Berry Blast Juice Recipe

• blueberries
• raspberries
• strawberries
• blackberries
• soy milk to thicken (optional)

Citrus Berry Juice

• 1 grapefruit
• handful of strawberries (about 7-8)
• 1 orange
• 1/2 lemon

Grapple Berry Juice

• handful grapes
• 1 apple (don’t use a tart apple)
• strawberries (use an amount equal to the amount of grapes used)

Tropical Juicer Recipe

• handful of strawberries
• 2 oranges
• 1 kiwi
• 1 banana
• Note: You must juice the first 3 ingredients, then blend the juice with the banana.  Don’t forget that the banana is unjuicable and should not be juiced for all juicer recipes.

Apple Berry Juice

• 2 apples
• handful of strawberries
• raspberries (add to desired taste)

Berry Cucumber Juice

• handful of strawberries
• raspberries (about 1 cup)
• blueberries (about 1 cup)
• 1 cucumber

Watermelon Berry Juicer Recipe

• 1/4 watermelon
• strawberries (about 1 cup)
• blueberries (about 1 cup)
• 1 lemon

Berry Smoothie (Must use blender)

This is one of my favorite recipes I have used many times, though it is not a juicer recipe.  You will need a blender.

• frozen strawberries
• frozen blueberries
• frozen raspberries
• frozen blackberries (optional)
• cranberry juice
• ice cubes (about 3 or 4)
• Add an equal amount of strawberries and blueberries.  Add fewer raspberries and blackberries.
• Blend all the ingredients.  I hate to admit it, but I am guilty of adding a little bit of chocolate syrup too.  It adds a subtle chocolatey taste.  You probably shouldn’t add any though if health is a concern…

Well, not really.  Sunkist juicers are just citrus juicers.  Actually, they’re “commercial” citrus juicers to handle heavy duty juicing operations.  Regardless, I’m baffled as to how they think they can get away with charging so much for it.  It doesn’t even juice the oranges for you – you still have to cut them in half, and press them to juice them.  You also have to wash it every time after use (but I suppose that’s the case with every juicer.)

So it is limited to juicing citrus fruits only, but at least it looks like it does the job very well.  Sunkist juicers are made of high-grade materials, such as corrosion proof plastic and the casing of the juicer steel.  The metal strainer oscillates as you use it, which extracts more juice from the pulp.  And finally, sunkist juicers weigh a whopping 31 pounds!  This can be both a good thing and a bad thing.  If you have counter space and plan to make juice all the time, then you will never have to worry about mishandling it.  But, if your plan was to use the sunkist juicer for casual use and to store it away, I would think this product is not for you.

I’m still confused over how expensive it is.  The juicer is use is the Black and Decker CitrusMate citrus juicer, which costs around $25.  As I said in my review, it does its job well.  Even if it sucked and broke after a few uses, I could buy and go through about 24 citrus juicers before I would spend as much as I would on a sunkist juicer.

Anyway, I must state this isn’t a review.  This is merely my observation of sunkist juicers.  This may seem unfair, but I am not certainly going to drop $600 to try it out.  For those of you that own a sunkist juicer, I would love to hear from all of you to get a more fact-based perspective.

The biggest problem with fruits is their high sugar content.  It may be natural sugar, but at the end of the day, it is still a simple sugar.  Consuming too much will cause the body to store the excess as fat and can result in weight gain.

One consequence that plagues many people today is tooth decay, because bacteria grows faster when there is a lot of sugar present.  This can lead to cavities, gingivitis, periodontitus and more.

Another consequence is fatigue.  The body responds quickly to the rapid change in blood sugar level, then comes crashing back down to earth after it has used up so much energy to restore its level.  The constant ups and downs cause plenty of stress on the body and can result in chronic fatigue.

Then there are the very serious problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and hypoglycemia.  To put it simply, overconsumption of sugar is very bad for you!

This should not discourage you from juicing fruits.  It is only meant as a caution.  It is quite easy to get almost a full serving of fruits for the day with just one or two juicer recipes and you can take in a lot of sugar without even realizing it.  To balance it out, also focus on vegetable juicing recipes as well.

If you are in the habit of only making juicer recipes with fruits, then you should compensate for it by reducing the amount of sugar you consume (assuming you eat a lot of sugar) in other areas of your diet.  At the very least, even if you were to replace every sugary product you eat with some form of a fruit, you would be getting lots of nutrients also instead of just sugar.

All in all, let’s just keep the sugary juicer recipes in check!

Besides vitamin C, grapefruits with a deep pink or red color contain lycopene, the same antioxidant found in tomatoes.  This antioxidant does wonders against harmful free radicals in the body.  Studies have also shown that it can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

In addition, grapefruit juice can aid digestion and constipation.  It also helps to reduce appetite, making it a popular choice in weight loss programs.  Many have probably heard of the “Grapefruit Diet“, which revolves around small meals and eating (or juicing ) a grapefruit for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  I’m not quite sure how well it works, but seeing as how you consume so few calories on the diet, it’s hard to believe that you wouldn’t lose weight.  I would rather encourage a healthy diet that incorporates grapefruit juicer recipes as opposed to a full fledged diet based solely on one fruit.  It does not seem healthy to limit yourself to such a little caloric intake.

CAUTION: If you are taking medication, consult a doctor before you add grapefruits to your juicer recipes, as grapefruit juice can mix dangerously with certain meds.  Grapefruit juice will release enzymes that increase the absorption rate of medications and can effectively cause an overdose.  Learn more about grapefruits and medication here.

Try out some of these grapefruit juicer recipes:

Blueberry Grapefruit Juice

• 1 cup of blueberries (a handful will do)
• 1/2 cup of grapes (small handful will do)
• 1 grapefruit

Citrus Juice Recipe

• 1 grapefruit
• 2 oranges
• 1 lemon
• 1/2 inch ginger root

Berry Grapefruit Juice

• 1/2 cup of raspberries (small handful)
• 1 cup of strawberries (about 7-8 strawberries)
• 1 grapefruit

Grapefruit Tang

• 1 large grapefruit
• 1/3 pineapple
• 1 watermelon slice

When it comes to going organic, here is a list of healthy foods to eat.  The top 12 foods on the list, also known as the dirty dozen, are as follows:

Dirty Dozen:

1. Peach
2. Apple
3. Sweet Bell Pepper
4. Celery
5. Nectarine
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Kale
9. Lettuce
10. Grapes – Imported
11. Carrot
12. Pear

The bottom 12 fruits and vegetables that contain the fewest amount of chemicals are as follows:

1. Watermelon
2. Papaya
3. Eggplant
4. Cabbage
5. Kiwi
6. Sweet Peas – Frozen
7. Asparagus
8. Mango
9. Pineapple
10. Sweet Corn – Frozen
11. Avocado
12. Onion

Besides this list, there are plenty of reasons to go organic.  Farmers that grow organic products help the environment.  By not using herbicides and pesticides, they don’t contaminate and poison the air, soil, water, or animals.  Buying organic products helps out the small local farmers to keep producing organic crops, and not have to settle with factory farm GMO crops.

Even if you do not convert to an organic diet, you should at least use this list as a guide as to what produce to buy organic for your easy juicer recipes.

If you want to take juicing seriously, then an auger juicer is the way to go, as they are extremely versatile.  They can juice vegetables, fruits, and even wheatgrass to make limitless juicer recipes. They also have other functions, including the capability to make nut butters, grind coffee beans, homogenize foods, and some can even make homemade pasta!

An auger juicer works with a rotating auger that will literally crush and press the juice out of your produce, which extracts an incredible amount of juice.  It rotates at a very low RPM, which generates little heat.  Because there is less heat, there is less oxidation, which means that less nutrients and enzymes are killed off in the juicing process.  Another benefit of a low RPM is how little noise it makes.  Compared to other juicers, such as a centrifugal juicer, an auger juicer creates much heartier and more nutritious juicer recipes.

An auger juicer is the best juicer for “green” foods, such as wheatgrass and leafy greens, whose juice is hard to extract.  Wheatgrass is a popular juicing food known for its high chlorophyll content.  Leafy greens include lettuce, broccoli and spinach.  Foods that cannot be juiced are soft produce, such as bananas and avocados, which will cause it to clog and leave an annoying mess to clean, since they contain relatively little juice.  However, these types of produce are generally not used in juicer recipes.

If you choose to purchase an auger juicer, then expect to spend some money.  Then can range anywhere from $200 and up.  However, it is easy to justify the price with the many uses and the many juicer recipes you can create, though the biggest advantage it has over a centrifugal juicer is the health benefits.  It can press a lot of juice out of fruits and vegetables, while preserving more of the enzymes and nutrients.  The auger juicer that I use is the Omega 8005.  It is an excellent machine and I have never been unhappy with it since the day I got it.

If you want something primarily for juicing vegetables, wheatgrass, or just about anything in the kitchen, and if you don’t mind spending more for a juicer that will really get the most out of your juicer recipes, you should definitely invest in an auger juicer.

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The way an electric citrus juicer works nowadays is with a cone that is attached to a reamer that spins when pressure is applied down. It will spin continuously in one direction until you stop pushing down. When you apply pressure again, it will spin in the opposite direction. This ensures that you will get as much juice out of the fruit as possible. Also, your arms won’t get tired trying to squeeze every last drop of juice since it’s electrically powered.

Unfortunately, it is limited to only citrus fruits, so you would have to get a different juicer if you want to use juicer recipes that require apples or carrots. Also, you won’t be able to juice the rind, which is packed with plenty of nutrients.

The citrus juicer I use is a Black and Decker CitrusMate. It is very easy to use and makes very little mess. It also has a feature that allows you to adjust the strainer to allow more (or less) pulp in your juice. An electric model will cost more (about $25), but it does a very efficient job and if you enjoy citrus juice or use it a lot for other juicer recipes such as lemonade, or for alcoholic beverages, it is worth it. If you decide against it, you should invest in a small hand operated citrus juicer at the very least for simple jobs.

Of course, there are extremely high end citrus juicers as well.  Some can cost as much as $600, like sunkist juicers!  In my opinion, this is WAY too much money (I’m guessing you feel the same way too.)  For most casual uses, you can get good citrus juicers for much much cheaper.

If you are interested in juicing a larger variety of fruits and vegetables (and you definitely should be), you will need to upgrade to either a centrifugal juicer or auger juicer.

First of all, juicing makes it a lot easier to consume your vegetables and fruits.  To get the most nutrients out of your fruit and vegetables, you must eat them raw.  Cooking them in any way (and the time you cook it) will affect the nutritional value.  However, it can be tiresome and boring to just eat these foods raw all the time.  The great thing about extracting the juice is that it contains much of the vitamins and nutrients you would get eating the fruits and vegetables raw.  And it sure is easier to drink down a delicious cup of juice using your favorite juicer recipes.  This is especially important in making sure kids get a healthy serving of fruits and veggies.

Another advantage to juicing is versatility.  You can mix and match all sorts of combinations of fruits and vegetables to come up with many different delicious juicing recipes.  Want the health benefits of carrots, but you hate the taste?  Mix it with apples and you got a delightful juicer recipe that not only yields the nutrients of carrots, but also of apples!  All in one glass!

A big problem with beverages these days, even fruit and vegetable juices you can buy off the shelf, is that it may contain a slew of other added ingredients.  One of the most notable culprits is high fructose corn syrup.  By using your own juicer recipes, you ensure that the juice you drink is all natural, additive-free, and suits your taste buds. Also, by avoiding all those processed juices you buy from the store, you can save a lot of money.

There are so many benefits to juicing that a juicer should be a permanent fixture in your kitchen.  Not only will you find it simpler to eat your servings of fruits and vegetable, but you do so quicker with tastier drinks (you’ll find a bunch of free juicer recipes on this website!)  You’ll avoid a lot of unwanted additives and even save money in the process.  Now get out there and start juicing with Easy Juicer Recipes!

Watermelon is a great source of vitamin C and vitamin A, both of which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.  It has a high concentration of lycopene, the same antioxidant found in tomatoes that have been linked to reducing the risk of prostate cancer.  Watermelon juice is one of the best natural diuretics around and wonderful for cleansing the body and is also vital keeping the prostate healthy.

When you juice a watermelon, do not cut off the rind.  The exception to this is some juicer recipes rely on the red fleshy part of the watermelon to sweeten the juice, and the rind tastes a little bitter.  However, it is HIGHLY recommended that you always juice the rind.  There are so many nutrients in the rind that would be shame to miss out on.  Also, leave the seeds when juicing the watermelon.

Try out these watermelon juicer recipes:

Watermelon Ade

• 1 lemon
• 1/2 watermelon
• 2tbsp honey (or sugar) – add according to your taste.
• I advise NOT to use sugar since too much is unhealthy.

Watermelon Punch

• 1/4 watermelon
• 2 oranges
• 1/2 pineapple

Apple Melon Juice

• 1/4 watermelon
• 1/2 cantaloupe
• 1 apple (preferably golden delicious)

Ginger Watermelon Juicer Recipes

• 1/2 watermelon
• 1/2 inch fresh ginger root
• 2 tbsp honey
• Try adding sparkling water instead of honey to make a ginger ale