blender/nutrition

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QUESTION: Dear Mr. Rapitis,

Congratulations on your book!  

It is convenient for me to have lunch from a blender.  I mix soy protein, a
variety of fruits and a little canola oil with water, and blend until smooth.  I
have heard that processing the fruits reduces the nutritive value of fruits and
vegetables.  Is that true?  Does it reduce mineral & vitamin content?  If so,
how?  If so, is there a way to blend a meal that does not compromise its
nutritive value?       Thank you so much!    Diana

ANSWER: Hello Diana!

  Thank you for your nutrition question.  As long as the fruits are fresh and have not been cooked, the nutritive value remains intact.  It is also important to keep them in a cool place before using and stored in air tight containers. In additionk juicing is a quick and easy way to get all the goodness fruits and vegetables have to offer. Deliver a tremendous amount of vitamins, minerals, nutrients and enzymes without having to digest and breakdown the food first. While It is still very important to consume whole foods as well to get the much needed fiber, this is a quick way to hydrate the body and get the natural vitamins and minerals while bathing the cells with vital nutrients and enzymes in just one glass!

For your answers to your nutrition questions check out www.planetyorgos.com

-George Rapitis, MS
www.juiceblend.com

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QUESTION: Dear Mr. Rapitis,

Thank you for your great answer, I really appreciate it.  Why is it important to
chew food?!  Thank you, Diana

Answer
Dear Diana,

Thorough chewing improves your digestion and enhances the assimilation process.

Slow and thorough chewing reduces your appetite also cravings for sweets, etc. Hence beneficial in controlling your weight gain.

It helps in eliminating excess gas and bad breath.

Reinforces your elimination system

It also strengthens your immune system

What, If Food is Not Properly Chewed?

In case food is not chewed properly it results in incomplete digestion. Hence improper assimilation of nutrients takes place. At the same time undigested food becomes food for micro-organisms like colon and mouth bacteria. This improperly chewed and partially digested food enhances the bacterial growth which may lead to flatulence and other signs of indigestion.

Keep those questions coming!

-George

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