Your Top 10 Juicing Questions Answered

We gathered the ten most common questions our customers ask us about juicing.

Q. Can I make my juice ahead of time and store it for another day?

A. The nutrients in your juice will oxidize or decrease over time so it is critical to immediately drink your juice after preparation. If you must store your juice for later, always store it in an airtight refrigerated container and away from the presence of light.

Q. Can I use a blender to extract juice?

A. Blenders do not remove the pulp and fiber from the juice, making your body work harder to digest the food. If you don’t have access to a juicer, try blending your fruits and vegetables and then straining them with cheesecloth, it works in a pinch, but we do not recommend this method.

Q. What are the main benefits of juicing?

A. Drinking fresh juice is an easy way to significantly boost a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Juicing reduces your risk of cancer, boosts your immune system, removes toxins from your body, aids digestion and helps you lose weight.

Q. What is the best juicer on the market?

A. There are many factors to consider when choosing the right juicer for you. You must ask yourself how much time you are willing to commit to juicing, what your budget is, how much storage space you have, and how much juice you need. For the majority of people, a centrifugal juicer is the best choice.

Q. Is juicing a meal replacement?

A. NO! Using juices as a meal replacement is not a good choice. Juice on its own is not nutritionally balanced, since it does not contain sufficient protein or fat. Consuming enough protein throughout the day is necessary for muscle maintenance and long-term health.

Q. What fruits and vegetables can I use for juicing?

A. You can use any fruit or vegetable but beware certain foods will do better than others. We challenge you to try foods you might not like. You can also choose foods that provide the vitamins or minerals you want to target. For example, green leafy vegetables, like kale and spinach are great choices to load up on calcium and vitamins A, B, and C.

Q. Does the juice taste bad?

A. That depends on what you put in and what you like and dislike. Start with the foods you like and go from there. If you create one that makes you plug your nose, add more of your favorite vegetable. Your tastes and body will adjust, just give it a chance.

Q. What do I do with the leftover pulp?

A. If you’re shocked by the idea of throwing out your leftover pulp, check out our list of Pulp Recipes. If you compost, it can be an excellent addition to your pile!

Q. Should I peel my fruit and vegetables?

A. While fruits with hard or inedible skins can be peeled before juicing, the skins of fruits and vegetables are usually edible and often contain a higher amount of nutrients than the internal flesh of the food.