Fruits vs. Vegetables: What's Better?
Now that you know the benefits of juicing, you'll likely want to try it out yourself. So, how should you get started? A question for many first time juicers is what they should juice first, fruits or vegetables. What you choose to juice varies from person to person and their unique health needs.
In short, fruits will naturally produce sweeter juices. However, juiced fruits also contain a lot more sugar than juiced vegetables. Because fiber is removed from the fruit during juicing, the release of sugar is slowed down. This slow release of sugar could potentially increase the level of insulin in your body. While vegetables contain much less sugar, they're also much more bitter than fruits. An all-vegetable juice may be great for you, but the bitterness is often overwhelming.
When making a healthy fresh juice at home, the key is to use both vegetables and fruits. Doing so will help create a liquid that's overflowing with nutrients yet still palatable enough to enjoy. If you had to choose just one, we'd encourage you to stick to vegetables as they provide more nutrients but contribute less sugar to your diet.
Best Vegetables To Juice
Ready to get started? Here are some of the best vegetables for juicing.
Beets
Beets are one of our favorite vegetables to juice. Besides being an excellent source of vitamins like Vitamin A and C, they're also incredibly colorful. Add beets to your next vegetable based juice for a boost of nutrients and a vibrantly colorful looking drink!
Carrots
Who doesn't love tasty carrot juice? When juiced, carrots become a satisfyingly sweet vegetable drink. High in beta carotene, carrots are great for your skin and add powerful antioxidants to the mix that your body will thank you for. Drink carrot juice alone or mix it with other tasty vegetables to create a superfood blend.
Celery
Drinking celery juice in the morning is trending in the health and wellness scene. Its powerful digestive properties help your body run at top speed while also reducing unwanted symptoms like bloating. Topping the charts as one of the most popular detox trends, even celebrities are adding celery juice to their daily routine.
Cucumber
We love juicing cucumbers! Cucumbers work wonders for hydration. Full of water, cucumber juice is a great way to stay hydrated during exercise or on a hot day. And like carrots, cucumbers are also great for your skin. Make a bit of cucumber juice before your morning workout and refrigerate to enjoy after. We're confident that you'll love the refreshingly sweet taste.
Best Fruits To Juice
When it comes to juicing fruits, nearly every fruit tastes delicious. However, some fruits are more nutritious than others. Here are a few of our favorite fruits to juice.
Apples
Apples are by far one of our favorite fruits to juice. Adding just a single apple to a vegetable-heavy juice recipe can sweeten up the flavor and turn it into a drink even children would love. A great way to boost your immune system, apples are loaded with antioxidants and incredibly beneficial to your health.
Berries
When it comes to juicing fruits, it doesn't get much better than berries. Cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries are all packed with antibacterial and antiviral properties that will help keep you healthy and strong. Add a handful or two to your favorite juice recipe to boost the health benefits even more.
Citrus Fruits
No juice list would be complete without the mention of citrus fruits. Loaded with juicy goodness, citrus fruits are easy to juice and bring a wildly delicious flavor to any juice recipe they're added to. Recognized for their large amounts of vitamin C, these fruits are a fantastic juicing option if you're feeling a bit under the weather.
When it comes to creating the perfect juice, it's truly what you make of it. Now that you know the benefits of juicing and the many fresh produce items you can add to your recipes, it's time to test it out for yourself. Please share your favorite juicing recipes with us on social media. We can't wait to see what you come up with. Have a healthy day. Happy Juicing!
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