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| Reluctant Veggie Eaters...Try Juicing! |
 emilyb writes, "Many kids are finicky when it comes to eating vegetables. They can be turned off by the taste, the texture or even the color. One way to get your kids to branch out is to try juicing! Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and chlorophyll and they will help build your immune system and prevent illnesses. Your kids won't even know it's good for them!"
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Juicing is beneficial because the juice requires hardly any digestion; the nutrients are quickly absorbed into your system. When you juice you use more fruits and vegetables than you could possibly eat in one sitting. Your kids will often drink the juice of vegetables that they otherwise wouldn't touch, such as beets.
Some kid-friendly combinations include:
- Apple, Carrot and Beet (my 8 year old's favorite)
- Cucumber, Pear and Lemon
- Spinach, Celery and Orange
- Celery, Green Apple, Mint and Lime
- Carrot, Green Apple, Cucumber and Ginger
If you are new to juicing, I would recommend starting with a mid-range product. The most important feature is that it is easy to clean so you will use it frequently. The Breville Juice Fountain or Jack LaLanne models are great mid-range options. You must take the time to clean it immediately after use.
When introducing juices to kids less than 12 years old, I would recommend diluting the juice with some water and/or ice. The concentrated juices are potent and it may take some time for their system to get acclimated to it.
Making fresh, raw juices for kids is just as beneficial as it is for adults, if not more so as their growing bodies need a constant supply of vitamins and minerals to support growth. There are some excellent Juice recipe books available at bookstores or the library which are fun to look through with the kids. I encourage you to get them involved in selecting recipes and preparing the juice. Just get in the kitchen and start juicing. Trust me; your kids will be so glad you did!
Emily Barker, CHHC
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Posted on Mar 19, 2012 07:58am.
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