Simple Vegan | Juicing

Many years ago I got into "juicing." The idea behind it is that it allows the body to absorb more natural vitamins and phytonutrients than we normally get in our standard American diet.

The thing about juicing is that the juicer is everything, and while you can get one at a mass merchandiser for around $40, centrifugal juicers are typically monsters to clean. And if it takes 30 minutes to make juice, you simply won't do it.

After tons of investigation, I settled on a Champion juicer. I bought the professional grade online about seven years ago and as it turns out, it was a great decision. It is easy to clean--which means it gets used. (The Champion is a "masticating" style juicer.)

Today, I made a favorite: carrot, apple, ginger. There's no recipe. You sort of have to experiment to find what combination you like. I use about four big carrots, an apple and an inch of fresh ginger. Sometimes I put lime in it.

Another favorite is beet, apple, ginger. (After drinking a glass of it, you feel amazing!)

So, if you are thinking of "getting into juicing" start saving your pennies. The professional grade isn't cheap, but it is well worth it.