It continues to be a popular health craze, but is juicing healthy? It can be, but there is a dark side to juicing that you need to know about!<\/p>\n
Juicing is the process of squeezing juices out of fresh fruits and vegetables. You can use a juicer at home or buy pre-packaged fruit or vegetable juices.<\/p>\n
Even better, eat whole fruits and veggies!<\/strong><\/p>\n You'll consume more fiber, which promotes lower cholesterol, increased satiety, reduced risk of heart disease, and effective healthy weight management.<\/p>\n But if you prefer juicing over whole fruits and vegetables, drinking juices in moderation is fine as it adds fluids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to a healthy meal plan.<\/p>\n Moderation is vital so that you don't develop nutritional deficiencies by consuming excess juices in favor of too few foods from other food groups. A good rule of thumb is to add juices to one or two of your meals or drink juice as a between-meal snack.<\/p>\n So, overall, juicing can be a healthy option when used in moderation.<\/p>\n Read on to learn the REAL truth about juicing, including the good, the bad, and the ugly!<\/p>\n Are fruits ACTUALLY healthy? This video addresses this commonly asked question and more!<\/em><\/p>\n