Cherie Calbom, MS is the author of 21 books, including the best-seller Juicing for Life, with 2 million copies sold in the United States and published in 23 countries. Known as "The Juice Lady" for her work with juicing and health, her juice therapy and cleansing programs have been popular for more than a decade. She holds a Master of Science degree in nutrition from Bastyr University. She has practiced as a clinical nutritionist at St. Luke Medical Center, Bellevue, Wash., and as a celebrity nutritionist for George Foreman and Richard Simmons. The theory behind juicing is that it produces highly-concentrated, packed nutrients of a larger quantity than most of us could ever eat.
These vital nutrients can contribute to radiant skin, strengthen the immune system and promote energy.
However critics say that when you juice a fruit or vegetable, you remove all or most of the fiber, a key health component of fruits and vegetables.
Should you go through the expense and effort?
Celebrity nutritionist, Cherie Calbom, MS, and author of The Juice Lady’s Big Book of Juices & Green Smoothies, explains the pros and cons of juicing, the key health benefits, delicious juice recipes, as well as juice remedies and rejuvenators.
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Will Juicing Make You Healthier?
Guest
: Cherie Calbom, MS
From the Show: Staying Well
Summary: What are the benefits of drinking raw fruit and vegetable juice vs. eating whole foods?
Air Date: 4/22/13
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
