To Juice or Not to Juice That is the Question
I was recently asked at a presentation what my thoughts were on juicing. Moreover, new years is quickly approaching and with it come resolutions, which many will be losing weight, especially after indulging during the holidays. Therefore, I decided to write about whether to juice or not to juice. People juice for several reasons; whether its "detox", weight loss, staying healthy or "rebooting", but is it appropriate?! Many companies talk about raving health benefits, however, hardly any of these claims can be supported by scientific evidence. The best way to do help you decide if to juice or not is by just dividing it to pros and cons: Pros Good way to get more fruits and vegetables in the diet, especially if you are picky or not a big vegetable and fruit eater High in antioxidants as well as vitamins and minerals Feels "lighter" since you do not chew anything or have "bulky" food in your stomach Could help with weight loss Cons Very pricey....