The modern sedentary lifestyle has
made people think about their diet. And many of the diet trends are actually
working for people. Juicing for cancer is one of these trends but it is
not the newest one. For decades, it has been part of both traditional and
alternative cancer treatments. According to Sally Scroggs (nutrition specialist
at MD Anderson’s Cancer Prevention Center), juicing provides the body with
nutrients and phytochemicals it needs to reduce the risk of cancer. Does it
really work? Let’s see.
Juicing
When you drink fruits and vegetables, it is called juicing.
Juice from vegetables and fruits contains the most calorie-dense part. With
juicing, you will consume most of the minerals, vitamins and vegetables found
in fruits and vegetables. This will help in living a healthy life that can be
cancer free as well.
You can get the best benefits of fruits and vegetables when
you eat them whole. However, there are health benefits of juicing as well if
done right.
Keep track of carbohydrates and
calories
The amount of calories and carbohydrates depends on the
fruits and vegetables you are adding. Usually, a juice drink contains calories
ranging from 100 to 800. Fruits contain more carbs and calories as compared to
vegetables. So, vegetables should be more than fruits. You can improve the
thickness and texture of the juice by adding non-fat yogurt or skim milk. This
can also reduce muscle mass loss. However, watch protein intake as this will
add more calories. Always check the calories you are eating.
Choose the right fruits and
vegetables
Choose vegetables with more nutrients. Add a variety of
non-starchy fruits. Add dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale,
rapini, chard and more. When it comes to fruits, add kiwi, mango, papaya and
other tropical fruits.
If you want to reduce the risk lung, prostate, colorectal
and stomach cancer then drink two and a half cup of juice.
Add the pulp as well
If you are not adding the pulp, you are not adding fiber.
Pulp and skin are great sources of fiber. After extracting juice from fruits
and vegetables, add the pulp to the juice. If you don't like pulp in juice then
you can add it to some dish. Include plant-based fiber in your diet.
Drink immediately
Many antioxidants in juice prevent it from contamination. If
you are just leaving the juice in your kitchen, the juice will lose its
antioxidants. These antioxidants also provide protection to healthy cells from
cancer. So, drink it right away. Don't refrigerate the juice for more than a
day.
Eat fruits and vegetables as well
You cannot rely on juicing only for the nutrient needs of
your body. Juicing for cancer does work. It does reduce the risk of several
types of cancer. However, if you want to live a fit and healthy life, you
should eat fruits and vegetables. This will keep your gastrointestinal tract
and digestive system healthy. This will also burn more calories.
To reap the health benefits of juicing, especially juicing
for cancer, you need to work with a therapist. The therapist will tell you
about the vegetables and fruits you should juice.
