How to Take Care of Juicer Parts in your Juicing Machine

So many people have a juicing machine now, you can pick one up at most department stores and they are obviously a very useful and practical appliance to have.  We juice litres of juice every few days at home and if we had to do it all by hand it would not only be impossible (try juicing a carrot by hand – the old lemon squeezer just doesn’t cut it here!) it would take a very long time and be a bit of a deterrent to this very healthful juice which we all know if good for us and tasty too.

Here are some tips in regards to looking after your juicer, so that you don’t need to replace or fix parts – who wants to waste time doing that when you can instead be drinking lots of lovely fresh juice?

Make sure that you wash the delicate parts of the juicer by hand. Depending on which juicer you have, it will say on the instructions that some parts can go in a dishwasher.  Honestly, it is probably better to avoid putting any juicer parts through a dishwasher, but if you are short on time by all means do so with the “dishwasher safe” parts but please wash the other bits by hand.  Many dishwasher accidents have occured through washing non-dishwasher safe plastic parts in them, and it’s all so avoidable.

Secondly you want to wash your juicer parts as quickly as possible after use to avoid acid eating away at plastic, or corroding metal (obviously not so much of an issue with stainless steel but still, it can corrode, especially if you let it sit with moisture or water because this can help the acid activate a reaction – don’t test it with your juicer parts, though!).  You may well be wise, if you are in a hurry, to rinse and give a light scrub over eveything with a little detergent before you set them aside on the draining board to wash “later” because we all know how later can get stretched further into the future than we sometimes intend!

That’s probably the best two ways I can think of to preserve your juicer and to avoid having to fuss around with your juicer parts warranty, better off to be relaxing in your kitchen with a nice glass of fruit or vegie juice…. mmmm.  🙂


Juicing, Health and Diabetes

organic apples It is not news that sugary soft drinks can lead to diabetes (to read more about this click here), and there has been a new study conducted in China, linking juices to diabetes.  Does that mean you should throw away your juicer and start drinking water?

Not at all. Freshly made juices are still very healthy, and do not cause diabetes, although you should still be eating whole fruits.  The difference between freshly squeezed juices and eating fruits is that you are not getting nearly as much fiber, which helps slow down the processing of sugars.  This causes a spike in your glucose leves, which is why eating whole fruits is better for you.  However, the spike you receive from drinking 100% fresh squeezed juices is nothing compared to the glucose spike you will receive if you drink processed juices (even if they are 100% juice).

Here are two great healthy juicer recipes:

Apple-Orange-Ginger Juice

This is a wicked combination that has a slight kick to it because of the ginger.  It is best if chilled slightly:

2 apples, 1 red and 1 green

4 oranges, peeled

2 inches of ginger, washed and peeled

Add all ingredients to a juicer and enjoy!!

Super Berry Juice

This one is packed with all kinds of anti-oxidants and super healthy vitamins.  It is sweet, right and incredibly delicious.

½ cup fresh cherries, pitted

½  cup blueberries

1 cup raspberries

1 cup strawberries

Make sure berries have been well cleaned.  Add to your juicer and enjoy!!

If you are trying to lose weight, try these juicing recipes for weight loss:

Orange Ginger Carrot Juice

Orange and ginger are a wicked combination, and once you add the carrots, it gives it a really unique flavor.  But the best thing is this one is very low calorie!!

2 carrots

2 oranges, peeled

1 inch ginger

Add to juicer and enjoy!!

Orange Passionfruit and Pinneaple Juice

This tropical beauty is to die for, and again, low in calories.  You will need:

2 oranges, peeled

Juice from one fresh passionfruit

½ small pineapple, peel removed.

Add ingredients to the juicer, and enjoy!

Veggie Juicing Facts and Tips

wheatgrass juice Drinking freshly made vegetable juices on a regular basis can help you to stay healthy. If you want to boost your intake of antioxidants and enzymes, start juicing high quality produce. Juicing fresh veggies has been proven to fend off illness by feeding your immune system with powerful nutrients. As we all know, most of us are not getting anywhere near the recommended 5 portions of veggies and fruit each day.

The truth of the matter is that we more often than not make the wrong choices and go for the wrong foods because they are just more convenient for us. Some also say that the unhealthy foods taste better, but I would actually strongly disagree with that.

With that being said, in order to improve your health, it is important to do the right things on a daily basis, not only just every now and then. So what’s all that noise about homemade vegetable juicing? The bottom line is: freshly made veggie juices will help your body to alkalize naturally. When using organic produce, you can be sure that you get loads of concentrated amino acids, vitamins and minerals pumped into your system. This mix of high quality nutrients is simply perfect to provide your body with solid health boosters, free of any toxins or pesticides. Our digestive system adapts to any kind of food we provide it with. But if we primarily eat foods that are detrimental to our health, it will get compromised and that’s why we get ill. However, by consuming fresh high quality juiced veggies we take it easy on our digestive system, because the blood absorbs the nutrients right away. Our cells thrive on this revitalizing health cocktail.

If you want to get started changing your life and working toward a good health with veggie juicing, make sure you get a high quality juicer, for instance the high quality Jack Lalanne Power Juicer or products from Vitamix.

The Juice Man – Jack LaLanne

Jack LaLanne Juicer As a child, Jack LaLanne found it difficult to perform the simplest tasks or the easiest work. He was so out of shape that he would rapidly get out of breath and become fatigued. For that reason, he consistently shied away from any sort of physical labor. He was finally motivated to start working out to get his body into shape. In the 50s and 60s, LaLanne’s name became synonymous with working out and healthy diets. LaLanne started exercising in gyms, and soon owned his own gym. He also promoted a healthy diet plan, and one of his prominent contributions was the health benefits of ingesting fresh vegetable and fruit juices.

Jack LaLanne had a television program that aired for almost 34 years. On his show, LaLanne demonstrated various workout techniques. After the television show ended, LaLanne went to work on his first power juicer. After working with different ideas and modifying his unit, LaLanne finally came up with a juicer that met his strict demands for quality, durability, and ease of use. The power juicing phenomenon caught on and the market was eventually flooded with power juicing machines, but the Jack LaLanne power juicer is still considered one of the best.

Jack LaLanne’s juicer has a wider feed tube so the user doesn’t have to cut the fruit or vegetables into small pieces. It also has a very powerful motor and is easy to dismantle and clean. This unit also boasts a clutch that detects the load and sends more power to the blades if necessary.

The Jack LaLanne juicer is relatively inexpensive, and is a good value for the price. These units generally range in price from about $100 to $150 depending on the model and where you purchase the juicer. There are four popular models of the juicer.

No matter which model you buy, you will be pleasantly surprised by how quiet these juicers are. The motors all come with a lifetime replacement warranty. All models extract up to 30 percent more juice. These are some of the reasons that the Jack LaLanne power juicer is still the most popular juicer on the market.

Total Colon Cleanse for Better Health

When it comes to health and wellness, you can never take any chances especially if you are bordering illness territory.  Colon cleansing is by far among of the most effective way of keeping your body health as it allows the system to stay balanced as well as clean.

What is Total Colon Cleanse?

This is more than just another product that you will find online.  It is in fact one of the most talked about cleansing regimens today and more people are getting interested with the benefits it offers.

What does it do?

Among the most important health benefits that this product provide is the flushing out of toxins and other forms of waster materials in the digestive system.  It is necessary for the tract to stay clean and well balanced in order for it to be able to perform at an optimal level.

Another advantage of a total cleanse regimen is that is allows the rest of the body to become revitalized over a short period of time.  The amount of stress that the human body experiences because of the hectic nature of today’s world needs to be offset by an equally healthy retreat which is exactly what cleanse programs provide.

As for the long term effects, you will notice significant changes in your complexion as well as your skin in general.  The elimination of toxins will result to an improvement in your bowel movements as well, making them regular.

Where to Purchase

As far as accessibility is concerned, it is very easy to find this cleansing product.  In fact, all you need to do is use a search engine in order to land on the site.

Cost

One of the best things about Total Colon Cleanse is that it is not only effective but according to the Total Cleanse Site, it is also highly affordable.  It is always good to know that you do not have to spend too much money in order to stay healthy.