Raw Vegetable and Fruit Juice Diet

Is Juicing For You?

When the risks outweigh the health benefits and more

A raw food diet is also called raw foodism or raw veganism. As the name suggests, this diet is made of up mostly or completely raw and unprocessed foods.

Juicing is a way of preparing foods in a raw food diet. Supporters believe that this diet has benefits like weight loss, increased energy, improved overall health, and more. But, what risks might come with eating raw foods?=

Try to start slowing when juicing and always discuss with your primary care provider your ideas on juicing.

If you've ever struggled to get your kids to eat their vegetables it might be time to rethink your presentation. A plate full of broccoli isn't too exciting for most picky palates, so why not try switching things up with a radiant glass of brightly colored fruit and vegetable juice? Juicing with kids is an ingenious way to disguise veggies, and there are a ton of health benefits.

Benefits of juicing for your kids

Fresh vegetable and fruit juices contain tons of vital nutrients. You would have to convince your children to eat a pretty hefty quantity of produce to get the same nutrition that a glass of juice contains. However, don't forget to include whole fruits and vegetables in your children's diets, as well. Whole food has lots of fiber, and that's just as important as the micro-nutrients found in juices. You can also add some of the juiced pulp back into the juice for a fiber boost.

The best place to buy a juicer

There are tons of juicers available on the market, and choosing one can seem like an intense ordeal. Do some research before committing to a machine, but don't overthink it. If you're just juicing an occasional healthy drink for the family you probably won't need an industrial-sized monster. Expect to pay anywhere from around $30 for an entry-level juicer (that still has great reviews on Amazon) to over $300 for a top-of-the-line model. Amazon is a great place to review tons of different models based on price and customer reviews, but you can also give this juicer buying guide a quick glance to learn about the different types of juicers.

Try these kid friendly juicing recipes

The key to getting kids, and adults, to love fresh juices is to start simple and add plenty of tasty fruits. Chugging a glass of pure kale juice isn't enjoyable for most people, so the way you combine fruits and veggies is extremely important.

Pineapple Mango Kale Juice

• 1-2 cups kale
• 1 cup pineapple
• 1 mango

Chop up your pineapple, peel and chop the mango, and then juice all ingredients in the order listed. The fruits help mask the taste of the kale, but your kids will still get plenty of the leafy veggie's vitamins.

Drink Your Produce Green Juice, via MindBodyGreen

• 4 carrots
• 1 cucumber
• 1-2 cups spinach
• 1 lemon
• 1 gala or pink lady apple
• 2 pears

Again, the fruits will help mask the taste of the vegetables. Be ready for a lot of juice with this one – cucumbers in particular yield a hefty amount of liquid. You'll want to serve the juice right away, since the nutrients begin to break down the longer the juice sits.

The possibilities are endless

Once you start to get a feel for juicing with your kids start experimenting! You'll soon find that ginger has a potent taste, and you only need a small amount. You might find that your kids love the vibrant color of beet juice mixed with carrots, apples, and berries. Once you've been serving juice to your kids for a while, try upping the ratio of veggies to fruits for an added nutritional boost, and to avoid a sugar overload.

Raw Vegetable and Fruit Juice Diet

Source: https://www.rmhp.org/medicaid-chp-plus/self-management/nutrition/whats-in-this-diet/raw-food-juicing

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