What is the big deal about juicing?  Having always been a fan of vegetable and fruit smoothies for a quick summer breakfast, I never thought that juicing was necessary or superior in any way since smoothies are chock full of fiber and nutrients.  I just completed a cleanse involving daily juicing and I would have to say that I can see the benefits of taking in highly concentrated nutrients in the form of fresh juices either alone in the form of a short cleanse, or in addition to a healthy diet.  This could be particularly beneficial for those who simply do not like vegetables or cannot eat many of them due to a digestive condition.  I recommend juicing primarily vegetables rather than fruits as some fruit juices contain more natural sugars than soda!  Below is a recipe to get started with juicing. 

Fresh Green Juice 
Serves 2 
4-6 large leaves of kale, stems removed 
3 celery stalks 
1 large cucumber, seeds removed 
1/2 lemon, peeled 
1 medium apple, core removed 
1 inch piece of ginger root, peeled 
1 large handful of parsley 

Wash, prep and chop produce into large pieces. 
Add produce to juicer one at a time. 
Juice tastes best if enjoyed right away!