Juicy Greens Can Taste Good Too!

With junk food becoming increasingly popular, most youngsters find it difficult to meet the recommended level of fruit and vegetable consumption as suggested by nutritionists and dieticians. But there is a simple, yet elegant solution to this problem – juicing! A glass of fruit or vegetable juice does the trick and maintains the minimum levels required by the body, thus keeping it healthy and fit. The health benefits of spinach juice, bell peppers, tomatoes, pineapples, sweet potato, etc. are numerous as they tend to have all the necessary nutrients required by the body.

Here are some of the green leafy vegetables that can be consumed in juice form:
-    Tomato juice
The smooth and tangy flavour of this juice makes it a treat for the palette. Tomatoes are loaded with lycopene which act as anti-oxidants and help in detoxifying the body. They help prevent all kinds of carcinogenic cells from entering the body. Besides helping the internal organs regulate their functions, tomatoes also clear up the skin, making it radiant. This juice can be combined with other vegetables like spinach and celery as they have similar benefits.

-    Spinach juice
This leafy, green veggie, beloved by Popeye is a storehouse of Vitamins A, K, B2 and B6. It also contains magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium and all the other necessary nutrients required by the body. The benefits of drinking spinach juice are numerous. It promotes weight loss, gives the skin a bright glow and leaves your hair smooth and shiny.

-    Broccoli juice
Though the vegetable is not liked very much, it is known for its antioxidant properties and is even known to prevent cancer of the lungs, colon and breasts. Since it is difficult to eat raw broccoli, it is best to consume it in juice form. A blend of broccoli and spinach juice benefits the body a lot more, helping it reap all the nutrients this healthy concoction has to offer!

-    Celery juice
Much like the benefits of spinach juice, celery is another leafy green vegetable that flushes out toxins and excess uric acid, making it one of the best detoxifying juices. It is high in potassium content and is even known for lowering blood pressure. This is why doctors and nutritionists also recommend it. Nutritionists also believe that adding celery juice to your diet can help increase the potassium and sodium levels in the body.