Why should you use a juicer? A juicer provides a very easy way for anyone to quickly make and consume part or all of the recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables. A recent Center for Disease and Control report stated that only 33 and 27 percent of adults meet the recommended fruit and vegetable consumption of two fruit servings and three vegetable servings per day. Students consumed even less fruits and vegetables per day. In fact, only 32% and 13% of students met the daily recommended fruit and vegetable requirements.

An electric juicer can be part of the solution to our collective need for more fruits and vegetables. In general a 6 ounce (or 3/4 cup) glass of fruit or vegetable juice is the equivalent of one fruit or vegetable serving. A glass of juice can be consumed in mere seconds, can be consumed easily and cleanly, can be transported for later consumption and can be incorporated as a drink along with the rest of a meal. Have you ever tried juicing by hand? It is hard work per ounce of juice output and will discourage you from juicing. In contrast, an electric juicer makes quick work of juicing fruits and vegetables and will help you lead a healthier lifestyle.

Published 11/29/2009 12:00:00 AM

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