Why Juice?

Fresh juices are a key part of many dietary programmes designed for health rejuvenation and recovery from degenerative diseases such as cancer. Dr Norman Walker, PhD is credited with highlighting the healing properties of fresh juices after discovering their benefits for himself. Living in London as a young man before the turn of the twentieth century, Dr Walker became seriously ill, largely due to stress. Determined to overcome his illness, Dr Walker embarked on a life-long healthy eating program where he ate only raw foods, which he called “Living Foods.” After recovering from his illness, Dr Walker went on to become a leading nutritionist, writing numerous books and living way beyond 100.

Why juice?

Fresh juices provide the body with a rich source of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, live enzymes, amino acids, essential fats and a vast array of phytochemicals. The process of juicing separates the fibrous portion of the vegetables and fruit from the liquid matter and as fibre will slow down and, to some extent, inhibit nutrient absorption, the nutrients in juices will be absorbed rapidly, efficiently and with little stress on the digestive system. For those people with impaired digestion and absorption (most people with chronic disease) ensuring the efficient absorption of nutrients is extremely important.

On a health recovery programme it is very important to consume large amounts of raw vegetables and fruit to provide the body with alkalinising minerals, lots of fluids to flush the system, and powerful antioxidants that support the immune system. Juicing is a very convenient way of consuming large amounts of fresh vegetables and fruit as, for most people, it is much easier to drink a glass of carrot juice than to munch their way through 5 carrots!

It is important to stress that juices should not replace whole vegetables and fruit in the diet but should be used in addition. They can be thought of in a similar way as vitamin and mineral pills but their big advantage is the presence of the live enzymes and the ‘life energy’ that exists in all natural raw foods.

How much juice?

Fresh juices on a daily basis are highly recommended for someone with cancer. Ideally a person would have a minimum of one juice per day but could have more than this if they wished. Juices generally do not need to be diluted with water but this may be a good idea for children. 

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