Eat ’em, don’t sip them: 9 fruits and vegetables that should not be juiced

Mangoes These have a pulpy nature and juicing them will reduce the fibrous content present in them. These also clog juicers, so it is best to cut them and consume the pieces. 

Pineapples Juicing pineapples will remove the fibre present in them and spike sugar content. Consuming high amounts will lead to blood sugar spikes.

Bananas Juicing bananas can be a nightmare as these are too soft and starchy and can result in a paste rather than juice. Rather, it can be blended into smoothies. 

Avocados Avocados have a rich and creamy texture. This makes it unsuitable for juicing. 

Blueberries These berries are small in size and contain a lot of pulp. Juicing them produces little to no liquid while a lot of waste.

Blackberries Like blueberries, these are small and produce a lot of waste rather than juice. Thus, it can be blended into smoothies or used as toppings.

Eggplants You should avoid juicing eggplants as they contain solanine, which can be harmful in large amounts. It also has an unpleasant raw taste.

Pears Pears contain a high amount of fibre and when you juice it these get lost. Consuming this juice can lead to high sugar levels. 

Coconuts Juicing the coconut flesh would strip it of much of its valuable fibre, which is an essential part of its nutritional profile.

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