Green juice is a health craze that everyone’s heard about. But how much do you really know about it?
Most people know the basics. It’s juice, and it’s green. But to get the maximum health benefits, it’s important to take a deeper dive and learn more information. That’s what we’ll do in this article.
What is Green Juice?
Green juice is mix of vegetables and leafy greens, often combined with fruits to make the mixture tastier. This mix is processed through a juicer rather than simply being blended.
The possible combinations of the juice ingredients are endless, and limited only by your imagination. Of course, there are certain ingredients more popular than others both for taste and health benefits, which we’ll go over later.
What are the Health Benefits?
There are numerous health benefits to drinking green juice. Healthy greens contain a lot of antioxidants and vitamins. Combining a wide variety of vegetables and fruits provides a broad range of vitamins that you might not be able to find in normal meals.
Beyond simple vitamins and antioxidants, there is actually a lot of science behind drinking this magical juice. Greens are rich in inorganic nitrates. When we consume these, our body turns them into nitric oxide.
Nitric oxide is a very important chemical that, simply put, helps with blood pressure and overall health of your arteries. Cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D. explains it best here.
Greens also contain a large amount of Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll detoxifies the body naturally and is a vital part of the immune system. In short, drinking a juice full of greens can help you get healthy AND stay healthy!
What Should I Put Into My Juice?
A little bit of everything! Variety is key when it comes to your juice, as different greens have different health benefits. Use some arugula and cabbage one day, and then kale and swiss chard the next! Mix it up to your taste. There are a wide variety of greens that are great for juices.
The fruit to greens ratio in your juice is also up to your personal taste, but this ratio is more important to the overall healthiness of your juice. Many people start off with more fruits than vegetables because fruits taste better. There’s nothing wrong with this.
Ideally, once you’ve warmed yourself up to the taste of greens, you should work towards a ratio heavier on the greens. Some people recommend as high as 90% greens, or completely removing fruits altogether. Personally, I find that 70% greens is a ratio that makes for a healthy drink while still remaining super tasty.
You can also add organic supplements to your juice. You can mix and match the supplements to complement the greens that you’re adding to the juice.
Get Started Juicing!
So there you have it, your complete guide green juice. Are you ready to jump on the health craze? You’ll be doing yourself a favor. And we have everything you need to get started with recipes, ideas, and organic supplements. We want to hear from you. Let us know your favorite juice!