readily digested and do not extract too much energy.
- Drinking fresh juice helps to reduce the overall calorie intake for the day, this helps keep our weight in check.
- Intake of juices help the digestive system to focus on cleansing the body of toxins and waste more efficiently. It need not disperse extra energy on trying to digest heavy and difficult to digest foods which have been chemically processed.
- Drinking juice helps restore the pH level and induces the reduction of harmful acid build up.
Juice Recipes for Weight Loss
#1 - Pomegranate Juice
- 4 pomegranates
- 1 big lemon
Pomegranate has been used as a part of herbal science since ancient times. While its delicious flavor is unmatched, this unique fruit is in fact a reservoir of nutrients. It's jam packed with vitamin C, B6, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc and a whole lot more! This fruit is believed to be excellent for curing stomach ailments and revving up the body's metabolism. All you need to do is to ensure that the protective skin of the fruit as well as the internal connecting fiber is thoroughly peeled off, as these are quite bitter to taste. Any remnants present in the blender will make the juice a bit bitter, so make it a point to clean the fruit properly. You may squeeze in one whole lemon if you prefer, so as to add a new twist to the flavor.
#2 - Carrot Surprise
- 4 - 5 fresh carrots
- 1 apple with peel
- 1 celery stalk
- Some raw spinach leaves
- 1 lemon
This juice is named the Carrot Surprise, because the first time I tried it out, I was pleasantly taken aback by how tasty it actually turned out to be. Initially the dread had set in that the juice was going to be a complete disaster and drinking it would be an arduous task, but no fortunately not. The apple saved the day and when combined along with sweet carrots and a hint of lemon, the juice seems just about yummy. To add it all up, this concoction is quite the health drink and is rich in essential nutrients and antioxidants.
#3 - Pineapple Asparagus Juice
- 1 pineapple
- Hand full of asparagus
Some may cringe at the idea of drinking pineapple juice along with asparagus, but this is truly one of the best juices for losing weight. The pineapple juice is essentially the dominant flavor in the juice, which makes it rather pleasant on the palette. Do not use processed asparagus juice as it may contain added preservatives and chemicals, which completely defeats the concept behind drinking fresh juice for better health.
#4 - Orange Delight
- 4 oranges
- 1/2 papaya (if available)
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 cup parsley
When you make this juice do not squeeze the juice from the orange, instead let the fiber remain. All the ingredients included will provide adequate nourishment as well as roughage. Though, do remember to extract the seeds, before you throw orange slices into the blender. You will also need to throw away the peels of both the cucumber as well as the papaya. This drink is exceptionally mouth-watering as well as filling and keeps you from feeling hungry for 3 - 4 hours.
#5 - Berry Berry
- 2 bananas
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 fresh cherries
You may use all the berries in the world for making this drink, and it will still be an irresistible drink which will have you coming back for more, time and again. However it's the bananas which add the dynamic twist in the texture and taste of the preparation and makes it a wholesome drink.
Combining fruits and vegetables so as to make
juice recipes for weight loss, help ensure that your body gets enough nourishment, energy and subsistence to go on throughout the day without having to feel hungry or weak. These juices for weight loss will keep you satiated for quite a few hours until it is time for your next meal.
