The following list is based on the corresponding best sellers list from Amazon.com (at the moment of writing this post) in combination with our own recommendations. We have included juicers from both centrifugal and USB categories, although the latter are obviously less expensive (due to the different technology involved). The 2 USB juicers presented in this review are obviously not really comparable to the rest of the group, but they are very popular and you might consider buying one of them for quick juice preparation. In this list you won’t find masticating juicers, like for example this great masticating juicer, as they cost way more than the upper limit of $100. Please note that the price may change at any moment, so the information given below is by no means written in stone. All of these juicers will help you prepare healthy and delicious juices without having to resort to processed juices filled with added sugars. Without further ado, let’s dig into it. Table of Contents1 1. Aicok Juicer Juice Extractor2 2. TOWABO USB Juicer Cup3 3. Breville BJE200XL Compact Juice Fountain4 4. Hamilton Beach 67601A Big Mouth5 5. Bellemain 1000 Watt Stainless Steel6 6. BLACK and DECKER JE2200B7 7. […]

Green Coffee Bean Extract is one of the most frequently used supplement for weight loss. As it is always the case with claims related to weight loss, the million dollars question is whether it really works and what are the other health benefits and possible side effects. While we are strong proponents of healthy supplementation in general, it is not always clear whether supplementation (and what type of supplementation) can help shed some pounds or not. It his post we will try to answer this question. But first, let’s see what green coffee extract is, and how it is obtained. As the name suggests, this supplement is extracted from unroasted coffee beans, which are green in their natural form. The main active biochemical ingredient of this extract is chlorogenic acid. Studies show that chlorogenic acid (CGA) have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Moreover, they are readily absorbed and metabolized in the human body. In the process of roasting, most of this acid is removed and its health benefits  are lost. Because of that, if you are wondering what’s wrong with the good old black coffee, you should know that there is only caffeine,  but very little CGA. Table of Contents1 […]

The Breville BJE200XL Juice Fountain Compact is one of the fastest and most efficient cyclonic juicer available on the market. It will do justice to those who crave the highest possible quality nutrients and look for maximum extracted juice volume. Having a 700-watt motor operating at 13,000 rpm, this unit is packed with power. You can maximize the extraction of nutrients from your produce. The Breville BJE200XL features a double knife and places fruits and veggies over the center cutter. Then it filters them during mincing. They are then reduced to miniscule particles for easier processing. Next, they are pressed against a stainless steel part on a micro-mesh filter to make more yield of juice. By comparison with other juicers you may get as much as 30 percent increase of juice yield. If you demand from a juicer in your kitchen durability, ease of use, quick clean up, and excellent standards for nutritional quality, you would be on the right track looking at this model. This is one of the very best juice fountain extractors. See Breville BJE200XL on Amazon In no more than 5 seconds, the Breville BJE200XL will produce up to 8 ounces of liquid. And it has […]

Brahmi Bacopa, or Bacopa monnieri is a well known Ayurvedic plant. It has a reputation of being an effective supplement for improving memory. It is commonly known under the name water hyssop. Some consider it a tonic of the brain. In essence, Brahmi is an adaptogen, pretty much like Ashwagandha root and Ginseng. All adaptogenic herbs help our body improve immunity and better adapt to stress. While known for centuries in the traditional Eastern medicine, Bacopa Monnieri is now being studied for its therapeutic properties in a systematic and scientific way. This herb is now been clinically used for its memory enhancing properties, for fighting epilepsy and insomnia, and can be a mild sedative. Brahmi oil, extracted from the leaves of Bacopa monnieri, is also a potent medicine, and will do miracles for your hair. The exact mechanism of biological action of this herb is not very well known, but it is believed that Brahmi Bacopa extract promotes neural communication, by promoting the growth of nerve endings. Let’s see in more detail where exactly it can improve our health. Table of Contents1 Brain Health2 Liver Health3 Cardiovascular Health4 Antioxidant Activity5 Stress6 Bacopa Monnieri Side Effects7 Brahmi as a Supplement8 Take […]

HUROM HZ Slow Juicer is one of the finest juicers out there. You will truly enjoy working with it. It is very well made, and you will feel great extracting your cold-pressed juices. It does the job quickly and easily and it does that with style. With its sleek finish of stainless still, and with its fancy LED indicators, the Hurom HZ model stands out among all the other juicers from the Hurom series. If you care about the absolute quality of the extracted juices, there is no better machine than to use a slow masticating juicer. Check the price of this juicer on Amazon.com What you would also love about this model is the fact that all plastic parts are Bisphenol A free. So your juices will be free from the harmful effects of this proven hormone disruption. The Hurom HZ Slow Juicer, as a masticating juicer with a vertical setup, is very easy to use. Even more so because it has self cleaning capabilities. The self-cleaning part means that you don’t have to disassembly the juicer and clean the individual parts as long as you want to switch to another recipe. You just need to pour some water […]

The best possible tart cherry juice you can drink is, without any doubt, the one you prepare at home. This juice is packed with a number of health benefits you can read about here. Fresh tart cherries cannot be compared with any tart-cherry-based juice you can find in a store. Or any other commercial product made from tart cherries for that matter. Even the frozen tart cherries are better – in fact, it has been shown that they retain most of their nutritive value even after being frozen. So store any fresh sour cherries you can’t use immediately in a fridge and use them whenever you’d like to prepare juices or smoothies. Table of Contents1 Cold Pressed Tart Cherry Juice2 Tart Cherry Juice You Can Buy in a Store3 Best Juice Money Can Buy4 Dynamic Health Organic Tart Cherry Juice Cold Pressed Tart Cherry Juice To prepare your own cold pressed tart cherry juice, choose cherries that are firm and bright and wash them thoroughly before juicing. A great option would be to buy them at a farmers market. Even better option is to choose them organically grown every time you can find them. Some varieties of this fruit are heavily […]

Chokeberry is one of the foods that make a real difference. If you are not already consuming them, fresh or otherwise, you should. And here is why. Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is one of the plants with really high nutritional power. Often called aroniaberry, this plant has already shown great healing potential for various health conditions. For example, it effectively cleanses the human body from harmful substances and heavy metals. Aronia looks like a blueberry, with berries that are tiny, small, and dark-blue, growing in clusters. The plant itself grows in a form of bush, reaching up to two meters. The berries have astringent taste after ripening. Chokeberry is a real treasure when it comes to biologically active compounds. It contains over 300 chemical compounds with medicinal capacity, including many essential nutrients: vitamins C, A, E, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B9, as well as zinc, iron, potassium, calcium, manganese, phosphorus and iodine. Chokeberries can be consumed fresh or you can use them to make a healthful smoothie, juice or tea. Throughout the year, they can be used frozen, dry, or boiled, as jam, syrup, wine, liqueur, and brandy. What we recommend, however, is using these berries either whole or […]

Ginger comes from the root of the Zingiber officinale plant. The numerous health benefits of ginger have been known for centuries. The Spaniards began growing ginger in the 16th century, and when their conquistadors traveled to the New World, they brought ginger with them. It is a common ingredient in most Chinese dishes and many dishes from Japan, India, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean and North Africa. The flavor of Ginger is both citrus and spicy, and is found in both desserts (such as gingerbread, ginger cookies, cakes and muffins) and main dishes. What About Ginger Juice? Like Ginger, it has more or less the same benefits. Ginger juice is packed packs with a lot of nutritional substance, and when you juice it together with other veggies and fruits, you increase the nutritional richness of your drinks. 2 ounces of ginger juice come with: more than 1000 milligrams of potassium (great for you heart), about 2 milligrams of Vitamin b3 – Niacin (great for the nervous system), about 80 milligrams of phosphorus (important for strong teeth and bones), and 12 milligrams of vitamin C (natural antioxidant and necessary for collagen production) I like drinking my ginger juice straight, but for most […]

OK, I get it. You don’t always have the time to squeeze your own lemon juice. It takes no more than 2 minutes, together with washing the dishes, but you are running late. Freshly squeezed lemon juice rules. It has numerous health benefits. Only if there is no alternative should you resort to using commercial lemon juice over the freshly squeezed one. So, what is the best organic lemon juice brand? After some research and to the best of our knowledge we can recommend the LakeWood Organic Lemon Juice. Table of Contents1 Here is why:2 Not Coming from Concentrate 3 This is an Organic Pure Lemon Juice 4 Two Tablespoons Equals the Juice of One Lemon 5 Glass Bottle 6 No Sulfates7 Splendid Online Reviews 8 The Downsides9 Pasteurization10 Mild Oily Taste11 Additional Facts12 Conclusion Here is why: Not Coming from Concentrate Most of the commercial lemon juice out there is produced from lemon juice concentrate. What does it mean? When the juice is produced from a 100% concentrate it means that: First, the initial juice is from real fruit. All of it. Second, the water content is evaporated to produce powder. This powder form is called concentrate. It is much […]

Known as a ‘wonder fruit’ by many experts, the pomegranate is a vibrant red fruit that offers many health benefits. ‘Pomegranate’, the word itself, comes from the French word of the same spelling which translates to ‘seeded apple’. Originally, it is believed that the fruit was taken to Egypt in 1600 BC having been found in Iran. Soon enough, it was being used in medicine as well as food and many Egyptian tombs and paintings show the importance of the pomegranate over time. Table of Contents1 Pomegranate Juice2 Health Benefits of Pomegranate Juice3 Side Effects of Pomegranate Juice4 Home Made Juice5 Pomegranate Juice You Can Buy in a Store6 Lakewood PURE Pomegranate Juice Pomegranate Juice Thanks to years of knowledge and superb technology, we now know exactly what can be found in the fruit and why it is so beneficial to our health. To start, it offers health benefits and benefits for the skin, especially when consumed as a juice for a number of reasons, including the high antioxidant content (source ars.usda.gov). With most fruit, the juice form has some serious downsides, but the same cannot be said for the pomegranate. In essence, this is because it is the peel […]

If you truly want to experience the taste and refreshment of coconut water then you have to head out to Southeast Asia or you could order home a 12 pack of Taste Nirvana Real Coconut water. Nirvana founded in 2003 took it on as a mission to disperse the natural resource of Thailand to the world seeking to offer authentic real food experience in countries where Thai offerings aren’t available. Even the plant they have to produce real coconut water is built around an environmentally conscious mantra. They recycle the coconut trees, using them as ingredients for ten long years and then as fuel to run their plants. Table of Contents1 Features And Specifications2 The Review3 Nutrition Facts4 Video5 The Verdict Features And Specifications Available as a pack of 12 cans, it delivers the traditional taste of roadside stands in Thailand. Premium grade coconuts harvested from groves of Ban Preaw, Nakorn Pathorn and Ampawa. Only the largest and sweetest coconuts are farmed. Exactly the same taste profile as a real coconut. The Review If you have tasted real coconut water in the past then you know the difference between packaged coconut water and the real thing. So many brands and […]

Aloe Vera is one of the most striking medicinal plants gifted by nature. Some people consider it a kind of portable first aid kit because a fresh leaf from this plant can heal cuts, stings and bruises, as well as soothe sunburns. However, the true power of Aloe Vera lies in the fact that it truly offers a huge variety of nutritional health benefits – the Aloe Vera juice is filled with minerals, vitamins amino acids, enzymes, phytonutrients, glyconutrients, polysaccharides and phenolic glycosides. If you want to assimilate this huge variety of nutrients and at the same time enjoy a delicious, refreshing juice there is a solution – the new AloicTM Organic Aloe Vera Drink. Table of Contents1 Product Description2  Health Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice3 Who Can Benefit From This Aloe Vera Drink?4 Where to Buy AloicTM Aloe Vera?5 Conclusion Product Description AloicTM Organic Aloe Vera Drink is a USDA certified organic Aloe Vera juice. It contains about 95% of Aloe Vera and only 60 calories per serving, with no artificial colors or preservatives. For better taste, it is sweetened with organic cane sugar and flavored with natural grape flavor. AloicTM Aloe Vera drink is made from natural Korean […]

Cranberries are available in many different forms, including dried cranberries, pure or mixed cranberry juice, cranberry sauce and jam. Of all the forms of food out there, we naturally prefer the cranberry juice. Today, the popularity of cranberry juice is on the rise, mainly because of its scientifically proven health benefits. The medicinal value of this juice is primarily in the prevention of urinary infections, reducing the risk of kidney stones and diminishing the plaque on your teeth. In addition, cranberry juice contains several powerful antioxidants can improve your general health and prevent various health conditions. Table of Contents1 Health benefits of Cranberry juice2 Home made juice3 Cranberry Juice you can buy in a store4 Lakewood PURE Cranberry Juice Health benefits of Cranberry juice Research has shown that cranberries are amongst the top five foods with largest antioxidants content per serving. The antioxidants discovered in cranberry juice are phenolic acids, resveratrol, quercetin, anthocyanin and selenium. Besides, cranberries contain a lot of vitamins, minerals and bio-flavonoids (source www.ars.usda.gov). Other studies have proven that the antioxidants from the fruits and vegetables are more suitable for human nutrition as compared to the inorganic dietary supplements. The results of these studies indicate that the antioxidants […]

In this article we will explore the role that sodium plays in human body and why it is so important to drink low sodium juices if you want to have a healthy and balanced nutrition. Sodium (Na) is a chemical element that occurs naturally in a lot of foods. However, common kitchen salt (sodium chloride – NaCl) is probably the best known reservoir of sodium for the body. A great number of unprocessed, fresh foods, for example, a lot of types of fresh fruits and vegetables, integral grains, as well as protein rich nutrients, like lean meats, poultry, and fish are actually pretty low in sodium content. This list also includes garlic, onion, parsley, paprika, honey, skim milk, yogurt, soy milk, tea, cottage cheese and other ingredients. Table of Contents1 Why do we need sodium?2 Why is too much sodium bad?3 How much sodium do we need?4 Preparing vs Purchasing Low Sodium Juices Why do we need sodium? The human body needs certain amounts of sodium in order to function properly. Our body contains electrolytes – chemical substances that become ions in solutions and are capable of conducting electric impulses. The balance of electrolytes in our organism is essential for […]

The truth can be painful. Very painful indeed. It can make you sick; it can make you want to scream. But also, the truth is a bitter medicine.  It enables you to change things accordingly, and at the end of the day, you will have the opportunity of living a much better and healthier life. That is how John, a friend of ours, felt when he first watched the movie “Food, Inc.” It was a big shock to him. He wanted to cry, and he had trouble thinking straight. One question was in the air – where and when exactly did we all, as a whole, go wrong. And then, he made a firm decision. No more fast food. Table of Contents1 Introduction Into Corporate Food Production2 Feeding Cattle With Grain?3 Is There Hope?4 Food Inc. Official Trailer5 Conclusion Introduction Into Corporate Food Production Although not directly linked to the subject of this website (healthy juices), Food, Inc. (2008), is a must see movie (documentary) for every single individual concerned with his/her own health and general welfare. If you want to skip the rest of this movie review, purchase your own DVD copy from here, and it will make you […]

Fresh juices are just too precious. And life is too short to be missing out on them. As huge-freshly-made-juice fans, my family members and I recently took our time to research the best inexpensive juicers for our country house. We have a nice big apple tree there, and when the year is right, we get a lot of “juicy” fruits that we cannot possible consume in their raw form. So, we were looking for a way to juice the apples – quickly and efficiently – and extract all the healthy vital organic components contained therein. Here is what came out of our methodical research – Hamilton Beach 67650 Big Mouth™ PRO Juice Extractor. As we immediately  could see, this juice maker is incidentally one of the most popular Juicers on Amazon.com. Not without a reason. In the following we will review the features of this juicer and try to justify our choice for the best possible juice extractor amongst the huge variety of juicers out there. Table of Contents1 The Need for Speed2 The builtin 1.1-horsepower motor.3 Less Preparation Needed4 Abundance of Various Healthy Juices5 What kind of healthy drinks can you make with it?6 Performance Pulp Bin7 Cleaning and […]