The Healthiest Juices - Part 3

All natural, freshly liquefied fruits and vegetables are very healthy to drink. When combined it packs all the vitamins and minerals of every fruit, vegetable and/or nut that is within the mixture. The combination, however, may be tricky. Mixing juices for optimal results can be tiresome, that’s why we’re here, to load your brain full of healthy, natural knowledge that you can use and pass down for a lifetime. As we continue part 2 of “The Healthiest Juices” below we start out where we left off!

Orange Juice 

This is a very delicious drink. From artificial flavoring to freshly squeezed oranges, everyone loves the taste of orange juice. It is by far the most popular juice around. Being rich in vitamin C, orange juice aids the immune system in fighting off sicknesses, diseases and invading microorganisms. Orange juice is recommended to all who wish to make their own fresh juices. 

What to combine this juice with? 

Orange juice can be mixed with any juice, but shouldn’t be mixed with other acidic juices such as grapefruit or lemon.

Why?

As orange juice is mixed with other fruits or vegetables it creates a robust taste and is very satisfying to partake of. It should not be mixed with other acidic beverages because too much acidity can create an imbalance in the stomach.

Important Preparation Tips: 

• The skin of the orange should be peeled and the orange should be washed under cold water.
• Insert the orange into the mouth of the juicer slowly. 

Parsley Juice

This juice is high in vitamin A and is rich in iron and mineral salts. 

What to combine this juice with? 

This juice can be mixed with any other juice. 

Why? 

Because of its contents it is not too powerful to be a stand-alone juice. Therefore it should be combined with other juices to enhance the nutritional value and somewhat the taste. 

Important Preparation Tips: 

• Wash the parsley thoroughly in cold water and insert into the juicer. 

Pineapple Juice

Fresh pineapple juice is a magnificent treat. It is deliciously tasty and a delightfully aromatic. Pleasing to at least two senses, pineapple juice can be an appetizer or a full blown drink. 

What to combine this juice with? 

Combine this juice with any other juice for an exceptional flavor. Adding taste and nutrition into one powerful formula is a smart idea and pineapple can make that idea reality. 

Why? 

Not only is pineapple a healthy fruit it is also tasty. It goes with any and every juice that can be made and should be one of the main ingredients in your everyday juices. 

Important Preparation Tips: 

• All you need to do is wash the pineapple and cut it into how many portions you want. 
• Do not cut out the skin. 
• It is recommended that the skin be juiced as well creating an out of this world experience. 

Potato Juice

Potato juice is rich in vitamin C and magnesium, but that may be the only thing we can say about potato juice. Being high in carbohydrates potatoes are seen as a fatty food, but that’s a misconception. Potatoes are very healthy for you. Fried potatoes, as well as everything that are fried, loses its nutrients and thus becomes unhealthy, but baked potatoes are another story. 

What to combine this juice with? 

We recommend that this juice be mixed with several other juices. 

Why? 

Unfortunately raw potato juice can taste very bland therefore it is advisable to mix with other juices to retain the nutrients and reduce the bad taste. 

Important Preparation Tips: 

• Wash thoroughly in cold water and leave the skin.
• Cut into portions that can fit and insert into the mouth of the juicer. 

Rhubarb Juice

When juicing this vegetable add some of this juice to all the fruit juices you drink. It is very healthy and highly potent when it is in season. 

What to combine this juice with? 

Add to every juice you drink! 

Why? 

Because it contains so many nutrients it is recommended that it be added to every fruit juice to intensify the flavor and deliver longer lasting, tastier juices. 

Important Preparation Tips: 

• It is recommended that the rhubarb is cut into small sections and fed into the juicer to enhance the cutter’s effectiveness on the plant’s fiber. 

Spinach Juice

Raw Spinach has a very sharp taste so it is advisable that it be used it very small amounts. 

What to combine this juice with? 

Spinach juice should not be mixed with any fruit juices. It should, however, be blended with carrot and possibly celery juices. 

Why? 

Because of its bitter taste and powerful nutrients spinach cannot be mixed with any juices. By mixing it with carrots and celery it will enhance the taste and create a much more dynamic beverage. 

Important Preparation Tips: 

• Wash the spinach thoroughly in cold water. 
• When the spinach is finished washing, lift out of the water and shake dry.
• Roll the leaves into a ball and insert into the mouth of the juicer. 

Sweet Peppers 

Green and red peppers are both rich in potassium, silicon and vitamin C. 

What to combine this juice with? 

This juice should not be taken alone. It should be mixed with other juices and can be mixed with any other juice. 

Why? 

Sweet peppers are a very good source of potassium and when combined with other juices can add to the nutrients of that juice making it more beneficial for you. 

Important Preparation Tips: 

• One should choose shiny sweet peppers which are rich in color.
• Do not choose waxed peppers because it can interfere with the blades in the juicer.
• Wash the peppers thoroughly and insert into the mouth of the juicer. 

Turnip and Turnip Greens Juice

The turnip root is rich in potassium and highly potent. Turnip greens also are very rich in vitamin C. 

What to combine this juice with? 

It is highly recommended to mix turnip juice and turnip greens juice with juices of vegetables high in magnesium such as, dandelion greens, parsley, and sweet peppers. 

Why? 

Magnesium is found to help the body use calcium more effectively and thus makes for an exceptionally healthy drink. 

Important Preparation Tips: 

• Wash thoroughly and bunch the greens for juicing.
• Insert the greens into the mouth of the juicer very slowly.

That concludes our three part article on juices everyone. We hope we provided you with all the information you need and thanks for visiting our site. We hope you become healthier, happier human beings and start spicing up your juicing!