When it comes to juice, the public has a mixed opinion on it. Sure there might be some juices that are filled with tons of nutrients and vitamins, but there are also others that are filled with a ton of sugar. One of the best ways to ensure that your juice is always healthy is by making it yourself. This will help to cut down the sugars and ensure that you are getting the vitamins and nutrients that you need. If you are a beginner, however, it can be a little difficult to know where to start. Here are several juicing tips every beginner should know.
You can use powders
While it isn’t making your own juice per se, using powders can help get you all that nutrition you are looking for without all of that sugar and artificial sweeteners. What do you want to look for in a powder? When looking at juice powders, you want to find one that is full of vegetables and superfoods as they are called. There are plenty of juiced green superfoods that will get you the nutrients that you are looking for in a juice. This is one of the main reasons why people turn to juicing on a regular basis.
Normally, to get all of those ingredients and nutrients into your daily life, you would have to eat a ton of different vegetables each and every day. Having this in powder form means all you have to do is shove it into a shaker cup, give it a good shake and you are good to go. What about when it comes to taste?
Depending on what you are getting, your juice might be flavored in some way. No matter the flavour, however, we can pretty much guarantee that the juice you are drinking is going to taste better than all those individual vegetables would. According to an article from Lifehacker Guy, superfoods powder can serve as nutritional insurance to top up your nutrient intake, especially if you lack veggies in your diet or dislike its taste. Getting all of those superfoods into you via a powder is one of the greatest things you should know about juicing and should be one of the main reasons why you look into learning more about it.
Drink it right away
Typically you should not be storing juice, however, we will cover that if you plan on making a little for the future. Generally speaking, if you are planning on making juice, you are also going to be drinking it right away. It keeps most of its nutritional content this way and gives you that fresh taste as well.
Store juice immediately after making it
If you are making your own juice, you have to ensure that you are storing it right away in a refrigerator. Juice that you make will go bad extremely quickly as you aren’t filling it up with preservatives. We generally recommend that you drink the juice immediately after making it; however if you do plan on storing it, store it in a vacuum-sealed jar and put it in the refrigerator. It is only going to have a shelf life of a few days there, but at least you can sit back and enjoy it tomorrow.
Add fruits for sweetness
Depending on the juice you are making, it might be rather bitter or sour. If you are looking to get some sweetness in there but don’t want to add sugar, you can instead look to add some fruits. A little sweetness from fruit will go a long way when it comes to reducing the bitterness of the veggies that you are using. You’d be surprised at how much of a difference it can make.
Use fresh fruits
It might be tempting to grab some fruits and vegetables out of the freezer to make your juice, however, it will only lead to problems and it will create a juice you don’t enjoy that much. Whenever you are making juice, stick to fresh fruits and leave the frozen ones for things like smoothies or punches.
Keep the pulp for fibre
Pulp isn’t the sexiest thing when it comes to juices as many people hate the texture that it provides while drinking. Although you might not enjoy the feel of it, you can’t deny the health benefits of keeping it in your juice. It will give you a ton of fiber that you need and will help you reach your daily amount in no time.
These are all things that you need to know if you plan on getting into juicing. Start reaping all the rewards of a clean diet and get the minerals, nutrients, and vitamins that you need to continue on with your day. Experiment with different combinations as well and find what tastes well together. How do you plan on making your juice?
Ellen Diamond did her degree in psychology at the University of Edinburgh. She is interested in mental health, wellness, and lifestyle.
