A Juicing Guide For Newbies

By Joel A. Johnson


Many people are adopting juicing as a form of healthy lifestyle. Juicing is simply extracting juice from fruits and vegetables. This enables juice enthusiasts to get a lot more minerals, vitamins and enzymes without having to eat much fruits and vegetables.

Processed juice in stores that claim to be natural have a lot less nutrients, as they all go through a heating process that destroys almost everything the body needs.

The best way to start juicing is to learn the basics. This may be obvious but many people start something new and choose not to stick with the basic and end up not having a good foundation.

The first thing you should do to get going in juicing is to find out the health benefits that can be derived from the different fruits and vegetables at your disposal. This will help you determine which juice will best suit the challenges or concerns you may have with your health.

As you do your research you may learn that if you have a problem with joint inflammation, you can drink juices with cantaloupe, celery, beet and cucumber to aid with joints and bone repairs.

Note that collard greens such as cabbage and kale should not be used for juicing. They have their health benefits but when raw they are known to suppress thyroid activity. Cook them a little before eating.

Remove vegetables from the refrigerator a few hours before juicing. When vegetables too cold are used in juicing they tend to negatively effect your gastrointestinal tract which can lead to stomach problems.

The better juices are those from green vegetables such as lettuce, chard, spinach, and parsley. Juicing experts recommend making most of your juices 50-70% greens, and add fruit or other vegetables for flavoring. Fruit juices may taste sweeter, but compared to green vegetables, they tend to be too sweet and high in calories.

We all know how healthy green vegetables are, but many of us don't enjoy eating them. Add other healthy and pleasant tasting ingredients such as sweet fruits like apples and pears to enjoy your juice. You can also add some lime if you prefer a sour taste.

Remember juicing should be pleasant and not something you try to avoid. Juice what you like to eat and your juicing experience will be better.

Your juicer is an investment in your health so take care of it. Wash it as soon as you are finished juicing. Look out for those stains from some fruits and vegetables that tend to make your blades and jugs look messy.

When using a heavy duty juicer, remember to remove seeds and pits your fruits before putting the entire fruit in your machine. A disregard for this practice can result in some repairs to your juicer. Additionally, failure to remove fruit seeds such as apple seeds may expose you to cyanide, a toxic chemical found in these seeds.

That is it, you now know how to start juicing. You just need to learn about juice extractors and you are on your way.




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