What are the benefits of juicing vegetables?
By Dr. Roni DeLuz PHD, RN, ND Vegetables pack a big punch when it comes to nutrients. If you are trying to get the most nutrition out of vegetables, the best thing to do is to prepare them into tasty juices or soups. However, you have to be careful not to overcook vegetables as it will kill off all the good enzymes and diminish the strength of the nutrients that you want from your vegetables. There are two great ways to get the most nutrients out of your veggies and this is to juice them or cook them into soups. You might not be able to eat a pound of carrots with a fork, but you can consume that much and more if you juice them. To ensure that you can get even more nutrients out of your vegetables, use them as soon as they are picked. Because we do not always know when our vegetables are picked, we do want to buy produce that is as fresh as possible. The best places to buy veggies are from farmer’s markets direct from local gardeners. If you must purchase from the grocery store, try to