Just like Raw milk, orange juice is pasteurized & heated to very high temps, killing all of the good and important polyphenols & enzymes. Then they add all of the synthetic flavors & vitamins back into the “juice”.
Did you know after orange juice is squeezed, it’s placed in huge vats where chemicals & tap water are added and they are allowed to call it “natural” or “just juice” because the chemicals are derivatives of the juice! Also, oxygen is removed so it has a shelf life of over a year! They want every batch to taste the same, so they strip it and make it tasteless, then add chemicals to “flavor” it.
Fresh Raw OJ contains lots of vitamin C and bioflavanoids, making it a powerful antioxidant source.
Vitamin C is so important to your immune system because it actually increases your white blood cell count, as long as it’s coming from a whole food source, with the entire C complex intact. Vitamin C is one of the major and important antioxidants your body needs for optimal health.
Raw orange juice naturally possesses antimicrobial properties from the vitamin C, citric acid, and other compounds within it. When you keep all of those in tact, instead of oxidizing & over heating it, they all work on your body as an overall detoxifying, vitamin boosting, delicious juice.
Even the color is richer and the taste sweeter! I peel and my son loves putting the orange pieces in the juicer. He goes crazy licking the sweet orange juice from his hands and drinks a ton of juice after we make a batch.
I take the orange peels and dry them for homemade orange oil (in my previous blog!)
I always knew homemade was better, but I never knew the real difference and process they put oranges through while making it… not to mention gmo’s and price!
Plus, you can put the non-pasteurized, no additives orange juice in a glass pitcher, whereas store bought is usually in BPA bottles. You can also choose whether you want pulp or pulp free with the attachments on your juicer, and add an apple or two for extra sweetness.
Grab a bunch of organic oranges and experience the difference for yourself.
Good Vibes!! Stay Fresh!! ✌️
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