Rika Susan

Juicing For Weight Loss: Fad Or Fabulous?



Posted: Monday, May 15, 2006

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Vegetable Juice Recipes

The good news is that, thanks to the discovery of all the health benefits of juicing for weight loss and detox, water fasts are destined to become a thing of the past. But if you expect drinking vegetable juice to magically melt away the pounds, think again!

However, make a commitment to incorporate juicing for weight loss into a lifestyle change, a healthy eating programme you can follow for life, and a new way to think - and it will certainly contribute to a healthier, slimmer, happier you.

One of the main advantages of juicing for weight loss is that it adds nutrients with specific health benefits at a very low calorie cost, and with no fat. Fresh juices act as a healthy, harmless appetite suppressant and craving curber.

Vegetable juice can also help to stabilize blood sugar levels. It has much less sugar than fruit juices and about 50% less calories, yet it will satisfy that sweet tooth every time. Try carrot or a combination of carrot and parsley juice when a craving hits you, and the juice jolt will give it a knock-out before you know it!

If you decide that juicing for weight loss is for you, you don't need to spend a fortune on a juice extractor. And don't you dare using the 'juicing is too time-consuming' excuse!!!

If you choose a relatively inexpensive centrifugal ejection juicer, such as the Nutrisource Juicer or the Breville 800JE, you can have the goodness of a glass of fresh juice within seconds. Your body will revel in the instant nutrient boost that promotes cleansing and healing.

The advantage of choosing a masticating juicer such as the Omega 8005 or the Champion 2000+, is that you will add to the benefits of juicing by being able to make a host of other fresh, yummie, low calorie delicacies (cereals, fruit sauces, frozen desserts, etc.). This will make the road to a healthier body that much easier.

A helpful strategy may be to kick-start your new lifestyle with a short juice fast. This will aid detoxification, according to the author of 'The Fasting Diet', Dr Steven Bailey. It will give you loads of energy, and will ensure that your body is in the best shape to reach your goal weight in time.

A varied vegetable juice fast is recommended, because it supplies vital nutrients in the form of enzymes, vitamins and minerals. It also means that your body has access to the calories it needs to function optimally.

You may prefer to start right away with a healthy eating plan. Even if this is the case, you will find that having at least one glass of vegetable juice per day, will contribute to weight loss in the long run. It will also help you to maintain your goal weight once you have reached it.

What is most encouraging about juicing for weight loss, is that you will experience so many other benefits that you won't have any inclination to go back to 'the old ways'. Your well-being will improve and you will experience a vitality you never knew before.

You will manage any ailment you may have with more success, your immune system will function more effectively, and your digestion will improve. If you experience water retention, juices such as celery, cucumber, cranberry, and watermelon are extremely helpful.

Many other books include advice on juicing for weight loss, for example 'Juiceman's Power Of Juicing' by Jay Kordich. As someone who has been juicing for more than 50 years, Jay offers valuable insights.

Just remember that it is always safer to consult a health practitioner first if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, nursing or have any illness.

Taking care of your body's nutrient needs by juicing for weight loss and health feels so good, it will be easy to stay motivated to follow your new vital lifestyle.

For more information read The Miracle Of Juice Fasting - Manageable Juicing For Weight Loss And Health at Best-Juicing.com

Rika Susan of Article-Alert.com researches, writes, and publishes full-time on the Web. Copyright of this article: 2006 Rika Susan. This article may be reprinted if the resource box and hyperlinks are left intact.
Rika Susan is a freelance writer from South Africa. Her main interest is in the health, nutrition and fitness fields. She also enjoys home remodeling.

Her vegetable juice recipes are enabling parents and kids to make sure that they get their 5 to 9 portions of fresh fruits and veggies every day. Recent studies also show that juicing for weight loss is an effective, healthy approach, not coming with any of the side effects of weight loss pills and potions.

Rika Susan became interested in juicers and juicing for health when she became ill with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or ME in 1979. While the illness is still part of her life, she has discovered that a juice extractor is a major help when she doesn't feel like eating solid foods. Fresh juice is quick and easy to make and is almost like intravenous feeding for our bodies!

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