Juicing can play an important part in the health of our skin. Of course, drinking fresh home made juices is not the only thing that is required for perfectly clear skin. The key benefits of juicing are hydration and nutrition. In many ways, the condition of our skin is a reflection of our overall health. That said, there are skin conditions that juicing is unable to cure, for instance, eczema and acne. Juicing helps to give us the best chance to achieve a clear complexion and vibrant glow.

Juicing in the Morning

Aiming to have a fresh fruit and vegetable drink soon after you get up in the morning is literally one of the best nutritional choices that you can make. In many respects, it does not really matter what juice recipe you choose to make. What is important is that you are making something. Regardless of the ingredients that you choose, you are giving your body a great vitamin and mineral boost.

Something that you might want to consider is drinking a glass of water as soon as you get up in the morning. Then have your juice with your breakfast. This will in effect give you a double dose of hydration early in the day. Drinking too much fluids at once can leave us feeling bloated. This is not what I’m suggesting. I have a small cup of water (150ml – 300ml) as soon as I wake up. Then about 30 minutes later, once I have washed and made breakfast, I drink a juice of between 300ml – 500ml. This helps to flush out my body after a good night’s sleep. See below for some specific juice recipes for skin.

Vitamins for Healthy Skin

Let’s face it, vitamins and minerals that we get from live foods are really good for our bodies. As far as our skin is concerned, vitamins A, C, E and B complex are all vital if we want to look our best. Getting enough of vitamins A, B and C through our foods is simple. Spinach and asparagus are both reasonable sources of vitamin E however, some people choose to take a supplement. I personally take a multi-vitamin once a day.

Just in case you are not too sure, carrots are often regarded as the best source of vitamin A and oranges are perfect for getting vitamin C. Vitamin B is found in a wide range of foods. Try adding some bananas to your juice recipes for vitamin B from fruit. They are also a rich source of potassium which has numerous health benefits.

Some of the juices that I drink regularly are some of the easiest ones to make and they’re full of the vitamins discussed above.

Plain Carrot Juice

• carrot (3)

With a centrifugal juicer, you can make this juice in no time. Just wash and top the carrots. Chop if need be and run through your juicer.

Fresh Orange Juice

• orange (3)

One of the simplest and best. Using citrus juicer is the fastest and simplest way to juice oranges. However, if you use a masticating juicer you may be able to extract more vitamins. This is because the pith (the white stuff between the skin and fruit) is in fact the area with the highest nutrient concentration.

Orange and Banana Smoothie

• orange (2-3)
• banana (1)

Depending upon the size of your banana, first of all, juice 2 or 3 oranges. Then pour half of this juice into a blender. Add the banana, blend, then pour in the rest of the orange juice and stir. Doing it this way prevents the smoothie from becoming too frothy. Pour into a glass and enjoy. This is a really good juice recipe for energy, especially good in the morning.