Deciding whether to juice or blend
is a choice that depends upon
what you want to achieve. If you
just want to add some nutrients to
your diet along with some fiber,
then blending will suit your needs
perfectly. If your goal is quick
absorption of large amounts of
nutrients, or if you want to undergo
a cleansing experience, then juicing
is the way to go. Here are a few
more points to consider when
making your decision:
• Juicing requires very little
digestion, so if you are
experiencing problems with fiber
(due to illness or otherwise), then
juice is the best way to increase
your nutrients without stressing
your digestive tract.
• Smoothies require additional
digestion to extract the nutrients
from the plant fibers, but the fiber
helps with elimination on its way
out.
• Juicing is a more concentrated,
rapid source of nutrients, because
the nutrients are readily available,
and you can drink much more
because there’s no fiber to fill you
up.
• If you’re one of those people
who hate to eat green vegetables,
then juicing is a great way to get
all of your daily nutrients in just a
few swallows.
• Some professionals postulate
that the chewing action required
by food is a necessary part of the
digestive process, so according to
that theory, if you’re drinking a
chunky smoothie that requires a
bit of jaw action, you may be
taking the healthier route.
• If your goal is a complete
cleanse, fiber is usually
discouraged so the body can use
the energy it saves from the
digestive process to heal and
cleanse, thus making juice the
best option.
When it comes right down to it,
the decision to drink juices or
smoothies (or a combination of the
two) depends upon your goals. If
you’re healthy and just want to add
some extra nutrients into your diet,
then smoothies are a great idea. If
you don’t like the texture of ground
fruits and veggies, are short on
time, or want the extra burst of
nutrients without feeling full, then
you may prefer juice. As with all
decisions about your body, do your
research and make an educated
choice based upon what’s
personally best for you.
