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…)

After discovering all the benefits and perks of your juice extractor, you may be questioning your ability to do a complete juice detox. A juice detox not only cleanses your body, but also uses the nutritional content of your juicer ingredients to restore the body’s nutritional levels. Raw foods and juices contain concentrated, raw vitamins and minerals that are not processed and contain no artificial byproducts. Using a juicer to detox ensures that your body receives only the most natural and beneficial ingredients.

When preparing for a juicer-based detox, you must abstain from alcohol, caffeine, drugs, animal products and other “vices” that introduce foreign substances into your body. Using the best juicer or juice extractor possible, you can ensure that you will have the ability to juice an endless array of fruits and vegetables.  (more…)

Juicers and juice extractors are not just tools for snacks and beverages. Whether juicing as a supplement to your diet or creating a complete juice meal, you need not lack proper nutrients for your breakfast, lunch and dinner juices. 

Morning juices are possibly the easiest to create since almost every fruit and vegetable is appropriate for your morning nourishment. Kick-starting your metabolism and your immune system is the goal to morning nourishment. Fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C and B-12 will do just that. Juicing seaweeds and kelp are the best morning source of B-12 juice.  (more…)

Many people prefer purchasing canned or jarred fruit juices because of feasibility. They taste well and also require no effort for juicing the fruits. Although, the cans and jars contain labels that include health information which seems very nutritious, these juices are super rich in sugar levels that can be very dangerous for your health.
 
Fresh fruit juices are luscious, sweet and mostly consist of water. They give our bodies a variety of minerals, vitamins, phytonutrients and a substantial amount of fiber that also fills you up. Mostly people use inefficient juicers which are unable to extract all the nutrition from the juice, whereas using the best juicer can give all the benefits of the fruit.  (more…)

Blackberry juice not only tastes good, but it is also very nutritious and healthy for you. There are numerous medical benefits of the juice, which make it an excellent choice during ailments. The juice is liked by people of all ages and is equally popular as other fruit juices.

The botanical name for the fruit is Rubus fructicosus and it is grown in almost 40 unique species. The origin of blackberries is not known clearly, but the Greeks and Romans used it as a medicine. Native Americans used the fruit for food and medical purposes. (more…)