Healthy living isn’t just a temporary change in your daily life, it’s a lifestyle. The steps to living a healthier life depend on what you’re looking to achieve. Is it a transformed body, more energy, or perhaps something as simple as eating healthier? Changing a few bad habits today can produce health benefits over time which will give you the confidence you need to continue on your way to a healthier life. Regardless of your goal, one simple and effective change you can put into use right now is a quick and easy change to your diet by incorporating a juicer into your daily life. The best way to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs to function at peak performance is to juice your own fruits and vegetables in the comfort of your own home. To determine the juicer that’s right for you, take a look at these guidelines and recommendations to determine the right juicer for your lifestyle.
First you need to determine what you’re looking for. Are you interested in juicing a certain type of fruit? If so, you may want to look into a specialty line that is made exactly for your purpose. A citrus juicer is one specialty juicer you can purchase specifically created to juice citrus fruit such as grapefruit, lemons, tangerines, or oranges. One large orange can provide your body with nearly 100 mg’s of Vitamin C, a vitamin our bodies cannot produce on its own.
Besides citrus juicers there are other types which may fit your lifestyle and purpose better such as the fruit and veggie juicer made for a mixture of different fruits and vegetables. They are made in two different models, centrifugal and mastication. Centrifugal juicers contain a high powered motor for quick and easy juicing, whereas mastication juicers require a little extra time but produce a healthier drink. The main benefit of using a mastication juicer is that the slower speed produces less oxidation which helps the juice maintain its nutrients. A juicer that is quicker and builds more heat degrades the nutrient content and needs to be consumed quickly for maximum benefit to your health.
You can also buy other specialty juicers specific to your lifestyle such as a juicer specifically designed for wheatgrass juicing. Wheatgrass is known to contain an abundance of healthy ingredients and may be the only juice you’re interested in, thousands of people drink wheatgrass exclusively for the amazing benefits to their health that it provides. Decide exactly what you’re trying to accomplish with your juicer beforehand to make an informed decision that will have you happy and healthy after purchase.
Finally you need to decide on what features are important to you. Is an easy and fast clean-up what you’re after, or maybe a light-weight juicer that can be washed in the dishwasher? Maybe light-weight is no concern and you’re interested in a premium quality juice regardless of the size, shape, or weight. Determine what fits your specific daily life before you decide to purchase your juicer to make sure you make the best informed decision that will seamlessly move into your daily habits and produce lasting results.
Natalie Greggain – I am a student at the Richard Ivey School of Business who loves to stay active and healthy. I love to juice and do yoga …