Although eating fruits and vegetables in their natural state does provide us with a substantial amount of vitamins and minerals, we only obtain the maximum benefits from them when they are juiced. Much of their goodness is released from the fibre which is expelled from the body. When we juice the fruits and vegetables, their goodness is released from the fibre and we are able to drink their highly concentrated nutrients which are then able to enter our bloodstream very quickly. Fibre is essential to health, so be sure to continue eating raw fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains in conjunction with fresh juicers to gain the maximum amount of nutrtitional value from what you eat.

Very few people eat enough raw fruits and vegetables.

Juicing provides a quick and easy way to increase your consumption of these foods, and is recommended in addition to a high fibre diet. Fresh juice provides us with minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids, carbohydrates, proteins and much more. All of these factors are vital to maintaining good health. You will find that when you make fresh juice a daily part of your diet, you will have increased energy, a glowing complexion, strengthened immune system, stronger bones and a reduced risk of disease. By separating the mineral elements and the distilled water from the fibre in the raw fruit and vegetable, the liquid food is digestible in a matter of minutes.

The digestive process (in the body) required to seperate minerals from the fibre, on the other hand, takes hours to be expended by the digestive organs (and a lot of energy). One would need to do copious amounts of chewing, to give quality live juice liquid. Compared to using a good grade juice extractor (one that does not use high friction or ripping or tearing of the food, which causes enzyme destruction).

We are all aware these days that cooking kills essential vitamins and enzymes in food. Are you aware that the fast high-speed juice extractor have the same destroying effects, because the high speed and friction = heat. Enzymes are sensitive to temperatures above approximately 5 degrees C (40 degrees F) and after 9 degrees C (48 degrees F) they become sluggish. After 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) the life of the enzyme is extint, they are dead.

Fresh juice is often referred to as "live food" because it contains enzymes. Enzymes are protein molecules that have been found to have enormous health benefits. They have the ability to stimulate biochemical reaction. Enzymes are the body life force and are constantly breaking down substances and rejoining substances to rebuild and repair. Without enzymes all life would simply be a collection of lifeless chemicals. In other words, the elements that enables the body to be nourished and live, the element that is hidden within seeds and plants in the sprouting and growth of plants is life principle known as enzymes. Heating enzymes and vitamins cause their destruction and minimise the vitality of your juice. Dr Norman Walker.

No matter what your age, it is never too late to start drinking your fruits and vegetables.

Juices can flush toxins from your body, are good for your weight, heart, circulation and overall well being.
Juices contain no saturated fats or added sodium and be helpful in lowering your cholesterol.

(Always follow your pediatrician's advice when introducing babies to juice.)