NATIONAL FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE WEEK
Every year on the third Sunday in January, National Fresh Squeezed Juice Week kicks off. The week celebrates the deliciousness and health benefits of fresh-squeezed juice.
Cold and flu season peaks between December and February. This means that the month of January is crucial for finding ways to keep germs at bay. One of the best ways to keep from getting sick is to boost the immune system. Sure, it’s a good idea to get the flu shot and practice good handwashing. But if you want a delicious way to keep sickness away, drink some fresh-squeezed juice.
Some of the healthiest fruits to squeeze are oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. These fruits all contain high amounts of Vitamin C. This vitamin is famous for supporting a healthy immune system. Freshly squeezed juices also contain beneficial antioxidants, minerals, and enzymes. It also contains magnesium and potassium. Besides all that, fresh-squeezed juices are super yummy.
If you have a juicer, you can easily extract juice from the following soft fruits:
- Pineapples
- Tomatoes
- Berries
- Mangos
- Grapes
- Peaches
- Kiwis
You can also try hard fruits like apples, pears, and pomegranates.
You may be asking why you can’t just go out and buy some juice. It’s true that juice in the container still has some health benefits. However, juice in a container has a lot of sugar. It also has a lot of calories. So if you want to avoid the sugar, buy some fruit and give it a squeeze. If you really want to increase the health benefits, go ahead and add some freshly squeezed vegetable juice, too.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalFreshSqueezedJuiceWeek
The best way to observe this week is to make your own fresh-squeezed juice. Make juice from fruits that you have never tried before. You can even make your own crazy combo. If you want to go all out, buy a brand new juicer. Try a different juice recipe every day. Here are 11 of the best fruit juice recipes. Be sure to post your fresh-squeezed creation on social media.
Share it with #NationalFreshSqueezedJuiceWeek.
NATIONAL FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE WEEK HISTORY
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