The last of the “Superfood Juicing” series is a food group not always considered when juicing: Herbs. Herb garden planning is beginning and when you consider which herbs to plant, do not overlook the possibility of juicing these same herbs. Juicing is also a perfect way to use up the leftover herbs used in your dinner and lunch recipes. 

Herbs contain many different vitamins and nutrients that help balance diet and nutrient consumption. Herbs have been used for centuries in ancient rituals and medicine. Considering this long-term testament to the benefits of herbs, including them in your juicing diet is highly recommended for health reasons and simply for flavor.  (more…)

Juicing with superfoods that fall in the fruits and nuts categories will add amazing amounts of anti-oxidants to any diet that is likely lacking. These anti-oxidants fight free radicals that damage our body in the form of pollutants, radiation, and even fried foods. Juicing recipes that contain fruit and nut superfoods are prime ways to increase your daily intake of anti-oxidants and fight off illness and aging.  (more…)

Including superfoods in your juicing diet is the most efficient way to achieve the highest nutritional amounts for body. Superfoods can help assist in increasing energy, quality of sleep, and metabolism. Seaweeds are a superfood known to contain 10 times more calcium than a glass of milk. Seaweeds are proven to alkalizing blood, protecting from toxic environmental hazards, regulate blood flow and purifying blood by removing toxins.

Juicing seaweeds results in a highly concentrated concoction of vitamins and minerals, that can also assist in weight loss. When you think of seaweeds, you may think of soggy, dark sandy grass, but there are many different seaweeds that are perfect for juicing and will ensure proper nutrition. (more…)

Superfoods are the surest way to maintain the best health possible. Using your juicer or juice extractor guarantees that you will receive all of the amazing vitamins and nutrients contained in superfoods. Green superfoods contain the highest concentrations of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fat burning compounds. By juicing these superfoods, you are increasing this concentration and increasing all the benefits to your health.  (more…)

Juicing is thought to be one of the healthiest, if not THE healthiest, and most natural ways to receive all of your necessary vitamins and minerals. Those who are new to juicing may wonder if the effort is worth the outcome. Aren’t store bought juices the same as what you get from your juice extractor? 100 percent juice is all juice, isn’t it?

Lets take apple juice for example. Store bought apple juice, although it may claim to be 100% juice, it will likely contain additives and preservatives to maintain flavor and color during the months it sits on a grocery store shelf. Cups of sugar are added for sweetness as well as food coloring for aesthetic reasons. Check out the low sugar label and you will find one added ingredient to make that juice “low sugar”: water.  (more…)

After a few sessions of juicing, you may notice the large amounts of pulp that you are probably discarding. This can seem like a huge waste to many people; and it is. The pulp that your juicer so conveniently sets aside for you has many uses in numerous recipes, especially for adding fiber and moisture. Maximize your juicing experience with the following pulp uses.

(1) Baking recipes can almost always benefit from the essence of your fruit (and veggie) pulps. Cookies, cakes, and muffins are made moister and more nutritional with the added fiber.

(2) Adding it to your ground meat recipes such as meatloaf, meatballs, etc can add essential nutrients as well as flavor dimension and moisture.  (more…)

Most New Year’s resolution lists will have “eating healthier” near the top of the list. The easiest way to implement your healthy resolution is through the regular use of a juicer. Possibly the healthy ingredient you can put in your juice extractor is dark leafy greens. Juicing greens is an excellent route to consuming your needed quantities of vitamin A, C, K, folate and chlorophyll. (more…)

Finding and purchasing the best juicer for your needs can be a daunting task. The health benefits of juicing are unparalleled and these benefits can be magnified with the right juicer or juice extractor. When beginning your juicer-search, be sure to steer clear of numerous myths regarding the use and purchase of your juicer.

Myth #1 Juicers are difficult to use.
Untrue. Juicers are one of the simplest machines to use in the kitchen. You simply plug it in, turn it on and juice away. Just be sure to check your glass or pitcher periodically so you don’t overflow when juicing.  (more…)

After the holidays comes the inevitable dive back into the healthy pool. Holiday meals, brunches and treats are hard to say no to and it’s only once a year, right? The start of the New Year is also a time for resolutions. One of the most popular is weight loss and healthy eating. Hopefully, Santa brought you an OKlife juice extractor, the best juicer on the market, to help jump start your weight loss regimen. 

When starting a juicing diet, consider the two most basic forms of juice: Vegetable juice and fruit juice. Both have their own set of benefits depending on the ingredients used.  (more…)

Variety and freshness is the key to becoming great friends with your juice extractor. While January may not seem like the most abundant month for juicing options, there are some key players that are at their prime during the New Year. Citrus fruits are the first ingredient that comes to mind for January juicing freshness. Being so high in vitamin C, citrus fruits are a perfect key ingredient for any juicing recipe and diet.  (more…)