juicing-related stories
Top 7 fruits and veggies for juicing
Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
A couple months ago, Martha was debating whether or not she should invest in a juicer. A valid question. After all, when you prepare your own juice you have complete control over the ingredients. You choose what fruits and veggies you include and you're guaranteed to have no preservatives, no artificial colors, and no sweeteners.When you juice fruits and vegetables you keep all of the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants found in the fresh produce. You do, however, sacrifice much of the fiber. So while juicing is a healthy practice, it shouldn't take the place of all of your fruits and vegetable intake.
Natural Health lists the top 7 fruits and veggies for juicing. Check out the gallery for the complete list.
Beet juice lowers blood pressure
I stopped at the farmer's market this morning and several booths had beets for sale. I debated about buying some to make a borscht. (Which I love, but I was quite certain it would be a complete miss with my son.) According to Planet Green, I should have just tried juicing beets. Researchers have found that drinking 500ml of beet root juice daily can have a positive impact on blood pressure. Not only is beet root high in antioxidants, it also contains dietary nitrates which benefit blood pressure. Researchers found that the blood pressure of study subjects dropped just one hour after drinking beet root juice, with the most benefit showing three to four hours after drinking the juice.
Want another idea on what to do with beets? Debra has some ideas for cooking beets with the greens.
The Daily Turn On! Get Juiced!
Life is too short not to be fully "turned on." The Daily Turn On! energizes all aspects of "you." Everyday The Daily Turn On! with That's Fit Life Fit expert Laura Lewis will awaken your mind, your body and your life!Did you know: One of the best ways to finght disease and enhance your health and longevity is to include plenty of nutrient-rich fresh vegetables and fruits. Many of us in this fast-paced, convenience-oriented world find our diets devoid of these healthy foods. Juicing is the extraction of juice from raw fruits and vegetables. The juices are full of disease-fighting antioxidants that are known to clean out any "free-radicals" in your body. If left unchecked, these free radicals could cause the growth of cancer.
What is in juice? Fresh juice, made from raw vegetables and/or fruits is basically water loaded with what researchers have dubbed as "anutrients," also known as pigments, flavors and enzymes. These anutrients include carotenoids, allyl sulfides, tannins, indoles, and plant steriods to name a few. In addition, there are plenty of vitamins and minerals that your body needs in order to maintain optimal health.
Who needs it? Almost everyone could benefit from two to four ounces of fresh carrot juice per day, unless you have a specific sensitivity or allergy to carrots. The juice is loaded with beta-carotene, an antioxidant, which helps fight disease, boosts your immune system and improves your night and color vision! If you want to improve your energy, maybe a fresh vegetable cocktail would do just the trick because of the high concentration of the energy nutrients such as B vitamins and minerals. If you have a difficult time digesting high fiber fruits and veggies, try drinking the juice!
Fresh versus processed: What's the difference? Juices packaged in bottles or cans or stored in your freezer have typically been heated in order to prevent bacterial growth, In addition, many have on their list of ingredients artificial additives that may be harmful to your health. And do you know how long the processed juice has been residing in its container?
Use clean fruits and veggies: If you don't use organic produce that has not be sprayed with chemicals during the growing process or afterwards, you should give your raw buddies a bath! Use a vegetable brush and a biodegradable soap. This should remove most of the toxic residue that you don't need for optimal health!
In the beginning, go easy on the juice. One to two ounces per day is enough. Work yourself up to four to six ounces twice per day. Drink more vegetables than fruit. Too much fruit juice can throw your blood sugar off balance.
What is in juice? Fresh juice, made from raw vegetables and/or fruits is basically water loaded with what researchers have dubbed as "anutrients," also known as pigments, flavors and enzymes. These anutrients include carotenoids, allyl sulfides, tannins, indoles, and plant steriods to name a few. In addition, there are plenty of vitamins and minerals that your body needs in order to maintain optimal health.
Who needs it? Almost everyone could benefit from two to four ounces of fresh carrot juice per day, unless you have a specific sensitivity or allergy to carrots. The juice is loaded with beta-carotene, an antioxidant, which helps fight disease, boosts your immune system and improves your night and color vision! If you want to improve your energy, maybe a fresh vegetable cocktail would do just the trick because of the high concentration of the energy nutrients such as B vitamins and minerals. If you have a difficult time digesting high fiber fruits and veggies, try drinking the juice!
Fresh versus processed: What's the difference? Juices packaged in bottles or cans or stored in your freezer have typically been heated in order to prevent bacterial growth, In addition, many have on their list of ingredients artificial additives that may be harmful to your health. And do you know how long the processed juice has been residing in its container?
Use clean fruits and veggies: If you don't use organic produce that has not be sprayed with chemicals during the growing process or afterwards, you should give your raw buddies a bath! Use a vegetable brush and a biodegradable soap. This should remove most of the toxic residue that you don't need for optimal health!
In the beginning, go easy on the juice. One to two ounces per day is enough. Work yourself up to four to six ounces twice per day. Drink more vegetables than fruit. Too much fruit juice can throw your blood sugar off balance.
A review of the Martha's Vineyard Diet
Diet & Weight Loss, Reviews & Products
Brian's post from a few days ago on the Martha's Vineyard Diet and the promise that you can lose 21 Pounds in 21 Days has been one of ur more popular pages, and rightly so -- who wouldn't be curious at the idea of losing 21 pounds in 3 weeks? As for whether it's legit, well, that's another story.
AOL's fitness team has put together a review of the Martha's Vineyard Diet. In a nutshell, here's what they have to say about it:
AOL's fitness team has put together a review of the Martha's Vineyard Diet. In a nutshell, here's what they have to say about it:
- It's not healthy -- the diet doesn't include adequate amounts of protein and fat
- The book makes many false claims -- including the claim that you can build muscle on the diet, which, without protein or resistance training, isn't possible. And anyway, who would have the energy to go to the gym on this type of eating plan?
- The author also makes outrageous and frankly bizarre claims that have nutritionists and doctors confused. An example? She suggests jumping on a trampoline to relieve pressure to your lymphatic system
- The 'science' behind the diet is unsubstantiated
- My favourite part of the review: "Take the Cabbage Soup Diet, substitute cabbage with a variety of other veggies and fruits, then throw in an uncomfortable enema and you have the Martha's Vineyard Diet"
