This Is How Often You Should Drink Green Juice
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As morning routines get more and more attention for being the best way to start your day, many have tried new wellness trends to go along with them, like warm lemon water, celery juice, and mindfulness techniques. However, drinking green juice seems to be a trend that is here to stay.
When it comes to the frequency with which you drink your juice, starting with a few times a week is a great way to ensure you get important nutrients. However, you should always adjust to what feels best for you. If your body is craving a daily green juice in the morning and if it gives you a spring in your step, add it to your morning routine. Keri Glassman, R.D., told Shape that, “Green juices are a great way to get in your recommended servings of fresh produce, especially if you have a hard time fitting in loads of broccoli, kale, collards, or cucumbers in your everyday diet.” It’s important to make sure that you’re not inhaling loads of sugar with your green juice, however. “As a general rule, stick to green juices made mostly with leafy greens, which are much lower in sugar than fruit-based options,” Glassman adds. “Take a good look at the nutrition stats: Some bottles are considered two servings, so keep that in mind when checking calories and sugar content. Also think about the purpose of your juice — is it part of a meal or just a snack?”
Depending on how frequently you get your greens, adding a juiced version to your diet can help make up for lost time.
When it comes to the frequency with which you drink your juice, starting with a few times a week is a great way to ensure you get important nutrients. However, you should always adjust to what feels best for you. If your body is craving a daily green juice in the morning and if it gives you a spring in your step, add it to your morning routine. Keri Glassman, R.D., told Shape that, “Green juices are a great way to get in your recommended servings of fresh produce, especially if you have a hard time fitting in loads of broccoli, kale, collards, or cucumbers in your everyday diet.”
It’s important to make sure that you’re not inhaling loads of sugar with your green juice, however. “As a general rule, stick to green juices made mostly with leafy greens, which are much lower in sugar than fruit-based options,” Glassman adds. “Take a good look at the nutrition stats: Some bottles are considered two servings, so keep that in mind when checking calories and sugar content. Also think about the purpose of your juice — is it part of a meal or just a snack?”
Depending on how frequently you get your greens, adding a juiced version to your diet can help make up for lost time.
Juicing strips produce of its fiber content
The outlet suggests using green juice as a way to increase your nutrient intake rather than make up your main source of them. As long as it feels good for you and you’re still getting the full amount of vitamins and minerals you need from whole foods, having a green juice every day or so can be a delicious addition to your routine.
