Green juice is definitely having a moment. It does amazing things for your energy levels and overall health, which is what a lot of us are looking for from our juicing adventures. So once you’ve gone to the effort of making your favorite green juice, when is the best time to have it? Is it […]
3 Best Oranges For Juicing – Enjoy The Best Homemade OJ
There’s just no comparison between freshly squeezed orange juice and store-bought orange juice, but do you know what makes it taste even better? When you’ve got the best oranges for juicing. The 3 best oranges you can juice are Valencia oranges because they’re in season almost the whole year. The naval oranges because there are […]
Do You Peel Ginger Before Juicing? What About Turmeric?
When you’re just starting out on your juicing journey, some fruits and vegetables are easier to get the hang of than others. Like apples. When you juice an apple you rarely find yourself second-guessing how you should go about it and most people know that you can juice them with their peels on – it’s […]
Juicing Oranges and Lemons – To peel or not to peel?
Juicing Oranges and Lemons – To peel or not to peel? Wondering whether or not you need to peel your orange before you stick it in your juicer? I did the same thing! I was juicing away with my orange cut into quarters then started to wonder… Juicing oranges with peel, is this a good […]
Are Ninja Blenders Dishwasher Safe?
I have to admit, the real reason I was so taken by the smoothie craze, was the ease of the whole process. Rather than all the prep and organization it takes to make a healthy meal you just throw the ingredients in the blender and there you go! A healthy, delicious meal in an instant, […]
Apple Juice vs Orange Juice (Which Do You Prefer?)
It’s the age-old breakfast compliment competition. It’s a juice joust that extends far beyond just the breakfast table too. Everyone has their favorite. Orange juice or apple juice? Which is best? Apple juice has a wider variety of flavors between the varieties, but orange juice does seem to have a higher micronutrient content. They are […]
Prune Juice Vs Plum Juice? What Is The Difference Anyway?
I was in the pre-prepared juice section at my local store – a section I’m not overly familiar with because I prefer making my own juice – and realized that I had a question. In one hand, I had a bottle of prune juice and in the other a bottle of plum juice. That sounds […]
Can You Juice In A Vitamix?
The first time I ever considered juicing at home was a bit of a disaster. I had read in some cookbook that you can make cold-pressed apple juice at home without a blender. Figuring I’d give that a go, I grabbed my Vitamix blender and some lovely fresh apples and threw them in, pips and […]
How Long Do Smoothies Last – In The Fridge Or The Freezer
There’s nothing quite like a fresh smoothie, especially when it’s one you’ve made yourself at home. Whether it’s full of leafy greens or your faithful fruit smoothie recipe, there’s something to enjoy for everyone. However, using fresh ingredients does have a downside – it means that your smoothie might not last as long as ones […]
How Often Should You Do A Juice Cleanse?
Juice cleanses are incredibly popular and many swear by their benefits and weight loss, but the idea also raises questions such as how long and how often you should do a juice cleanse. Can doing a juice cleanse too frequently be dangerous? How often should you do a juice cleanse? Doing a juice cleanse involves […]