Your gut needs the stimulation from breaking down whole foods – i.e. fibrous foods that you have to chew! Incorporate juices and smoothies into a balanced, whole-food based diet.
Here are my thoughts for juicing:
- Use organic or chemical free produce where possible, or wash them well under cold running water before juicing or making smoothies.
- Dilute your juices to make them less hardcore -water, coconut water or water rich vegies (e.g. cucumber) work well.
- Be conscious of your energy needs – don’t go too gung-ho with energy dense ingredients -It still adds up.
- Chew your juices + smoothies to stimulate digestion.
- Base your juices on veggies – less starchy/sugary, the better.
- Berries, lemons + limes are great, low sugar nutrient dense fruits to add for flavour.
- Fresh is best – try to drink your smoothie/juice soon after making to avoid nutrient losses.
- Buy freshly squeezed or cold pressed juices made with love. Avoid fruit nectars, syrups, frozen yoghurts, ice cream, added sugars.
- Sip slowly and enjoy! X
