It has become quite clear that the past few years has been a great time for fruits and veggies- as far as juicing goes. Not only does homemade juice taste fantastic, it is a hot health trend that more and more people are taking advantage of. Many households now have power juicers as one of their top appliances and this is because they have found that the benefits of juicing are powerful enough to add this addition to their kitchens. For those who do not make their own juices, it is usually because it sounds like a complex process. However, with the right power juicer, it is a snap to make delicious and nutritious juice recipes at home.  (more…)

When it comes to energy, many of us are sorely lacking it! One fantastic way to bring energy levels up is to invest in a power juicer and make delicious and nutritious juice at home. When most people start to feel lethargic and drained, they tend to reach for junk foods such as candy bars, chips and other fatty and greasy foods. Unfortunately, foods like this will only provide a temporary high and leave the body crashing sooner than later. A much better alternative to junk food for energy purposes is homemade juice using your best juicer.  (more…)

Using a power juicer can bring people powerful benefits! One of these fantastic benefits is immunity boosting. Nutrition plays a vital role in how the human body functions and fights off illness, and juicing fruits and vegetables with a juice extractor is a fantastic way to help boost the immune system and keep it supported. Many people may wonder why they cannot just eat the fruits and vegetables in order to get the same benefits. The answer is that when these items are juiced, they provide all the essential nutrients the body needs in larger amounts than when consumed wholly on their own. When looking at the benefits between juicing versus consuming wholly, think of this; most people are not likely to sit down and eat a whole head of greens or an entire bowl of oranges and apples. However, people can get all of this and more when these foods are mixed together in a juicer and juiced. (more…)

Flowering plants are the newest trend in all things culinary, including and especially juicing. Different flowering plants can basically be the spice and flavoring to give any recipe that extra boost. First tip to remember when juicing flowering plants: never eat a flower or plant that is unknown. Some can be poisonous. Those listed here are delicious, healthy, and certainly not poisonous. Using this guide, you can add any flavor to your juicing recipe. Try mixing things up in the kitchen to keep your juicer habits fresh and fun.  (more…)

For those who are new to juicing, and maybe even a few juicing veterans, the most popular question asked regarding a juice diet, is “why”. What benefits does juicing have and why juice over eating the ingredients whole. Juicing is not a new trend, but has gotten more publicity in the recent future. Juicing is a simple way to provide your body with the basic nutrition needed and desired for a healthy life. The potency of juicing is where the benefits lie.  (more…)

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in North America today. In fact, heart-disease is the cause of almost one-third of all deaths in the United States. The factors that contribute to this debilitating disease include stress, smoking and high fat diets. All factors that can and should be avoided. High fat diets are simple to alter with the introduction of a juicing diet. Juicing is a way to ensure you receive all the vitamins and nutrients that fruits and vegetables (among other ingredients) can bring to your body. Whether as a supplement to your diet or a major player, using a juicer and effective juicing recipes may be the smartest health habit you can implement this year.  (more…)

As your children get older, their likes and dislikes of foods will change dramatically. What your little one wouldn’t touch, he may now be asking for every minute. Children cannot live on a juicing diet consisting of only sweet fruits, but can certainly receive their vital nutrients from a supplemental juicing diet.

Children this age don’t tire of repetition. The variety you may think they want in their life is untrue. Once they find a juicing recipe they love, they will want it round-the-clock for the next few months. One option for juicing is to serve your kids everything you consume from your juice extractor. The only difference you may want to consider is diluting the juice slightly. This will not only help ease new flavors in, but will also be gentler on their stomachs until they get accustomed to a juicing diet.  (more…)

February is a month that seems to be centered around hearts, chocolates, flowers and everything love. February is also designated as the national star fruit and exotic vegetables month by the Center for Disease Control. Some of these exotic vegetables cannot be juiced or yield too little results for them to be efficient for juicing ingredients. Focusing on the “exotic” aspect of these fruits and vegetables can still be beneficial and help bring variety to your juicing diet. Broaden your juicing horizons and try to branch out this month and try at least one fruit and vegetable in your juicer a week.

One of the most exotic and easily found fruits is star fruit. Star fruit is a tropical fruit that has a five-point star shape when cut. They are typically yellow or greenish and have a flavor similar to lemony pineapple. Star fruit is known to contain anti-cancer properties, as well as help with constipation, skin health, insomnia and lower cholesterol.  (more…)

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…)