Because now you can give yourself this powerful healing energy, lose weight and help protect your body against disease by drinking fresh, organic fruit and vegetable juice whenever you get a chance.

Dr. Norman Walker, the world's longest-lived raw-food expert considered the founder of the Juice Therapy, was well-respected for his contribution to health and nutrition. The secret to Dr. Walker's years of vibrant health was simply "juicing." By the way, he died in 1984 at the age of 118.

According to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, dietary supplementation with orange and carrot juice lowers oxidation in cigarette smokers.

And the Journal of Pediatric Research showed the bio-availability of iron in different weaning foods and the enhancing effect of a fruit drink containing ascorbic acid.

Important substances in fruits and vegetables called phytochemicals are being studied for their positive effect on preventing health problems and sometimes for actually "treating" health problems.

For example, research has shown that broccoli contains the substance sulforaphane, which may prevent breast cancer. Citrus fruits contain limone, which increases the activity of enzymes that eliminate carcinogens. Cabbage, Brussels sprouts,cauliflower and similar vegetables contain indoles, which might lower the risk of breast cancer.

Remember, most of the easy-to-buy, right-off-the-shelf juices available in the grocery stores generally contain a number of preservatives, coloring agents and other possibly detrimental additives to make them last longer and perhaps taste better.