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For about 3 months I’ve discovered the joys of juicing fruits and vegetables.  I’ve always heard of these mysterious contraptions but just recently became educated enough about them to purchase a juicer and start exploring.

I’ve found a few recipes on the web and have created some of my own.  I’ve noticed that it is common for me to juice fruits and veggies as a complete breakfast replacement.  One example of a breakfast drink I love includes carrots, celery, cucumber, kale, spinach, and an apple.  This drink gives me a ton of natural vitamins and nutrients that I would normally not receive in my normal everyday diet.  Another great use is to get fresh apple or orange juices.  There is nothing quite as refreshing as a freshly juiced cold glass of orange juice.

The biggest downside is the cost of buying fresh fruits and vegetables.  It takes a decent amount of fresh produce to get enough juice to replace a meal.  I recently cut out most meat products from my diet so I didn’t feel the cost much, but it is definitely not as cheap as buying packaged/processed foods.

After 3 months of juicing, I think this one will become a life change.  I feel better and like the option of a refreshing drink instead of hot foods.