Healthy juicing recipes, juice for weight loss
Fruit is something that is very beneficial for human health. The fruit itself or in the form of juice without sugar contains vitamin C, folate and potassium that is needed by the body. Our daily diet should have adequate of fruit or vegetable intake. In view of the fruit also contains sugar and fructose are classified in calories, the consumption of juice in the right amount of calories needed per day will better. 4 oz glass of juice equals 1 serving of fruit. To meet the proper intake of fruits in daily diet is 4 to 6 oz glass of juice for children 1-6 years, whereas 8 to 12 oz glasses for children 7-18 years.
Other content in fruit, that are not less good is the phytonutrients. Phytonutrient is a natural active compounds in fruits or vegetables that have properties to fight and prevent diseases (most notably cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes). Phytonutrients or also called phytochemicals work with other plant nutrients and dietary fiber to help protect against disease and improving good health. In addition, studies show that consumption of 100% fruit juice in the right quantities, in accordance with the recommended healthy diet overall, including reducing the food intake of total fat, saturated fat and sugar. So it can be an alternative as weight loss to reduce excess weight.
It would be complete if we added a healthy diet with the consumption of juice in the right amount. Some facts 100% fruit juice consumption good and beneficial to our health are:
- 100% fruit juice does not use sugar as a sweetener for fruits already contain glucose and fructose.
- 100% fruit juice does not have a high calorie (Cal 60-80 per 4 oz glass).
- Consumption 100% fruit juice in some oz cup , can be a substitute for fruit intake in our daily diet.
- Fruit juices including nutrient-dense drinks per Cal than any other beverage.
- Phytonutrient compounds or naturally phytochemicals that also contained in fruit juices, has a preventive properties against various diseases.
I have juicing recipes collections as a reference for making your various healthy juice, that you can try at home.
