How To Enhance Your Health With Juicing Vegetables
By Dr. Joseph
Mercola
I firmly believe that regular vegetable juicing may be one of the keys
to
good health as it is an important source of raw food, which contains chlorophyll
and phytonutrients.
I am convinced that this is one of the most powerful tools one can use
to obtain high level vitality. All of us need raw foods every day, and
this is an excellent technique to assure you receive large quantities of
them.
I see many seriously ill patients and I am always constantly amazed
at how potent the vegetable juice is in restoring their health and energy
levels.
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I have been using vegetable juice for breakfast daily since September
of 1999 and have observed a noticeable improvement in my health. I believe
it is the answer to:
“Well what do I eat for breakfast?”
The answer of course is vegetable juice balanced with some Essential
oils and a bit of chlorella as explained in greater detail further
in the article.
I suspect that vegetable juice and fruit juices are two different animals.
I am confident that fruit juices
should be avoided Vegetable juice, although processed,
does not raise insulin levels, like fruit juice. The only exception would
be carrot or beet juice (and most underground vegetables) which function
similarly to fruit juice.
How Much Juice Do I Drink?
If juicing vegetable are new to you it would be wise to start out slowly,
perhaps only doing one or two ounces. Make sure that there is no nausea
or belching. I would gradually increase to 12-16 or even up to 32 ounces
per session.
How Do I Get This Juice Down?
No problem. You only start by juicing vegetables that you enjoy eating
non-juiced. The juice should taste pleasant and not make you nauseous.
It is very important to apply the Listen
To Your Body principle with juicing. Your stomach should
be very happy all morning long. If it is churning or growling or making
you know it is there, you probably juiced something you should not be eating.
I have noticed that the only thing I cannot juice is large amounts of cabbage
juice, but if I spread it out and have it intermittently I do fine with
it.
It will also be important to do some chewing when you juice. It takes
very little effort to digest vegetable juice, but when you chew you will
stimulate your pancreas to start the digestive process which will help
you absorb more of the juice. You can chew on some of the vegetables that
you are juicing. This can be done while you are juicing which tends to
make the entire process more efficient.
What Do I Do With the Leftover Pulp?
Ideally it would be best to mix it in with the juice and consume it.
One of the main values of juicing is that it "pre-digests" the food so
you can absorb all the nutrients. There is some benefit to the fiber though
as it serves as fertilizer for the good bacteria in the colon.
For the past year I would juice up to one quart of vegetable juice per
day and I noticed my stools would frequently become loose. Once I started
adding the pulp fiber back in this normalized. So, for me at least, it
seems wise to include the pulp back in.
This does increase the time it takes to consume the juice, but it is
probably healthier. One can gradually add the pulp back in over time to
get use to it. If you add the entire pulp back in, the mixture becomes
almost like a green vegetable porridge that needs to be eaten with a spoon.
The method I currently use is to drink about 75% of the juice and then
add the fiber back in and consume the mixture. If you are underweight though
and the fiber prevents you from eating more food, I would not recommend
this approach as there are minimal calories in the fiber.
You can try it both ways, listen
to your body and see what works best for you.
Can I Juice in the Morning and Drink it Later in the
Day?
Not a good idea. Vegetable juice
is one of the most perishable foods I know of. Ideally
it would be best to drink all of your juice immediately. However, if you
are careful you can store it for up to 24 hours with only moderate nutritional
decline.
You can do this putting it in a glass jar with an airtight lid and filling
it the very top. There should be a minimum of air in the jar as it is the
oxygen in air (remember air has about 20% oxygen) that will "oxidize" and
damage the juice.
Wrap the jar with aluminum foil to block out all light which will also
damage the juice and then store it in the refrigerator until about 30 minutes
prior to drinking as ideally the juice should be consumed at room temperature.
What type of Vegetables Do I Juice?
I would recommend starting with the three ones that are easiest to tolerate:
Celery
Fennel (anise)
Cucumbers
Unfortunately these are not that beneficial as the more intense dark green
vegetables. Once you get used to these though you can start adding the
better, but less palatable ones in.
Green LEAFY vegetables
are probably the best to juice. All green leafy vegetables work well.
The easiest ones to include include all the lettuces including, but not
restricted to:
Red leaf
Green Leaf
Romaine
Endive
Escarole
Spinach
You can then put in some of the other similar green leafy vegetables
such as
Cabbage
Chinese Cabbage
Bok Choy
Cabbage juice is one of the most healing nutrients for ulcer repair (I
don’t have one) as it is a huge source of vitamin U. Unfortunately, Eat
Right for Your Type approach does not support lectin compatibility for
blood type A individuals like myself. So I avoid it.
Herbs also make wonderful combinations and there are two that work
exceptionally well:
Parsley
Cilantro
You need to be cautious with Cilantro though as many can not tolerate
it very well
If you are new to juicing you definitely want to hold off on these until
you get used to the above as they are more challenging vegetables to consume,
but they are highly beneficial would be:
Kale
Collard Greens
Dandelion Greens
Mustard Greens (bitter)
When purchasing collard greens be sure and find a store that sells the
leaves still attached to the main stalk. If they are cut off for convenience
the vegetable rapidly loses many of its valuable nutrients.
What About Carrots
and Beets?
Most people who juice usually use carrots. Do you know why? Of course
because they taste so good. The reason they taste so good is that they
are full of sugar. I would definitely advise limiting juicing all underground
vegetables to decrease adverse insulin responses.
If you are healthy it is likely you can add about one pound of carrots
or beets per week. I do believe that the deep intense colors of these foods
provide additional benefits for many that are just not available in the
green vegetables listed above.
Is There Anything I Can Add to Make The Juice Taste
Better?
My favorite addition is coconut. You can purchase the whole coconut
or use shredded coconut. They add a delightful flavor and are an excellent
source of fat to balance the meal. The have medium chain triglycierides
which have many health benefits.
Rotate Your Vegetables!
It is very important to not have the same vegetables every day. I can
almost guarantee you that if you do this for any significant length of
time you will become quite allergic to them.
What type of Juicer Can I Use?
Most people reading this will be new to juicing so it is best to find
an inexpensive juicer to start out with so if you decide you do not want
to continue you will not be at a great loss. Probably the ideal approach
is to purchase a used juicer through Ebay.
(www.ebay.com). This is the world's largest on line auction sites, but
there are many other sites.
Champion and Omega juicers are good ones to look for and reasonably
priced at under $200, but there are many others. Norwalk is the most expensive
($2,000), but I believe the Angel juicer is the best ($700). Green Power
is a plastic clone of the Angel at $600.
If you are going to implement the system where you add the fiber back
to the juice than you will definitely want to consider the unconventional
juicer called a Vita Mixer (~$400). I have owned one for about 20 years.
They are an outstanding work horse of a blender and can pulverize just
about any vegetables. However, you will have to add additional water and
the high speed does introduce oxygen into the mixture which will accelerate
oxidative degradation. So this system is clearly inferior to the more expensive
Angel juicer discussed above.
Juicer Cleanup Is Important
I know that if your juicer takes longer than 10 minutes to clean you
will not do it. I find that using an old toothbrush to clean the metal
grater and it works nicely. The whole process takes a little over
fifteen minutes for me to juice, drink it and clean up. (I graduated from
the Juice Man Junior to the Angel Juicer)
But whatever you do, you need to clean your juicer immediately after
you juice to prevent it from contaminating the juicer with mold growth.
I also find that soaking the plastic juicing parts in a bucket of bleach
water works quite nicely to remove the green stains that buildup.
Warning though DO NOT
follow the juicing recommendations that come with the juicer as they emphasize
carrot and fruit combinations.
I prefer to leave my vegetables at room temperature overnight or for
at least one hour if I forget, as I do not enjoy drinking cold fluids,
especially when it is cold outside.
Is There Anything I Can Add to the Juice or Pulp to Improve
the Nutritional Value?
Absolutely. I
would strongly advise you to do the following. Juice by itself is relatively
unbalanced as it is nearly exclusively carbohydrate with very little protein
and virtually no fat.
Seeds
The basic element that I would encourage everyone to consider would
be to alternate sunflower, pumpkin and sesame seeds. These are best put
into the pulp after they have been freshly
ground. If you don't have a coffee grinder most are under
$20.
The seeds are full of protein and essential fatty acids that will wonderfully
balance the juice. Vegetable juice does not have much protein or fat so
this is a wonderfully balancing food.
Protein Powders
Glutamine is an amnio acid and the majority of our skeletal muscle is
made of it. You can obtain glutamine powder and add one teaspoon into your
drink for a very effective healing addition. You can also use protein powders.
My two favorites are whey and rice protein. I would strongly advise against
the use of soy
protein powders.
Beware of The
Toxicity of Soy Products - Hundreds of epidemiological, clinical and
laboratory studies link soy to malnutrition, digestive distress, thyroid
dysfunction, cognitive decline, reproductive disorders, cognitive, immune
system breakdown, and even heart disease and cancer. Contrary to popular
belief that soy is a health food, evidence reveals that soy consumption
has been linked to numerous disorders, including infertility, increased
cancer and infantile leukemia, Type1 diabetes, and precocious puberty
in children have been fed soy formula. (early maturation, such as breast
development and menstruation as early as 6 years of age). Scientists have
known for years that the isoflavones in soy products can depress thyroid
function and cause goiters in otherwise healthy children and adults. A
combined research team of Cornell University Medical College and Long Island
Community Hospital medical experts have found that children who develop
Type1 diabetes are twice as likely to have been fed soy formulas as those
fed all other foods This confirms concerns based on animal studies
raised in the 1980's and 1990s by Health Canada researcher Dr Fraser Scott
and led to the American Academy of Pediatrics issuing their warning to
pediatricians against any use of soy based formulas.
Garlic
I like to put in one to two cloves of garlic
in
my juice. It provides the incredible healing potential of fresh garlic.
I would strongly
advise you to regularly do this to balance out your bowel flora. The ideal
dose is just below the social threshold where people start to notice that
you have eaten garlic. One large clove, two medium cloves or three small
cloves should not cause you to smell of garlic.
Chlorella to Remove Mercury and Pesticides
Chlorella is an incredibly powerful nutrient from the sea and is a form
of algae. I use it quite a bit for mercury detoxification as it binds very
strongly to mercury to eliminate it from the body. However it also:
Powerful source of chlorophyll and magnesium
Adds protein to the juice.
Binds to other heavy metals and pesticides in the juice.
The normal dose is one teaspoon in the juice. However, about 30% of people
can not tolerate the chlorella, so if it makes you nauseous you should
definitely avoid it.
Spirulina is another algae that has many similar benefits and is a good
balance to chlorella. However it does not bind to heavy metals like chlorella.
Shredded Coconut To Increase Pulp Flavor
Most people enjoy the taste of coconut and it can really add a major
flavor benefit to the pulp. I would highly recommend it. Jaffe Brothers
carries unsweetened shredded coconut in bulk (760-749-1133)
Balance Your Juice With Protein and Fat
I do believe that Dr. Sears is on target with his recommendations for
the percentage of food groups at one meal. The basic food groups are:
carbohydrates
fats
protein
Dr. Sears recommends about 40% carbohydrates and 30% protein and 30% fat,
and I believe that is a healthy goal.
Vegetable juice has virtually no fat but does contain some protein but
not much. That is why it would be helpful to add some essential oils when
you juice.
Essential Oils
There are four basic food supplements you could use:
Evening Primrose Oil source of omega six fatty acids
Fish Oil (EPA/DHA) source of omega three fatty acids
cod
liver oil is my current favorite as it has vitamin
D and vitamin A in addition to the EPA/DHA of fish oil. It is usually
less expensive than fish oil also. My current favorite brand is Carlson's
lemon flavored version as it gives a pleasent taste to the pulp.
Flax Seed Oil source of omega three fatty acids.
Phophatidyl choline or lecithin (specially helpful after the age of 50
for brain health)
Normally I do not advise the use of flax seed oil as the majority of people
I see can't properly digest it. This is easily determined by belching or
burping or a sense of nausea after consuming it. If that happens one should
not consume the flax, or for that matter, any other food that causes that
symptom. This is typically due to the highly perishable oils in flax being
oxidized. I have seen this in even the best brands of flax oil on the market.
For this reason I can't recommend using flax oil.
(Note from Shirley: If you do not tolerate flaxoil, you can try
hemp oil, evening primrose oil or borage oil.click
here for more info on the health benefits of these oils)
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To
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Generational Consequences of Deficiency
There are many serious consequences of generation after generation having
diets deficient in an element essential for normal development of the nervous
system. Following are a few observations of the effects that inadequate
nutrition is having on social and economic conditions today.
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A widespread alienation and pervasive depression in young people, truly
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The ongoing increase in drug and alcohol abuse.
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generation shows an increased deterioration in physical and mental health.8-13
I have spoken with many older doctors who have told me that they find most
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healthier than those of the next generation, in their thirties and forties.
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health. He also met several doctors who told him that, in several decades
of living among native peoples, they never saw a single case of cancer.
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Chemicals and Toxins Are The Primary Cause of Illness,
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Substances that are toxic to our bodies come at us from all directions:
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traditional health practitioners-including the fathers of Western medicine
Hippocrates, Pliny the Elder, and Pythagoras-for its healing properties.
Bee pollen rejuvenates your body, stimulates organs and glands, enhances
vitality, and brings about a longer life span. Bee pollen's ability to
consistently and noticeably increase energy levels makes it a favorite
substance among many world class athletes and those interested in sustaining
and enhancing quality performance." Steve Schecter N.D.
A further look at healing with nature.
Nature
provides us with a simple, straightforward system for regaining and maintaining
superb human health and beauty.
Healing with Food: Most human illnesses and diseases
are due to a deficiency of vital nutrients. When you supply your body with
the proper nutrients, in a form that your body can use, it knows how to
repair itself.
Healing through Fasting: Fasting is the world's
most ancient and natural healing mechanism.
Healing with Water: Hydrotherapy has been used
for centuries to heal the sick
Healing with the Sea: There is no family of foods
more protective against radiation and environmental pollutants than sea
vegetables.
Healing with Sunlight: Sunlight helps the body
heal wounds and injuries and overcome virtually any illness.
Healing with Earth: Clay is renowned to have many
uses in promoting health in plants, animals and humans.
Healing with Plants: Plants have the power to supply
the bodies’ life force with the energies it needs to restore and maintain
health.
Healing with Urine: One of the most powerful, most
researched and most medically proven natural cures ever discovered.
Basic Healing Principles:
The body has an innate
capacity to heal itself. Self-healing can only occur once the cause
of
the illness has been eliminated. Why elimination of the symptom is NOT
the same as elimination of the disease? Physicians and surgeons
palliate
symptoms
instead of removing causes
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The Incredible Healing Powers of
Raw (Living) Foods and Juices - part 1
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What
Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated! Why
are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the
world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands
of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually,
as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, congressional
testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly
held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
More pictures of vaccine damage available to view at the
CDC
website
"Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing
that diabetes rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive
hepatitis B vaccine campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates
also went up sharply in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were
introduced." Nicholas
Regush ABCNEWS.com
In fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles
asking the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood
through the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic
diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international
magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy,
and Science News, a magazine read by both health care professionals and
the general public, explored the reported links between vaccines and chronic
diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues. Learn
more about vaccine and diabetes connection --- asthma and
vaccine connection --- SIDS and autism and vaccine connection
--- "Shaken Baby Syndrome": the vaccination link
Congressman is calling for criminal penalties for any government
agency that knew about the dangers of thimerosal in vaccines and did nothing
to protect American children.
Congressman Dan Burton (R-Indiana)
during Congressional Hearing: "You mean to tell me that since 1929, we've
been using Thimerosal, and the only test that you know of is from
1929, and every one of those people had mennigitis, and they all died?"
For nearly an hour, Burton repeatedly asked FDA and CDC officials what
they knew and when they knew it. (Thimerosal contains a related mercury
compound called ethyl mercury. Mercury is a toxic metal that can cause
immune, sensory, neurological, motor, and behavioral dysfunctions.)
Please get informed!Enter the vaccine information
site
Homeopathy
can be used successfully to prevent and treat smallpox, measles,
whooping
cough, chickenpox, and other ailments.
Would you allow big brother to enforce vaccinations on your kids? Government
Enforced Vaccinations
Vaccination Tracking Registry - Government programs
that limit your choices -and your rights- in health care when it comes
to mandatory vaccination. These mandates last for 40 or so years
and they're impossible to repeal. Also, learn about Legal Requirements
and Exemptions
Are Vaccines Damaging Our Pets?
Routine Vaccination:
Is it really safe and effective? Most recently, an article
appeared in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
entitled "Are We Vaccinating Too Much?
The
Healing Power of Raw Veggie Juice
Optimum
Nutrition and Natural Health for Animals:
Holistic
Health for Horses,
for
dogs,
for Pet Birds,
for 
Ferrets
and for Cats
Natural
Health for Women:
Natural
Health for Children:
