I do believe that juicing is one of the best and effective ways for assisting the detox process, however, if this seems too daunting for you at the moment, you might try making smoothies in the blender.  There are two main differences between smoothies and extracted juices.  First of course is the appliance.  If you have a blender you can make smoothies.  You already know how much clean up is required for a blender, and maybe you’ve made some fruit and yogurt smoothies, but try making a green smoothie with some fresh veggies.  Which brings me to the second difference between blending and juicing:  fiber.  Juicing removes all the fiber for a reason.  It eases the digestion because without the fiber, the juice is mostly absorbed into the bloodstream.  This is why juicing is better for a cleanse.

Smoothies are great, healthy additions to any diet and they can assist you greatly in making the transition into juicing and doing a juice cleanse.  I have both a blender and a juicer machine in my home and use both on a regular basis and I believe that all the costs and efforts involved are truly worthwhile.  Just as anything, after you add a new element to your lifestyle and make it a habit, the task seems easy and even enjoyable.  So what are you waiting for! 

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This juicer machine extracts juice from wheatgrass, apples, carrots, citrus, and more, so it is very versatile. The two stage process first crushes the food with its single auger mechanism. Then the juice is squeezed through a grater, no grinding or cutting. Silicone brushes outside the grater clean the grating screen while you’re juicing. Like the Hurom Juicer, you can pour water into the machine between juicing to further clean the mechanisms. The low speed of 70 RPMs means that your fruits and vegetables are not being heated up by the juicer, and thus does not damage the quality of the juice. Output of juice on this machine is reportedly higher than the average juicer, which can be an important factor for you to consider.

A 10 year manufacturer’s warranty backs up the value and quality of this product. Watch the following video and see for yourself.

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The most essential tool required for a juice cleanse is a juicer machine.  This machine will separate the liquid in fruits and vegetables from the fiber, which releases some of the enzymes, vitamins, and minerals, making them easily assimilated by the body.

When shopping for a juicer machine the first thing you will probably notice is the cost range, usually from US$60 – US$400.  While price will give you some indication of quality, it is certainly not the only factor to take into consideration.  Buying a juicer is a personal decision and you will need to decide which of the following factors and features are most important to you:

• aesthetics – size, shape, look
• ease of use and cleaning (is it dishwasher safe)
• noise level
• types of foods you’ll be juicing
• rate of speed, which also relates to the types of foods used
• warranty

There are two categories of juicer machines and a few sub-categories. The most popular category for first time users is the centrifugal machine.  This type of machine holds a stainless steel basket with blades on the bottom, which shreds the produce while spinning, then forces the juice through a fine strainer by centrifugal force.  Smaller models of machines hold the remaining pulp inside while larger models collect the pulp in a container on the outside.  The centrifugal juicer adds oxygen during this process, which forms as froth on the top of the juice.  Models with higher speeds will produce more heat and are generally louder.  Some centrifugal machines are equipped with variable speeds to accomodate both softer and harder fruits and vegetables.

The second category is the masticating juicer. This machine “chews” as it squeezes produce through gears, crushing it, then forcing it through a strainer. This process generates less heat and friction, thereby making a higher quality, longer lasting juice. They are designed to handle vegetables best, especially green leafy vegetables. Some may be able to juice wheatgrass, so check the product descriptions if this is important to you. However, this type of juicer is generally heavier and harder to clean than the centrifugal and the cost is usually more.
Centrifugal Juicer Machines

Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite

Masticating Juicer Machine

Omega 8005 Juicer

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