5 Quick Tips for Juicing

Tips for Juicing

I’ve been juicing for years and have probably made as many mistakes as anyone, but juicing is really simple and easy to do. Once you get your own system down, you can really start enjoying the process of juicing. Here are some of my favorite tips for juicing.

Here are 5 quick tips for juicing:

1. Add some fruit to your greens to sweeten it up a bit and smooth out the taste. Personally I love apple. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s a granny smith apple or a red delicious apple, I love apples. I think apples work the best, but you could use a pear too. It makes the juice more enjoyable and boosts the vitamin and mineral content of green juice. When you start green juicing, you might need to do this just to make it palatable. I didn’t like green juice at first, but now I love it!

2. Use the freshest produce and use organic if possible. I know not everyone has access to organic produce, but it really is better for you. Organic produce will be pesticide and chemically free. Using the freshest will make a difference also. The fresher the produce the healthier and tastier your drinks will be. If you have access to a farmers market, use it. You won’t be sorry!

3. Leave the skins on when you juice. That’s where a lot of the nutritional value is. I peel my citrus fruits like oranges, but I leave the pith on. I use a peeler to do it quickly. Apples, carrots, grapes and the like I don’t peel at all. Cucumbers, it just depends if their waxy or not. Do it the way that suits YOU. Have fun, experiment and enjoy it.

4. Use a variety of ingredients. It’s best not to juice just fruits, because of the sugar content. If you’re diabetic, please consult your physician before juicing fruits. Work toward drinking as much green juice as you can. The greens are nutritionally the best for you. The fruits are especially good for an energy boost and cleanses. Just be careful about how much of them you juice and drink at one time.

5. Wash, scrub and rinse your fruits and vegetables. Not just because of chemicals and pesticide, but because it’s been handled by others. Buy a vegetable brush from my Amazon Associate Store. It’ll make you feel good 🙂

I hope these tips for juicing help you and remember have fun juicing!

More Tips for Juicing

Dr Weil"s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food Pyramid

I’m a big fan of Dr. Weil and have been for many years. I like his books, audiobooks, and especially his website which includes his anti-inflammatory diet. All of it is very interesting to me and very informative.  I respect his straight, no-nonsense talk about health. He always backs up what he says and my goal is to do the same. My articles are researched and my references are by respected authorities.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

It is becoming increasingly clear that chronic inflammation is the root cause of many serious illnesses – including heart disease, many cancers, and Alzheimer’s disease. – Dr. Weil

General Diet Tips:

• Aim for variety.


• Include as much fresh food as possible.


• Minimize your consumption of processed foods and fast food.


• Eat an abundance of fruits and vegetables.

Here’s a pyramid from Dr. Weil. It’s just some good information to pass along and I hope you find it useful. The bottom line: Stop eating refined, processed and manufactured food. Eat more fish and more fresh fruits and vegetables.

And let me add, if you have trouble getting the recommended servings of fresh fruits and vegetables, Juice!

Resources:

Dr Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food Pyramid

Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet

 

 

Dr Weil"s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food Pyramid

5 Quick Tips for Juicing

Tips for Juicing

I’ve been juicing for years and have probably made as many mistakes as anyone, but juicing is really simple and easy to do. Once you get your own system down, you can really start enjoying the process of juicing. Here are some of my favorite tips for juicing.

Here are 5 quick tips for juicing:

1. Add some fruit to your greens to sweeten it up a bit and smooth out the taste. Personally I love apple. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s a granny smith apple or a red delicious apple, I love apples. I think apples work the best, but you could use a pear too. It makes the juice more enjoyable and boosts the vitamin and mineral content of green juice. When you start green juicing, you might need to do this just to make it palatable. I didn’t like green juice at first, but now I love it!

2. Use the freshest produce and use organic if possible. I know not everyone has access to organic produce, but it really is better for you. Organic produce will be pesticide and chemically free. Using the freshest will make a difference also. The fresher the produce the healthier and tastier your drinks will be. If you have access to a farmers market, use it. You won’t be sorry!

3. Leave the skins on when you juice. That’s where a lot of the nutritional value is. I peel my citrus fruits like oranges, but I leave the pith on. I use a peeler to do it quickly. Apples, carrots, grapes and the like I don’t peel at all. Cucumbers, it just depends if their waxy or not. Do it the way that suits YOU. Have fun, experiment and enjoy it.

4. Use a variety of ingredients. It’s best not to juice just fruits, because of the sugar content. If you’re diabetic, please consult your physician before juicing fruits. Work toward drinking as much green juice as you can. The greens are nutritionally the best for you. The fruits are especially good for an energy boost and cleanses. Just be careful about how much of them you juice and drink at one time.

5. Wash, scrub and rinse your fruits and vegetables. Not just because of chemicals and pesticide, but because it’s been handled by others. Buy a vegetable brush from my Amazon Associate Store. It’ll make you feel good

I hope these tips for juicing help you and remember have fun juicing!

More Tips for Juicing

Dr Weil"s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food Pyramid

I’m a big fan of Dr. Weil and have been for many years. I like his books, audiobooks, and especially his website which includes his anti-inflammatory diet. All of it is very interesting to me and very informative.  I respect his straight, no-nonsense talk about health. He always backs up what he says and my goal is to do the same. My articles are researched and my references are by respected authorities.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

It is becoming increasingly clear that chronic inflammation is the root cause of many serious illnesses – including heart disease, many cancers, and Alzheimer’s disease. – Dr. Weil

General Diet Tips:

• Aim for variety.


• Include as much fresh food as possible.


• Minimize your consumption of processed foods and fast food.


• Eat an abundance of fruits and vegetables.

Here’s a pyramid from Dr. Weil. It’s just some good information to pass along and I hope you find it useful. The bottom line: Stop eating refined, processed and manufactured food. Eat more fish and more fresh fruits and vegetables.

And let me add, if you have trouble getting the recommended servings of fresh fruits and vegetables, Juice!

Resources:

Dr Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food Pyramid

Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet

 

 

Dr Weil"s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food Pyramid

5 Quick Tips for Juicing

Tips for Juicing

I’ve been juicing for years and have probably made as many mistakes as anyone, but juicing is really simple and easy to do. Once you get your own system down, you can really start enjoying the process of juicing. Here are some of my favorite tips for juicing.

Here are 5 quick tips for juicing:

1. Add some fruit to your greens to sweeten it up a bit and smooth out the taste. Personally I love apple. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s a granny smith apple or a red delicious apple, I love apples. I think apples work the best, but you could use a pear too. It makes the juice more enjoyable and boosts the vitamin and mineral content of green juice. When you start green juicing, you might need to do this just to make it palatable. I didn’t like green juice at first, but now I love it!

2. Use the freshest produce and use organic if possible. I know not everyone has access to organic produce, but it really is better for you. Organic produce will be pesticide and chemically free. Using the freshest will make a difference also. The fresher the produce the healthier and tastier your drinks will be. If you have access to a farmers market, use it. You won’t be sorry!

3. Leave the skins on when you juice. That’s where a lot of the nutritional value is. I peel my citrus fruits like oranges, but I leave the pith on. I use a peeler to do it quickly. Apples, carrots, grapes and the like I don’t peel at all. Cucumbers, it just depends if their waxy or not. Do it the way that suits YOU. Have fun, experiment and enjoy it.

4. Use a variety of ingredients. It’s best not to juice just fruits, because of the sugar content. If you’re diabetic, please consult your physician before juicing fruits. Work toward drinking as much green juice as you can. The greens are nutritionally the best for you. The fruits are especially good for an energy boost and cleanses. Just be careful about how much of them you juice and drink at one time.

5. Wash, scrub and rinse your fruits and vegetables. Not just because of chemicals and pesticide, but because it’s been handled by others. Buy a vegetable brush from my Amazon Associate Store. It’ll make you feel good

I hope these tips for juicing help you and remember have fun juicing!

More Tips for Juicing

Dr Weil"s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food Pyramid

I’m a big fan of Dr. Weil and have been for many years. I like his books, audiobooks, and especially his website which includes his anti-inflammatory diet. All of it is very interesting to me and very informative.  I respect his straight, no-nonsense talk about health. He always backs up what he says and my goal is to do the same. My articles are researched and my references are by respected authorities.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

It is becoming increasingly clear that chronic inflammation is the root cause of many serious illnesses – including heart disease, many cancers, and Alzheimer’s disease. – Dr. Weil

General Diet Tips:

• Aim for variety.


• Include as much fresh food as possible.


• Minimize your consumption of processed foods and fast food.


• Eat an abundance of fruits and vegetables.

Here’s a pyramid from Dr. Weil. It’s just some good information to pass along and I hope you find it useful. The bottom line: Stop eating refined, processed and manufactured food. Eat more fish and more fresh fruits and vegetables.

And let me add, if you have trouble getting the recommended servings of fresh fruits and vegetables, Juice!

Resources:

Dr Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food Pyramid

Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet

 

 

Dr Weil"s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food Pyramid

Choose Your Juicer Type

When I got started juicing it was easy. My son gave me a juicer for Father's day and I started using it immediately. I remember running down to the grocery store and buying a bunch of fruits and vegetables. When I got home I started juicing for my son and my girlfriend. I didn't even think about the types of juicers or which one was better and what the differences are. So if you don't have a juicer and plan on buying one, take my advice. Get the best one you can afford, but don't worry about it if it's not what the "experts" say is what you need. The important thing is that you actually start juicing. I like off-roading, sometimes called "wheeling", and a guy I know says, "Doesn't matter what rig you're driving (Jeep, Toyota, Hummer), just matters that you're out there wheeling." I like that and I'll apply that to juicing. So whatever type you get just use it and juice. You won't be sorry!

Breville BJE200XL

Okay, basically there are two types of juicers you need to know about for juicing at home. One type of juicer is a centrifugal juicer and most juicers sold are this type. This is the least expensive and does the job. They are loud, but tolerable. The second type is a masticating juicer. Sometimes these are called a low speed juicer. They do a good job of juicing things like greens, wheatgrass and spinach. But check into it, because some say they don't do grass :-) These masticating juicers chew the fibers and breaks up the cells of vegetables and fruits. This gives you more fiber, enzymes, vitamins and trace minerals. It can do other things too like pasta, grind coffee, make natural baby food and natural peanut butter out of peanuts. Pretty cool, eh? And then there are the twin gear triturating juicers which are expensive, hard to clean and I don't think appealing for everyday juicing. However, they are even better at getting the good stuff out. It's a two stage process. The first stage crushes the fruits and vegetables, while the second stage presses the juice. There are conflicting reports of which one gets you the most juice out of your produce. Some say the centrifugal will get the most volume of juice and some say otherwise. Who knows exactly what they're referring too. I believe the winner is the masticating and triturating. For sure the twin gear (triturating) will probably require less produce to make juice than the centrifugal. Because the twin gear actually crushes AND presses. My centrifugal gets a lot of juice out of my produce. The pulp is pretty dry when I take it to the compost can. I'm sure it depends on the quality of the juicer and the way you juice.I know if I slow down and don't rush my juicer I get better results.

Centrifugal juicers run between $45 and $300. Single gear masticating juicers run between $229 and $379 on my PRIME Juicers aStore site and the twin gear (triturating), well lets say they start around $500 and run into the thousands of dollars. If you're like me, budget is a concern. So basically you'll be choosing between the centrifugal and the masticating. Remember: I said the triturating are hard to clean (hint, hint).

So what would my choice be? Right now I'll stick with what I'm using. I like the centrifugal because it does the job. It doesn't take up much room, it's quick and it's easy to clean up afterwards. The centrifugal will also take bigger chunks of fruits and vegetables too, making it easier for me. If I want to start making pasta, coffee, peanut butter and God forbid baby food someday, I'd spring for a nice masticating juicer. There's no-thing better for your body than FRESH fruit and vegetable juice! So JUICE ON!

References:

Juicer Types: http://www.bestjuicers.com/juicertypes.html

Centrifugal Juicers Versus Masticating Juicers: http://www.juicingbook.com/centrifugal-masticating-juicers
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5 Quick Tips for Juicing Fruits And Vegetables

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Here are some juicing tips:

1. Add some fruit to your greens to sweeten it up a bit and smooth out the taste. Personally, I use just a half of an apple sometimes. It makes the juice more refreshing and boosts the vitamin and mineral content of my green juice.

2. Use the freshest produce and use organic if possible. I know not everyone has access to organic produce, but it really is better for you. Organic produce will be pesticide and chemically free. Using the freshest will make a difference also. The fresher the produce the healthier and tastier your drinks will be. If you have access to a farmers market, use it. You won't be sorry!

3. Leave the skins on when you juice. That's where a lot of the nutritional value is. I don't leave the entire rind on my oranges. I use a peeler to do it quickly, but leave a little rind on for the benefit. Apples, carrots and the like I don't peel at all. Cucumbers, it just depends. Do it the way that suits YOU. Have fun and enjoy it. When juicing lemons I'll also leave a little rind on. My girlfriend likes me to remove the green leaves off of strawberries because it changes the taste. I can' really tell though.

4. Use a variety of ingredients. It's best not to juice just fruits, because that could end up being a lot of sugar and if you're diabetic, please consult your physician before juicing fruits. Work toward drinking as much green juice as you can. The greens are nutritionally the best for you. The fruits and root vegetables are especially good for a good energy boost. Just be careful about how much of them you juice.

5. Always, ALWAYS wash and scrub your fruits and vegetables. Not just because of chemicals and pesticide, but because it's been handled by others. Buy a vegetable brush from my aStore. It'll make you feel good :-)

I hope this helps and remember have fun juicing!