My health with fresh juice

Fresh juice benefits

Fresh juices gives us minerals, essential fatty acids, vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates to name a few. All of this is necessary in order to maintain good health but as well it gives more energy, a healthy glow, reduces the risk of many diseases.

Acidobasic equilibrium, what is it?

It’s nothing more than the right pH value at which our body functions optimally. If the body is too acidic, this is the ideal status for illnesses and various disorders to arise. People suffering from cancer, hyperpepsia, arthritis, GERD disorder, gastritis or gout are those who have problems with an over-acidic body.

Our body is a juicer

Our body literally works like a juicer. When we eat fruits and vegetables, our body will digest it by extracting the juice to get the nutrition. The body then sends the remaining fiber to the colon and you know what happens next. But by juicing, we extract the juice for the body thus making it easier for our body to get the nutrients as our body doesn't need to break down the fruit or vegetable.

Fruit & Vegetable - Useful info

To learn more about fruit and vegetable please visit the Tasty corner. You will find out: How to choose fruits, How to Wash Fruit and Vegetables etc. Most important, you will learn the Fruit and vegetable health benefits.

Tasty juice recipes

Visit our Honest guide to choosing a juicer if you would like to get inspired and make some tasty fresh fruit and vegetable juices. Beside the tasty fruit and vegetable juices you will also find out how to choose the right juicer for you.

Green fruit/vegetable juices

We have noticed that many people don't like the idea of even tasting a green juice. But this shouldn’t be the case as green juice doesn´t need to have a bad taste if it is well prepared. The main point is the right ratio of the ingredients which makes the difference. It’s easy to prepare a good tasting green juice if you aren´t afraid to experiment. The key to success is to combine the fruits and vegetable you like with the greens you want the benefits from.

Nutrient (Wikipedia)

= chemical that an organism needs to live and grow or a substance used in an organism's metabolism which must be taken in from its environment. Nutrient are the substances that enrich the body. They build and repair tissues, give heat and energy, and regulate body processes.

Fact is that our body needs nutrients and we should get a large amount of them every day. If we do not, our body is more likely to get ill or we feel tired and then get bad mood as the physical condition of our body is closely related to the psychical condition. We all know that hard feeling when you are ill and you aren’t able to enjoy life... I do. Good health is a key to enjoying my life.

Industrial box juice vs fresh juice

You might think you can get the same nutrients from industrial 100% juice. But there is a big difference no matter which amount you consume. Only fresh juice is really fresh and full of live enzymes which helps the body and which the body needs. Fruit and vegetable juices bought in cans or boxes have been pasteurized. The high heat required for pasteurization destroys vital nutrients and vitamins within the juice. (link to the industrial juice process)

Gerson Therapy

The Gerson Therapy is a safe, natural treatment developed by Dr. Max Gerson in the 1920s that uses an organic vegetarian diet, copious amounts of fresh raw juices, coffee enemas, detoxification and natural supplements to activate the body’s ability to heal itself. Over the past 60 years, thousands of people have used the Gerson Therapy to recover from so-called “incurable” diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. Some very useful hints for those who are looking for more information on natural disease treatment can be found on Gerson FAQ.

Gerson Therapy juices

Gerson institute use only four types of juices:

1. Orange juice (or grapefruit)
2. Carrot/Apple juice
3. Carrot juice
4. Green juice
   

To get some more detailed information on Gerson Therapy juices click the link.

Storage of Juices

Preparing juices in advance is never a desirable choice, but may be necessary for patients who must work or who wish to get out of the house for several hours. In these cases, a glass-lined or stainless steel vacuum bottle (Thermos) may be used, but should be completely filled to avoid excess exposure of the juice to air. Another useful method is to fill an 8 oz "jelly"/Ball canning jar to the rim, slide the lid over the top and then screw the cap on tightly. This will prohibit air from getting in and oxidizing the juice. Maintain a chilled or refrigerated environment. Store only carrot/apple juice. Do not store the green juice.

Experience is the best teacher

No matter how much you hear or read about the „benefits of juicing”, until you start with regular juicing you will not understand the difference. Experience is the best proof you can get.

It is all about the juicing!