- Juicing does not have to be expensive – source your fruit and vegetables from local markets, buy in bulk and haggle for bargains at the end of the day! Make friends with your local traders – ask them to source unusual varieties of fruit and vegetables and in return let them sample your results.
- Don’t be too adventurous too early – start with your favourite fruit and vegetables, adding additional flavours as you go. Don’t make your recipes overly complex, enjoy and savour each flavour.
- Beware of citrus fruit skins that may have harmful toxins – peel grapefruits and oranges, however remember that the pithy parts just under the skin contain the most nutrients.
- Don’t store homemade juice for more than 24 hours – it’s best to drink it fresh. If you must store it, use an opaque, airtight container with no air inside. To remove air, you can either add filtered water or use a food saver to suck out the excess air.
- It sounds obvious but follow the instructions in your juicers manual – cut the produce into pieces small enough to fit into your machine. Remove larger, hard pieces, such as peach pits and stalks.
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Finally remember that you don’t need to rush out and purchase an expensive juicer and a fridge full of fresh fruits and vegetables in order to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Just follow our simple tips above together with the information on our web pages and you can experience the benefits of juicing for yourself.
