Many people have turned to juicing as a rejection of processed foods found in the American diet. That’s because cooking and processing food destroys these micronutrients by altering their shape and chemical composition. Still, most nutritionists agree we need 6-8 servings of vegetables and fruits per day. But  few of us actually get that. Juicing is an easy way to virtually guarantee that you will reach your daily target for vegetables.

Here are a few reasons to juice:

1. Juicing helps you absorb all the nutrients from the vegetables: This is important because most of us have impaired digestion due to our poor food choices. This limits your body’s ability to absorb all the nutrients from the vegetables. Juicing will help to “pre-digest” them for you, so you can get the most of of your food.

2. Juicing allows you to get more nutrients in less time: Some people may find eating that many vegetables difficult, but it can be easily accomplished with a quick glass of vegetable juice.

3. Juicing encourages variety: Many people eat the same veggies, found in their salads.  But with juicing, you can juice a wide variety of vegetables that you may not normally enjoy eating whole.

You have some initial reservations, in terms of the time commitment. But most people find the benefit outweigh the investment. If you’ve tried juicing what tips do you have?