Juicing came back in style in 2010, and it hasn’t left since, but to be completely prepared for a lifetime of successful juicing, there a few things you need to know about. One thing is for sure: once you understand the full benefits of juicing, you won't want to go without!
The history of juicing
Juicing is way older than you probably think. The first documented evidence of humans 'juicing' for health benefits go back to 150 B.C - and since then, many cultures have used fruits, vegetables, herbs, and plants to make all kinds of juices.
But juicing as we know it today got popular in 2010 when multiple newspapers reported the success of multiple juice retreat programs. Clients of these programs reported lower blood pressure, reversal of type 2 diabetes and more. Also in that year, the popular …show more content…
When juicing your fruits and vegetables, you also remove the insoluble fiber from the ingredients. While fiber is important in any diet, removing insoluble fiber allows for increased absorption of specific phytonutrients, like important enzymes.
The benefits of juice cleanses
Juice cleanses have become increasingly popular over the last few years, and for good reason! Juice cleanses are a great way to instantly detoxify your body and jump-start a new healthy lifestyle. This ‘detox’ diet can last either a few days or a few weeks and is known to reduce bloating and increase weight loss.
“If while you do the cleanse, you really focus on it and use it as a pathway, you’ll find you’re naturally craving [healthier food] after,” Kenynon Farley said. She is the founder of Ritual Wellness, a company that offers cold-pressed organic juices. Juicing doesn’t only offer physical benefits: it also offers emotional benefits.
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