All The Juicy Details

In “Your Oral Healthy.ca” magazine, the article “All The Juicy Details” talks about how good juicing your fruits and vegetables really is, and what the benefits are of drinking lemon water. Dietitian, Julia Stanislavskaia, says that consuming fresh juice with an at-home juicer, or buying cold-pressed juices do provide people with most of the nutrients they need, however, to get the most vitamins and nutrients, it’s best to consume them whole. When it comes to replacing a meal with a juiced drink, essentially, you are only consuming liquid sugar by the body. This can also be an issue for your oral health. When consuming liquid fruits and veggies, Dr. Stephen Abrams says “this creates a very acidic oral environment, and if it is the only nutrient at a meal, it takes a long time for the saliva to return to its neutral pH.”

                Many people drink lemon water first thing in the morning, claiming that it boosts their metabolism, clears skin, and helps with their overall health. Both Dr. Abrams and Stanislavskaia say they have not found any studies that states this information is true. However what studies do tell us is that drinking a lot of water in general can increase the feeling of satiety, which does help with weight management. Just like juicing, lemon water should be drank in moderation. It makes your mouth very acidic and lower’s the pH level and softens the enamel. It is recommended that when drinking lemon water, it should be drank through a straw. After that, you should rinse your mouth with water, to bring the pH level of your mouth back to normal.

                So at the end of the day, juicing and drinking lemon water is beneficial for you in many ways, but it’s always best to consult with your Doctor, Dentist, or registered Dietitian first to learn the pro’s and con’s.  And everything is always done best in moderation!