Fresh juice is a great start to the day. At least that is the generally accepted opinion. These drinks are really bright, tasty, healthy, pleasant to the taste - we are happy to include them in your diet and we consider this the right choice. However, science does not stand still, and recent studies claim that everything is not so simple. We should know some features of cooking, eating and storing fresh.
Vegetable juices: taste and benefits
It should be noted that the packaged juice is strikingly different in taste and qualities from the freshly squeezed one, therefore, by default, our article speaks of fresh juice.
Freshly squeezed drink, from the point of view of dietology, is biologically active. Nothing else improves mood in the morning and does not start the work of the gastrointestinal tract. Drinking fresh juice cleans blood vessels, stabilizes cholesterol levels, helps to increase immunity in the body and does not accumulate excess fluid.
Also, immunity is positively affected: safflower, garlic, savory, apples, wild garlic, black walnut, aloe, almonds, viburnum, dogwood, Chinese magnolia, mint, basil, lemon balm.
The taste of juices or their mix can be very different; combine them, based on their own preferences or goals with which they are used. Most of all we are accustomed to fruit and berry juices. A vegetable, though no less useful, is just beginning to gain popularity.
But some juices, namely from the vegetable assortment, have their own characteristics. In particular, they should not be drunk immediately after pressing. For example: Cabbage juice must be kept for about 12 hours, otherwise, when it enters the body, it begins to oxidize food, which leads to fermentation, diarrhea and gas formation in the stomach. The juice from the beets in its pure form is hard for the body to take, it must be kept for 2-3 hours.
Important! It is advisable to drink fresh juice immediately after preparation or later a maximum of 10-15 minutes, because oxygen destroys vitamins, nutrients and their compounds.
The easiest way out is to combine several types of juices, that is, of several vegetables. Also, to increase the ease of perception, the drink can be diluted with mineral or boiled water, but do not add salt or sugar to it. They destroy nutrients.
There is a point of view that vegetable juices are less useful. This is not entirely true. It is necessary to take into account the purpose for which these drinks are consumed. Yes, in the vegetable freshe much less glucose than in fruit and berry, but the macro-and microelement composition of it is often much better. And, most importantly, vegetable juices can be drunk for people suffering from various forms of diabetes. They help to improve metabolism, favor the restoration of energy reserves and forces in the body, support rehabilitation patients.
For the treatment of diabetes mellitus is recommended to use such plants as: yucca, purslane, Crimean magnolia vine, aspen, as well as zucchini, gray walnut and boletus
In vegetable juices, in addition to vitamins and minerals, there are also compounds that, by their usefulness, can be equated to natural substances with an antibiotic effect.
Nutritionists say that juices are not useful to everyone, not at any time and not to all people. In addition, it is preferable to eat the original product than to drink the juice from it. But there is a nuance: the drunk juice is actively absorbed into the blood and begins to have a beneficial effect on intestinal peristalsis, metabolic processes, to cause cleansing from slags and toxins. Acid-base balance in the body is restored faster, enzymes are activated. And the digestion of the original vegetable will take more time and energy costs.
However, there is a problem here. Since we get rid of plant fiber, which prevents the instant absorption of calories and sugar in the blood, fresh, especially fruit, is a glucose bomb, which, when regularly taken every time, just blows up our pancreas and depletes it, increasing the risk of diabetes by 20% . Frustrating insulin receptors, fruit juices provoke and increase the body's tendency to accumulate fat.
Thus, the use of vegetable juice is healthier than fruit. First of all, they have less calorie and sugar content. And when we get rid of fiber, the following happens:
- at the use of fruit extraction - the absorption of glucose is accelerated, which is very undesirable;
- when we use fresh vegetables, we insure ourselves - if the original product is grown using pesticides and herbicides, they remain in the cake.
Important! The normal amount of fresh juice per day for an adult is 600 ml. Although it is sometimes advised on the Internet not to limit its quantity, this is wrong. In all the important measure!
What kind of vegetables can you squeeze the juice and how is it useful
For making juice, you need to choose fresh, not damaged original products. Ideally, from your own garden. Since in the stores, to prolong shelf life, the fruits are chemically treated, they must be carefully washed and peeled. And vegetables, unlike fruits, even after cleaning, need to be washed again.
It is better to prepare juices immediately, until the beneficial composition begins to break down under the influence of processing and oxygen. You can use a juicer: it saves time and saves nutritional value as much as possible.
The benefits of vegetable juices are obvious: they work without overloading the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. They are low in calories, and their vitamin and mineral composition contributes to the normalization of excess weight, removes toxins and destroys slags, activates the processes of metabolism and metabolism of the body.
Tibetan lofant, white mar, dried bananas, home fern, lagenaria, amaranth, horseradish, plums and tomatoes will help remove toxins and toxins from the body.
They should not be stored, because the nutritional value of this is significantly reduced, but if you really had to, keep the product:
- in the freezer (up to 2 days);
- in a glass container covered with a layer of fresh lemon juice that will block the access of oxygen (up to 8 hours):
- canned by boiling with sugar (preferable option for fruit juices).
There are a few general rules for the practice of fresh treatment:
- It is better to drink juices from fresh vegetables 30 minutes before eating or 1.5 hours after.
- It is not advisable to mix vegetable and fruit juices.
- Eating fresh drinks is better not during meals, but between receptions.
- The best way to alternate and combine different types of juices. This increases the utility without load on the pancreas.
- Juice therapy should start with 50 ml per day, gradually moving to the volume of your need.
- Always consider your well-being.
- Drink juices need in several receptions.
- Drinks from fruits and vegetables are best to drink through the straw or in small sips, making pauses. So they are better absorbed. And if we are talking about fruit juices, it will also save the enamel of your teeth.
- A number of acidic juices are forbidden to take in the presence of problems with the gastrointestinal tract and high acidity.
- Allergy sufferers should always consult with a doctor about the selection of products, so as not to provoke a negative reaction of the body.
Carrot
Carrots are an excellent base for fresh vegetable cocktails. It is recommended to combine it with juices from the green part of plants, but it fits almost any vegetable mix.
Did you know? If you are going to the beach or to the solarium - drink a glass of fresh carrot before going out. He will contribute to the fact that the tan lay flat and molested intensely.
Carrot drink is rich in:
- carotene;
- a group of vitamins B;
- calcium (Ca);
- potassium (K);
- cobalt (So).
Read also the properties of carrot juice
Helps in case of:
- skin diseases;
- anemia;
- vision problems;
- weakening of immunity.
Contraindication: not recommended for exacerbations of ulcerative manifestations and enteritis. It is also unacceptable uncontrolled use, it loads the liver. The normal dose for an adult is 0.5–1 cups, up to a maximum of 0.5 liters per day.
Not all carrots are the same, find out exactly what is useful black, white, yellow and purple carrots,
Beet
The juice has a specific flavor and contains ingredients that are harmful to the body. To destroy them, you need 2-3 hours to hold the fresh juice after pressing in the refrigerator, in an open container. The maximum dose per day - up to 100 g
It is recommended to combine with the juice of carrots and pumpkins. Such combinations will additionally be enriched:
- phosphorus (P);
- sulfur (S);
- potassium (K);
- compounds of alkalis.
Did you know? The results of the study of beet juice clearly indicate that its regular normalized use increases muscle strength by 13%, and endurance by 16%. Interesting information to note athletes.
Freshly made beetroot juice is saturated:
- glucose;
- vitamins C, P, B1, B2, PP;
- potassium salts (K);
- iron salts (Fe);
- salts of manganese (Mn).
Fresh is used for:
- strengthen the bone system and teeth;
- purification from slags and toxins;
- stimulation of the bowels and blood formation.
We advise you to learn about the medicinal properties of beet juice and beet leaves.
Potatoes
Not possessing a pleasant taste, it is mainly used in small doses. - as a medicine, in combination with other types of vegetables. The maximum dose for cleansing the body - up to 300 ml per day. Drink should be fresh, warm, just squeezed drink. Take half an hour before eating, or between basic food intakes.
The composition of potato fresh is high in antioxidants in the form of vitamins, therefore it is effectively used in the framework of complex treatment of oncological diseases.
Important! Do not use greened potato tubers for food, especially when squeezing the juice - because of the violation of the technology of harvesting or storage, the content of poisonous glycoalkaloid solanine is increased! is he contained in large doses and in the peel of potatoes, even suitable for consumption.
Fresh potato is valuable for its unique and useful composition:
- vitamins A, E, C;
- B vitamins;
- beta carotene;
- folic acid;
- mineral components: sulfur (S), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), magnesium (Mn), phosphorus (P), iron (Fe).
Effective with such problems:
- indigestion;
- gastritis;
- colitis;
- ulcers;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- rheumatism;
- skin rashes;
- fibroids, cervical erosion, inflammatory processes in the appendages;
- renal pathology.
In gynecological diseases, yarrow, bathing, Kalanchoe pinotum, white acacia, royal jelly, chamomile, and hops are used.
Not recommended if you have:
- reduced acidity in the stomach,
- intestinal susceptibility to enhanced fermentation processes;
- different degrees of obesity and diabetes mellitus (especially their severe form), because the glycemic index of such fresh juice is above 80.
Cucumber
The concentration of all useful components in the cucumber juice is small - mostly water prevails. But it is more used in the dietary and medicinal direction. Also its anti-aging and healing properties are appreciated.
The maximum allowable daily dose of cucumber pressed is 2.5 cups. You can make cocktails, combining it with fresh root vegetables - for example, carrots or beets, with the squeeze of fresh greens. Then fresh cucumber can be consumed 4-5 times a day.
Read the benefits of fresh cucumbers for women and men.
It detected the presence of:
- vitamins A, C, E, PP, H;
- B vitamins;
- tartronic acid;
- essential oil compounds;
- sulfur (S);
- iodine (I);
- iron (Fe);
- phosphorus (P);
- calcium (Ca);
- silicon (Si);
- magnesium (Mg);
- potassium (K);
- sodium (Na);
- chlorine (Cl).
Cucumber juice is useful for:
- hypertension;
- jaundice;
- liver problems;
- heartburn;
- thyroid problems;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- rheumatism;
- edema (removes urea salts).
To improve the activity of such an important hormonal center of the human body, as the thyroid gland will help the use of watercress, zyuznik, onion-slyzuna, irgi, feather grass, white sausage
In conjunction with honey, it promotes coughing up sputum.
The main contraindication in the use of cucumber drink - lactation period in nursing mothers. It gives not only a diuretic effect, but also a laxative effect - it will upset the balance in the baby’s stomach.
In addition, it is undesirable excessive passion for this drink.
Tomato
The specificity of the juice from tomatoes is that they like to use it with salt, but with this we only reduce its usefulness. It is better to squeeze out a bit of garlic juice in a freshly squeezed drink from a tomato and mix it with finely chopped greens. You need to drink 30 minutes before eating. It improves the functioning of the digestive tract and contributes to easier digestion and assimilation of food.
- vitamins A, PP, B, C;
- zinc (Zn);
- magnesium (Mn);
- chlorine (Cl);
- cobalt (Co);
- iron (Fe);
- molybdenum (Mo);
- calcium (Ca);
- potassium (K);
- selenium (Se);
- manganese (Mg);
- sulfur (S).
Did you know? The science of botany carried a tomato to ... berries. In 1893, the US Supreme Court approved the tomato as a vegetable for economic reasons, and in 2001 the European Union again classified tomatoes as a berry. So, formally, tomato juice is berry, not vegetable.
Effective with:
- cardiovascular problems;
- early stage cancer;
- malfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract.
Tomato juice prevents the appearance of cancer cells. It is low-calorie, not contraindicated for people with weight problems. It can be drunk to women during the carrying of the child and during lactation.
Contraindications may be:
- poisoning of any severity;
- aggravation of ulcer manifestations;
- complications of gastritis;
- pancreatitis;
- cholecystitis.
Learn the recipe for tomato juice for the winter, as well as green tomatoes and how to prepare them in a cold salty way and pickling in a barrel.
Pumpkin
The daily rate of pumpkin juice is 0.5 cups per day. For insomnia, they drink it before bedtime with half a teaspoon of honey.
Vitamin composition and minerals in fresh pumpkin juice:
- vitamins C, E;
- vitamin group B (B1, B2, B6);
- beta carotene;
- sucrose;
- useful pectic substances;
- salts of potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), cobalt (Co).
Important! Pumpkin - vegetable champion in iron content. Her juice should be consumed suffering from anemia.
Helps with:
- edema;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- diseases of the kidneys, liver and heart;
- insomnia
The main reason for not accepting freshly prepared pumpkin drink is individual intolerance.
Read more about the healing properties of pumpkin pulp, pumpkin juice and pumpkin seeds.
Celery
Squeezing fragrant celery root belongs to the category of juices, over which you need to work hard to get them, but the benefits compensate for all energy costs. It is very useful for older people, as it slows down the aging process, improving the condition of the blood vessels of the circulatory system. Stabilizing blood flow, he removes senile dementia. However, only if there is no problem with high blood pressure.
It is undesirable during pregnancy, especially the first 6 months. The reasons are as follows:
- This drink contributes to the formation of gas, delivering discomfort to the expectant mother;
- essential oils in the composition may be allergens, which should also be avoided by a pregnant woman;
- It stimulates blood flow to the uterus, which can cause its increased tone and miscarriage.
Did you know? Celery in history is invariably attributed to aphrodisiacs: French women claim that celery, onions and carrot - The best ingredients for salads, first and second courses, enhancing the brightness of sensations from close relationships. This was confirmed by Madame de Pompadour and Casanova.
Vitamin and mineral content consists of:
- beta carotene;
- tocopherol (vitamin E);
- nicotinic acid (vitamin PP);
- vitamin B groups;
- vitamin C;
- sodium (Na);
- potassium (K);
- calcium (Ca);
- phosphorus (P);
- magnesium (Mg);
- iron (Fe);
- copper (Cu);
- zinc (Zn);
- manganese (Mn);
- selenium (Se).
You will be interested to know what properties celery, celery root and celery root have.
Fresh celery has a lot of useful qualities, in particular:
- cleaning effect for the whole body (removes toxins and toxins);
- increases potency and libido;
- reduces the lowered or slowed excitability;
- helps to improve the condition and quality indicators of blood;
- helps to increase hemoglobin;
- lowers cholesterol;
- balances blood pressure;
- helps to normalize healthy sleep;
- during stress strengthens the nervous system.
Contraindications to use are:
- ulcers;
- pregnancy;
- epilepsy;
- phlebeurysm;
- high blood pressure;
- gallstones or kidney stones;
- problems in the digestive tract.
Read also, whether it is possible to use honeysuckle, turnip, bee pollen, nectarine, blackberry, walnuts, lettuce, gooseberry, dates during pregnancy.
Cabbage
Cabbage juice has an inexpressive and fresh taste, but salt in this case destroys beneficial substances. Therefore, it is better to drink it pure, in strictly medicinal doses, or saute carrots or celery juice.
Another disadvantage is associated with increased gas formation - the reason is that it decomposes all putrefactive accumulations in the gastrointestinal tract. To avoid this, you need to sustain fresh juice before use for about 12 hours.
Did you know? If you go to a party and know exactly what you will drinking alcohol, but at the same time you want to remain normal - drink a glass of fresh red cabbage. He will delay alcohol intoxication and help to maintain sanity.
As part of the cabbage drink has a set of useful substances:
- carbohydrates, easily perceived by the body;
- vitamin C;
- nicotinic acid (vitamin PP);
- folic acid (vitamin B9);
- Vitamin U is especially effective in treating ulcers;
- amino acids;
- potassium salts (K);
- sodium salt (Na);
- calcium salts (Ca);
- magnesium salts (Mg);
- iron salts (Fe).
Very effective in the case of:
- stomatitis or inflammation of the gums - they need to rinse your mouth;
- the need to cleanse the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines;
- chronic problems of the gastrointestinal tract (vitamin U works);
- high blood pressure;
- fight against increase of level of cholesterol in blood (prevention of atherosclerosis);
- overweight (tartronic acid prevents the conversion of carbohydrates into fats, and low calorie and fiber are suitable for the diet menu);
- puffiness (the drink removes excess salt, but at the same time removes the necessary ones);
- high blood sugar levels;
- desires to improve the condition of the skin, hair and nails.
Contraindications will be:
- gastritis;
- acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract;
- ulcerative problems of the stomach and duodenum (with abuse);
- interruptions in the work of the pancreas.
Learn more about the beneficial properties and application of different types of cabbage: white, red, Savoy, Peking, broccoli, kohlrabi, kale, pak choi, romanesco, and sauerkraut.
Eggplant
Eggplant Juice Utility - the most controversial in the list of assortment of fresh fruit juices. On the one hand, it has long and effectively been used externally as an antibacterial and antiseptic. On the other hand, in all parts of this plant there is a high content of poisonous substance - solanine.
When poisoning with solanine, the following occurs:
- headaches;
- disorientation;
- dilated pupils;
- increased body temperature;
- stomach ache;
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Linden, clover, willow, periwinkle, cloves, Indian onions will help you to get rid of headaches.
Therefore, you need to make a decision for yourself: is it important for you to use juice, taking into account the fact that the whole useful composition of a vegetable can be obtained from it even after heat treatment. In addition, the benefits of its rich chemical composition is negligible if we proceed from our daily need for these micro and macro elements.
What is necessary and valuable in an eggplant fresch, except for low calorie content and natural fiber:
- vitamins C, B1, B2, B5, PP;
- easily soluble sugars;
- pectin;
- squirrels;
- potassium (K);
- calcium (Ca);
- phosphorus (P);
- iron (Fe);
- magnesium (Mg);
- sodium (Na).
Did you know? In the fruits of eggplants, which have a peel of white color, there is practically no solanine, and the taste is softer and more pleasant.
Supporters of the use of eggplant declare its effectiveness:
- as a choleretic composition;
- with manifestations of gout;
- if desired, overcome nicotine addiction;
- to fight obesity.
Eggplant juice is not recommended:
- with ulcers;
- colitis;
- gastritis;
- gastrointestinal disorders;
- diabetes (during insulin therapy, the eggplant diet can trigger hypoglycemia).
Read more about the beneficial and harmful properties of eggplant.
Features of the use of vegetable juices
Some simple rules of juice therapy:
- Vegetables are peeled and chopped immediately before cooking fresh.
- Therapy begins with 50 ml per day, with an increase in daily servings of 10 ml.
- Vegetable juices are not recommended to drink with meals, and also to combine with meals containing protein and starch.
- They do not replace the body’s need for water.
- Freshly squeezed drinks do not wash down medications.
- Fresh spinning is healthier to drink between main meals, no later than 30 minutes before meals.
- Many fresh juices are more beneficial in combination with each other than they are by themselves (but we take into account the specifics of cooking and using beet juice).
- Vegetable juices preferably diluted in a 1: 2 ratio with warm boiled water.
- We do not use salt, spices, sugar, etc. in juice therapy. Add some olive oil to drinks containing vitamin C, since this vitamin is fat soluble.
Learn what's useful and how to make apple, grape, sea buckthorn, viburnum, birch and maple sap.
For treatment
Next are a few basic vegetable cocktail recipes that have a proven therapeutic effect.
For weight regulation need to mix in a cocktail (you can not throw out all the cake) fresh spinning:
- carrots (5 pcs.);
- green spinach (3 pcs.).
Also well proven mix:
- carrots (10 pcs.);
- beets (3 pcs.);
- cucumbers (3 pcs.).
To improve the overall condition of the skin and to refresh the complexion connect freshes:
- carrots (6 pieces);
- green sweet paprika (3 pcs.);
- cabbage, turnip tops and spinach greens - a few leaves.
To improve the skin, use a cornflower, ivy-shaped budru, celandine, longan, echinacea, fir, wild rosemary, black radish, elecampane
To enhance immunity Freshey mix fits:
- carrots (3 pieces);
- celery bunch;
- bunch of parsley;
- small apple (1 pc.);
- beets with tops (0.5 pcs.).
Strengthen the nervous system cocktail of juices will help:
- tomato (0.5 pcs.);
- cabbage (100 g);
- celery (a couple of bunches).
- small cucumber (1 pc.);
- carrots (4 pcs.);
- cabbage leaves (3 pcs.);
- green sweet pepper (1⁄4 one fruit).
Insomnia Fight a cocktail made from:
- carrot juice (5 pcs.);
- a bunch of parsley (1 pc.);
- celery stalks (a couple of pieces).
Catnip, verbena officinalis, white mulberry, goji berries, elder, sweet clover, St. John's wort, sweet potato will help you to cope with insomnia
Slimming
It is better to use the springs from vegetables and fruits from your region, and are available according to the season. Lying imported products are not suitable.
Before juice therapy, it is necessary to consult a dietitian who will evaluate such factors:
- body condition;
- contraindications;
- range of food;
- volume and timing of the diet.
To lose those extra pounds will help: litchi, beans, squash, fruit of the kitten, spinach, cardamom, and yosht, barberry, cilantro, lovage.
It is important to listen to your body, as it is under tremendous pressure: if an ingredient does not fit, either replace it or eliminate it altogether.
There are two ways of juice therapy:
- In the patient's menu, one fasting day is entered exclusively on juices, and at other times - meals with the exception of high-calorie foods. The term of such a regime is 2-3 weeks.
- For 10 days a tough diet - only juices and their mixes. Next, we make a gradual way out of such a "draconian" regime, introducing boiled meat and fish.
- complications of unaccounted diseases;
- increase blood sugar levels.
Can I use vegetable mass from vegetables
The answer to this question must be sought separately in each case.
For example, it is preferable to prepare juices from vegetables grown on their own, but this is not available to everyone. If your vegetables are - you can safely add fiber to the composition, if you store them, think about whether you really need them.
The second point - what is the purpose of juice therapy. If a faster effect is needed, it is better to drink pure juice; if "not burning" - leave fiber, it will perform an additional cleaning function.
Important! If you leave fiber in your freshly prepared smoothie, it will delay the absorption of sugars.
In case of chronic problems with the gastrointestinal tract, the regimen of intake of fresh, its mixture and the exact proportion should be made by a dietitian.
So, juice therapy based on vegetables is a pleasant and effective method of healing. The main thing is to follow the rules of making and receiving fresh juice, and also to consult with doctors. Then a great result is guaranteed.
