Why I Juice
Ok, so here’s where I could simply repeat what I’ve already written in my post on the health benefits of juicing–but instead, I’m going to tell you some of the personal reasons that I choose to make juicing a big part of my life.
Let me tell you a bit of my story.
As you might expect, I was not always healthy and fit. Actually as a kid I was really over-weight; almost addicted to eating, you might say. I used it for comfort and just about everything else.
When I got older I started to develop some health problems, not the least of which was very severe depression and anxiety. Now while those things seem to (unfortunately) be a permanent part of my life, I’ve learned how to live with them pretty successfully, by which I mean I can manage the symptoms pretty well when they arise–and one of the main ways I do that is through healthy living, including–you guessed it!–juicing.
Why does it help so much with depression and anxiety? Well, I’m a firm believer in the body-mind-spirit connection. Since depression and anxiety originates in the brain, I believe that to a certain extent they can be combated by changes in the body. Certainly we all know how peaceful and relaxed we feel when we exercise, and that’s because physical movement of the body triggers the release of endorphins in the brain–a chemical reaction in fact.
So I don’t think it’s a stretch to assume that what we eat can effect our minds as well. Personally I find the eating tons of fruits and veggies helps tremendously with my moods (among all the other fabulous side-effects, like weight-management, more energy, etc). One of the reason I juice is because it’s so much faster and easier to prepare and consume juice than it is to prepare, cook and eat produce.
Frankly, given the combination of health and convenience, I think juicing is one of the best choices anyone can ever make for themselves.
For me, it’s been life-changing. My entire outlook has changed completely since that first day I read some breville juicer reviews and went out and bought a juicer and made fresh carrot juice for the first time! It helps regulate my moods and depressions, helps me feel energized and more alert, is fast and easy, and helps me maintain a health body weight and overall good heath.
If you’re wondering whether or not to start juicing, why not ask yourself ‘What have I got to lose?’ You surely have everything to gain!
