WHEN SHOULD I DRINK MY GREEN JUICE?
The best time to drink your green juice is first thing in the morning. This will set you up for success all day with less cravings, more energy, and less inflammation. The key to success is consistency. Drinking a healthy green juice or smoothie daily floods your body with optimum nutrition like nothing else can.
HOW MANY GREEN JUICES CAN I HAVE IN A DAY?
As many as you like! Some days may be so busy that you are primarily fueled on grab-n-go greens, and that's great! But at minimum, have at least one per day to see real and lasting results.
ARE THESE MEANT TO BE A MEAL REPLACEMENT?
While green juices are not specifically designed to be a meal replacement, they make a great grab-and-go snack and give you a quick boost of natural energy. If you want to use them as a meal, drink more than one so that you have adequate calories to sustain you.
WHY ARE GREEN JUICES AND GREEN SMOOTHIES HIGH IN CARBOHYDRATES?
Contrary to popular belief, humans are meant to thrive on healthy carbohydrates (not the unhealthy ones found in processed foods like cookies, cakes, and bread).
The healthy carbs found in fruits, vegetables, potatoes, whole grains, fresh vegetable juices and fruit juices fuel your body with the energy it needs to function well all day long.
IS IT BAD TO FREEZE JUICE?
No. At Raw Generation, we immediately flash-freeze all our cold-pressed juices and smoothies. This is the only way to lock in flavor, freshness, enzymes, and nutrients while being able to deliver them to your door.
Shipping frozen fresh juices makes it super convenient for you. There’s no hefty prep time or messy clean-up. No juicer or blender is necessary. All you have to do is thaw, sip, and reap the health benefits.
WHAT IS YACON ROOT AND WHY DO YOU USE IT?
Yacon root is a naturally sweet South American tuber that is considered a superfood. It is prebiotic, meaning it stimulates good bacteria in your digestive tract & supports your immune system. Best of all? It doesn't spike your blood sugar and helps us keep the sugar content lower in some of our flavors. In fact, yacon root helps stabilize blood sugar levels over the long-term.
WHAT IS THE STANDARD AMERICAN DIET? WHY IS IT UNHEALTHY & HOW DO I AVOID IT?
WHAT IS IT? The Standard American Diet (SAD) is filled with ultra-processed foods. If you go into any grocery store- even the ones that say they offer healthier options- the aisles are filled with foods that contain artificial ingredients, sweeteners, chemicals, dyes, flavorings, and preservatives. The foods with health claims are oftentimes the biggest offenders.
WHY IS IT UNHEALTHY? Ultra-processed foods are hard on the digestive system, causing inflammation, constipation, weight gain, and dangerous belly fat. They destroy your immune system. More seriously, these “foods” can cause disease or worsen conditions like autoimmune disorders, heart disease, and cancer.
Our bodies are not designed to eat man-made chemicals, flavors, or additives.
HOW DO I AVOID THE SAD DIET? Avoid processed carbs, processed sugar, refined seed oils, preservatives, conventional dairy, and alcohol as much as possible.
While grass-fed and organic dairy can be incorporated into a healthy diet, it is weight-promoting and inflammatory for many people. This is why we recommend avoiding it most of the time.
Try to pack each meal with as many whole fruits and/or vegetables as you can - the more fresh and raw, the better! Incorporate cold-pressed green juices and plant-based smoothies daily for concentrated nutrition.
Despite what many healthcare professionals say, never limit servings of healthy carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables (including potatoes).
