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commercially are pasteurized, processed and packaged,
resulting in a completely processed food. On the other hand,
drinking freshly pressed juice provides the body with life. In
The Juice Lady’s Guide to Juicing for Health, Cherie Calbom
describes how living enzymes help to break down food in the
digestive system, leaving the body these enzymes to assist
with other functions such as repair and rebuilding. This is why
people report incredible energy while juicing!
Some of the important factors to
consider when purchasing a juicer are:
1. The amount of juice produced—Twin gear juicers
press the juice, producing the highest yield.
2. Nutrient content—Low speed juicers produce
little heat, which preserves the nutrients. High speed
juicers not only destroy these fragile nutrients, they
also introduce air that oxidizes the nutrients. The
best juicers contain magnetic technology that
prevents oxidization.
3. Ease of juicing—Look for juicers that can process
hard and soft produce, as well as leafy greens and
wheat grass.
4. Warranty—A reliable juicer should offer a minimum
of five years Canadian warranty on all parts and
servicing.
5. Noise—Your juicer should run smoothly, with
little noise.
6. Alternatives—Some juicers offer parts that
create delicious fresh fruit ice-creams, sorbets,
baby foods and relishes.
Be creative! There are no “wrong” choices when it
comes to preparing fruit or vegetable juices. However, make
sure to choose fresh, ripe, organic and seasonal produce
when available. Always drink juices slowly for better
digestion and absorption.
Christine Gingerich, BA, BEd, PTS, is a Lifestyle Coach
in the Waterloo Region. She assists clients with nutritional
counselling, fitness training and teaches a “9 Weeks to Optimal
Health and Wellness” course and can be reached at www.
edenlifestylecoaching.ca
Sources:
1. “Norman W. Walker”. Wikipedia. May 9, 2008.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_W._Walker
2. “Synthetic vs. Natural Vitamins.” May, 2008.
http://drbenkim.com/articles-vitamins.html
Walker, N.W. Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices.
Boise, Indiana: Norwalk Press, 1970.
Calbom, Cherie. The Juice Lady’s Guide to Juicing
for Health. New York: Avery Publishing, 1999.
RECIPES
Follow the instructions on your juicing
machine when creating the following
recipes.
Tropical Sunset
6 large carrots, washed, tops trimmed
off, leave peel on
3 large apples, washed, core and skin
left on
1 cm section of ginger, washed, skin left
on
¼ large beet, washed, skin left on
Orange Punch
½ large ripened papaya, peeled, some
seeds left on
2 oranges, peeled
1–2 large carrots (optional)
1–2 apples, washed, core and skin left on
These juices are powerful detoxifiers!
Initially, limit your consumption. Consider
some of the following fruits and vegetables
when you want to make a healthy
juice with a beautiful orange hue: carrots,
sweet potatoes, pumpkins, turnips,
apricots, cantaloupes, oranges, tangerines,
papayas and peaches.
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