Freshly squeezed juices are absorbed almost instantly: the body doesn’t need to spend energy on digestion (lack of fiber isn’t always a plus — sometimes even the opposite; juices and smoothies are two entirely different things). Juices deliver all the nutrients from greens, vegetables, and fruits right away. Another advantage: you can fit more into a juicer than into a blender for a single glass of smoothie, which means you get the benefits of 300 g of apples, a large bunch of spinach, or a whole lemon in one drink. Could we eat that much at once? No. Drink it — yes.

Tips:

• combine vegetables and fresh greens in juices
• add sweetness with apples, pears, bananas, or honey
• don’t hesitate to add plenty of parsley, spinach, mint, and arugula — their alkalizing and antioxidant properties are key to strong health
• add spices and herbs to make juices more fun and diverse
• vegetable juices are often healthier than fruit ones: less sugar (and calories), more micronutrients, easier to digest, and more filling