Cold-pressed juices are everywhere, but why? Is this a fad? Or will it last? I will tell you all you need to know about juicing.
This health fad has turned into a multi million-dollar industry because of its high prices and celebrity endorsements. I was tired of spending 10$ a bottle to “cleanse my body”. Honestly, I love cold-pressed juices and last summer, I caved and I bought a cold pressed juicer.
With the high pressure of cold-pressed juices, it leaves behind al the pulp-where all of the fiber is stored. All juices are still high in sugar, no matter which process you juice. Fruits and vegetables give your body the nutrients it needs, no matter if they are juiced or not. The fiber that the juices may be lacking, you can consume that from other foods. Currently, these cold-pressed juices are newer to the market, there are very few data to support the fact that cold-pressed juices are “healthier” than others. Drinking fruits and vegetables will give your body the nutrients it needs.
When receiving the food guide, I realized that the food guide does not focus on any types of healthy juicing. Health Canada stated, “Depending on the conclusions of the scientific review, guidance for consumption [quantity and frequency] of various foods, including juice, could be updated in the future.”
If you purchase juices with fewer fruits and more vegetables will result in lower sugar intake and an easy way to keep calories low. Expecting instant results from cold-pressed juice is not realistic, but the yummy juices will hopefully help make it easier to get all of the necessary nutrients one needs to stay healthy.
I have included a recipe for a green juice that has both fruits and vegetables?:)
Recipe:
1 large cucumber
1 bunch of kale
1 bunch of celery
8 apples
2 lemons
1 handful of spinach
1 bag of grapes
1 cluster of ginger
1 orange
Work Cited
Is Cold-Pressed Juice Really Healthier? (2017, March 12). Retrieved June 7, 2019, from https://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/drink/is-cold-pressed-juice-healthier/
Is cold-pressed juice really that healthy, or is it all just hype? (2018, May 15). Retrieved June 7, 2019, from https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/is-cold-pressed-juice-any-more-healthy-or-is-it-all-just-hype/article24548835/
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