Just Juice It

Detox O'clock

“Juicing”, I had heard about it and so may have you but I didn't really know much about the concept. What is it all really about? Juicing is basically extracting all the juice/liquid out of fruits and vegetables. Numerous flavour combinations can be played around with. Juice bars are popping up around the world and becoming some sort of trend.

It is a great way to get in those fruit & veggies that we’re recommended to eat daily. Fruit and vegetables provide phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals acting as antioxidants. These antioxidants will lower risks of diseases such as the common cold. So if you’re feeling under the weather maybe a juice will boost your immune system and perk you up (but I am no doctor).

However, there can be/are risks to being on a juice diet. Our body also needs a daily intake of protein (dairy/meat products) and it needs the energy provided by carbohydrates. There is also no scientific evidence claiming that a juice diet will cure you from illness. So how can a juicing diet be claimed as a miracle?

After watching a documentary called “Fat Sick and Nearly Dead” I became even more curious about the benefits and risks of this diet. It got me asking myself questions…

If I juiced would I feel more awake? Happier? Healthier? Less moody? Alert?

After asking myself these questions I thought maybe I should attempt to answer them. So my boyfriend (as he is also curious/taking part) recently purchased a juicer. As my BMI (body mass index) is just above underweight I thought I would only juice for breakfast.

Today is day one of the experiment… how long will I want or be able to just drink juice for breakfast? And will the answers to my questions be positive?

If you are considering going on a full juice diet I highly advise you to consult your doctor first. Juicing can be dangerous and you may put your health at risk by doing so.