Additionally, juicing provides a lot of soluble fiber; therefore, nutrients that are contained in insoluble fiber of a fruit or vegetable are released so that body can make use of them. When fruits or vegetables are eaten whole, these nutrients would not be available to body as they would be contained within indigestible fiber. Since fiber is such an important factor in elimination of waste and toxins from body, and keeping colon and bowel cleansed, a high fiber diet is highly recommended for optimum health and wellness. Soluble fiber, as well as aiding in body’s elimination and detoxification processes, is also fiber that has been found to lower levels of cholesterol.

Most of bottled juices that are available in supermarkets, and even health food stores, have been pasteurized in an effort to eliminate harmful bacteria. Unfortunately, process of pasteurizing includes subjecting fresh juices to extremely high temperatures. There are valuable and fragile enzymes, phytonutrients, and other nutritional compounds that are destroyed with addition of heat. Cooking, refining and processing food strips it of its maximum nutritional value.

Freshly extracted fruit and vegetable juice also provides another, major key nutrient: water. Everyday factors like caffeine, over-the-counter medications, salt, cigarette smoking, and alcohol all act to dehydrate body. These factors, combined with fact that most Americans do not consume nearly enough water just to reach basic daily intake, never mind compensate for what’s lost, can contribute to ill health. Since fresh juices contain ample amounts of this vital substance, this is yet another reason that juicing could be such an important addition to an overall Optimum health and wellness plan.

The benefits of juicing are many, while downsides are few to nil. In a culture where number of people who get their daily requirements of fruits and vegetables, is dismally low, juicing should be an absolute necessity and priority. I have educated many of my clients in particulars of juicing, and every single one of them has returned to my office full of vitality, increased energy, and a great enthusiasm for fresh juice. They often go on to become staunch advocates of juicing themselves. When faced with skeptics, my question is usually, Why not juice?

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Cranberry Juice can also help in preventing degenerative diseases, such as heart disease, strokes and certain cancers, Cataracts are a cause for concern among elderly, with vision impairment or even blindness, it has been know to slow down and even stop progressive deterioration of cataracts. It has also been shown to be very beneficial in helping to slow down macular degeneration, and to reduce blood leakage with diabetic retinopathy.

I am not in business of selling either Cranberries or Cranberry Juice, there are already plenty of suppliers out there, so there should not be any difficulty in obtaining a quality product, try to go for a good brand, that is as natural as it can possible be, and do not choose cheapest, as this could be a false economic choice. The point that I am making, is that this, is an excellent natural remedy for a number of problems. Cranberries are considered safe for everyone, but if you are going to take it for medicinal purposes, Please consult with your physician first, Antibiotics might be considered necessary, first before trying Cranberry Juice.