Juice Explained

Unlike green smoothies, practically everyone has heard of and knows what juice is. The difference is, juice you make in a juicer is vastly superior in nutritional value and taste than what you'd buy in a store. Not to mention it doesn't contain preservatives, sugar, dyes, "natural flavors", or any other number of additives. Even if you are lucky enough to find "fresh" juice at a store like Whole Foods, it's not as fresh as what you can make at home. And as time goes on, juice oxidizes and will taste less "alive" and lose some nutritional content (amount depends on how it's stored and for how long).

Probably not going to find broccoli-apple-parsley juice at your local supermarket

One thing to keep in mind is the caloric and sugar content of juice, especially if you are trying to lose weight or have a medical condition where you need to limit your sugar. (I do not offer any medical advice on this blog--consult your medical professional.) Drinking a large glass of fruit juice can be the same as drinking a soda--calorie-wise. (Of course a soda does not have the same nutritional value as fruit juice.) Root vegetables (beets, carrots, etc.) can also have a high sugar content. So probably not a good idea for anyone to drink a jug of juice a day. Personally, I don't drink more than one glass. And it's also probably not a good idea to drink sugary juice before bedtime. Don't forget, you can always save your juice for the next day in a canning jar--store in the fridge, of course.

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