Juicing has become a controversial topic for many people because it is highly advertised and praised in media. However, one may not consider the full picture when making a final decision regarding its benefits and drawbacks. I think that juicing is not an option as a healthy or conscious dietary choice, even though both fruits and vegetables are extremely good for one’s health. Their regular consumption is expected to lead to balanced vitamin intake, preventing a range of conditions. Nevertheless, juicing itself involves extracting the juice from a fruit or vegetable, leaving other vital nutrients behind. Fiber, which is essential for healthy digestion and an overall proper diet is not present in juices, thus taking away from the benefits of eating a raw fruit or vegetable.
What is also concerning is the fact that juicing has been used as an advertising ploy for the diet industry. Juices are said to be ‘detoxing’ for one’s body, thus helping eliminate harmful elements from the body. What many people fail to understand is that the liver does the detoxing job for you, and as long as it is working properly, there is no need for drinking juices (““Detoxes” and “Cleanses”: What You Need to Know”). Thus, the exaggeration of juicing advantages is misleading to the general public that may think that it could bring a lot of benefits to the body.
Finally, I would also like to mention that juicing is expensive. Not only does one need a special device that would do the job, but it is also necessary to buy more produce than one would eat without juicing. Overall, to each their own, but I am not considering juicing to be a sustainable option that has health benefits.
Work Cited
““Detoxes” and “Cleanses”: What You Need to Know.” NIH. 2019. Web.