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PULP (non)FICTION: Juicing vs. Eating — What’s More Beneficial?

juicing vs. eating by Dr. David Friedman, photograph of oranges by Raw Pixel
Photograph by Raw Pixel

An exploration into the truth about the health benefits of juicing vs. eating

Juicing is a hot and healthy trend. Juice machines are more popular now than ever and, according to , over 6,200 juice bars are now churning out swamp-colored elixirs across the country. Starbucks recently spent $30 million to acquire Evolution Fresh, a cold-crafted juice operation, hoping to capitalize on this healthy lifestyle trend. Some health experts claim juicing is better for you than eating whole fruits and vegetables because the body can absorb the nutrients better and it gives the digestive system a rest from working on the fiber. Actually, there’s no

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