Juices and Smoothies Are Not Always Best

JUICES and SMOOTHIES ARE NOT ALWAYS BEST.

While you are "going down a different road", because you have found The Venus Factor and you are really excited that it is going to FINALLY make changes to your health and well-being you are probably looking at other options that might support and / or enhance your journey; so I have been able to find some great advice / information about health related matters that will increase your knowledge and support what you are achieving with VF.


Green juices and smoothies are everywhere these days and are often promoted as the holy grail of healthy eating.

While there are benefits to consuming these types of beverages, the nutrition claims that accompany them are often over-hyped.

As with much of the nutrition information we get fed these days the truth lies somewhere in the middle.

Blending your fruits and vegetables to a semi-liquid or liquid form won't up the nutrient content of already nutritious foods, no matter how much advertisers may like you to think so.

In fact, the best way to eat your fruits and vegetables is as whole foods. This way you'll increase your fiber intake and reduce the risk of over-consumption. After all it's much easier to drink six apples than it is to eat them.

While whole foods should be top priority there's nothing wrong with having the occasional juice or smoothie, especially if it helps you reach your fruit and vegetable target for the day.

But it is important to understand the pros and cons.

For example, a fruit based smoothie can contain as many kilojoules as a main meal, which is OK if you're having it as a quick breakfast but not so great if you're having it alongside an already substantial lunch or dinner.

Smoothies and juices also deliver a large hit of sugar very quickly, and don't contain the same fiber content as whole foods.

The best way to consume a smoothie or juice is to keep the portions to a minimum and look for options that contain a good amount of vegetables, which will help to keep the kilojoule and sugar count down.

If you have your own blender, play around with different combinations and see what you enjoy best.

Take into account your diet as a whole, and as with all foods moderation is the key.

Finally, if you don't like drinking green juices or smoothies, don't force yourself to have them just because you've been told they're "healthy".

A salad or steamed vegetables will be just as good, if not better, for you.

HAPPY EATING !!
 
This post is from :  westernweekender.com.au

Publish date : April 14, 2016

The author is Kate Reid. She can be contacted on Twitter :  @kate_reid6

Kate is a journalist and qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) Degree from the University of Wollongong.

Kate does not have any affiliation with this website and does not necessarily agree with the claims of the Venus Factor program. I am just a fan of health and dietary issues she chooses to write about and think they are worth sharing. 

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