Juicing can be a fun and easy way to get essential vitamins and nutrients quickly. Follow these tips to discover winning fruit and veggie combinations, where it’s possible to enjoy the taste of highly nutritious produce. Soon you will get the idea, and be able to concoct your own mixtures.
Remove pits and seeds from your fruits before juicing them. Hard pits, like those found in peaches, will leave unpleasant chunks in your juice and can damage the blades of your juicer. Other seeds, such as apple seeds, may actually contain chemicals that are harmful. It’s best to remove them beforehand.
Crumple up leafy greens, such as spinach, into tight balls before putting them in your juicer. Your juicer is primarily designed to deal with solid fruits and vegetables, not thin leaves. You will get better results from your juicer if you simulate this effect by squashing your leafy greens before juicing.
Do not forget to remove hard pits from fruits like peaches and cherries before sending them down the juicer. These pits can destroy your juicers blades turning your happy purchase into a giant paperweight. Don’t get into such a flow in your juicing that you forget to make the fruits safe for juicing.
Juicing needs to be the base on which you grow your entire healthy lifestyle. Make it a point of having juice every day to start you off with energy, nutrients, and a tasty breakfast. If you rely on juicing as your morning pick-me-up, you’ll be sure to get through your day! Juicing is a lifestyle you dedicate yourself to, and you will notice if you miss a day. If something comes up and you’re not able to buy some fresh produce for your juice, you should have something on hand that you can use instead. You can keep some items in the freezer just in case, or even freeze some juice to tide you over.
You don’t have to buy a fancy juicer to start juicing, you can use a blender or food processor just to get the hang of it. In fact, a food processor can do just as good a job as a juicer! I also picked up an inexpensive citrus juicer, though, as I found doing it manually hurt my hands.
Shop around for a juicer that works for you. You want to look for a juicer that is easy for you to use, assemble, take apart and clean. The juicer should also be well constructed. You do not have to buy the most expensive yet you do need to understand how to use the juicer.
When it comes to juicing, one thing that you want to keep in mind is to make sure that you keep a good stock of additional flavors that you can stir into your juice. This is important because sometimes fruits and vegetables do not taste great by themselves and you may need to add certain ingredients to bring out the best flavors.
Juicing up fresh vegetables and fruits is a great way to derive direct nutritional benefits 
from the produce because the enzymes have not been broken down by heat from cooking. Raw foods are highly nutritious, but the taste does not always please. Juicing allows the various flavors to mix in a pleasing way, without compromising the health aspect.
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BLACK+DECKER JE2200B 400-Watt Fruit and Vegetable Juice Extractor with Custom Juice Cup, Black
Features: A high quality strainer and stainless steel blades, pulp is separated out while nothing but natural, nutritious juice is effortlessly strained into the 300-ml pitcher below, 400 watts of power plus a stainless steel cutter and strainer juices all your favorite fruits and vegetables with ease, Large, integrated pulp container reduces space taken on counter, Custom juice cup makes measuring, pouring and serving easy, Dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup a breeze, Measures 13 by 9 by 9-inch; 2-year limited warranty
Skip the juice bar and get all your favorite fresh juices right from your counter. With 400 watts of power and a stainless steel cutter and strainer, you can juice all your favorite fruits and vegetables. The large, integrated pulp container takes up less counter space, while a custom juice cup makes serving easy. All this, plus slip-resistant feet and dishwasher-safe parts that made cleanup a snap.
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$64.99 USD
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$34.99 USD In Stock
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Hamilton Beach 67601A Big Mouth Juice Extractor, Black
Features: Makes up to 24-percent more juice than leading competitor, Fits whole foods for fast, easy juicing, Powerful 800-watt motor extracts juice from the toughest of produce, Extra-large pulp bin lets you juice longer and add nutrient-rich pulp to any recipe, Removable, dishwasher safe parts makes for easy assembly and cleaning
Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor – 67601
Looking for an ideal juice drink that’s fresh, free of preservatives and tastes 10 times better than store-bought juices? Take the plunge and go with the Big Mouth Juice Extractor from Hamilton Beach. It packs all the punch you would expect from a Hamilton Beach juice extractor: reliable efficiency, high speed and no-fuss cleanup.
Rated a “Best Buy” by a leading consumer advocacy publication, the Big Mouth Juice Extractor delivers on the juicing performance people ask for most, instead of skimping out on the nutrients they need. Equipped with a powerful 800-watt motor and extra-wide 3″ feed chute that tears through almost anything you put in, it flawlessly performs the task of extracting the juice from whole fruits and vegetables in seconds. And that’s not all. The designers of Hamilton Beach have minimized the fuss of cleanup, making all the removable plastic parts dishwasher safe.
Ideal for anyone who wants to personalize their juice drink recipes, rely on convenience for a busy schedule or help kick-start a healthy routine, the Big Mouth Juice Extractor is well worth the investment.
Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
Did you know that eating fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy lifestyle? According to studies by the USDA, eating more fruits and vegetables reduces your risk of chronic diseases like heart attacks and strokes, some cancers, heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, in addition to acute ailments like kidney stones and high blood pressure.
A glass of fresh, natural juice is an excellent, healthy way to begin your day or inject some serious energy into a lazy afternoon. With the Big Mouth Juice Extractor, healthy living is now easier, more convenient and more affordable. Designed and engineered for health-conscious people who want greater variety in their juicing routine, it can turn your whole fruits and vegetables into smooth juice form, while still keeping in all the nutrient-rich flavors your body needs. In just one 6 to 10-oz. serving (175-300 ml), one cycle of the Big Mouth Juice Extractor can fulfill the recommended daily value of Vitamin A and D, calcium, potassium, protein and fiber.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Yields up to 24% more apple juice than a leading competitor
800 watts of peak power extracts juice from toughest of produce
Extra-wide 3″ feed chute fits whole fruits & vegetables, reducing prep time
Stainless steel cutter/strainer juices quickly
High juice spout funnels juice directly into a variety of glass or container sizes
Extra-large pulp bin provides for continuous juicing – no need to stop midway through juicing to empty the pulp bin
Designed for easy assembly, handling, operating and storage
Removable plastic parts are dishwasher safe
Cleaning brush with micro-soft bristles provides easy strainer basket cleaning
Rated “Best Buy” by a leading consumer advocacy publication
Variety is Key
In addition to its speed and durability, the Big Mouth Juice Extractor comes with healthy recipes and suggestions for adding more vegetables to your day and “smart shopping” for the flavor and the season. Try out one of these healthy, delicious recipes to taste the difference in freshness:
THE GO-GETTER
4 medium kale leaves
2 medium carrots, trimmed
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 Granny Smith apple, quartered
1/2 lemon, peeled
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
Juice all ingredients in order listed. Stir well and serve. Makes 2 servings
SPICY VEGGIE DELIGHT
2 broccoli flowerets with stalk
1/4 green pepper
1 carrot
1 celery stalk
1 tomato
Hot pepper sauce to taste
Juice all ingredients in order listed. Stir well and serve. Makes 1 serving
Alternative Uses
Not sure what to do with the leftover pulp? The leftover pulp is mostly fiber and cellulose, which like the juice, contains necessary vital nutrients for the daily diet. Any leftover pulp can be used in a variety of recipes, frothy drinks, casseroles or soups, as well as for garden composting.
Thirsty for something other than juice? The Big Mouth Juice Extractor can help children, teens and adults get their daily vitamin intake with the option of making soy, almond or rice milk. To start, soak one cup of soybeans, almonds or rice in four cups of water for 24 to 48 hours in the refrigerator, and then slowly pour one cup into the food chute. The liquid extracted from the soaked mixture is “milk.” For enhanced milk flavor, consider adding vanilla or honey.
Easy Cleaning, More Enjoying
Ease of cleaning is particularly important, because as with any small kitchen appliance, you will naturally use it more frequently if you can anticipate a hassle-free cleanup. With the Big Mouth Juice Extractor, it’s easy to assemble and disassemble when preparing to juice or putting away. All parts – except for the motor base – are dishwasher safe. Here are some more easy-to-follow tips for effortless cleanup:
Place a plastic grocery bag in the pulp bin container to collect the pulp and once juicing is complete, simply discard.
When you’re done juicing, pass the strainer basket under running water and brush off excess fiber buildup or pulp with included cleaning brush.
TIPS & CARE
Some extractors yield more juice than others, and the proportion of pulp to juice varies from fruit to fruit. Most fruits and vegetables such as apples, carrots and cucumbers will not need to be pre-cut into smaller pieces since they are likely to fit into the extra-wide feed chute. However, it is recommended that oranges, pineapples, melons and mangoes be peeled before placing in the unit to minimize impact on juice flavor. Also, all fruits with pits and large seeds, such as nectarines, peaches, apricots, plums and cherries MUST be pitted before juicing. To extract the maximum amount of juice every time, gently guide food down the feed chute slowly so that juice doesn’t spray out of the spout. Do not allow pulp container to overfill, as this may prevent correct operation or damage to the unit.
List Price:
$54.32 USD
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$41.69 USD In Stock