Skip to content

What are you looking for?

0
  • HOME
  • About
  • Become a Health Coach
  • Shop
  • Apparel
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • HOME
  • About
  • Become a Health Coach
Olivia Budgen
  • Shop
  • Apparel
  • Blog
  • Contact
0
Home / blog / Juices vs Smoothies
blog, Health | January 20, 2016October 18, 2020

Juices vs Smoothies

Juices Vs Smoothies Oliviabudgen Blog

Which is better: juices or smoothies? Does on offer more health benefits than the other? Do you need to be drinking both?

These are very common questions amongst people who are just beginning their wellness journey or are already on it.

After reading this article you’re going to understand the main differences between the two and know once and for all if you should be drinking one or the other, or both.

Juices

Juicing is when you put fruits and vegetables through a juicer and almost all of the fibre is removed.

I think it’s important to note that it’s a myth that all of the fibre is removed via juicing.

There are 2 main types of fibre in fruits and vegetables – insoluble and soluble. Insoluble fibre adds bulk to our stools, it helps fill us up and speeds the food up through our digestive tract. Most of the insoluble fibre is removed during juicing although it is still present in small amounts.

Soluble fibre absorbs water like a sponge, providing bulking matter which acts as a prebiotic to support good bacterial growth. Soluble fibre includes pectins, gums and mucilage which is still present in the juice.

Many people find that incorporating juicing actually improves their digestion and bowel movements due to the soluble fibre in the juice combined with the extra nutrients and hydration.

Of course, having all the fibre intact is beneficial, but there are also benefits to removing it too. This is because when it is removed you get a denser and more concentrated form of nutrients which are easily assimilated by the body due to it being liquid. Insoluble fibre slows down the absorption of micronutrients, so juicing is fast-tracking your nutrient intake. This is especially beneficial when someone is trying to heal, as their body’s ability to absorb nutrients and digest food is effected.

Freshly squeezed juices restore and rejuvenate the body and nourish it on a cellular level.

Most people simply don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. Juicing allows you to massively increase your intake of these plant foods which otherwise might be hard eating them whole or in a smoothie.

Could you imagine sitting down to eat 6 leaves of kale, 2 celery sticks, 1 cucumber, 1 lemon and 2 apples? For some that might be appealing, but to most, probably not.

It is true that some nutrients are lost via the pulp, but a large percentage still remains and the benefits of juicing highly outweigh that small negative.

Smoothies

Smoothies consist of the entire fruit and vegetables, skin and all, blended into a liquid drink. They contain all of the fibre, creating a slow release of nutrients and tend to be more filling.

Smoothies are fantastic to have as a meal replacement. Although not as easily digested  as juices, they are still quite easily assimilated, as the fruits and vegetables are pre-digested (fibres are pulled apart) during the blending process.

Tips for getting the most out of your juices and smoothies

  • Try to drink your juice or smoothie straight away. After 15 minutes, light and air will begin to destroy the nutrients. If you can’t drink it straight away, transfer it to a dark airtight container.
  • If you’d like to incorporate juices and smoothies on a regular basis, or you already do, then one of the best investments you can make is in a high quality juicer and blender. Cheaper, centrifugal juicers destroy the nutrients with heat and oxygen and the same goes for blenders. You want one that doesn’t heat up the enzymes while it’s pulling apart the fibres. While it may cost more, premium equipment will not only last longer but will make your food taste much better, allowing you to enjoy drinking them so much more. Click HERE to go to my shop and check out the high quality juicers and blenders I recommend.

In conclusion, I believe juices and smoothies both have an essential place in a healthy diet. They each have incredible benefits, and using them in combination will help you to increase your nutrient intake and experience healing, rejuvenation and increased energy levels.

Tagged: cleanse, detox, green smoothie, health, holistic health, juicing, raw food, raw food diet, smoothie

Previous Article

« 9 Simple Practices You Can Implement To Improve Your Health

Next Article

Top 5 Foods For Thick, Healthy Hair »

Related Posts

Immune Boosting Juice Recipe

blog, Recipes

Vegan Mexican Taco’s with a Spicy Chipotle Sauce

blog, Recipes

The Dangers of Drinking Alkaline Water

blog, Health

4 comments

  • Ivan Zitek says:
    March 9, 2020 at 8:50 pm

    Is drinking distilled water healthy in long term?There have been many great naturalist from the past who suggested that the only cleanest water to drink is distilled water!I would like to have more information about this topic.Thank you.

    Reply
    • Olivia says:
      March 11, 2020 at 5:34 am

      Hi Ivan, I drink distilled water every now and then. I have heard that it’s fine to drink, but I’m not sure how much is okay, or how consistently… sorry I can’t be of more help.

      Reply
  • Donna says:
    August 18, 2019 at 3:38 am

    Does Apple Cider Vinegar water fit in the Alkaline category?

    Reply
    • Olivia says:
      September 3, 2019 at 4:50 am

      I don’t believe Apple cider vinegar is healthy for alkaline-forming for us. Please read the Medical Medium’s information regarding this topic.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I'm Olivia Budgen and I am here to empower you to become your own healer. There are many pieces in the puzzle that make up the entire picture of true health. I want to help you put these pieces together so you can feel truly alive and vibrant.

Recent Posts

Immune Boosting Juice Recipe

January 26, 2021January 27, 2021
Healthy Liver Recipes

Vegan Mexican Taco’s with a Spicy Chipotle Sauce

December 1, 2020January 23, 2021
Dangers of Drinking Alkaline Water

The Dangers of Drinking Alkaline Water

August 10, 2019February 19, 2021
Healthy Foods For Your Liver

Healthy Veggie San Choy Bow

December 31, 2018January 22, 2021
Curriculum Guide IG Story
Next Story »

Juices vs Smoothies

Olivia Budgen Logo
  • About
  • Become a Health Coach
  • Shop
  • Apparel
  • Blog
  • Contact

Copyright © 2021 Olivia Budgen | Website by Holy Mojo