Juicing

A recent study shows that muscle power improves in patients with heart failure when they adopt a diet high in nitrates – found in abundance in beetroot juice. Building on a growing body of work that suggests dietary nitrate improves muscle performance in many elite athletes, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St.

Consuming fruit and vegetable juices in liquid form (or blended concentrations) may reduce homocysteine levels and markers of oxidative stress, both of which are linked to improved heart health. (Click link to learn more.) One large study observed a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease among those who drank fruit and vegetable juices three or more

Many people don’t obtain enough nutrients from their diet alone. Nutrient levels in the foods we eat are also much lower than they used to be. This is largely due to processing methods and the time it takes to get produce from the field to the supermarket. Lack of exercise, disease, pollution, and high-stress levels

Juicing (the process of separating the juice from the pulp of fruits, vegetables and plant foods) is a great way to add more servings of vegetables and fruits to an already-healthy diet. Juicing alone, however, does not meet your basic nutrition needs because it significantly reduces the amount of fiber you get from a vegetable

Using chemicals to treat your skin is common place. These creams and ointments aren’t cheap. If you’re looking for a healthy, natural alternative, simply incorporate raw fruit and vegetable juice to your diet. Numerous studies have looked at what nutrients affect skin wrinkling, dryness, and thinning. The results? Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from fruits and

If the thought of throwing away your leftover juice pulp leaves you horrified, keep reading. Composting your “waste” is an obvious option, but we prefer finding a delicious use for your leftovers. Here are some tasty recipes for you to use that extra juicer pulp and delight your family and friends. POPSICLES Ingredients Juice Pulp

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

Fans of cold-pressed juices claim that they contain higher levels of antioxidants and bioactive compounds compared to normally centrifuged ones. But is that true? Researchers from Chulalongkorn University evaluated the antioxidant capacity and the bioactive compound contents of some freshly prepared fruit juices, extracted by a cold-pressed juicer and compared them to those prepared by

#1: Quick and Easy Digestion Many people struggle with slow digestion at least once in their lives. According to Web MD, nearly 40% of older adults have one or more age-related digestive symptoms each year. Indigestion is caused by various factors, including medications, inactivity, dehydration, and even just plain old aging. As we get older,

Many doctors, and patients for that matter, know that a diet of fruits and vegetables is an important part of treating a disease or illness. We all know that it is also an effective way to rejuvenate and detoxify the body; import steps in restoring health. Yet, many people struggle with getting the proper amounts