“Eat your greens”! That is what your mother would have told you when you were small. But now you can even drink your greens! Green juices are the newest additions to a healthy food regime that people are resorting to nowadays. Loaded with nutrients from green leafy vegetables and fruits, green juices have high chlorophyll content and less sugar.
Nutrient-rich:
Green juices consist of fruits and vegetables that are loaded with vitamins, minerals, iron, antioxidants and phytochemicals. A glass of green juice in the morning goes a long way in adding important nutrients to your diet.
Alkalizing effect:
Cucumbers, celery, spinach, kale, etc., usually used in green juices have an alkalizing effect on the body, thus reducing the risk of diseases that thrive in acidic environments.
Anti-carcinogenic:
Cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli, bok choy, etc., used in green juices are rich in antioxidants, carotenoids, folate and chlorophyll, which helps to combat the growth of cancerous tumors in the body.
Detoxification:
Green juices contain a concentrated amount of chlorophyll that purifies blood, improves oxygen transfer, cleanses the liver, increases red blood cells and improves immunity. The chlorophyll also helps neutralize toxins in the body. The alkalizing effect along with high water content of green juice flushes out toxins and helps reduce stress, alleviates mood, relieves constipation and increases focus.
Weight loss:
An excellent way of shedding some extra weight, green juices helps you to maintain your BMI. Because it is very filling, green juices curb your food cravings. The rich nutrients in green juices accelerate weight loss by providing energy and proteins. They make you feel active all through the day.