Drinking juice or NOT to drink juice ... that is the question

I'm pretty used to having people come to me and said, "Wow, this place is so healthy. I can not believe it. "As you know, or maybe not, indeed it takes a lot of people to maintain the Diet Solution running. I had a little "meeting" in my house where I invited three of our employees come to work from home and spend time together. Whenever I get asked, I always try to be "perfect host" and with my best imitation of Martha Stewart, I ask, "Can I offer you something? Something to eat or drink? ".


One of my employees told me: "Yes, I would like a fruit juice please".


Trying to remember all my strength the appearance of death, I said: "We have no juice. Perhaps water or tea? ".


Without repeating the entire conversation, especially this employee could not believe that there was no juice in the house. In addition, she absolutely could not believe my son did not drink juice and he drank only water (and yes, I left to keep his job).


She, of course, read and know the SR from top to bottom but she admitted that she did not really believe that I lived my life completely that way until she has seen with his own eyes .


But back to the juice ...


The juice is one of those drinks that many people perceive to be healthy, especially if it's labeled natural or organic and is registered it is made of only natural ingredients. Let me tell you right away ... The juice is NOT part of a healthy meal schedule unless it is freshly squeezed in your kitchen with your own hands or with a juicer.


"But Isabel. My juices indicates organic, natural, 100% juice with no added sugar. Is it good? ".


I spent much time reading the labels of almost all the bottles, bricks and juice products, and they returned all the same ... with tons of SUGAR. Read the label and you will see clearly that each gram of carbohydrate content in the juice comes from sugar.


"But Isabel. All carbohydrates from fruits also come from sugar, does not it? "


Yes, the fruits are almost entirely sugar (from fructose), but a whole fruit also contains many fibers and vitamins that are lost when you juice, the Bottle and store it for a certain amount of time.


"But Isabel. My juices are fortified with calcium, vitamin D and iron (or whatever they use to fortify juice these days). "


When you "fortify" any food or drink with a vitamin and / or mineral, your body is smart enough to know that this is not the real version of this particular nutrient. So much so that he will decide not to use it. Yes, all fortified products do not give you the vitamins and minerals you need. You must get them from natural sources like real fruit and vegetables (ie real food).


So if you're a fan of the juice are as many or as those who have fallen into the trap of "the juice is healthy," here are some strategies to help you take your dose of juice while you are simultaneously planning a healthy meal.


1. Buy a quality blender and make your juice yourself. There are so many different juices, delicious and nutritious as you can in a juicer that will give you a super boost of vitamins / minerals and a great nutrition. One of my favorites is carrot, apple and ginger. Be careful though! If you're anything like me, and sensitive to too much sugar at once, I would suggest drinking a serving of 125 ml or less or your mix 125 ml with water. I would suggest also mostly vegetables and not much fruit. This is a great way to get serious nutritional qualities without having to eat vegetables all day (a great option for children). I combine your fresh juice also with a protein and a lipid healthy to keep your blood sugar balanced.


It is best to drink freshly squeezed juice right away, the more you keep more nutritional quality will decline. You can put your juice in a glass jar with an airtight lid and fill to the brim. There shall be a minimum amount of air in the jar as the oxygen (air consists of approximately 20% oxygen) "oxidize" and spoil the juice. Wrap the jar with aluminum foil to block light. Light damages the juice.


2. Take my "juice tea". If you have not seen this recipe in the Guide to the Diet Solution Recipes, here it is again:



    5-6 tea bags herbal caffeine-free (eg fishing, peppermint, chamomile or fruit tea)
    280 ml of boiling water
    Stevia powder (or liquid) to taste
    Pour water over tea bags in a large saucepan. Add stevia when the tea is hot. (Adjust the amount depending on sweetness desired.)
    Let the tea cool, remove the tea bags, transfer the tea into a carafe or individual water bottles and refrigerate.

 3. Make your own lemonade approved SR. My partner loves it and drink it almost every day (be careful if you are sensitive to citrus or lemon too). Mix the juice of half a lemon, 5 drops of stevia liquid and 350 ml of water in a large goblet. Add more lemon or stevia to taste. This drink is a great alternative for people who need a little more flavor than plain water all day.


What have I ended up serving my employees thirsty? Water! (And she bought a fruit juice when you went to lunch together). I've tried yet.


Now that I showed you why the juice is not good for you and how you can create your own healthy drink alternatives, why not learn more about the food that will make you lose fat?

I totally agree with Isabel, it is true that the mentality of our day, the vast majority of people mistakenly believe that fruit juices are healthy and nutritious for health, after all, they are made of fruit. Alas, several juices that we find in the markets do not actually contain real fruit juice but water, sugar and coloring. Even juices that are 100% real fruit with no added sugar contain a large amount of sugar and calories. In fact, comparing a fresh orange juice 1 cup versus real fruit orange, glass of juice contains 1oo calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 g saturated fat and trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium 26 g carbohydrate, 0 g dietary fiber, 24 g sugar, 0.5 g protein, 0% vitamin A, vitamin C 100%, 2% 2% calcium and iron. An orange (100 g) fresh offers 45 calories, 0 g saturated fat, trans fat, lipid and cholesterol, 9.5 g carbohydrates, 0.8 g protein, 2.4 g dietary fiber, 40 mg of calcium, magnesium 13 mg, 50 mg of vitamin C, 0.24 mg of vitamin E, 180 mg of potassium, 24 mg of phosphorus, 0.3 mg of iron.


See the amount of sugars, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals that are different from those two orange products. It takes about 3 oranges to complete 250 ml of orange juice.


As for orange juice (or other fruit juice) are fortified with calcium or other vitamins or minerals, is worth nothing because as she puts it, Isabel de Los Rios, your body will not use it unlike those we find in fresh fruits.


In addition to promoting weight gain (knowing that many adults and children consume much daily), fruit juice promote tooth decay and further damage the tooth enamel, providing dental problems.


Yes, fruit juices contribute to weight gain in contrast to the consumption of fresh fruit because they are richer in calories, sugars, carbohydrates and contain less protein and fiber while these two elements promote the loss of weight since they allow a feeling of fullness for longer and faster, reducing hunger and cravings.


The solutions provided by Isabel De Los Rios are great, the only thing I prefer is that instead of using Stevia is a sweetener aspartame and therefore rich in other food additives, using honey ( in very small quantities) which is a more natural sugar and nutritious but I think here, I did say in small quantities.


Water is the drink of choice, one you should advocate in your diet to your health and weight. I'm not saying that once long time, it is wrong to consume 100% juice real fruit but avoid as much as possible and limit yourself to 1 cup to 2 weeks for example.


Finally, remember that the real fruits are more nutritious and safe for health and more, when purchased in special, they are cheaper than juice.