Naked Juice and 'juicing'

IMO the biggest component of 'only eat this' diet is that it removes the entire decision making process.  It's easy to make good food decisions when there is only one option.  It is definitely an effective means to lose weight quickly but usually not practical for maintaining weight.  You miss key steps to the process; learning portion control, foods choices at home and out to eat, indulgences in moderation etc. If you will make use of a juicer and it will enable you to eat healthier then by all means buy one.  There is no silver bullet, that includes the juice!

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You may want to take a peek at this thread.......

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=414191&posts=12&start=1 

And this one!

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=415255&posts=5&start=1  

Hope this helps.

I juice several times a year.  When I do, I drink only fresh juice which I have prepared that morning.  I don't purchase it manufactured.  I want to know exactly what's in my juice and the quality of the fruits/vegetables that go into my juicer.

Juicing is not any healthier than eating whole fruits and vegetables. Juicing extracts the juice from fresh fruits or vegetables. The resulting liquid contains most of the vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals found in the whole fruit. However, whole fruits and vegetables also have healthy fiber, which is lost during most juicing.

Personally, when juicing, I only use fresh juice at home verses purchasing Naked Juice.  Fresh juice is the best as I know exactly what it contains - no added sugars or preservatives.

Proponents say that juicing is better for you than is eating whole fruits and vegetables because your body can absorb the nutrients better and it gives your digestive system a rest from working on fiber. They say that juicing can reduce your risk of cancer, boost your immune system, help you remove toxins from your body, aid digestion, and help you lose weight.

But there's no sound scientific evidence that extracted juices are healthier than the juice you get by eating the fruit or vegetable itself. On the other hand, if you don't enjoy eating fresh fruits and vegetables, juicing may be a fun way to add them to your diet or to try fruits and vegetables you normally wouldn't eat. You can find many juicing recipes online or mix up your own combinations of fruits and vegetables to suit your taste.  One of my favorites is cucumber, carrot and apple.  Try adding some garlic or ginger in there too

If you try juicing, do make only as much juice as you can drink at one time because fresh squeezed juice can quickly develop harmful bacteria. And when juicing, try to keep some of the pulp. Not only does it have healthy fiber, but it can help fill you up. If you buy commercially produced fresh juice from a juicing stand or store, select a pasteurized product. Note that juices from some fruits and vegetables can contain more sugar than you might realize, and this can add unwanted calories and lead to weight gain. 

If you want to do a serious juicing regiment, check out www.herbdoc.com.  There's other's out there too, but I use his routine.Good luck

Juicing can be part of a healthy diet for sure.  However, if your goal is weight loss, my suggestion is that you eat a well rounded diet.  Count your calories and take in fewer calories than you expend.