Juicing 101 Beginners
What should I know if I’m new to juicing?
If you have been considering juicing for some time but are not sure where to begin, you have come to the right place! Adding juice to your diet is a great way to achieve a healthy diet with a lot of fruits and vegetables. You will feel better and receive more nutrients from these foods.
The only problem is there are so many options that it can be overwhelming. Our ultimate guide to juicing provides you with the best tips, tricks, and ideas for getting started!
What is juicing and how can it benefit you?
In order to juice, the pulp, fibres or skins of fruits and vegetables must be removed. Vitamins, minerals, as well as phytochemicals are concentrated in the resulting liquid.
Phytochemicals are natural compounds that help to prevent diseases and keep us healthy. Having juice every day may be an easy way to increase your daily nutrient intake without eating large quantities of produce!
There are a variety of juicers available
The two major types of mechanical juicers are centrifugal and masticating, in addition to a simple citrus squeezer for juicing oranges and lemons.
They differ in how they extract juice from produce, how efficiently they extract nutrients, and how quickly they grind up the ingredients. We will explore each type to help you determine which is best for you.
A centrifugal juicer uses spinning blades to cut fruits and vegetables into tiny pieces. A mesh filter basket (called an auger) is then spun at very high speeds inside these materials. While the juice passes through, the waste remains behind. They are less efficient than other models because they do not extract all the juice. As a result, the pulp left behind can be quite moist.
For those who want to juice leafy greens such as kale, spinach, and wheatgrass, masticating juicers are a good choice. Unlike other machines, they are able to extract more nutrients from such ingredients. It slowly crushes your fruit and vegetables down into a vortex, which extracts as much liquid as possible from them.
Making homemade juice with a masticating juicer is also the quietest method.
How to buy a juicer
You can save money by buying a ‘pre-loved’ juicer in good condition if you’re on a budget. When you just want to try out juicing before fully committing to the expense of buying a juicer, this is a good option.
Look for a juicer with at least two speeds (e.g., low speed/high speed) so you can juice leafy greens like wheatgrass and spinach without blowing up the motor.
What size of countertop would work best for you? If you don’t have much space, you may prefer a small juicer, but if you do, you might need something larger.
Juice making instructions
Preparations must be made. The produce should be cut up in such a way that it can easily be put through the juicer blades without having to exert too much force. It is a good idea to use organic produce because you don’t need to peel fruit or vegetables. During the process of growing produce, the chemicals used to grow the produce are mostly absorbed into the skin.
For produce that cannot be purchased organically, wash it thoroughly in plenty of water and vinegar or lemon juice.
Juices that are suitable for beginners starting out on their health journey
Juice made from vegetables is a good place to start because they are easy on the stomach. Fiber is beneficial for constipation and lowering cholesterol. For your first juice recipe, combine root vegetables, dark leafy greens, and citrus!
Once you get started, you will find that you can juice most fruits and vegetables and even add ginger root and turmeric to boost the taste.
Juicing recipes to get started
Juicing 101 beginners recipes can be found online in several places. With an abundance of content on juicing, you can easily find what you are looking for and find new ideas.
An abundance of DIY juice-making recipe sites have also been created due to the popularity of DIY juice making. If you need more information about ingredients or instructions on how to prepare them, these can be helpful. If you type in “Juicing Recipes” into Google, Facebook or You Tube, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
Juicing mistakes to avoid
Those who are new to juicing often buy an expensive juicer without considering its use. As you gain more experience with juicing, you’ll require an expensive juice extractor. If you’re just starting out with juicing, a cheap juice extractor may not be necessary.
Beginners also tend to juice only fruit. Although these juices are delicious, they can contain a lot of sugar. Sugar is absorbed into the body very quickly, which can lead to poor health and weight gain. Make your juice healthier by adding vegetables.
Juice should be drunk as soon as possible. Beginners may be put off by the “browning” of their juice, even if it’s stored in the fridge. As when an apple is cut, the browning is due to natural oxidation. Although it won’t hurt you, it can look unappetizing.
Throwing away the pulp is another rookie mistake. Using a centrifugal juicer, you can often still get lots of nutrients from this pulp. You can make soups with carrot juice, use it as a base for a smoothie or even make a carrot cake from the pulp!
The last piece of advice for a beginner juicer is to make sure to clean their juicer as soon as they finish using it. The task becomes more difficult if you leave it.
I wish you all the best in your juice-making endeavors.
