The Juice Programme: A Natural Way To Healthy Skin

While you may be trying to turn back the hands of time with expensive treatments and moisturisers which promise you a more youthful glow, the answer could well be lying in your kitchen! One of the most effective ways to improve the condition of your skin and increase the flexibility and elasticity of your skin is to up your intake of fruit and vegetables, which are crammed with skin-loving nutrients and antioxidants to promote a healthy complexion. And there’s no easier way of ensuring your get your daily quota than by juicing.

One of the easiest ways to check if your produce you’re using is healthy is to check the water content –  if you squeeze it and little juice comes out, it’s probably not as fresh as it should be. The liquid that comes out of a piece of fruit or vegetable is where the majority of the nutrients lie, so you want it to be as full of juice as possible. Studies have shown that 90 percent of the antioxidants found in the 12 fruits studied were found in the juice.

The antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables are great for your skin, as well as having cancer fighting properties and cardiovascular benefits. Pure produce is nutritionally better in terms of disease reduction, and since juicing only removes the insoluble fibre it’s great for nutrient absorption in the body. The body needs living enzymes in order to boost the actions of organs such as pancreas and the digestive system. Juice is packed with these beneficial enzymes, so the body can work more efficiently.

You should aim to drink a fresh, homemade juice as regularly as possible so that your body can benefit from its health-boosting properties. There are many varieties of juices that you can create, as well as fruit and vegetable mixes, so experiment and see which combinations you enjoy the most.