Vegetable Juice Recipes

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Vegetables are healthier when eaten whole, but can also be consumed in the form of juice. Here are a few delicious recipes to prepare a tall glass of nutritious juice using vegetables.

The importance of fresh vegetables in one's daily diet has always been stressed on by everyone. Vegetables are an important source of nutrients and vitamins for the body. It improves roughage in the digestive system and is essential for a healthy diet.

Why Vegetables Are Important for One's Diet

Vegetables contain varying amounts of nutrients. However, most of them contain less protein and fat and more dietary fiber, vitamins, provitamins, dietary minerals, and carbs.

Some vegetables also contain phytochemicals, which may have antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiviral, and even anti-carcinogenic properties.

Is it Safe to Consume Raw Vegetable Juice?

Although vegetable juices are relatively easy to prepare, there is a limited set of vegetables that can be made with raw vegetables. Commonly used veggies in freshly made juices are cucumbers, celery, carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and even leafy veggies like spinach, wheat grass, and lettuce.

It is very essential to clean the vegetables thoroughly in order to get rid of any chemicals/pesticides.

In addition to this, several medical conditions might call for cooked vegetables and restrict the consumption of raw vegetables. You must consult your physician and make sure your digestive system would have no trouble with consumption of raw vegetables.

One more important issue to keep in mind if you are planning to consume raw vegetable juices regularly is that you must keep on including a variety of vegetables and not stick to one single type for a prolonged period.

Tomato Mint Delight

Try this fresh and healthy tomato juice preparation with a dash of fresh mint. This healthy energizing drink can be a great way to start your day.

Ingredients Fresh tomatoes - 2 Sugar - 1 teaspoon Fresh mint sprigs Pinch of salt Preparation Puree the tomato along with the mint sprigs, sugar, and salt. Add water only if the juice seems very thick. Not straining the juice is a healthy option. You can serve it chilled with some fresh mint leaves as a garnish.

Tangy Cucumber Breezer

Looking for a healthy thirst-buster on a hot afternoon? Try to indulge in this healthy and refreshing concoction with the goodness of cool cucumbers and just a hint of lemony tang.

Ingredients Fresh cucumbers - 2 Fresh lemon juice - 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger juice - ½ teaspoon Sea salt - ½ teaspoon Preparation Extract the cucumber juice and blend it with the lemon juice, ginger juice and sea salt. Blend thoroughly and let it chill in the refrigerator. Serve chilled with a fresh lemon slice for garnish.