Day 16: Juicing- One Secret to Living Healthier & Longer

Mom was right when she told you to eat your fruit and vegetables. Health experts and organizations like the National Cancer Institute have also been promoting more fruits and vegetables to help you stay healthy. As a matter of fact, NCI recently published an article that reveals those who consume a good amount of fruits and vegetables decrease their risks of cancer ranging from, lung, stomach, colon, pancreas and others that you can find listed in the link.

It’s recommended that we consume from 4-13 servings daily of fruits and vegetables in order to receive the benefits. The fact is, I don’t believe that most people are consuming the daily recommendations. The average American consumes 1 ½ servings of vegetables, and no fruits in their daily diets.

Juicing raw fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to deliver nutrients right to your cells. Juicing has a host of benefits and comes as a result of fresh juice getting enzymes into your system. When we cook our vegetables at high heat, we are killing enzymes. Enzymes are a critical aid in digestion and helps with your metabolism every day.

Another major reason juicing is incredibly healthy is, when juicing raw vegetables from green plants, you get the benefits of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll has the amazing ability to detoxify your liver, and restore and cleanse your blood cells.

Also, since our body is made of primarily water, fruits and vegetables gives our body the liquids it needs to stay hydrated and healthy. Most people consume soda, coffee, or tea all day, which dehydrates our body.

I invested in a juicera couple of years ago and would juice raw fruits and vegetables at least 3-4 times a week. For that season of juicing, I felt amazing. My skin looked amazing and although I use very good skin care products and have a very healthy diet, drink tons of water, and all that I do to stay healthy, I believe that juicing really enhanced my health from the inside out. Health experts have certainly touted the benefits of juicing for the past several years.

I used the juicer quite frequently, resulting in burning out the motor; hence, I’ve bought the Jack La Lanne Juicer. I was inspired to take out my friend Jack La Lanne and start adding it to my weekly health regimen again. In this photo, I am juicing: collard greens, kale, arugula, alf-alfa sprouts, red bell pepper, carrots, and threw in an apple to tone down the bitter greens just a little. It was absolutely delicious, extremely healthy and I bet my cells are dancing with excitement!

Live Healthier & Happier,