The Various Privileges You Can Acquire From Juice Extractors
Juice can be separated from fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, and herbs using machines called juice extractors. Made available since the 30′s, juice extractors have been vital kitchen implements in households, especially for those looking to drink raw fruits and vegetables. With the popularity of these appliances, various types of these juicers are now available in the market consumers may choose from.
It was in 1930 when Norman W. Walker, Ph.D., invented the first ever juice extractor-the Triturator Juicer. As a young man, Dr. Walker once suffered from a serious illness which resulted from overwork. As he was unable to accept the idea of a sick body, Dr. Walker cured himself and from then, he dedicated his life in researching the ability of man to extend life and achieve freedom from disease. To aid him in his research, he established in New York the Norwalk Laboratory of Nutritional Chemistry and Scientific Research where he discovered the therapeutic value of fresh vegetables, which in turn resulted in the discovery of the juicer.
Extracting juice from raw fruits and vegetables is done today for many reasons. The basic purpose of a juice extractor is to provide a smooth juice from any fruit or vegetable so as to serve as refreshment. Nevertheless, juice extractors are also being used as juice therapy is today among the widely used naturopathy employed in treating a number of diseases. Natural juice extracted from raw fruits and vegetables contain concentrated amounts of phytochemicals, antioxidants, living enzymes, and vitamins that help fight against various diseases. Grape and orange juices, for example, are being used to treat acidity, while carrot and citrus fruit juices are recommended as cure for diabetes. Juicers are also employed as these appliances allow individuals to obtain the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables, as well as provide back the vitamins and minerals people lose while going through therapy.
There generally are three types of juice extractors-the centrifugal juice extractors, the masticating juice extractors, and the triturating juice extractors. Centrifugal juice juicers are the fastest of juice extractors as they are made with powerful high-speed motors that make juicing quick and easy. They also are the least expensive, and hence, are the best type of juicer for those with limited time and budget. Masticating juice extractors, on the other hand, produce a higher juice yield than centrifugal extractors as these juicers employ single gears where juice is broken down slowly and extensively to produce a considerable amount of juice. Slow juicer provides maximum nutrition and taste from juiced fruits, vegetable, and grasses so masticating juicers are preferred by those looking on making healthier juices. Finally are triturating juice extractors which work the same way as masticating juices in the exception triturating juicers employ two gears-rather than one-that run side by side. These two gears allow about every last drop of juice to be squeezed out of the fruit or vegetable being extracted at a very low speed. Hence, these juice extractors provide the best benefits of juicing.
The selection of which brand and model should be purchased is the next decision one is to make after choosing the type of juice extractor. The factors that should be considered in this decision are the appliance’s ease of use, percentage yield, and brand name. The juicer should be user friendly in such a way that it can be operated and cleaned easily. Percentage yield on the other hand, refers to the percentage of juice extracted vs. wasted material. Finally, it is recommended that consumers purchase trusted brand names so as to easily find replacement parts, when necessary.
Juice extractors are indeed vital kitchen implements. These appliances are great investments that will provide not only fresh refreshments but as well as juices with medical values. They also are great decorative items in kitchens.
Joshua Curtis is a cancer survivor from Germany. To ensure that he will not be inflicted with the same disease again, Mr. Curtis is very keen with his diet. And included in his diet is a cup of fresh juice extracted from raw fruits by his Entsafter (his juice extractor).
