I bought a juicer and I really like using it. I have been juicing carrots, celery, and apples almost every day since I bought the juicer. I am able to drink several cups of the juice throughout the day. My wife has been complaining that she is tired of cleaning up my mess. I told her she should be happy that I am being healthy. If I am honest, the vegetables I juice are vegetables I wouldn’t eat normally. My wife said it is not that healthy so I can either clean up my mess or stop juicing. Is that true? I am now drinking vegetables just about every day when I wasn’t eating them that much. Is juicing vegetables just as unhealthy as not eating them? Let me know what’s up. – JUICING IS CONVENIENT
I get it. Juicing is not only convenient, but also fun. Juicing has allowed you to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you consume as well as the frequency in which you consume fruits and vegetables more easily. For those reasons alone, it would seem beneficial for you to continue juicing. Scientifically, there isn’t any evidence showing juice extraction is healthier than simply eating the fruit or vegetable itself. This may be the point your wife was trying to make. Since you enjoy drinking a mixed fruit and vegetable juice, juicing isn’t bad for you per se. However, it is important that you juice responsibly.
Start by trying to juice single servings only instead of large portions. There is a possibility for spikes in blood sugar when juicing is restricted to juicing only fruits. Juicing removes most of the fiber sending the juice right into the bloodstream. Think about integrating blended fruits and vegetables into your dietary regimen. Blending pulverizes the whole fruit and vegetable including the fiber and phytonutrients. With blending you can combine a variety of ingredients beyond fruits and vegetables producing a nutrient-dense drink that may help you stay full longer. If you do not like to eat a variety of whole fruits and vegetables regularly, consider alternating between eating whole fruits and vegetables, juicing, and blending.
Hopefully these suggestions encourage you to establish a routine that helps you get the most value nutritionally and doesn’t inconvenience you too much. Lastly, it might be a good idea to consider cleaning up after yourself if you want to keep having fun juicing.
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