Juicing has gained momentum and popularity. While people wonder whether you should or not, the real focus should be on how to juice. 

Juicing fruits and vegetables is a great way to get the necessary vitamins, minerals and fiber in your diet.

“If you’re not big into fruits and vegetables, it’s a good way to get them in. It can help you meet daily recommendations in one drink” and be part of a healthy diet, says Jennifer Barr, a dietician from Wilmington, Del.

Barr occasionally makes fresh juice as a snack for her kids. Her favorite juice combines kale, carrots, ginger, parsley, and apples. She then adds the leftover pulp from her juicing machine into muffins.

But juicing shouldn't be the ONLY source for your fruits and veggies.

Juicing Tips

• Juicing often removes the pulp, which contains fiber. Add some of the leftover pulp back into the juice or use it in cooking. 
• Remove some seeds, rinds and skins.
• Watch your calories. Pure fruit juice will spike your insulin. Consider combinations of fruits and veggies.
• To make a juice more balanced with protein, some good sources are almond milk, Greek yogurt, flaxseed, or peanut butter.