Fresh homemade citrus juice is a great way to obtain daily vitamin C requirements and help boost your immune system. Citrus juice contains high levels of Vitamin C, Vitamin B or folic acid and Vitamin A. In particular, orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, folate and thiamin. Follow these tips and steps to make homemade citrus juice with a juicer:
- Fresh Fruit - Always choose and juice fresh citrus fruit to achieve the best taste and most nutritional value. Avoid fruit that is too ripe or has brown or bruised areas.
- Citrus Fruits to Juice - Valencia oranges are typically the best oranges to juice. When juicing oranges, grapefruits, lemons or limes, choose medium sized fruits for easier juicing.
- Proper Storage - Store citrus fruit at room temperatures. Higher juice yields are obtained from citrus fruits that are kept at room temperatures.
- Juice and Drink - Oxygen is very damaging to the nutrients in fresh juice, especially to Vitamin C. It is best to juice amounts that will be immediately consumed to enjoy the best, freshest taste, while also getting the highest levels of nutritional benefits. Juices are rapidly absorbed into the blood
stream and thus represent a quick way for the body to digest nutrients. Drink juice on an empty stomach, or before eating a meal, to maximize the absorption and cut down on potential overeating.
The Breville 800CPXL Die-Cast Stainless-Steel Motorized Citrus Press is a citrus juicer that consistently receives top ratings and is a best selling juicer.
Published 7/10/2010 12:00:00 AM
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