The Art of Juicing
The concept of drawing out the juice from whole, fresh fruits and vegetables to create a smoothie full of nutrients and vitamins has become very mainstream. Although this simple concept has been around for decades, the rise in its popularity is mainly due to the changing world that we are living in. In today’s fast paced world, there seems to be a lack of time for healthy home-made meals. The process of juicing allows for an appropriate intake of daily vitamins whilst going on with daily tasks.
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Six Benefits of Juicing
Allows you to increase antioxidant intake.
The daily dose of fruits and vegetables is 5 servings. Juicing makes it easier to intake this daily dose, as you can juice almost any fruit or vegetable.
Allows for immediate intake of nutrition.
Juicing removes all insoluble fiber from fruits and vegetables, making it easier for your body to digest and intake the highly concentrated vitamins, minerals and enzymes.
Get your intake on the go.
As juice can be prepared beforehand and drank on the go, juicing makes it easier to get your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Using the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer (shop below) and prepared fruits and vegetables, making your juice can take as little as 10 minutes!
Not a fan of fruits or vegetables?
Add extras such as honey, oats, nuts and liquids (coconut water) to make your juice even more delicious! Juicing is a creative way to get your intake, as it allows you to pick and choose what foods you put in your drink.
Promotes healthy eating habits.
Consistently consuming fruits and vegetables allows for a well-rounded diet. In addition, it results in less calorie intake. Although fruits are high in sugar, having them first thing in the morning is a good start to your day.
Prevents chronic diseases.
Consuming fresh juice reduces the chances of developing heart disease, cancer or strokes. In addition, juicing also helps to start to lower cholesterol levels.
