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Juicing or Smoothies?

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So many people now are into juicing and others love to make a smoothie.   Some make a smoothie for breakfast as a fast, take it with you meal.   So which is healthier for you, smoothies or juicing?   Both have advantages. Juicing Pros 5 A Day -   for those who aren’t into many veggies and fruits, this is a way to help you get your “Five A Day”, five servings of fruits and veggies every day. Variety – eating a variety of fruits and veggies is a key to good health.   Juicing makes it easy to vary your fruits and vegetables.   Cons Pulp and fiber – Depending on how you juice, you could be leaving behind the pulp, and along with it fiber and nutrients. Limit juicing to 8-12 ounces a day – about a cup or cup and a half.   Why?   To save space for fresh fruit and veggies and all the nutrients fresh produce and fruit provide Smoothies   Pros healthier than juicing as smoothies are usually blended which preserves the pulp, fiber ...