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Juicing
What exactly is Juicing,
Anyway?
Juicing is the process of extracting the juice
from fresh fruits and vegetables. A small kitchen
appliance known as a juicer is used to extract
the juice (not the pulp), and these can range
in price from $50 to $500. Fresh juices should
not be confused with smoothies, which are usually
made in a blender, food processor, or highpowered
juicer and include the fibrous pulp of
the fruit and vegetable ingredients.
Types of Juicers:
‘’Fast’’ Juicers
This type of juicer is one of the most common
varieties you’ll find on the market.
A fast juicer (or centrifugal juicer) grinds
your fruits and veggies and then pushes
the extracted juice through a strainer by
spinning at a very high speed. The pulp
is extracted and ejected into a special
compartment, usually near the back of
the juicer. This type of juicer produces
pulp-free juice very quickly, but it also
tends to extract less juice than other
types of juicers. This type of juicer also
generates more heat than other types,
which some experts say could compromise
the nutrients in the produce.
“Slow” Juicers
This juicer produces juice in two steps,
using one or two gears. First, it crushes
the fruits and veggies, and then it presses
out the juice. These types of juicers
take longer to produce juice, and they
tend to be more expensive than most
centrifugal juicers. However, they are
said to extract more nutrients from the
produce. They yield a thick juice with
more pulp, yet still produce some pulp
extract in a separate compartment.
Reasons to Juice:
• Juicing allows your digestive system to rest, so
that energy may go into elimination, recovery
and healing, instead of digestion. During this
time, cells can repair themselves and detoxify.
Freshly pressed juices provide enzymes as
well as vitamins and minerals that are easily
assimilated.
• Juicing will help to break down the vegetables,
making it easier to assimilate, so you will
receive most of the nutrition.
• Juicing allows you to consume more vegetables
than you normally would. Some people
may find eating vegetables difficult, but it can
be easily accomplished with a quick glass of
vegetable juice.
• You can add a wider variety of vegetables in
your diet. Many people eat the same vegetables,
raw or cooked, every day. Foods should
be rotated to prevent developing allergies.
With juicing, you can juice a wide variety of
vegetables that you may not normally enjoy
eating whole.
Basic Green Juice
(16oz Serving Size):
1 Cucumber; 4 Celery Stalks; 2 Apples;
6-8 Leaves Kale; 1/2 Lemon; 1 tbsp Ginger
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