Juicing has a lot of benefits but has picked up some questionable energy due to its association with “detoxing” and “cleansing.” If you haven’t figured out by now, Wise Mind Nutrition is not into extreme diets and takes a stand against diet culture. Stand with us.

Juice detoxes and juice cleansing in lieu of eating actual food is a big “no-no” and can even create risk for eating disorders. But does that mean that all juicing is wrong or bad? Absolutely not.

The reality is that most people don’t meet their daily recommended intake of fruits and vegetables. Many people can boost their fruit intake but still have difficulties consuming enough vegetables, particularly dark leafy green vegetables rich in vitamins A, C, E, and K, and B-vitamins such as folate. Green vegetables also contain an abundance of carotenoids and other antioxidants that protect cells, prevent disease progression, and essentially improve mental health. We know that’s why you’re here. Dark green leafy vegetables also contain iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.

You might be wondering if it is wise to purchase a juicer. This depends on how much kitchen space you have and how willing you are to clean the machinery. Are you making time for this wellness journey? Make sure you’ve set aside time for making meals before you move on to juicing.

Having a juicer at home can be very convenient, especially if you over-purchase produce or feel a need to consume it before spoilage. In this case, juicing at home is the way to go. Fresh juice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days, but it is best to consume the juice immediately because many of the phytonutrients undergo degradation. So get the entire household on board with drinking it! Operation Polyphenol.

Cold-pressed juice has grown in popularity in recent years. The idea here is that a hydraulic press is used to create the juice rather than mechanical processes that generate heat. The heat from machine juicers speeds up the degradation of sensitive phytonutrients. Therefore, cold-pressed juice can be stored longer, but it is wise to consume within three days. If the juice is consumed in real-time, it shouldn’t make much difference if it’s mechanical or cold-pressed juice. For bottled juices, cold-pressed juice is the way to go.

For those not interested in purchasing a juicer, we recommend going to grocery stores with a juice bar. Juices can be consumed on grocery shopping days. Even if the grocery stores in your area don’t have a juice bar, purchasing bottled cold-pressed vegetable juice on these days can work. Otherwise, stop by a juice bar once or twice a week! It just makes sense for what we’re doing here.

For people that are new to juicing, adding a little fruit to the juice can cut the bitter taste of green vegetables. Other people are satisfied with the sweetness from beets or carrots, and many people choose juices with no fruits added. Lemon is an excellent addition to green juice, and so is ginger! Ask for extra ginger for a real kick.

Many juice bars have options on their menu, but you can always customize your order. Start with trying celery, cucumber, kale, spinach, lemon, beet, and ginger. And then you can add or subtract based on your preferences. The fat-soluble vitamins in the green juice are best absorbed in the presence of fat, so either add a splash of olive oil into the mix or eat it with a handful of Brazil nuts.

In summary, adding fresh vegetable juice twice per week can support the quest for optimal mental health through nutrition. Vegetable juice should not be consumed in lieu of meals but can be a great addition to a meal or snack. Experiment with different combinations. Sometimes it takes drinking green juice for a few months before your body really starts to crave it.

Juice is not a substitute for eating raw and cooked vegetables. It is designed to supplement rather than supplant your veggie intake. Just get those plants into your body- your microbes, your immune system, and your brain will thank you!

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