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What Is ‘Juicing’ And Can ‘Juicing’ Help You Lose Weight?

If you are curious to know about this new weight loss trend, you have come to the right place!

By Chandana Rao

If you are someone who is trying to lose weight, then this title must have surely caught your attention, right?

Well, the fact is, people who are trying to lose weight are always on the lookout for new, innovative methods of weight loss.

It is even better if these weight loss methods are relatively simpler and easier to stick to, because, some weight loss methods seem like they are straight out of hell!

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For example, there are certain diets that promise quick weight loss; however, they require you to eat close to nothing every day and also indulge in strenuous exercise at the same time!

Such fad diets could help you lose weight quickly; however, they can be extremely unhealthy in the long run and may even cause organ failure!

Or, many people may find it difficult to stick to such diets, so they may fail in their attempt to lose weight.

A healthy weight loss method usually involves a balanced diet, through which a person is getting enough nutrients and energy, to remain healthy and take part in exercises.

It is also necessary to consult a doctor before following any diet or exercise regime.

Now, there are a various types of diets out there that are designed to suit the different needs of people trying to lose weight.

Recently, a new type of weight loss method known as 'juicing' is becoming popular. Let us learn all about it, here.

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What Is 'Juicing'?
'Juicing' is nothing but a process of separating the liquids from fruit and vegetables, either by extraction through a blender/juicer or by hand.

This means that the solid, fibre and pulp part of the fruit and vegetables are entirely removed and only the juice is consumed by the person, plain and raw.

Many people opine that 'juicing' is a way to take in nutrients, without having to eat an actual fruit or vegetable.

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Can 'Juicing' Help Reduce Weight?
Research studies on this subject have claimed that, since the person would be taking in only the liquid part of the fruit or vegetable and not the solids, it would significantly reduce the caloric intake.

When the amount of calories consumed is less, a person tends to lose weight quickly.

In addition, when people replace their meals or unhealthy food habits with juices, it enables them to lose weight more.

So, 'juicing' in fact, can help a person lose weight to a certain extent.

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Is 'Juicing' Healthy?
Now, many of us may not comprehend the difference between a healthy weight loss and an unhealthy weight loss.

Also losing excess weight is healthy, if it is not done in a proper way, it could harm your health.

In the 'juicing' method of weight loss, people consume only the liquids, so the fibre part is left out, causing digestive issues.

Also, many of the juices may contain very less nutrition and when people replace their meals with just juices, they could suffer from serious nutritional deficiencies.

In addition, the 'Juicing' method of weight loss, can also slow down your metabolism, due to the extreme loss of calories in the body.

So, 'juicing' may not entirely be healthy and it should be coupled with other healthy diets.

Story first published: Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 14:46 [IST]
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