Best natural juices

Who would not be excited by the idea of a box of vitamins in a glass? Certainly, a glass of fresh fruit juice or vegetables is much healthier than a ultra-processed soda. But there are juices that can be considered diabetes in a glass. Discover the best choices when you want to prepare your home juice.

 Important rules

 Do not rely on juices to lose weight! If you choose fruit juices, they have an important contribution of calories,if you drink a glass of juice it's like eating 2-3 whole fruits without the full fiber content. Do not look for shortcuts! Do not rely on already packaged fruit juices. Most of them are made from fruit concentrates and have the same properties as fresh juices. Choose to invest in a juicer and vegetables including pulp used for the benefit of the whole fruit.  

Vegetable juices. 

They represent the healthiest choice, due to its high vitamins, minerals, fiber, and low in carbohydrate content. In addition, various vegetable substances shows various health benefits. For example,the lycopene in tomatoes reduces risk of prostate cancer, while the beetroot has positive effects by lowering blood pressure.
 
Vegetable juices have a disadvantage also. They increase the sodium intake, which can cause electrolyte imbalances and increase blood pressure by fluid retention.  

Aloe vera juice 

The only solution to get this juice is to buy at a store. It's a cocktail of vitamins and minerals that you don't want to avoid: A, C, E, folic acid, B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12, zinc, chromium, selenium, sodium, iron and potassium.
  

Pomegranate juice 

Although it's hipercaloric, with a high content of carbohydrates, this juice has a high content of antioxidants to improve brain function and protects against cancer. Also, consumption of pomegranate juice has been linked to decreasing prostate cancer risk.

 

 

Cranberry juice

It's rich in vitamin C, stimulating the immune system. In addition, unsweetened cranberry juice has a beneficial effect on the urinary tract, decreasing the risk of urinary tract infections with the help of a substances called proanthocyanidins.

Grapefruit juice

In addition to a high content of vitamins, grapefruit juice has alkalizing properties and is beneficial to the digestive tract. It also burns fat, helping to maintain a normal body weight.

Pineapple juice

Fresh pineapple juice contains vitamin C, meant to improve immunity and an enzyme called bromelain that has anti-inflammatory properties and stimulates digestion.
 

 
















Although fruits and vegetables have health benefits, it is advisable to drink one glass of fruit juice daily to limit carbohydrate and caloric intake. If you still want to have more than one glass it is necessary to add water in order to dilute the composition. It is also recommended to consume fruits and vegetables in their natural state to take advantage of all the benefits they bring.