Following the previous post regarding juicing flowering plants, we continue our endeavors into the world of the juice extractor. What most at-home culinarians don’t realize is that there is more outdoors that can be used than what is found in the garden. Flowering plants may be tiny, but they pack a big punch. They can add a focal point for food dishes, and their fair share of health benefits and flavor for juicing recipes.  (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…)

Juicing herbs is growing in popularity and many are discovering the added flavor certain herbs can bring to a juicer recipe. Along with the flavor, certain herbs are full of vitamins and health benefits that can turn an already healthy recipe into an amazing, flavorful elixir.

Parsley is a common herb that is found in many supermarkets and easy to grow in most climates. Parsley has a strong flavor when juiced and is suggested to be added to other fruit and vegetable juices for taste reasons. Parsley is high in chlorophyll and contains the highest concentration of vitamin A out of all the herbs. Parsley is also high in vitamin B, C and contains lower amounts of vitamin E. Parsley juice has long been used in eye health to prevent night blindness and eye fatigue.  (more…)

Berries and cherries are loved by most, if not all people of all ages. The temperatures are heating up enough to find plentiful berries and cherries at your farmers market, grocer, or even in your own backyard. Juicing berries and cherries will bring a beautiful color to your juice and will also add a sweet flavor. Depending on what you are juicing, you can likely use numerous berries and cherries for different health purposes in your juice diet.  (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…)

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by all ages and especially by everyone who loves the color green. Green beer, green foods, and tons of ham equals a metabolism and nutrition levels that will be out of balance. Juicing in the days prior to and after any holiday you expect to “cheat” on your healthy eating are perfect ways to protect and restore your health.

Incorporating cabbage into your juicer routine will help make all your recipes festive. In addition to the festivities, you are bringing concentrated nutrients into your diet. Juicing cabbage ensures the levels of vitamins and minerals found in the juice will be at maximum value with little “fillers.” (more…)

March has been deemed the official month of exotic fruits by the CDC. The trend toward exotic fruits is becoming obvious at most supermarkets. Finding fruits to juice that you haven’t tried can be a goal of your next juicing round to maintain juicing variety. Since the southern hemisphere is experiencing their summer while we have our winter, their produce is at its prime during the cold months. Juicing exotic fruits now will ensure a true flavor as well as a bit of spontaneity.  (more…)

March is a teaser month. It’s not yet warm enough for plentiful produce and the winter selection is wearing thin. Juicing not only requires discipline, but also requires variety and a constant ability to “change things up”. Using the same juicing recipes over and over will cause “juicing fatigue” and will likely put an end to one of the most healthy habits you will practice this year. With a little creativity, you can easily get through the colder months and spring will be here, with plenty of products to juice.  (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…)

The teenage years are baffling for any parent. Every interaction with your teen may seem difficult, but on the bright side, food pickiness is no longer an issue. Remember the toddler years when you thought your child would turn into a chicken nugget if he ate one more. Teenagers are known to eat almost anything you put in front of them. Juicing with a teenager is exactly like juicing for adults. The same nutritional values are required, even more so in teenagers. Juicing is a perfect way to ensure your older child and young adult will receive all the necessary vitamins and nutrients.  (more…)