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Why Juicing Isn’t the Health Boost You Think—And What to Do Instead

Skip the sugar spike—discover a better way to get all your fruits and veggies.

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Kathleen Barnes
August 15, 2025

August 15, 2025

A Message from Kathleen:

Dear Friends,

I’ve always been an advocate of getting nutrients from food as much as possible.

Take a look at this week’s main article to learn why some ways of getting your fruits and veggies might not be the best approach.

Be well,

Kathleen

Main Article

The idea of juicing seems to make the rounds in popularity and unpopularity, much like another other “health” regimens. This is why it's a bad idea.

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