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Juicing: Why NOT?
   
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New Age Self Care
The current health care crisis in the United States is the
result of compound errors. The first, not understanding .....
The current health care crisis in the United States is the
result of compound errors. The first, not understanding .....
Juicing: Why Not?
In todays world, pollution and chemicals come at us from all
angles; our water contains toxic levels of metals and chlorine;
our produce is tainted with pesticides; and our meat and meat
products are pumped full of hormones and antibiotics. It is
small wonder that so many of us fall prey to chronic ailments
and disease. So much so, that conditions like allergies, PMS,
and migraines have become as common as a cold or the flu.
In order to live a healthy and vibrant life in todays modern,
fast-paced world, it has become absolutely critical to eat
consciously; including as much whole, unrefined, unprocessed
grains, meats, and produce as possible; supplement the diet with
vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids; get plenty of
rest and relaxation; reduce health-eroding emotions like anger,
resentment, and fear; eat organic whenever possible; and include
Rooibos
REGULAR ROOIBOS TEA VERSUS GREEN ROOIBOS TEA
- ROOIBOS TEA has taken the world by storm. Both fermented and unfermented Rooibos tea are primarily sold as a health drink however, it is .....
plenty of antioxidants in the form of dark, leafy greens andREGULAR ROOIBOS TEA VERSUS GREEN ROOIBOS TEA
- ROOIBOS TEA has taken the world by storm. Both fermented and unfermented Rooibos tea are primarily sold as a health drink however, it is .....
fruits and vegetables.
All of these components are necessary in the building of Optimum
health and success, as well as combating and preventing illness
and disease.
Most North Americans do not get even close to their recommended
daily intake of fruits and vegetables, and juicing is an easy
Home Saunas And Kits: Benefits, Pre-Planning, And Purchasing Tips
For quite some time now home saunas have gained massive popularity across the United States. A tradition first followed by the Finns about a thousand years .....
way to accomplish just that. Extracting fresh juice from rawFor quite some time now home saunas have gained massive popularity across the United States. A tradition first followed by the Finns about a thousand years .....
fruits and vegetables and drinking it right away, allows many of
the vital nutrients and enzymes to remain intact. And, since
enzymes act as catalysts in almost every bodily function,
juicing plays a significant role in the fight against free
radicals. It allows nutrients, antioxidants, enzymes, and trace
amounts of essential fatty acids to enter the body in a more
bioactive form than supplements. In other words, the body is
better able to absorb all of nutritional value of the fruits and
vegetables when they are juiced. The result of all of this
maximum and efficient nutrient absorption is increased energy
and vitality.
In fact, Vitamin A, if taken in large doses in supplement form,
could lead to toxicity; whereas, beta-carotene, which is the
pre-cursor that the body then converts into Vitamin A in the
body, is water soluble, and carries almost no risk of toxicity.
Fresh vegetables, especially carrots, contain large amounts of
the more easily assimilated, and non-toxic form of Vitamin A,
beta-carotene, which is released with the rupture of membranes
when the vegetable is juiced.
Juicing is also a better way to get your vitamins and minerals
because all of the phytonutrients, soluble fiber, and many other
complex compounds that exist in the natural fruit also exist in
its juice; whereas, each nutrient is individually extracted when
it is in supplement form. Since all nutrients work symbiotically
with one another, with each enhancing or balancing the other,
drinking freshly extracted vegetable juice allows you to get the
nutrients in combinations that exist in the food when it is in
its natural state.
Additionally, juicing provides a lot of soluble fiber;
therefore, the nutrients that are contained in the insoluble
fiber of a fruit or vegetable are released so that the body can
make use of them. When fruits or vegetables are eaten whole,
these nutrients would not be available to the body as they would
be contained within the indigestible fiber. Since fiber is such
an important factor in the elimination of waste and toxins from
the body, and keeping the colon and bowel cleansed, a high fiber
diet is highly recommended for optimum health and wellness.
Soluble fiber, as well as aiding in the bodys elimination and
detoxification processes, is also the fiber that has been found
to lower levels of cholesterol.
Most of the bottled juices that are available in supermarkets,
and even health food stores, have been pasteurized in an effort
to eliminate harmful bacteria. Unfortunately, the process of
pasteurizing includes subjecting fresh juices to extremely high
temperatures. There are valuable and fragile enzymes,
phytonutrients, and other nutritional compounds that are
destroyed with the addition of heat. Cooking, refining and
processing food strips it of its maximum nutritional value.
Freshly extracted fruit and vegetable juice also provides
another, major key nutrient: water. Everyday factors like
caffeine, over-the-counter medications, salt, cigarette smoking,
and alcohol all act to dehydrate the body. These factors,
combined with the fact that most Americans do not consume nearly
enough water just to reach the basic daily intake, never mind
compensate for whats lost, can contribute to ill health. Since
fresh juices contain ample amounts of this vital substance, this
is yet another reason that juicing could be such an important
addition to an overall Optimum health and wellness plan.
The benefits of juicing are many, while the downsides are few to
nil. In a culture where the number of people who get their daily
requirements of fruits and vegetables, is dismally low, juicing
should be an absolute necessity and priority. I have educated
many of my clients in the particulars of juicing, and every
single one of them has returned to my office full of vitality,
increased energy, and a great enthusiasm for fresh juice. They
often go on to become staunch advocates of juicing themselves.
When faced with skeptics, my question is usually, Why not juice?
About the author:
Copyright Neesha D. Meminger, 2005. All rights reserved.
About the Author: Neesha Dosanjh Meminger is an Optimum Health,
Wealth, & Success Coach who works with people to actualize their
full potential using the Five Modalities of Optimum Success
program that she developed over years of consulting and
coaching. Contact her at Neesha@seeitbeit.com for a free
collaborative interview.