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How to Make Low-Calorie, Nutritious Juices at Home

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By Healthy Lifestyle the storyPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 3 min read
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How to Make Low-Calorie, Nutritious Juices at Home
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You may think that only juice bars can make you great-tasting, low-calorie juices, but you’d be wrong. You can easily make fresh, nutritious juices at home with just a few tools and ingredients to help keep yourself healthy and happy without breaking the bank. Here’s how to do it!

What are some benefits of juicing?

Fresh juice not only provides you with more nutrients per calorie than other foods but also acts as a prebiotic, feeding healthy bacteria in your stomach. Plus, juicing helps jump-start your healthy lifestyle by providing a steady stream of vegetables and fruit. Here are some steps on how to make low-calorie juice at home that you can use when starting a juicing cleanse

What should I keep in mind before juicing?

The easiest way to make a juice is by using a juicer. If you’re not ready to buy one of these devices, which can range in price from $50–$300 or more, you can still make juices that are just as healthy—with some extra prep work. Here are five simple steps: Wash your produce thoroughly.

Are there certain types of juicers I should choose?

The choice between masticating and centrifugal juicers is a common one for first-time juice bar owners. What should you pick? That depends on your lifestyle and how much time you have to prepare fresh juices. If you’re concerned about nutrition and want your fresh juices as soon as possible, a masticating juicer is your best bet. These heavy duty machines give you more control over how fine or coarse of pulp ends up in your juice while crushing more vitamins than their centrifugal counterparts.

Is it better to make large batches of juice or small amounts?

When making juice from fruits and vegetables that have a high water content—such as cucumbers, celery, and watermelon—it’s best to cut everything into small pieces so you don’t lose out on nutrients. If you use ingredients with less water content—like carrots or beets—the size of your chunks doesn’t matter much.

What ingredients should I use for my first homemade juice?

If you want to lose weight and build a healthy body, it’s best to start with a juice that has as few ingredients as possible. Here are some basic rules for making your first homemade juice: - Start with a base of leafy greens like spinach or kale. You can even throw in some other vegetables—like tomatoes or cucumbers—to add some variety into your diet.

Which flavor combinations are best?

One way to jump-start a healthy lifestyle is to find creative ways to fill up on low-calorie, nutritious foods. Making fresh juice at home not only helps you avoid high-calorie, sugar packed juices from popular chain stores but also provides an easy way for you and your family to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

What recipes can I follow?

There are three ingredients to remember when it comes to juicing. First, vegetables contain a lot of water—in other words, they’re extremely hydrating. Second, citrus fruits have an enzyme called citrate lyase that helps break down fat cells. And finally, apples are rich in malic acid—another compound that helps fight fat and bloating.

Where can I buy good ingredients for juicing and what do they cost?

Ingredients for juicing can be purchased in a number of places, including grocery stores and specialty markets. The cost will vary depending on your location and how you prefer to shop. However, produce is typically cheaper if you buy it by weight or in bulk. Buying organic produce also tends to cost more than buying conventionally grown fruits and vegetables.

Where can I store my juicer when it’s not in use?

Since you’ll be using your juicer regularly (probably every day), it’s important that you store it in a space where it won’t take up too much room. If you don’t have a designated spot for your juicer, consider storing it in a kitchen cupboard or under your countertop.

Can juicing help me lose weight?

While there’s been lots of hype around juicing recently, one of its purported benefits is weight loss. While you could technically shed pounds by subsisting on nothing but juice, it would be extremely difficult—not to mention potentially dangerous—to do so. In fact, what if you stopped eating? You’d likely lose weight quickly. But you could also develop nutritional deficiencies and cause your body great harm.

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