Power For Health: Improve Your Health by Juicing

Having fresh juice in your diet everyday will really improve your diet; and you won't believe how delicious this nutritious option is. When we have raw, live, fresh fruit and vegetable we are providing our bodies with health benefits that far outweigh the options offered by other pre-bottled juices. These days it is simple to also purchase these products at cafes and health food stores, or you can buy a juicer for your own home.

To make fresh juice you need a juice extractor, a simple processor that takes away the pulp and filters around 90% liquid into a jug or cup. The following fruit and vegetables are commonly used when preparing fresh juice:

- Oranges
- Apples
- Watermelons / Melon Dews/ Rock melons
- Pears
- Strawberries
- Carrots
- Spinach
- Beetroots

For many juice drinkers a small amount of added ginger or garlic is used to boost the immune system. You can also blend the juices in various combinations, depending on your personal preference for trying and testing out new flavours. Juicers are available that will take a whole apple without needing the core removed, whilst others will require that the fruit and vegetable be chopped up prior to putting it through the juicer.

We understand these days that the human body consists of around 70% water, and that we need to drink regularly to remain hydrated. By drinking juice you are able to keep that hydration level high, as fruit and vegetables have a water content of about 70%; but with juice this liquid comes vitamin and nutrient enriched and this can be quickly taken into the body. You will find that you experience a boost in energy from juice as it gives the body quick and natural access to the vitamins and nutrients as nature intended.

To understand the value of juice, try and imagine eating a plate filled with an apple, an orange, a 1/4 watermelon, 1/2 a beetroot, a slice of ginger and a carrot all raw in one sitting? Whilst you may manage it, there is no doubt it would be a hard task! If you are drinking this as fresh juice however, you can simply pour it into a tall glass, add some ice cubes and enjoy it as a cool, tasty health drink. This is also a great meal replacement option; delivering a high level of nutrition in a concentrated form.

There are a large number of benefits to drinking freshly squeezed juice, more than can possibly be explored here. A lot of people like to try drinking only juice for a few days every month or so to detoxify their bodies. This fast means they drink only fresh juice, fruit, fresh vegetables or water for a several day detoxification period. When the enzymes that are contained in fruit and vegetable are able to be accessed easily by our bodies, juice is a natural energy power house. Whilst all forms of fruit and vegetable offer nutritional value; fresh juice is the pick of the bunch!

Drinking juice daily or even less regularly will ensure that you see an improvement in your skin, your eyes and your overall health. Juice will give your body nutrients that will raise your energy levels as well as your moods. You may also find that you experience a decrease in your appetite as you receive this boost of vitamins and nutrients. Your glowing skin, bright eyes, shiny healthy hair and stronger nails are bound to have you feeling great about yourself. When you drink juice regularly, over time you will notice that you have improved digestion as well as a restored balance in your bowel's natural bacteria and a stronger immune system.

One way to start including fresh juice in your diet is by starting with an day or two of detoxification to clean out your system and relax your digestive tract. You can then continue by having a routine juice daily at a time that you prefer.

Taking this step will be a great bonus for your over all health and vitality; you are sure not to regret it and it will make you aware of how important what you drink can be to your health.