Healthy Food And Vitamins

One of the most powerful treatments for overall well-being and cleansing of the entire body is juicing. We are all told that we should eat at least 5 servings of fruits and 3 servings of vegetables per day as a diet high in these foods can prevent and even cure a wide range of ailments including cancer, allergies, heart disease and arthritis. Most people would find it difficult to incorporate all that in today's Western diet of 'already done for you' convenience foods but a glass or two of fresh juice per day would incorporate all that.
The benefits of fresh raw (organic if possible) fruit and vegetable juices taken every day are insurmountable. They are packed with vitamins and minerals and living enzymes which cleanse the entire body including the colon, blood and organs. Juices alkalinize the body and a major benefit is that they can also inhibit cancer growth as cancer thrives in acid conditions.
All fruits and vegetables have different properties and therefore different actions. For instance, carrots contain 12 of the essential minerals that go to make up the body, and are good for cleansing acid conditions in the blood making it beneficial in cases of rheumatism and gall stones, guarding against infections and strengthening the nervous system. Apple eliminates body toxins and cleanses the kidneys and liver and is wonderful for the complexion. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and also contain potassium and iodine which make them good as a skin and blood purifier also for glandular troubles and gallstones.
Juice does not cure the disease but cleanses and purifies the body and therefore strengthens the immune system. The body, which is programmed to be self healing, then takes over and heals itself. There are many delicious recipes for juices and many books available to teach you what the different juice combinations can do for you. There are also incompatible juice combinations which do not mix well and should not be taken together. Some of these are carrot and grape juice, apricot juice with greens, citrus juice with cabbage, watercress or turnip leaves.
Vegetable juices can be mixed but if you wish to add a fruit, do not use any more than one kind at a time, preferably apple. Fruit juices should be taken on their own and consumed between meals Take care when choosing a juicer as this is very important. There are various types of juicers on the market and you want the one which will give you the most juice with the most nutrients, and not all juicers do that.
The juicing machines which use a centrifugal action can destroy many of the live enzymes the food due to the heat generated in the process, so you need an auger or twin gear juicer which can keep the vital nutrients in the juice viable for up to 48 hours (although it is always best to drink it as soon as possible after juicing). This type of juicer can also juice wheatgrass where the centrifugal type cannot.
Fruit and vegetable juices supply the body with essential vitamins and minerals which are easily digested and readily assimilated making them an incomparable aid in the rejuvenation of the human body and the prevention of disease.