There is increasing evidence regarding the importance of taking fresh vegetables and fruit juice daily because of its health benefits. Today, we’ll explore them.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends taking at least 400 grams of fruits and vegetables per day.
Fruits and vegetables play a crucial role in all stages of life, especially during childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy, as they boost the immune system while helping detox the body. Furthermore, fruits and vegetables are loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, chlorophyll and amino acids.
How to Include more fruits and vegetables in your daily routine
It’s important to highlight the importance of taking a significant amount of raw vegetables daily as cooking (heat) destroys their valuable qualities. Apart from salads, an excellent way of taking fresh fruits and vegetables is with smoothies and juices.
Benefits of fruit and vegetable juice
Unlike smoothies, juice is absorbed instantaneously and is an immediate source of enzymes, proteins, minerals, and vitamins. As it contains no fiber, it´s absorbed and digested in 10 minutes, entering the bloodstream and being redistributed throughout the whole body.
Juicing is a great source of energy and vitality, especially when consumed on an empty stomach. It´s also perfect for weight loss, as it´s both filling and nutritious. While there are many different types of juices, it´s advisable to vary to obtain all its benefits.
The human body can take more fruits and vegetables when taken in liquid form. In this way, vitamins, minerals, and active substances are absorbed more rapidly. Absorption is around 17% when eating the whole fruit or vegetable, while in juice form, it reaches up to 65%.
They are perfect for the whole family, at all ages, and for those recovering from illness who require express essential nutrients.
In summary:
- Juicing nourishess and regenerates at a cellular level while aiding in detoxifying the body.
- It´s absorbed into the blood stream immediately without energy expenditure, as it doesn´t require digestion because it contains no fiber.
- The assimilation process is very quick.
- Juicing provides energy, builds blood and regenerates at an atomic level, sustaining the body’s life force.
- Purifying and antioxidant.
- It contains amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and enzymes.
- Regenerate at a cellular and tissue level.
- Help reduce inflammation and pain.
- Aid in weight loss.
- Improve digestion and fight constipation.
- Alkalize.
Lastly, it´s better not to make only fruit juice, as removing the fiber makes its glycemic index very high, rendering it unsuitable for people with diabetes.
Green juices are undoubtedly the best option, they contain green vegetables such as spinach, kale, lettuce, dandelion, parsley, celery, etc., aiding in the digestion of other foods by stimulating digestive enzymes and proper hydrochloric acid production. They can also be combined with any fruit or other vegetables, helping to keep the glycemic index in check.
Tip: After finishing your juice, add 5 drops of liquid chlorophyll to boost its oxygen and purifying effect, you’ll see the wonderful results.
Benefits of smoothies
Smoothies are prepared with a blender. Although they are very similar to juices in terms of nutritional values, the difference is that they contain all its fiber and take longer to digest. Fiber acts as a “magic sponge,” aiding in colon cleansing, toxin absorption, regulating bowel movements, and blood sugar levels. It is also advisable to add green leaves to avoid glycemic spikes.
They are very filling and nutritious at the same time.
Benefits:
- Strengthen cardiovascular system.
- Help to lower cholesterol.
- Prevent various degenerative diseases.
- Reduce the risk of diabetes.
- Regulate blood sugar levels.
- Boost the immune system.
- Maintan healthy gut and relieve constipation.
- Prevent gallstones.
- Promote a healthy microbiota.
- Aid in weight loss and curb excessive hunger.
- Help balance sex hormones.
- Prevent and heal ulcers and regulate hydrochloric acid production.
- Alkalize.
Note: Before taking your green smoothie, add 1 scoop of Alkaline 16 Greens to enhance its mega-nutritious effect.
