One of the reasons why I am a passionate fan of making fruit and vegetable drinks for ourselves is that we do not have to follow diet plans or deprive ourselves of certain foods. It is all about getting a good dose of vitamins,minerals and nutrition as well as having a hydrating effect upon our bodies. About half of our body weight comes from just water is it is vital that we keep ourselves hydrated otherwise our condition soon begins to suffer. This is one of the reasons why drinking alcohol is not particularly good for us. Part of the hangover effect comes from being hydrated the day after a drinking session.
Losing weight and getting healthy are not mutually exclusive. We can do both,one or the other or neither. The purpose of juicing is not technically to lose weight although it can certainly help in that regard. Most people that make their own fruit and vegetable drinks do so with the aim of feeling good and staying healthy in mind. I believe that this is actually the way to start a weight loss program anyway. Once you can feel the benefits of eating well then you are more likely to do more exercise and treat your body with respect which will in turn lead to weight loss. Focusing on the weight is,in my opinion,not the right thing to do. Concern yourself with consuming good foods. These are nutrient dense as opposed to calorie bare foods. For example,I am sure you can tell which is which:an apple vs a bag of potato chips.
There are vast numbers of people all over the U.S. and Canada that are already juicing. If you know someone who has a juicer,then perhaps you can persuade them to make one for you to see what you think. I do not think I have ever had a bad juice. Admittedly I like some more than others. These days I do not really concern myself with what I should be eating. Instead I just buy seasonal fruit and vegetables that I like and want to make drinks from. There are so many options to choose from. Of course you do require a juicing machine to be able to make your own delicious nutritious drinks. A juicer itself is not all that cheap. However is your own body not one of the most important things in the world?
For anyone that has a juicer,here are some of my favorite juicing recipes. They are all very simple. Personally I think it is a good thing to not get too carried away with adding lots of different ingredients.
In the summer time drinking freshly squeezed orange juice is hard to beat. Loads of vitamin C and a hydrating way to start the day. Depending upon the oranges that you buy it can be sweet or tart. The only thing is that when you start to make your own,drinking juice from the store does not cut it.
Related to the previous recommendation is carrot,orange and ginger juice. This contains plenty of vitamin A and C. The ginger is good for vitality. This drink is both healthy and delicious.
Some of my other favorites include,apple,orange and banana and also apple,spinach and ginger.
There are loads of different juices you can make. One option is to buy a book. However anyone with a bit of imagination should be able to make up numerous juicing combinations. Some might not taste so good but a big part of the fun is the trial and error that comes with making your own health drinks.