Why You Should Be Sure Your Juice Cleanse is ORGANIC!
BY APRIL PASCARELLI
Welcome, January – when the pressure builds as we think of all of the things we plan to do as the calendar year changes over. And more often than not, eating healthier is at the top of that list. In addition to losing weight, exercising more, finding focus, getting energized, and the list goes on!
A juice cleanse will kickstart ALL of this for you. Not only will a juice cleanse kick off any weight loss goals but, it helps with focus and energy. And when all is said and done, that cleanse will help initiate healthier habits as a whole. But, here is the thing - not just any juice cleanse will do. To make the most out of a juice cleanse and make sure those 3 or 5 or however many days count toward something, then you'll want to be sure it's organic! If you are sitting there wondering why it should be organic, here are three reasons for you to study up on while you sip.
Free of Pesticides
If you are taking the time and spending the money to invest in your health, it seems counterintuitive if that investment is not the absolute best. Our bodies are, in fact, the only place we each have to live. A cleanse can do wonders but, by fueling your body with conventional produce filled with pesticides, you end up negating the nutrition you just took in! If you consciously choose an organic cleanse, you will get coldpressed juice without the toxins. Closer to nature, just the way it should be. Consider that one bottle of juice contains more than three pounds of fruits and vegetables. So when you do a 1-day juice cleanse, you take in more than 15 pounds of produce - way more than any one person typically eats in a week! So a 3-day juice cleanse would total more than 45 pounds of produce! Now consider the amount of pesticide piled on 45 pounds of conventional produce. Does that help to paint the picture? If paying the money for a juice cleanse, please do not shortchange yourself. Go for the real deal and stick with organic!
No GMOs
Another huge benefit of organic food is that GMOs, genetically modified organisms, are eliminated. Not sure about you but, the last time I checked, I like my crops grown on a farm and not in some human-grown lab. As far as GMOs go, there is a lot of controversy on this topic as to whether they are good or bad. But the facts go like this. GMOs have been around in our food since the mid-nineties and, though that may seem like a while, it is not long enough to specifically study the effect on long-term health. In addition, GMOs were created and designed to withstand and resist the toughest herbicide out there, Roundup. Roundup is known for glyphosate - which has also had controversy surrounding it. So, here we are after millions upon millions of seeds have been created - Roundup-ready soy, corn, and beets being the most popular - with the intention that they will grow even when sprayed with a glyphosate weed killer. Do you want to ingest that in your juice cleanse? The tricky thing with GMOs is that something can be labeled NON-GMO but not organic. Great, of course, if your food didn’t originate in a lab but, and this is a BIG but, it still will be filled with pesticides! So choose organic to ensure that you limit your toxin exposure and take in foods that haven't been created or modified in a lab. A win-win all around!
Replenishes Nutrients
When you consider the previously mentioned about consuming more than 15 pounds of produce in a 3-day cleanse, the amount of nutrients that equates to is crazy high. So, do you really want to deplete all of your hard work and dedication during a cleanse by doing one that is not organic? Now is your chance to reduce everyday toxin exposure, reset, and restore with a slew of vital nutrients. Ultimately, this is how your body gets a break and headstart all at once. Organic coldpressed juices free of pesticides but full of vitamins, minerals, and active enzymes flood your system with everything it needs to operate at its best!
So, let's break this down. When you think about the extras we spend money on, it is kind of bananas. Most don’t think twice about where their money goes regularly. And on so many unnecessary things. $5 for coffee, $100 for dinner and drinks, another $40 on takeout, and so much money on material things that we really do not need! Instead, we need robust immune systems, strong-abled bodies, and exceptional health. Because without our health, we have nothing. That may sound cliché or overused but, it is the simple truth (and I speak from my own experience). So what if we reallocate our funds so that we spend less on frivolous things and more on our health? Imagine waking up every day feeling good, strong, and healthy. Imagine living your life and doing everything you want to do because you fuel your body with the best. If you are ready to kickstart your year, month, or week, do yourself a favor and pay the extra for an organic juice cleanse! Your body will thank you for it!