Anyone that knows me, knows that I love juice. I've been juicing since my early 20s and still remember how excited I was when I bought my first juicer. I juiced so much fresh pineapple juice I almost went into a hyperglycaemic reaction. Note to self: add some green, keep it in balance.
Like me, juicing has evolved and I believe juicing to be one of the single most important health giving practices we can do. One of the reasons, I believe, is that many of us have impaired digestion and microbiome health, leading to a reduction in our bodies ability to absorb the nutrients from our food. Most of us are time poor leading to "quick" foods which may not have all the goodness we need.
Fresh juices are easily digested without much effort and flood the system with instant nutrients. As an advocate for fresh quality produce and food as medicine, I always try to educate a 'food first' approach in my consultations. Juicing really is the quickest easiest way to get all the nutrients that help nourish and restore the body. Fresh cold pressed juice, from a variety of organic plants, leafy greens & fresh fruits help keep the body feeling vibrant and well nourished. Fresh cold pressed juice is like taking a quick nutrient shot.
These liquid elixirs made from organic ripe vegetables and rainbows of lush fruits are fully charged with the vitality of the sun & earth, rich in anti oxidants, minerals, enzymes and vitamins. Each drink can be a delicious homemade supplement in a glass. Juices can help repair the system, protect against stress, toxicity and enhance the immune system. The benefits of juice are as endless as the combination and variety of plants in which you use. They are potent antidotes to the effects of a time-challenged, fast paced modern life. Juices are rejuvenating & invigorating and add to an overall sense of wellbeing.
Juicing is hydrating to the body giving your skin a vibrant, healthy glow, help your eyes shine bright and help to maintain a healthy weight. This really is using food as medicine at its best. Apart from using fresh organic produce (vegetables & fruit) adding in some herbs, spices & roots can tailor a juice to your specific needs. Think about Ginger and its circulatory, anti iflammatory & immune enhancing properties or Tumeric for its extensive range of health promoting benefits. Just a few examples of what we can achieve with a juice.
So, what type of juicer should you buy?. Like most products prices and quality vary. If you are serious about juicing, I would advise getting a quality cold pressed juicer, they are simply better. Cold pressed juice makes all the difference to the quality and taste of the juice, they are easier to clean, saving time.
Cold press juices have a higher juice yeild, minimal juice separation and foaming. They are better suited for leafy greens, grasses, sprouts and herbs. Cold press juice lasts longer with increased enzyme activity and nutrient integrity intact. Prices will vary from $400 - $800 for a domestic cold press juicer. It all depends on how much and how often you want to juice. Just remember, like anything you do get what you pay for. My personal favourite and the one I own is a Kuvings juicer however, another trusted and popular brand is the Hurom.
When it comes to what to put in your juice, well pretty much any fresh produce you can think of. Of course go easy on too much sugary fruits, the aim of the juice is balance. Some beautiful books on juicing are available with many resources on line. Drink the rainbow and start to feel the difference. I will give you some of my favourites under recipes.
Resources:
Kuvings.com.au
Hurom.com.au
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