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Pasteurization: A Fruitless Process

Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are nearly impossible to purchase in supermarkets now, due to the widespread use of pasteurization to control bacteria. The problem is, once the juice is pasteurized, most nutrients and all beneficial enzymes are destroyed. The highly acidic juices that result from this process also put a burden on the digestive system. The solution? A home juicer! Fresh juices made with organic produce are full of nutritional value. Once you taste freshly homemade juice, you'll never go back to overprocessed, highly sweetened, commercially produced juices again. Remember ... even organic produce may contain harmful residues. Be sure to wash your produce thoroughly before juicing. I use Environné Fruit & Vegetable Wash, which is available at our local Trader Joes.

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Fruit and Vegetable Juice

A Few Facts Courtesy of Wikipedia

Juice is a liquid naturally contained in fruit or vegetable tissue. Juice is prepared by mechanically squeezing or macerating fresh fruits or vegetables without the application of heat or solvents. For example, orange juice is the liquid extract of the fruit of the orange tree. Juice may be prepared in the home from fresh fruits and vegetables using variety of hand or electric juicers. Many commercial juices are filtered to remove fiber or pulp, but high pulp fresh orange juice is a popular beverage. Juice may be marketed in concentrate form, sometimes frozen, requiring the user to add water to reconstitute the liquid back to its "original state." However, concentrates generally have a noticeably different taste than their comparable "fresh-squeezed" versions. Other juices are reconstituted before packaging for retail sale. Common methods for preservation and processing of fruit juices include canning, pasteurization, freezing, evaporation and spray drying.

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Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer

The Godfather of Fitness

I'm a huge fan of Jack LaLanne. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where The Jack LaLanne Show was produced. Initially a local production that was expected to air for 6 weeks, the show lasted 34 years and was eventually carried on the entire ABC network. My grandmother and I would often exercise along with Jack.

I'm extremely happy with my Jack LaLanne Power Juicer. In addition to delicious and healthful juices, recipes are provided for muffins, breads, salsas, soups, and sorbets, using pulp that is extracted during the juicing process.

Sure, juicers are sometimes a pain to clean, but the plastic parts rinse off without a fuss. A brush is provided to clean the metal parts. And since there is very little fruit or vegetable peeling involved, you're really saving time!

Jack LaLanne remained committed to fitness until his passing at age 96 on January 23, 2011.

Learn More About Jack LaLanne

The Godfather of Fitness

Jack LaLanne's Fresh Melon Combo Juice

Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Deluxe

No Peeling Fruits & Vegetables!

Jack Lalanne's JLSS Power Juicer Deluxe Stainless-Steel Electric Juicer

Amazon Price: $109.99 (as of 05/28/2012)

Now there is no reason to buy expensive store-bought juices or milks that may be sitting on the shelf for months loaded with sugar and preservatives. With the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Elite you always know your drink is fresh! The whisper-quiet Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Elite makes it simple and easy to introduce healthy fruit and vegetable juices and milks filled with raw nutrients and vitamins to your whole family.

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Juice Wars...

Which Juicer Do You Prefer?

I love Jack LaLanne's juicer!

adamfrench says:

I have it on the go twice a day, seven days a week

CruiseReady says:

Hmmm . . . I have never actually owned a juicer, but the Jack LaLanne juicer sounds like a great choice.

WGMusic says:

I use mine every day. I love that you can put melons through, rinds and all. The flavor is amazing!

Let me rave about MY juicer!

sousababy says:

I use a different juicer (can't recall name, it was a gift).

MiaBellezza says:

I have an old Hamilton Beach centrifugal juicer. It's about 30 years old.Yikes!

julcal says:

I use a different juicer, but I can't remember the name of it. And i have it packed up because I'm moving. I use it every day. the juice is absolutely incredible. i can't stand the taste of store bought juice anymore. In fact, it doesn't even deserve the name fruit juice.

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Jack LaLanne's Fresh Carrot, Apple & Ginger Juice

Juice Recipes & More

Add Your Favorite Juice Recipes to the List Below

Willard's Vegetable and Fruit Juice Recipes New Life, Hall of Fame Smoothie, Yin-Yang Fortifier, Strawberry Delight, Colorful Carrot Supreme, Strawberry Banana Wheat Wonder, and more.

Health Recipes.com Lemon Lime Ginger Ale, Sparkling Tropical Fruit Juice, Gingered Apple Cider Juice, Peach Pear Apple Juice, Blueberry Cherry Juice, Fruit Punch, and more.

Soy Quick Garden Tonic, Spinach Surprise, Apple Carrot Juice, Hot Pepper Juice, Carrot Anise Juice, Pineapple Carrot Juice, Swiss Chard Celery Juice, Carrot Glow Renewal Juice, Tasty Green Juice, Parsley Juice, and more.

Market to Market Recipe Card Box Available on Amazon

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The Juicing Bible

by Pat Crocker

The Juicing Bible

by: Pat Crocker

Amazon Price: $13.56 (as of 05/28/2012)

Advocates of fruit and vegetable juices cite the high levels of vitamins and antioxidants in these products. Pat Crocker and Susan Eagles have produced The Juicing Bible to stretch the imagination of those who own juicing machines. They promote unusual combinations of juices such as beets, ginger, apple, celery, chile, and garlic.

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Citrus Juicers on eBay

The Latest Auctions for Citrus Juicers

After burning out two electric citrus juicers, I prefer to juice lemons and limes the old-fashioned way. I've picked up several vintage citrus juicers at antique shops, and they work perfectly well.

Mandarin Citrus Squeezer

Fun and Functional ~ Available in More Colors

Alessi Mandarin Citrus Squeezer - Yellow

Amazon Price: $46.00 (as of 05/28/2012)

The colorful Mandarin's hat turns into a juicer when turned upside-down. His head then functions as a cup.

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Environné Fruit & Vegetable Wash

Eat Healthy, the Way Nature Intended

Environne Fruit & Vegetable Wash, 32-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3)

Amazon Price: $21.84 (as of 05/28/2012)

Product Description: Pesticides, waxes and chemicals used in crop production are designed to resist insects and rain, making these contaminants difficult to remove with water. Even organic produce is subject to drift spraying and could contain harmful residues. Award-winning Environné Fruit & Vegetable Wash was formulated to remove chemical residues and has been proven in independent laboratory tests to safely remove surface pesticides, waxes, and oils.

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JoshK47 Apr 21, 2012 @ 9:14 am | delete

I do love some nice juice - and fresh is always better than store-bought. Blessed by a SquidAngel!

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Inkhand Jan 9, 2012 @ 10:58 pm | delete

I always assumed that the 'fresh' fruit juice in the supermarkets is actually fresh, but it seems that's not the case due to "widespread use of pasteurization" in juice making. An interesting lens.

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jimmyworldstar Dec 17, 2011 @ 9:12 pm | delete

That power juicer looks nifty. My grandmother used to use a hand powered juicer on oranges to get that fresh taste. Having it fresh was completely different than buying it in the supermarket.

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sousababy Oct 15, 2011 @ 7:26 pm | delete

I grew up with mostly frozen orange juice. I couldn't believe how great fresh squeezed juice tasted until (get this) I was in my 20's. Thanks for sharing more information, I'll have to check out the resources you mention.
Take good care,
Rose