Best Healthy Juices Tips

                                                 

Fresh fruit & vegetable juices shows remarkable health-promoting properties and are being used by naturopathys since long to help treat a range of ailments.

Freshly squeezed juices are naturally full of vitamins, minerals and enzymes which are far better as compare to synthetic tablets. The nutrients are easily absorbed into the bloodstream and within ten minutes they nourish to body's cells.                                         

Generally the juices are used in two ways:                           

1. As a supplement to a normal diet- A typical supplementary juice up to 3 to 4 eight-ounce glasses per day, can be taken throughout the day.
2. As a substitute for solid food (a "juice fast")- Juice therapists recommend juice-only fasts to cleanse and rejuvenate the body. Such fasts are also a good way to detect an unsuspected food allergy. They provide minimal calories and little fat or protein.

The following are some situations to use Fruit & Vegetable Juices which defiantly gives possitive results.

For Diabetes :

Juice of bitter - gourd (Karela) is a excellent remedy for Diabetes. A glassful of juice of fresh bitter - gourd will bring down sugar content, improves digestion and also removes constipation. If fresh leaves of maremoles is mixed (say 5-10 ml juice mixed with a glass of juice of bitter - gourd) it will provide quicker relief. This should be continued for some period and observe the blood sugar levels by having periodical tests. Once the dose has been stabilized, its quantity should be adjusted as per individual's requirement. The quantity may be raised or tapered according to susceptibility of the case. A glassful of lime juice should also be taken daily as a addition to it.

For Acne :

Generally, young persons (both male & female) are often afflicted with acne. It is an agonizing skin eruption (on face). Intake of mamelos, lime, papaya, cucumber juice, is suggested . If impurity of blood be the reason then use in additions to above blended juice, juice of margosa (neem) and also apply paste of its young and green leaves. If irritation ensues or persists discontinue use of margosa whether in local and/ or oral form.

For Iron deficiency :

Juice of beet, spinach ,apple, carrot and lime will make up the iron deficiency and enrich with increase blood volume in the body. These fruits can be juiced together or separately according to individual suitability convenience and requirement.

For Arthritis :

Juice of lime orange, garlic, lemon, margosa (neem), bitter gourd are used to overcome the symptoms of arthritis.

For Heartburn :

Combination of Carrot (10oz), Beet (3oz), Cucumber (3oz) are useful for Heartburn.

For Strengthening Muscles :

Muscle weaknesses are caused due to exertion, inadequate blood flow, imbalance of calcium, sodium, potassium or magnesium, lack of water, involuntary contraction.It is recommended to use Juice of beet, celery, carrot, supply sodium, watercress, Green Cabbage .Calcium, magnesium is supplied by parsley and collard greens, Carrot and Cabbage supply potassium ; spinach, asparagus and carrot supply vitamin 'E', and vitamin 'C' is supplied by Red pepper, Collard green and Cabbage(green).

For detox :

Wheatgrass juice has been proved over many years to benefit people in numerous ways: cleansing the lymph system, building the blood, restoring balance in the body, removing toxic metals from the cells, nourishing the liver and kidneys and restoring vitality. Wheatgrass Juice is a superior detoxification agent compared to other fruits and vegetables- Start with one ounce a day with a small amount of water. As you become familiar stop the water and work up to 6 ounces of wheatgrass juice a day. Your energy level will be very high. Drink slowly one hour before meals. Wheatgrass juice is a powerful cleanser and may cause nausea, through starting an immediate reaction with toxins and mucus in the stomach.

For managing menopausal symptoms :

Carrot , Beet , Lettuce , Turnip juice is beneficial in managing menopausal symptoms. Pomegranate  or Cucumber juice can also be used in combination with beet and carrot juice.

Precautions :

Certain precautions are , necessary in adopting an exclusive diet of raw juices.

All juices should be made fresh immediately before drinking. Canned and frozen juices should not be used.

Only fresh ripe fruits and vegetables, preferably organically grown, should be used for extraction of juices.

Extract only as much juice is needed for immediate consumption. Raw juices oxidise rapidly and lose their medicinal value in storage, even under refrigeration.

The quality of the juices will affect on their results. In case of incomplete extraction of juices, their effective power is proportionately reduces due to the absence of the vitamins and enzymes which are left behind in fiber and the pulp.

If the juices are too sweet , they should be diluted in water on 50 : 50 basis or mixed with other less sweet juices. This is especially important in some specific conditions like diabetes, hypoglycemia, arthritis and high blood pressure.