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56 wellness
debate
Against
For
Is Juicing Really
Good For You?
Juicing is trendy. You
can find juice bottles
anywhere from specialty
juice shops, both online
and offline, to chain
grocery stores. But are
the health benefits of
liquefying our fruits and
veggies worth the hype?
Are you For or Against?
For – Samaira Philip, Student, Health Enthusiast
Fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamins, minerals, and
antioxidants. In your busy day it’s simply not possible to get in all the
immune-boosting vitamins within fruits and veggies. You don’t have the time
or enthusiasm for it. In juicing, you can pack them all into one glass. You body
gets all it needs quickly. I personally prefer cold-pressed juices. Because they
are exposed to minimal heat and air, they’re able to hold onto more vitamins,
minerals, and enzymes present in the whole fruit or veggies. Even if you don’t
like fruits and veggies, when you juice the right recipe of them together, you
can actually create something yummy. The best time to drink juice is on an
empty stomach or at least an hour before eating a meal. This maximises the
amount of nutrients absorbed into the body. Juices are also great for a detox.
Managing my weight is much easier with juicing. My skin has never been
this good and my friends often compliment me on it. Juicing also improves
your blood circulation; you feel more energised, alert, lighter and can bounce
through your day. I love it!
Against – Nina Shah, Mother, Health Researcher
I think the juicing trend is just hype. A juice-focused diet can’t provide all
the nutrients our bodies need. Most fruits and vegetables contain very little
protein or fat and the juicing process removes much of the fibre found in the
whole produce. When making at home it’s also tempting to put too many
fruits into the juice for more sweetness. My daughters do it all the time. Most
fruits contain a lot of sugar. You might end up with a lot of calories. Too many
fruit sugars will spike your blood sugar levels, increase insulin secretion,
and consequently promote fat storage and fluctuating energy. If you choose
readymade cold-pressed juices, you have a different set of problems. They
have a very short shelf life. Drinking them beyond their expiry date can be
dangerous, especially for young children or pregnant women. And have you
seen the price tag on these products? These juices can send your grocery bills
through the roof! I have four people in my family. If all of us were to drink coldpressed
juices, can you imagine how much money we’ll end up spending on
juices alone? It’s just a fad. It’ll pass!
What do you think? Is Juicing Really Good For You?
Visit www.yourwellness.com to register your vote!
yourwellness.com • Volume VII • Issue II • July 2018