Friday, October 17, 2014

By Greg Nelson


If you are looking for a great way to work in extra vitamins, minerals, and fiber into your diet, or into the diet of kids especially, then look no further than juicing. Juice is a yummy way to convince kids to drink their vegetables. They will happily get their daily recommended amounts of nearly all vitamins and minerals. Read on for great tips about how you can juice at home.

Always remember to wash your fruits and vegetables before you juice, also it's best to use organic fruits and vegetables whenever you can. Some people think that because it is going to turn into juice, they don't have to wash their produce. Just because it's liquid, that doesn't mean the chemicals on the peels are going to disappear. Clean your fruits and vegetables thoroughly before juicing.

Reuse the pulp from your vegetable juices to cut down on waste. You can use vegetable pulp as a base for soups and stews, to add flavor and texture. In addition, the pulp can be used as the base for a compost, which you can then use in your garden to grow even more fresh vegetables.

Keep all the tools you use in juicing, like your cutting board, knives, measuring cups, juicer, etc. together in their own place so you always know where they are. The one reason you won't continue juicing is because you're not keeping your things organized, leaving you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed.

There are a million-and-one recipes of items to include in your juicing recipes. You can try a combination like apple with carrot and ginger, or celery and pear. My favorites are apple with lemon and pear, apple with cinnamon and honey, and, my daughter's favorite, banana with mango and orange. Try new ideas to find your own favorites!

When it comes to juicing, one thing that you want to keep in mind is that the type of juicer that you will want to avoid are the centrifugal juicers. Usually these are cheaper but end up either not being able to extract certain juices or not being able to retain nutrients from other ingredients.

Be open to trying fruit and vegetable combinations that you wouldn't normally consider. Start out with ordinary juices, such as carrot or apple, but then get creative. Experiment with different vegetables and fruits. You can even use fresh herbs.

Juicing from home doesn't have to be costly or time consuming. You can vastly improve the way that you and your kids feel and look, by just juicing for one meal of the day. Work it into breakfast, lunch or dinner to make all the difference in your families health. Use the tips you read here to make juicing a reality.




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