10 Reasons Why I Drink Raw Juices

Every time I tell people I juice, they flinch or make faces because they think it’s a lot of hard work to do that in the morning.


What they don’t know is that, it’s one of the fastest and easiest breakfast to make and it’s usually done within 5-10 minutes.

After all, all one needs to do is to identify several types of fruits and vegetables that go well together, wash, cut, and feed it through the juicer. 3 steps, no cooking, it doesn’t get any easier than that!

But the convenience isn’t the only reason I’m a juice junky. I do it for the raw living cells in the fresh fruit and vegetables, and I ingest all of that goodness on an empty stomach to get my immune boosters like vitamin C, K, A, E, iron, and potassium just to name a few.

To me, vitamins in pill form should only be used as a substitute when and where real, live nutritious food is lacking. So since I live in Borneo where it’s relatively affordable to eat fresh whole foods, I’ve opted to go for the real deal. Here’s just ten reasons why I juice. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to do the same.

1. High in Antioxidants
Raw food has enzymes and living cells that are high in cancer-preventing antioxidants.
2. Great for the Skin
Raw stuff makes my skin glow better than any beauty product
3. Vitamins and Minerals
Juices are really high in vitamins and are mineral rich. Usually I get all or more of my daily required intake in one glass.
4. High Alkalinity
It’s a known fact that acidic diets causes gout, cancer, among other painful ailments. Raw juices are highly alkaline, thus helping prevent some of diseases I’d like to avoid.
5. Taste & Flavor
It’s yummy! Why go for chemical cocktails when you can create amazing concoctions that are purely natural and good for you?
6. Energy Boost
I get an energy boost that starts me off and keeps me going for a good portion of the day.
7. Detox Effect
It neutralizes all the crap I ingested the day before by flushing it through my system. Literally!
8. Bio-Availability
Food is the most bio-available form of nutrition. It is also the most flexible. Vitamin C aids in iron absorption, which is why I always spritz some lime or lemon on my beet and spinach-based juices.
9. Increases Metabolism
Yea, I also do it to lose weight. Just saying, if you’re interested in that kind of thing 😀
10. Controls Blood Sugar
The trick is to use more vegetables than fruit. The sugary produce is really there to give it a sweet taste so that it’s not too hard to chug it down. I use vegetables like bittergourd, celery, and lettuce alongside the sweeter fruits to keep my sugar levels steady.

I’m sure I can find another few, but there you have it… the 10 reasons I juice! Shouldn’t they be yours too?

If you want to get started, here are two recipes from kkmoi.com. Just remember that the best time to drink it is on an empty stomach so that you can absorb all the nutrients. Let 30 minutes pass before eating anything. Enjoy!
Greenie-Carotene Juice with Apple and Lime
5-Green Vegetable Super Juice From Hong Kong

Comments

2 responses to “10 Reasons Why I Drink Raw Juices”

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    ellie

    I started juicing for 7days… it wasn’t an easy thing but I’m glad I did it. Even with cheating I did eat some meals in between. I lost 2kg, from 60kg (I’m 5ft 2) to 58kg. I continue with a glass of fresh squeeze juice every morning. I eat normal lunch n light dinner n regular exercise. I drop another 1Kg then next week. It’s really easy in the morning n yes it is quick. Since it’s fruit I don’t even use soup to wash my glass n juice strainer, I just rinse. Thank you Jackie! For all your tips n encouragements. I’m looking forward to read all your journey.

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    admin

    That’s awesome Ellie. Keep it up! Hopefully you’ll share your story on lifebod.com one day 🙂

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