Frequently Asked Questions What greens are easiest to juice? For beginners it’s best to start with spinach, swiss chard and lettuce. You can find a variety of lettuces in the supermarket and or farmers market. Some varieties are romaine, red leaf, green leaf, cos, boston etc. Avoid iceberg lettuce, they lack nutrients. What can I […]
Juicing 101
Juicing vs Blending
Juicing vs Blending I am often asked which is better juices or smoothies. Although this is a blog about juicing, smoothies and juices offer different benefits. Both can be included in your health regime. Let me distinguish between the two. Juices are made by using a juice extractor (see here for types of juicers); […]
Dirty Dozen List
Dirty Dozen List When selecting produce it is always best to pick organic over conventional. If money is an issue, EWG (Environmental Working Group) has published the dirty dozen list of produce you must buy organic. These dirty dozen contain high levels of pesticides, review and avoid these conventional produce. This list is updated […]
Juicing Tips | How To Start Juicing
How To Start Juicing | Juicing Tips So you want to start juicing, but you don’t know where to begin? Below are a few items and juicing tips you’ll need to know. Juicing Machine and Juicing Equipment To begin your green juice and juicing journey, you’ll need the right juicer, one that will process both […]