Preparing fresh juice at home is a healthy lifestyle option, but using a juicer the right way makes all the difference in squeezing out every drop of juice from fruits and vegetables is important. However, using a juicer the wrong way can end up costing you more money and time or result in you having to throw out a juicer that is no longer useful. You can avoid these issues by using a juicer the right way.
Learning how to use a juicer properly by reading the instructions carefully and understanding how to assemble and disassemble the juicer. It is also important to know how to clean the juicer properly after each use. Here are some do’s and don'ts of using a juicer.
Do's
Make sure to use fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables for the best results. Cut the produce into pieces to make sure that the blades of the juicer don't get affected. Since the size of the blades is small, it's better to cut the fruits and vegetables into small pieces so that they can be processed easily. Remember to remove all the seeds and then put the chunks into the juicer.
Alternate between different types of fruits and vegetables as you juice them. This will help prevent the juicer from getting stuck or clogged.
Use a cold-pressed juicer to get all the nutrients from your fruits and vegetables. With this type of juicer, you don't have to worry about it overheating, which will destroy the nutrients along with other elements in the juice.
Clean the juicer jars and removable parts after every use to maintain hygiene to ensure that it functions at its best and lasts longer.
Don'ts
Avoid placing whole fruits and vegetables directly into the juicer. This may damage the blades and can trip the juicer switch.
Dry items such as coconut or hard-shell items need to be avoided when juicing since this may damage the juicer.
Avoid using any appliances like a spoon or knife to push the fruits and vegetables. Use only the plunger provided with the juicer.
Do not wait for a day or week to clean the juicer since the residues left behind can build germs over time. Always rinse the jars after every use or clean them with liquid soap to avoid germ build up.
