Juicing is the art of combining various fruits and vegetables and extracting their juice using an appropriate juicing machine. People take up juicing for its umpteen benefits- Weight Loss being the #1 benefit that people are attracted to! Other benefits include an overall fitness, glowing skin, healthy hair, and boosting metabolism, to name a few.
If you are wondering whether juicing really has an impact on your weight, let me tell you, it is a proven technique that many dieticians and nutritionists advise to their clients. Anybody can simply shed those extra pounds by sticking to a proper juicing regimen. Juicing boosts your metabolism, helps you get rid of the toxins and fulfils the quota of nutrients.
Just make sure, that you mostly use vegetables. Fruits contain a large amount of sugar! So even if you are not adding any extra sugar, you consume the fruit sugar which can have an effect on your weight in a negative way.
This is how you can get started with ‘Juicing for Weight Loss’ –
- 1.Invest in a good juicer- You can find a whole range of juicers on the Internet, just pick one that is suitable to your needs and you are good to get started. A horizontal masticating juicer is ideal for someone who intends on juicing primarily leafy greens like kale, chard, spinach, lettuce etc and a vertical masticating juicer is best for someone who intends on juicing a mix of leafy greens, vegetables and fruits.
- 2.Juice before meals – Have a glass of juice about twenty minutes before you have your meal. This would reduce your appetite and provide you with the required dose of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients at the same time.
- You may use ‘dark greens’ as they are good for detoxification and weight loss. This would include spinach, broccoli, cabbage, cucumber, celery and asparagus, or a combination of these vegetables.
- 3.Spice up your juice- Add ground spices like Cayenne, Pepper, and Cinnamon to your juice. They can help stimulate your metabolism.
- 4.Enjoy the juice - Relish the juice with short sips!
As a starter, you can use this simple recipe where all you’d need is 2 cucumbers, 1 apple, a cup of coriander, 5 stalks of celery, a lemon and a red pepper. Put all of these in a juicer and make a consistent and thin smooth paste. In this recipe, cucumber and celery would work towards keeping you hydrated and full for a long time while lemon and pepper will boost your metabolism. You can have it in the afternoon or as a mid-morning snack.
Along with juicing, you’ll have to keep yourself active if you want to lose weight. Indulge in it with determination, and then nothing can come in between you and a-slimmer-you!