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…)

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…)