Finding The Best Juicer For Healthy Living
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Thu 17 Sep 2009
A juicer is basically an electronic juice extractor that separates the juice from the pulp of fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, and other natural herbs. Although there may be many manually operable juicers, electric ones are the most preferred ones as they are easier to handle and convenient.
The benefits of owning a fruit juicer is numerous and many use fruit as an important food supplement to prevent ailments ranging from ulcers, indigestion, and even as anti-ageing treatment. Fruit juices are known to contain various vitamins, natural enzymes, minerals, and antioxidants. These contents in the juice are good for alleviating the unwanted toxin that may be present in our blood streams. Besides, juices also serve as effective agents for enhancing our digestive systems.
Given the increase in the awareness level for healthy living, owning a juicer is a common practice. So, while trying to find the best juicer for your homes, you need keep a few things in mind like the price of the machine, size, weight and convenience. Depending on the models and type, the juicing speed varies. Some takes lesser time while other types offer faster juicing. If you are a home maker, it would not matter much even if you choose slower machines. But, if you’re someone leading a hectic life, speed does matter. Having that said, always choose the one that are efficient for juicing or the one that can juice a number of fruits or vegetable and also at an affordable pricing.
Centrifugal juicer, Masticating juicer, and Triturating juicers are the three main types of juicers available in general. Each of this offers different advantage in terms of speed, efficiency, and cost-wise.
Generally, the centrifugal juicers and the masticating juicer are the two most popular types among many families and they are widely available in many markets as well. Centrifugal juicers are high-speed machines and they are less expensive when compared to its counterparts. But they tend to be annoying with the noise coming out from the machine when you operate them. However, one good thing is that it can provide you with your favorite health drink in a matter of a few minutes. It’s for someone who wants quick service and at the most affordable pricing.
Twin geared triturating juicers are the most efficient type of juicer available. And they are suitable for juicing larger amount of juice from fruits, wheatgrass, pine needles, vegetables and other natural herbs.
The other type of juicer is the triturating juicer, which is the most expensive. Speed-wise, they are even slower than the two but its slow speed is also its advantage. This machine has a lesser chance of being overheated as they are slow, and thus less oxidation from foam and less destruction of nutrients.
However, if you don’t mind the slow speed and want to go for the triturating or the masticating juicers, many store both online and offline offers clearance sale from time to time. So check it out, you just might get lucky with deep discounts.
Mike Walker owns many juicers and shares his experience in his juicer reviews blog. You can find helpful information and reviews of juicers in his blog.
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Finding The Best Juicer For Healthy Living
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Juicers are household items that can prepare juices through mechanical means of extraction and separation of the liquids and the solid of fruits, vegetables, and herbs that we consume everyday. Juicers can either be manual or electrically operated machines.
The benefits of owning a fruit juicer is numerous and many use fruit as an important food supplement to prevent ailments ranging from ulcers, indigestion, and even as anti-ageing treatment. Fruit juices are known to contain various vitamins, natural enzymes, minerals, and antioxidants. These contents in the juice are good for alleviating the unwanted toxin that may be present in our blood streams. Besides, juices also serve as effective agents for enhancing our digestive systems.
While looking for the best juicer, there are certain things that you need to consider like the price, size, weight and versatility it offers. You need to know how much time you can spare each day for making the juices. Choose the one that best describes your lifestyle, and the one requires less effort and time to clean up. And of course, you need the juicer that’s the most efficient in terms of extracting the most juice from your food items.
Juicers are divided into three main categories such as centrifugal juicer, masticating juicer, and the twin geared juicer, also known as triturating juicers.
The centrifugal juicers are the most common type available in the market. These juicers may be somewhat noisy but are suitable for quick juicing as the juice is separated from the pulp at high-speed spinning motion. The masticating juice grinds the vegetables and then squeezes out the juice at slower speed and with spinning action; but allows you to juice many vegetables quite efficiently. Among the three, the twin gear juicer, also known as triturating juicer is considered one of the most expensive, but not the faster performer. But the good thing about these juicers is that the slow speed allows less oxidation from foam and less destruction of nutrients from heat which may be generated due to high speed motion as in the case of centrifugal juicers.
Twin geared triturating juicers are the most efficient type of juicer available. And they are suitable for juicing larger amount of juice from fruits, wheatgrass, pine needles, vegetables and other natural herbs.
Another one is the triturating juicer or the twin gear juicer, which is the most expensive among all the three types. As compared to the other two, this juicer is slow. But being slow also ensures that the quality of the juice is always of high grade. By crushing the fruit items in between two gears, then pressing the pulp through stainless steel, the juice is extracted. And it allows the juicer to preserve the important fiber, enzymes, vitamins and other essential minerals.
There are many store selling different types of juicers and they do offers huge discounts often. However, stick to popular electronic brands if possible. There are also host unscrupulous electronic gadget manufacturer thriving on popularity of juicers and are coming up with various models of juicer that are inferior in quality. So watch out for that and also read the warranty policies properly before bringing home your favorite juicer.
Mike Walker writes and reviews juicers in his juicer review blog. He used many kinds of juicers and recommends the best juicers to his readers. You can find reviews such as wheatgrass juicer reviews in his blog.
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The Features to Look For When Buying a Juicer
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With a lot of juicers available in the shops and stores, deciding on one can be quite confusing. I first became aware of the the benefits of juicing after I bought a Power Juicer by Jack Lalanne. A lot of people often buy a juicer that is unsuitable for their needs.
Prior to going out and looking for a juicer it is first important to look at what types of food product you wish to juice. It is important to understand the main differences between the two such as fruit and wheat grass juicers. I would recommend making a list of the features you want before going out and shopping.
There are many varieties of juicers around in the market. It can often be confusing trying to choose between a centrifugal juicer, a masticating machine, and a twin gear juicer. By far the most common and most affordable are the centrifugal juicers. They process fruits and vegetables at very high speeds and are very effective. They are, however, unsuitable for foods like spinach, wheat grass and lettuce.
Single or twin bladed machines are often recommended for avoiding any juice going to waste. For these, special designs of juicers are available. The Miracle-mj 500 electric auger juicer is one of the types widely available in the market today. They contain no aluminium parts, are easy to assemble, disassemble and operate and are usually cheaper. The lower speed units, such as masticating machines, produce less oxidation of the fruit juice and, therefore, produce a higher quality juice.
Before buying the juicer you should properly check the guarantee that is being offered. A warranty of 5 to 10 years is often available on most quality juicers. It is also advisable to check the blades before purchase as they will often require replacing after 2 to 4 months of normal usage.
Have a look at the percentage yield of the appliance. This will give you an idea of the output and efficiency. Ideally you want a lot less waste and more juice. I would suggest buying an appliance with a power output of about four hundred and twenty watts. The heat from higher powered motors can damage the juice by oxidation.
A branded machine such as the Jack Lalanne Power Fruit Juicer is often a better investment than a non-branded machine. This is because, spares and replacement parts and accessories are easier to find.
Todays juicers are multi-functional in nature as they help in making various foods besides processing vegetables and fruit. They can be used to produce nut butters, pasta and ice cream as well as many other foods. They truly are quite versatile machines.
Layla writes about the new Jack Lalanne stainless power juicer and writes Jack Lalanne juicer review articles.
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4 Weight Loss Myths Unmasked by Washington, DC Weight Loss Expert
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The weight loss industry is overcrowded with pharmaceutical companies trying to convince you that their advice or products are the best, which is one of the reasons why there are so many weight loss myths floating about. Here are 4 of the well known myths that a Washington, DC weight loss expert is about to unmask.
Myth #1- All calories are equal- This kind of myth defies human logic. Think about the statement, if all calories were the same then you could eat your 1500- 2000 calories a day from a fast food place and never gain weight, right? For nearly 50 years, the authorities have known that where a calorie comes from is as important as how many of them you consume.
If logic is not good enough for you, the following are the results of a study that was conducted where the subjects were given only 1000 calories a day to encourage weight loss, keeping the type of calories different:
* 1000 calories- 90% fat- lost .9 pounds per day * 1000 calories- 90% protein- lost .6 pounds per day * 1000 calories- 90% carbs- gained weight though not a large amount
Myth #2- Low Carb high protein diets are dangerous- Over the years quite a few studies have set the record straight about this myth. While vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids are absolutely essential, it is not mentioned anywhere that carbohydrates i.e. sugar, are required for survival. Aboriginal tribes never suffered from high blood pressure, diabetes or heart trouble even though they survived for many years on animal products alone.
Myth #3- Juices are good for your health- One of the biggest myths of all time that everyone believes is that juices are good for you. You need 5 oranges to make a glass of orange juice, meaning that the sugar in one glass is that of 5 oranges and is about the same as in most sodas. And you somehow have been made to believe that juices are good for your health. You would be wrong if you believe that they at least have nutritional value, even if they high in sugar and calories, because during extraction, most of the vitamins are lost.
Myth #4- Moderate Drinking is good for you- This one has been floating around since prohibition. Drinking alcoholic beverages is not good for the body; the studies that have shown this to be true were faulty. The study set out to prove that those who drank moderate amounts lived longer than non-drinkers did.
The group of non drinkers they put together comprised of past alcoholics and people that are not well enough to drink, so the results of the study went askew. How could the life expectancy of a former abusive drinker or a person not fit enough to be drinking in the first place be longer? The red wine theory is also quite deceiving since you need not drink wine to receive the benefits to your health that grapes has to offer. Alcohol also does not do you any good in the weight loss department, because it stimulates fat storage and muscle loss. It would serve you well to keep your distance from it, if you are looking to get in shape.
As you can see many of the myths that are making their rounds are dispelled just using a little common sense, you did not really need a Washington, DC weight loss expert to clue you in! Nevertheless, it is important to point out that these myths have been exposed by testing and 15 plus years of peer reviewed clinical research. If you want to lose weight, you have to move away from the myths and get the real scoop.
Josef Brandenburg is a Washington, DC weight loss coach that is dedicated to helping people on the go create the bodies they want in their spare time, without being hungry. If you live in the Washington, DC area he is offering a limited number of no-obligation 7-Day Free Trials.
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Washington, DC Weight Loss Expert Debunks 4 Weight Loss Myths
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The weight loss industry is overcrowded with pharmaceutical companies trying to convince you that their advice or products are the best, which is one of the reasons why there are so many weight loss myths floating about. Here are 4 of the well known myths that a Washington, DC weight loss expert is about to unmask.
Myth #1- All calories are the same- This myth does not even make sense. If this were true, don’t you think you could get your 1500- 2000 calories eating fast food daily and never have to worry about putting on weight? For almost 50 years the authorities have known that not only is the amount of calories you consume important, but also where those calories come from.
If logic is not good enough for you, the following are the results of a study that was conducted where the subjects were given only 1000 calories a day to encourage weight loss, keeping the type of calories different:
* 1000 calories, 90% fat, weight lost: 0.9 pounds per day * 1000 calories, 90% protein, weight lost: 0.6 pounds per day * 1000 calories, 90% carbs, weight lost: 0 pounds - gained weight
Myth #2- Low Carbohydrate high protein diets are not safe- There have been many studies conducted over several years that prove this myth is incorrect. There are certain things a body must have essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, however nowhere will you find that the body needs carbohydrates (sugar) to survive. Just look at some aboriginal tribes who have existed for many years on animal products alone and none of them are suffering from diabetes, heart trouble or high blood pressure!
Myth #3- Juices are good for your health- One of the biggest myths of all time that everyone believes is that juices are good for you. You need 5 oranges to make a glass of orange juice, meaning that the sugar in one glass is that of 5 oranges and is about the same as in most sodas. And you somehow have been made to believe that juices are good for your health. You would be wrong if you believe that they at least have nutritional value, even if they high in sugar and calories, because during extraction, most of the vitamins are lost.
Myth #4- Moderate Drinking can be good for you- This is another myth that has been widely circulated. A study was aimed at proving that those who drank alcohol in moderation outlive those who did not drink at all. The results that alcohol does your body some good were inaccurate.
They compiled a group of non drinkers that included people too ill to drink and former alcoholics, which was a major problem. A former alcoholic or a person who is too sick to be drinking is not expected to have the best life span, so the life expectancy results were totally distorted. Another deceptive concept is the red wine theory, because you do not need to drink wine to enjoy the advantages of grapes. Another point to note about alcohol is that it encourages the storage of fat and loss of muscle, so if you are trying to lose weight, you ought to stay away from it.
A bit of reasoning would be enough to set the record straight about most of the myths that you have heard, you really did not require a weight loss specialist from Washington, DC to make things clear. But it must be noted that over 15 years of testing and research is behind the facts revealed about these myths. Only once you understand the truth about the weight loss myths and avoid them, will you be able to get into shape.
Josef Brandenburg is a Washington, DC weight loss coach that specializes in helping busy people create the bodies they have always wanted in the time that they actually have, without starving themselves. If you live in the Washington, DC area he is offering a limited number of no-obligation 7-Day Free Trials.
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Washington, DC Weight Loss Expert Debunks 4 Weight Loss Myths
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The weight loss industry is overcrowded with pharmaceutical companies trying to convince you that their advice or products are the best, which is one of the reasons why there are so many weight loss myths floating about. Here are 4 of the well known myths that a Washington, DC weight loss expert is about to unmask.
Myth #1- All calories are the same- This myth does not even make sense. If this were true, don’t you think you could get your 1500- 2000 calories eating fast food daily and never have to worry about putting on weight? For almost 50 years the authorities have known that not only is the amount of calories you consume important, but also where those calories come from.
Here are the results of a study that was carried out, if the above does not make enough sense to you. Keeping the type of calories different, the subjects were given only 1000 calories a day to encourage weight loss:
* Calories - 1000, Type - 90% fat, weight lost per day - 0.9 pounds * Calories - 1000, Type - 90% protein, weight lost per day - 0.6 pounds * Calories - 1000, Type - 90% carbs, weight lost per day - none (gained a small amount of weight)
Myth #2- Low Carbohydrate high protein diets are not safe- There have been many studies conducted over several years that prove this myth is incorrect. There are certain things a body must have essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, however nowhere will you find that the body needs carbohydrates (sugar) to survive. Just look at some aboriginal tribes who have existed for many years on animal products alone and none of them are suffering from diabetes, heart trouble or high blood pressure!
Myth #3- Juices are healthy- This is probably the biggest myth of all in that everyone has believed it! To create a glass of orange juice it takes the sugar of five oranges. There is as much sugar in a glass of OJ as there is in many sodas and yet you have been sold the myth that this is actually healthy for you. You might think that even though it is high in sugar and calories it is still good for you nutritionally, nope because most of the vitamins are lost during the extraction process.
Myth #4- Moderate Drinking does you some good- This myth has been going around for quite some time now. The results of the studies that have shown that drinking alcohol is good for you were incorrect. The purpose of the study was to prove that non-drinkers did not live as long as people who drank moderately.
They compiled a group of non drinkers that included people too ill to drink and former alcoholics, which was a major problem. A former alcoholic or a person who is too sick to be drinking is not expected to have the best life span, so the life expectancy results were totally distorted. Another deceptive concept is the red wine theory, because you do not need to drink wine to enjoy the advantages of grapes. Another point to note about alcohol is that it encourages the storage of fat and loss of muscle, so if you are trying to lose weight, you ought to stay away from it.
As you can see many of the myths that are making their rounds are dispelled just using a little common sense, you did not really need a Washington, DC weight loss expert to clue you in! Nevertheless, it is important to point out that these myths have been exposed by testing and 15 plus years of peer reviewed clinical research. If you want to lose weight, you have to move away from the myths and get the real scoop.
Josef Brandenburg is a Washington, DC weight loss trainer that specializes in helping busy people create the bodies they want in the time that they actually have, without being hungry. If you live in the Washington, DC area he is offering a limited number of no-obligation 7-Day Free Trials.
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