Juicing Myth: Juicing Is Bad

Here’s a juicing myth for you: “Juicing is bad because you lose the fiber when you juice fruits and vegetables.” – You get fiber through many other foods. You can also add back in some of the pulp to your juice. I’m not saying just juice. I’m saying juice in moderation to supplement your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs from fresh fruits and vegetables. Your meals should also include lightly cooked vegetables, raw fruit and legumes.

High Fiber Foods

1. Split Peas


2. Lentils


3. Black Beans


4. Lima Beans


5. Broccoli


6. Brussels Sprouts


7. Raspberries


8. Blackberries


9. Avacado


10. Pears

Squash that juicing myth!

According to the Department of Agriculture, 90 percent of the antioxidant action in fruit is in the juice, not the fiber. In my experience juicing is one of the healthiest, quickest and most delicious ways to help get the body back on track and maintain optimum health. Juicing concentrates the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, extracting them from fiber—a job usually undertaken by your digestive system. You would have to eat gobs of fruits and vegetables to get the same level of concentrated vitamins and nutrients in one glass of juice.

I’m a strong advocate of getting enough fiber each day, but I wouldn’t discount juicing because it extracts the fiber much in the same way I wouldn’t discount aerobic exercise because it’s hard on  joints and cartilage. Moderation is key! The benefits for juicing far outweigh any negative aspects. Juicing is very good for your body so JUICE ON!

References:

WeightWatchers: Juicing: Raise A Glass to Your Health

Greatist: The 16 Most Surprising High Fiber Foods

Juicing Myth: Juicing Is Bad

Let"s Talk Juicing and Fiber!

Does juicing concentrate the sugar and eliminate the fiber? Yes. But first, sugars in fruit are naturally occurring sugars including fructose. Fructose has traditionally been regarded as a healthy sugar.

When you drink FRESH all natural juice the fructose is absorbed from the intestines and is taken to the liver to be broken down into glucose. Fructose has the lowest glycemic index (GI = 19) of all the natural sugars.

We want to be careful though (especially if you’re diabetic or have a history of diabetes in your family, so please consult a physician if this is the case). Juicing and consuming too much fruit at one time can overwhelm the body’s capacity to process fructose and spike your blood sugar. That’s not what we want.

Too much of any one thing (fruit juice) is bad, so we want to juice a variety. I strive for sensible juicing. Green juice is nutritionally the best for us.

Did you know fiber helps our bodies maintain normal sugar levels? So we want to get plenty of fiber in our diets.

Juicing and Fiber, Really???

Unless you’re strictly juicing for the benefit of the juice (nutrients) being absorbed on an empty stomach (and lots of people do that), then I say, feel free to snack on the produce.

(When you’re cleansing or juice fasting, you don’t want fiber.)

When I feel like it, I snack on the produce. I say to myself, “Man those apples look good”, so I take a bite. “That spinach looks fresh”, so I have some. “Those carrots are awesome”, you get the idea. Munch on what you’re juicing. It’s that simple. You can make a good raw food meal out of it and that’s good for you!

Juicing usually doesn’t extract all of the fiber either. Depending on the type of juicer you use and the produce you’re juicing, you may find pulp (fiber) in your juice. If you want, you can add a little more pulp back into the juice you make. I like pulp in my orange juice. Some people don’t and that’s fine. It’s a personal preference.

You get fiber you need from the meals you eat throughout the day. How much fiber do you need? According to WHFoods website, you should strive for 25 grams of fiber each day. Check out their dietary fiber page, the links are below. For breakfast I enjoy oatmeal after I have my juice. Sometimes, just almonds. Both are good in fiber.

For a snack I have an apple, banana or an orange and maybe some more nuts. At lunch I enjoy salads. Mid-afternoon I snack on some more almonds. There you go, more fiber.

At dinner I enjoy steamed or lightly cooked vegetables and sometimes beans or legumes. I’ll also try to have some more fruit.

When juicing regularly if I eat healthy whole foods with my meals and snack on whole foods like fruit or almonds, I get plenty of fiber.

It’s something to consider each day though and just to be sure you’re getting the fiber you need, you can check out WHFoods Food Advisor. It’s a helpful tool.

So when someone says to you, what about fiber? You have the answer and remember you can tell them, “There’s No-Thing Better For Your Body Than FRESH Fruit and Vegetable Juice!”  Have fun juicing and juice on!

References
The Detox Specialist: Is Healthy Juice Bad For Detox?
WHFoods: How much dietary fiber do I need?
WHFoods: fiber, dietary

Let"s Talk Juicing and Fiber!

NutriBullet Pro: Is it Really a Nutrition Extractor?

What is the NutriBullet Pro I asked myself? These tend to get confusing. NutriBullet, MagicBullet and Nutri Ninja. So many kinds. What are these and which one should I get? Honestly I didn’t know what to try, so when a nice lady came by and said “Get that one!” I purchased the NutriBullet Pro. She said it is amazing and works great. She said she uses it almost everyday and loves it. So that’s why I ended up with the NutriBullet Pro. Oh, it was on sale too! This was shortly before Christmas.

NutriBullet Pro: Nutrition Extractor

Since then I’ve been educated some on the NutriBullet Pro. This is a 900 watt personal sized blender according to Amazon and is sold by Nutri Bullet. I got the 9 piece set for Virginia and I to use.

According to Nutri Bullet this isn’t just a personal blender though. This is a nutrition extractor! Let them explain:

What is Nutrition Extraction? Unlike blenders and juicers, Nutribullet nutrient extractors are specifically engineered to break down the cell walls of food to create the most nutrient dense smoothies possible. This unique extraction process transforms food into its most nutritious, most absorbable state. With extraction, you get the health benefits of eating the whole fruit and vegetable – the fiber, the pulp, the seeds and skins – nothing is left behind.

Is it hogwash? I want to be honest, I don’t know. It sounds good though. I doubt there is any scientific evidence (studies) to prove that nutrition extractors actually do what they claim. This goes for juicers too.

What I do believe is that the NutriBullet breaks down fruit and vegetables to a state that is easily absorbed by the body. When we drink smoothies we are not only getting the juice but getting fiber. Fiber is good and when blending fruit, fiber helps to slow down the absorption of natural sugar in the fruit. You won’t get that sugar high, sugar spike, like when juicing fruit.

NutriBullet Pro

Another benefit of using a personal blender like this NutriBullet Pro: You’ll find yourself consuming a wider variety of fruits and vegetables then you may normally get. I like trying different recipes and these recipes use everything from apples to zucchini.

You’ll also find you get more servings of fruits and vegetables in your diet. These are all good points. I don’t see any downside to using the NutriBullet when using it sensibly. I wouldn’t drink just smoothies for 7 days straight, but it could be done.

What do you think about the nutrition extractor claims? Thanks again for visiting, happy juicing and stay smooth!

Resources:

NutriBullet. Life Changing Recipes – Manual that comes with the NutriBullet Pro.

NutriBullet Pro: Is it Really a Nutrition Extractor?

Juicing Myth: Juicing Is Bad

Here’s a juicing myth for you: “Juicing is bad because you lose the fiber when you juice fruits and vegetables.” – You get fiber through many other foods. You can also add back in some of the pulp to your juice. I’m not saying just juice. I’m saying juice in moderation to supplement your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs from fresh fruits and vegetables. Your meals should also include lightly cooked vegetables, raw fruit and legumes.

High Fiber Foods

1. Split Peas


2. Lentils


3. Black Beans


4. Lima Beans


5. Broccoli


6. Brussels Sprouts


7. Raspberries


8. Blackberries


9. Avacado


10. Pears

Squash that juicing myth!

According to the Department of Agriculture, 90 percent of the antioxidant action in fruit is in the juice, not the fiber. In my experience juicing is one of the healthiest, quickest and most delicious ways to help get the body back on track and maintain optimum health. Juicing concentrates the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, extracting them from fiber—a job usually undertaken by your digestive system. You would have to eat gobs of fruits and vegetables to get the same level of concentrated vitamins and nutrients in one glass of juice.

I’m a strong advocate of getting enough fiber each day, but I wouldn’t discount juicing because it extracts the fiber much in the same way I wouldn’t discount aerobic exercise because it’s hard on  joints and cartilage. Moderation is key! The benefits for juicing far outweigh any negative aspects. Juicing is very good for your body so JUICE ON!

References:

WeightWatchers: Juicing: Raise A Glass to Your Health

Greatist: The 16 Most Surprising High Fiber Foods

Juicing Myth: Juicing Is Bad

Let"s Talk Juicing and Fiber!

Does juicing concentrate the sugar and eliminate the fiber? Yes. But first, sugars in fruit are naturally occurring sugars including fructose. Fructose has traditionally been regarded as a healthy sugar.

When you drink FRESH all natural juice the fructose is absorbed from the intestines and is taken to the liver to be broken down into glucose. Fructose has the lowest glycemic index (GI = 19) of all the natural sugars.

We want to be careful though (especially if you’re diabetic or have a history of diabetes in your family, so please consult a physician if this is the case). Juicing and consuming too much fruit at one time can overwhelm the body’s capacity to process fructose and spike your blood sugar. That’s not what we want.

Too much of any one thing (fruit juice) is bad, so we want to juice a variety. I strive for sensible juicing. Green juice is nutritionally the best for us.

Did you know fiber helps our bodies maintain normal sugar levels? So we want to get plenty of fiber in our diets.

Juicing and Fiber, Really???

Unless you’re strictly juicing for the benefit of the juice (nutrients) being absorbed on an empty stomach (and lots of people do that), then I say, feel free to snack on the produce.

(When you’re cleansing or juice fasting, you don’t want fiber.)

When I feel like it, I snack on the produce. I say to myself, “Man those apples look good”, so I take a bite. “That spinach looks fresh”, so I have some. “Those carrots are awesome”, you get the idea. Munch on what you’re juicing. It’s that simple. You can make a good raw food meal out of it and that’s good for you!

Juicing usually doesn’t extract all of the fiber either. Depending on the type of juicer you use and the produce you’re juicing, you may find pulp (fiber) in your juice. If you want, you can add a little more pulp back into the juice you make. I like pulp in my orange juice. Some people don’t and that’s fine. It’s a personal preference.

You get fiber you need from the meals you eat throughout the day. How much fiber do you need? According to WHFoods website, you should strive for 25 grams of fiber each day. Check out their dietary fiber page, the links are below. For breakfast I enjoy oatmeal after I have my juice. Sometimes, just almonds. Both are good in fiber.

For a snack I have an apple, banana or an orange and maybe some more nuts. At lunch I enjoy salads. Mid-afternoon I snack on some more almonds. There you go, more fiber.

At dinner I enjoy steamed or lightly cooked vegetables and sometimes beans or legumes. I’ll also try to have some more fruit.

When juicing regularly if I eat healthy whole foods with my meals and snack on whole foods like fruit or almonds, I get plenty of fiber.

It’s something to consider each day though and just to be sure you’re getting the fiber you need, you can check out WHFoods Food Advisor. It’s a helpful tool.

So when someone says to you, what about fiber? You have the answer and remember you can tell them, “There’s No-Thing Better For Your Body Than FRESH Fruit and Vegetable Juice!”  Have fun juicing and juice on!

References
The Detox Specialist: Is Healthy Juice Bad For Detox?
WHFoods: How much dietary fiber do I need?
WHFoods: fiber, dietary

Let"s Talk Juicing and Fiber!

NutriBullet Pro: Is it Really a Nutrition Extractor?

What is the NutriBullet Pro I asked myself? These tend to get confusing. NutriBullet, MagicBullet and Nutri Ninja. So many kinds. What are these and which one should I get? Honestly I didn’t know what to try, so when a nice lady came by and said “Get that one!” I purchased the NutriBullet Pro. She said it is amazing and works great. She said she uses it almost everyday and loves it. So that’s why I ended up with the NutriBullet Pro. Oh, it was on sale too! This was shortly before Christmas.

NutriBullet Pro: Nutrition Extractor

Since then I’ve been educated some on the NutriBullet Pro. This is a 900 watt personal sized blender according to Amazon and is sold by Nutri Bullet. I got the 9 piece set for Virginia and I to use.

According to Nutri Bullet this isn’t just a personal blender though. This is a nutrition extractor! Let them explain:

What is Nutrition Extraction? Unlike blenders and juicers, Nutribullet nutrient extractors are specifically engineered to break down the cell walls of food to create the most nutrient dense smoothies possible. This unique extraction process transforms food into its most nutritious, most absorbable state. With extraction, you get the health benefits of eating the whole fruit and vegetable – the fiber, the pulp, the seeds and skins – nothing is left behind.

Is it hogwash? I want to be honest, I don’t know. It sounds good though. I doubt there is any scientific evidence (studies) to prove that nutrition extractors actually do what they claim. This goes for juicers too.

What I do believe is that the NutriBullet breaks down fruit and vegetables to a state that is easily absorbed by the body. When we drink smoothies we are not only getting the juice but getting fiber. Fiber is good and when blending fruit, fiber helps to slow down the absorption of natural sugar in the fruit. You won’t get that sugar high, sugar spike, like when juicing fruit.

NutriBullet Pro

Another benefit of using a personal blender like this NutriBullet Pro: You’ll find yourself consuming a wider variety of fruits and vegetables then you may normally get. I like trying different recipes and these recipes use everything from apples to zucchini.

You’ll also find you get more servings of fruits and vegetables in your diet. These are all good points. I don’t see any downside to using the NutriBullet when using it sensibly. I wouldn’t drink just smoothies for 7 days straight, but it could be done.

What do you think about the nutrition extractor claims? Thanks again for visiting, happy juicing and stay smooth!

Resources:

NutriBullet. Life Changing Recipes – Manual that comes with the NutriBullet Pro.

NutriBullet Pro: Is it Really a Nutrition Extractor?

NutriBullet Pro: Is it Really a Nutrition Extractor?

What is the NutriBullet Pro I asked myself? These tend to get confusing. NutriBullet, MagicBullet and Nutri Ninja. So many kinds. What are these and which one should I get? Honestly I didn’t know what to try, so when a nice lady came by and said “Get that one!” I purchased the NutriBullet Pro. She said it is amazing and works great. She said she uses it almost everyday and loves it. So that’s why I ended up with the NutriBullet Pro. Oh, it was on sale too! This was shortly before Christmas.

NutriBullet Pro: Nutrition Extractor

Since then I’ve been educated some on the NutriBullet Pro. This is a 900 watt personal sized blender according to Amazon and is sold by Nutri Bullet. I got the 9 piece set for Virginia and I to use.

According to Nutri Bullet this isn’t just a personal blender though. This is a nutrition extractor! Let them explain:

What is Nutrition Extraction? Unlike blenders and juicers, Nutribullet nutrient extractors are specifically engineered to break down the cell walls of food to create the most nutrient dense smoothies possible. This unique extraction process transforms food into its most nutritious, most absorbable state. With extraction, you get the health benefits of eating the whole fruit and vegetable – the fiber, the pulp, the seeds and skins – nothing is left behind.

Is it hogwash? I want to be honest, I don’t know. It sounds good though. I doubt there is any scientific evidence (studies) to prove that nutrition extractors actually do what they claim. This goes for juicers too.

What I do believe is that the NutriBullet breaks down fruit and vegetables to a state that is easily absorbed by the body. When we drink smoothies we are not only getting the juice but getting fiber. Fiber is good and when blending fruit, fiber helps to slow down the absorption of natural sugar in the fruit. You won’t get that sugar high, sugar spike, like when juicing fruit.

NutriBullet Pro

Another benefit of using a personal blender like this NutriBullet Pro: You’ll find yourself consuming a wider variety of fruits and vegetables then you may normally get. I like trying different recipes and these recipes use everything from apples to zucchini.

You’ll also find you get more servings of fruits and vegetables in your diet. These are all good points. I don’t see any downside to using the NutriBullet when using it sensibly. I wouldn’t drink just smoothies for 7 days straight, but it could be done.

What do you think about the nutrition extractor claims? Thanks again for visiting, happy juicing and stay smooth!

Resources:

NutriBullet. Life Changing Recipes – Manual that comes with the NutriBullet Pro.

NutriBullet Pro: Is it Really a Nutrition Extractor?

NutriBullet Pro: Is it Really a Nutrition Extractor?

What is the NutriBullet Pro I asked myself? These tend to get confusing. NutriBullet, MagicBullet and Nutri Ninja. So many kinds. What are these and which one should I get? Honestly I didn’t know what to try, so when a nice lady came by and said “Get that one!” I purchased the NutriBullet Pro. She said it is amazing and works great. She said she uses it almost everyday and loves it. So that’s why I ended up with the NutriBullet Pro. Oh, it was on sale too! This was shortly before Christmas.

NutriBullet Pro: Nutrition Extractor

Since then I’ve been educated some on the NutriBullet Pro. This is a 900 watt personal sized blender according to Amazon and is sold by Nutri Bullet. I got the 9 piece set for Virginia and I to use.

According to Nutri Bullet this isn’t just a personal blender though. This is a nutrition extractor! Let them explain:

What is Nutrition Extraction? Unlike blenders and juicers, Nutribullet nutrient extractors are specifically engineered to break down the cell walls of food to create the most nutrient dense smoothies possible. This unique extraction process transforms food into its most nutritious, most absorbable state. With extraction, you get the health benefits of eating the whole fruit and vegetable – the fiber, the pulp, the seeds and skins – nothing is left behind.

Is it hogwash? I want to be honest, I don’t know. It sounds good though. I doubt there is any scientific evidence (studies) to prove that nutrition extractors actually do what they claim. This goes for juicers too.

What I do believe is that the NutriBullet breaks down fruit and vegetables to a state that is easily absorbed by the body. When we drink smoothies we are not only getting the juice but getting fiber. Fiber is good and when blending fruit, fiber helps to slow down the absorption of natural sugar in the fruit. You won’t get that sugar high, sugar spike, like when juicing fruit.

NutriBullet Pro

Another benefit of using a personal blender like this NutriBullet Pro: You’ll find yourself consuming a wider variety of fruits and vegetables then you may normally get. I like trying different recipes and these recipes use everything from apples to zucchini.

You’ll also find you get more servings of fruits and vegetables in your diet. These are all good points. I don’t see any downside to using the NutriBullet when using it sensibly. I wouldn’t drink smoothies for 7 days straight, but it could be done.

What do you think about the nutrition extractor claims? Thanks again for visiting, happy juicing and stay smooth!

Resources:

NutriBullet. Life Changing Recipes – Manual that comes with the NutriBullet Pro.

NutriBullet Pro: Is it Really a Nutrition Extractor?

Juicing Myth: Juicing Is Bad

Here’s a juicing myth for you: “Juicing is bad because you lose the fiber when you juice fruits and vegetables.” – You get fiber through many other foods. You can also add back in some of the pulp to your juice. I’m not saying just juice. I’m saying juice in moderation to supplement your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs from fresh fruits and vegetables. Your meals should also include lightly cooked vegetables, raw fruit and legumes.

High Fiber Foods

1. Split Peas


2. Lentils


3. Black Beans


4. Lima Beans


5. Broccoli


6. Brussels Sprouts


7. Raspberries


8. Blackberries


9. Avacado


10. Pears

Squash that juicing myth!

According to the Department of Agriculture, 90 percent of the antioxidant action in fruit is in the juice, not the fiber. In my experience juicing is one of the healthiest, quickest and most delicious ways to help get the body back on track and maintain optimum health. Juicing concentrates the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, extracting them from fiber—a job usually undertaken by your digestive system. You would have to eat gobs of fruits and vegetables to get the same level of concentrated vitamins and nutrients in one glass of juice.

I’m a strong advocate of getting enough fiber each day, but I wouldn’t discount juicing because it extracts the fiber much in the same way I wouldn’t discount aerobic exercise because it’s hard on  joints and cartilage. Moderation is key! The benefits for juicing far outweigh any negative aspects. Juicing is very good for your body so JUICE ON!

References:

WeightWatchers: Juicing: Raise A Glass to Your Health

Greatist: The 16 Most Surprising High Fiber Foods

Juicing Myth: Juicing Is Bad

Let"s Talk Juicing and Fiber!

Does juicing concentrate the sugar and eliminate the fiber? Yes. But first, sugars in fruit are naturally occurring sugars including fructose. Fructose has traditionally been regarded as a healthy sugar.

When you drink FRESH all natural juice the fructose is absorbed from the intestines and is taken to the liver to be broken down into glucose. Fructose has the lowest glycemic index (GI = 19) of all the natural sugars.

We want to be careful though (especially if you’re diabetic or have a history of diabetes in your family, so please consult a physician if this is the case). Juicing and consuming too much fruit at one time can overwhelm the body’s capacity to process fructose and spike your blood sugar. That’s not what we want.

Too much of any one thing (fruit juice) is bad, so we want to juice a variety. I strive for sensible juicing. Green juice is nutritionally the best for us.

Did you know fiber helps our bodies maintain normal sugar levels? So we want to get plenty of fiber in our diets.

Juicing and Fiber, Really???

Unless you’re strictly juicing for the benefit of the juice (nutrients) being absorbed on an empty stomach (and lots of people do that), then I say, feel free to snack on the produce.

(When you’re cleansing or juice fasting, you don’t want fiber.)

When I feel like it, I snack on the produce. I say to myself, “Man those apples look good”, so I take a bite. “That spinach looks fresh”, so I have some. “Those carrots are awesome”, you get the idea. Munch on what you’re juicing. It’s that simple. You can make a good raw food meal out of it and that’s good for you!

Juicing usually doesn’t extract all of the fiber either. Depending on the type of juicer you use and the produce you’re juicing, you may find pulp (fiber) in your juice. If you want, you can add a little more pulp back into the juice you make. I like pulp in my orange juice. Some people don’t and that’s fine. It’s a personal preference.

You get fiber you need from the meals you eat throughout the day. How much fiber do you need? According to WHFoods website, you should strive for 25 grams of fiber each day. Check out their dietary fiber page, the links are below. For breakfast I enjoy oatmeal after I have my juice. Sometimes, just almonds. Both are good in fiber.

For a snack I have an apple, banana or an orange and maybe some more nuts. At lunch I enjoy salads. Mid-afternoon I snack on some more almonds. There you go, more fiber.

At dinner I enjoy steamed or lightly cooked vegetables and sometimes beans or legumes. I’ll also try to have some more fruit.

When juicing regularly if I eat healthy whole foods with my meals and snack on whole foods like fruit or almonds, I get plenty of fiber.

It’s something to consider each day though and just to be sure you’re getting the fiber you need, you can check out WHFoods Food Advisor. It’s a helpful tool.

So when someone says to you, what about fiber? You have the answer and remember you can tell them, “There’s No-Thing Better For Your Body Than FRESH Fruit and Vegetable Juice!”  Have fun juicing and juice on!

References
The Detox Specialist: Is Healthy Juice Bad For Detox?
WHFoods: How much dietary fiber do I need?
WHFoods: fiber, dietary

Let"s Talk Juicing and Fiber!

Juicing Myth: Juicing Is Bad

Here’s a juicing myth for you: “Juicing is bad because you lose the fiber when you juice fruits and vegetables.” – You get fiber through many other foods. You can also add back in some of the pulp to your juice. I’m not saying just juice. I’m saying juice in moderation to supplement your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs from fresh fruits and vegetables. Your meals should also include lightly cooked vegetables, raw fruit and legumes.

High Fiber Foods

1. Split Peas


2. Lentils


3. Black Beans


4. Lima Beans


5. Broccoli


6. Brussels Sprouts


7. Raspberries


8. Blackberries


9. Avacado


10. Pears

Squash that juicing myth!

According to the Department of Agriculture, 90 percent of the antioxidant action in fruit is in the juice, not the fiber. In my experience juicing is one of the healthiest, quickest and most delicious ways to help get the body back on track and maintain optimum health. Juicing concentrates the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, extracting them from fiber—a job usually undertaken by your digestive system. You would have to eat gobs of fruits and vegetables to get the same level of concentrated vitamins and nutrients in one glass of juice.

I’m a strong advocate of getting enough fiber each day, but I wouldn’t discount juicing because it extracts the fiber much in the same way I wouldn’t discount aerobic exercise because it’s hard on  joints and cartilage. Moderation is key! The benefits for juicing far outweigh any negative aspects. Juicing is very good for your body so JUICE ON!

References:

WeightWatchers: Juicing: Raise A Glass to Your Health

Greatist: The 16 Most Surprising High Fiber Foods

Juicing Myth: Juicing Is Bad

Juicing Myth: Juicing Is Bad

Here’s a juicing myth for you: “Juicing is bad because you lose the fiber when you juice fruits and vegetables.” – You get fiber through many other foods. You can also add back in some of the pulp to your juice. I’m not saying just juice. I’m saying juice in moderation to supplement your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs from fresh fruits and vegetables. Your meals should also include lightly cooked vegetables, raw fruit and legumes.

High Fiber Foods

1. Split Peas


2. Lentils


3. Black Beans


4. Lima Beans


5. Broccoli


6. Brussels Sprouts


7. Raspberries


8. Blackberries


9. Avacado


10. Pears

Squash that juicing myth!

According to the Department of Agriculture, 90 percent of the antioxidant action in fruit is in the juice, not the fiber. In my experience juicing is one of the healthiest, quickest and most delicious ways to help get the body back on track and maintain optimum health. Juicing concentrates the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, extracting them from fiber—a job usually undertaken by your digestive system. You would have to eat gobs of fruits and vegetables to get the same level of concentrated vitamins and nutrients in one glass of juice.

I’m a strong advocate of getting enough fiber each day, but I wouldn’t discount juicing because it extracts the fiber much in the same way I wouldn’t discount aerobic exercise because it’s hard on  joints and cartilage. Moderation is key! The benefits for juicing far outweigh any negative aspects. Juicing is very good for your body so JUICE ON!

References:

WeightWatchers: Juicing: Raise A Glass to Your Health

Greatist: The 16 Most Surprising High Fiber Foods

Juicing Myth: Juicing Is Bad

Juicing Myth: Juicing Is Bad

Here’s a juicing myth for you: “Juicing is bad because you lose the fiber when you juice fruits and vegetables.” – You get fiber through many other foods. You can also add back in some of the pulp to your juice. I’m not saying just juice. I’m saying juice in moderation to supplement your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs from fresh fruits and vegetables. Your meals should also include lightly cooked vegetables, raw fruit and legumes.

High Fiber Foods

1. Split Peas


2. Lentils


3. Black Beans


4. Lima Beans


5. Broccoli


6. Brussels Sprouts


7. Raspberries


8. Blackberries


9. Avacado


10. Pears

Squash that juicing myth!

According to the Department of Agriculture, 90 percent of the antioxidant action in fruit is in the juice, not the fiber. In my experience juicing is one of the healthiest, quickest and most delicious ways to help get the body back on track and maintain optimum health. Juicing concentrates the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, extracting them from fiber—a job usually undertaken by your digestive system. You would have to eat gobs of fruits and vegetables to get the same level of concentrated vitamins and nutrients in one glass of juice.

I’m a strong advocate of getting enough fiber each day, but I wouldn’t discount juicing because it extracts the fiber much in the same way I wouldn’t discount aerobic exercise because it’s hard on  joints and cartilage. Moderation is key! The benefits for juicing far outweigh any negative aspects. Juicing is very good for your body so JUICE ON!

References:

WeightWatchers: Juicing: Raise A Glass to Your Health

Greatist: The 16 Most Surprising High Fiber Foods

Juicing Myth: Juicing Is Bad

Let's Talk Juicing And FIBER!

Jay Kordich PGP001

Juicing concentrates the sugars and eliminates the fiber, right? First, sugars in fruit are naturally occurring sugars including fructose. Fructose has traditionally been regarded as a healthy sugar because it does not raise blood sugar levels.  When you drink FRESH all natural juice the fructose is absorbed from the intestines and is taken to the liver to be broken down into glucose. Because of this fructose has the lowest glycemic index of all the natural sugars. We want to be careful though (especially if you're diabetic or have a history of diabetes in your family, so please consult a physician if this is the case). Juicing too many fruits at one time and getting that much fructose can overwhelm the body's capacity to precess it. But, we already know not to juice just fruits and root vegetables and to juice a variety. The green juice is nutritionally the best for us. But, did you know fiber helps our bodies maintain normal sugar levels? So we want to get lots of fiber. How do we get fiber? Simple, you can get a little of the fiber you need by adding a some pulp back into the juice you make and another way is to eat some of the produce you're juicing. I say to myself, "Man those apples look good", so I take a bite. "That spinach looks fresh", so I chew some. "Those carrots are awesome", you get the idea. Munch on what you're juicing! It's that simple! You'll also get the fiber you need from the meals you eat throughout the day. How much fiber do you need? According to WHFoods website, you should strive for 25 grams of fiber each day. Check out their dietary fiber page, the links are below. For breakfast I almost always have oatmeal with my juice. Oatmeal is good fiber. For a snack I have an apple, banana or an orange and maybe some nuts. At lunch I almost always have a salad and some fruit. Mid-afternoon snack some almonds and some fruit. There you go again, more fiber. At dinner, it's steamed or lightly cooked vegetables and beans or legumes and you guessed it, some more fruit. I believe if I eat some of what I'm juicing and then have some grains, cereals, nuts, fruits, vegetables, beans and legumes for snacks and meals, I'll get plenty of fiber. It's something to consider each day though and just to be sure you're getting the fiber you need, you can check out WHFoods Food Advisor. It's a helpful tool. So when someone says to you, what about fiber? You have the answer and remember you can tell them, "There's No-Thing Better For Your Body Than FRESH Fruit and Vegetable Juice!" Have fun juicing and Juice On!



References
The Detox Specialist: Is Healthy Juice Bad For Detox?
WHFoods: How much dietary fiber do I need?
WHFoods: fiber, dietary