FOOD & DRINK
COLD PRESSED just the juice
uring the lockdown I found myself scrutinizing food labels, searching out healthier choices. I looked for juice that did not contain added sugars or preservatives, and wasn’t overly processed— surprisingly, it wasn’t easy. Eventually, I discovered cold-pressed juice. Yes, it’s more expensive than your typical fruit or vegetable juice, but it’s well worth the extra cost when you consider the ingredients— juice, and nothing more! So...what does cold-pressed really mean? This is going to shock you to learn, but cold-pressing is the process of separating the fibre from the cells of fruits and vegetables—you know, juicing—without the aid of any heat. Machines and tools built to aid in cold-press juicing are also called masticating juicers, because they use hydraulic power to effectively chew
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and crush the juice out of otherwise fibrous plants. Why choose cold-pressed? Coldpressing takes longer and produces less juice, though, in theory, the juice created is richer in nutritional content. When you cold-press your juice, it retains more of the vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and antioxidants than regular juice. This makes it a healthier alternative to traditional juicing. Cold-pressed juice is never exposed to heat during its juicing process, which is important for producing more fruit per serving. And are cold-pressed juices any better for you than the alternative? The benefits of cold-pressed juice are boundless. Whether you are a hardcore fitness junkie, diehard vegan, proud carnivore, or chill couch potato, you can use cold-pressed
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juice to improve your overall health. Who’d say no to promoting fullbody health, right? Drinking coldpressed juices assists your body in detoxification. Although there are machines you can buy locally that cold-press juice, alternatively, you can purchase ready-made cold-pressed juice with a multitude of fruit and vegetable combinations. There are local cold-pressed juice options. If you’d like to cold-press at home, Kitchens Unlimited can set you up with a cold-press juicer. Be warned, having only one sip is basically impossible.
Cheers!
