The Juicing Craze: How to 'Squeeze Out' All the Benefits

Juicing can be a tasty way to increase vegetable intake. It is easier to absorb concentrated nutrients when fiber is removed.

Juicer Type

Masticating (slow) juicers preserve nutrients better and oxidize less quickly. Centrifugal (fast) juicers are cheaper but oxidize faster.

What to Juice

Common choices: cucumber, carrots, sprouts, celery, ginger, spinach, kale, dandelion leaves.

• Green Ginger Ale: apple, cucumber, celery, lime, ginger root
• V-8 Style: celery, cucumber, carrot, parsley, green bell pepper, spinach
• Orange Green Juice: spinach, orange, celery, lemon

Buy organic and keep fruit low to avoid high sugar spikes. If buying bottled juice, read labels and keep sugar under 10g.