People need a variety of vitamins and minerals to have the energy and stay healthy. Eating a variety of foods is the best way to get all the vitamins and minerals you need each day, as well as the right balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and calories. Fruits and vegetables have many nutrients that our bodies need to function well. They provide vitamins, minerals, fiber and water. Vitamins commonly found in fruits and vegetables are A, C and E. Also they have a high water content. Water is essential to the human body.

Juice is the expressed liquid from fruits or vegetables. As a highly concentrated source of nutrition, including vitamins, minerals, natural sugars, and healing phytochemicals, juice is an easy way to add more fruits and vegetables to any diet.But the term “juice” can be used loosely, many packaged, processed “juice drinks”or “fruit nectar” are not recommended as they are loaded with artificial ingredients and sugar. As always, we recommend making your own juices and energy boosters at home.

I am a big fan of the following vegetable boost. All you need is a cup of carrot juice mixed with a cup of tomato juice.Pour into a blender or food processor and add 2 red bell peppers seeded and cut into chunks along with 1 tbsp. of lemon juice. Puree, pour into two glasses and add a dash of black pepper to each.