Healthy Juicing Recipes

Let’s be honest,

no one would willingly sit down to a plate of beets, kale, oranges, cucumbers and

lemons. Throw in a ginger root and the world goes running. Yet with the convenience of Absolutely Juice’s offerings, the nutrition from these ingredients are compacted down into a beautiful glass of juice that’s tasty and easy to swallow. And your body starts reaping the benefits almost immediately, as opposed to the 30 minute traveling and digesting time that’s normally needed when eating.

While juicing isn’t the guarantor of perfect health, when done consistently it can certainly lead to a more enjoyable life overall. That’s one of the reasons we’re encouraged to have 6-8 servings of fruit and vegetables daily. While actually eating all the needed nutrition may be difficult, drinking it is deliciously easy.

One of the first benefits many see is weight loss. But the greatest benefits are internal – juicing can reduce your risk for heart disease and cancer, can lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and can enhance vision and shhh…gastrointestinal health, too.

Benefits of Consistent Juicing

Weight loss

Decreased risk of heart disease

Decreased risk of cancer

Lower blood pressure

Lower cholesterol

Increased energy

Better skin

Increased immunity

Reduction of allergies

Better sleep

Balanced metabolism

What are the health benefits of a diet including fruits and vegetables?

Fruits and vegetables are key components of a healthy diet as they provide a variety of nutrients needed on a daily basis, are naturally low in fat and calories and contain no cholesterol. In addition, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables protects from chronic diseases and enables optimal growth and development.

Juice made from fruits and vegetables is a great way to contribute to your child's daily servings of fruits and vegetables. But not just any bottle will do. When choosing a juice, read the Nutrition Facts panels to make sure you are buying a 100% fruit juice or 100% vegetable juice and not a "juice cocktail" or "juice beverage". These choices do not contain 100% juice. All Nestlé Juicy Juice flavors are 100% juice.

The serving size for children 4-6 yrs of age, based on the MyPyramid for fruit and vegetable juice, is ½ cup (4 oz.). The Food Pyramid recommends 8 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, which means your children should be eating a minimum of 3 servings of fruits and 5 servings of vegetables daily. Unfortunately many young children are not getting the 8 servings of grapes and apples, sweet potatoes and carrots and all those other good things they need. How can you help? Plan to have a variety of fruits and vegetables readily available for meals and snacking. Fill a fruit bowl with polished green apples. Set out a plate of fresh strawberries with breakfast. Tuck a peach or plum in your child's lunchbox. By making fruits and vegetables a part of every meal and snack and you can easily provide the 8 servings recommended per day

Watermelons

are the perfect healthy treat for the summer. Sweet, juicy, and best served ice cold, watermelons are extremely versatile and delicious. Eat 'em on their own or as part of a tasty fruit salad. Even better, the sweetness of watermelons work great in smoothies, helping you to feel energized throughout your day. And the benefits of watermelon don't stop there. Did you know they're excellent for your heath, too?

Among the benefits of watermelon are the vitamins packed into the fruit. They're a great source of vitamin A, C, and B6. Watermelons also contain the amino acids citrulline and arginine which can help maintain a healthy blood flow and boost your overall cardiovascular function. They're also a great source of potassium, which can lower your risk of high blood pressure. Most people would think of bananas when it comes to good sources of potassium, but watermelons are just as good!

Vitamin C is a great immune booster, and while most people would quickly reach for an orange, it is one of the many benefits of watermelon that can improve your health. B6 vitamins can minimize the risk of inflammation and help support your nervous system, and vitamin A can actually keep cancer at bay by keeping your cells healthy and limiting the production of DNA in cancerous cells.

Watermelons also contain high levels of lycopene, which is an antioxidant that can also fight cancer and heart disease. Lycopene is also quite high in tomatoes, and can also fight cardiovascular disease.

Watermelons are great in salads, smoothies, or even on their own, but if you're looking for a great refreshing summer drink, try this great tasting watermelon lemonade! Watermelons are synonymous with summer, as a hot summer picnic just isn't the same without this delicious treat. Eat up!

I leave, some e-books that can be purchased to learn more about the benefits of juicing:

The Ultimate Juicing Guide Click Here!
Sensational Smoothies: Drink Your Way To Health Click Here!