My spouse and I got into juicing about two years ago. I thought she was crazy to spend all that money on a fancy masticating juicing machine, but she wanted to juice for health reasons. And she did her research first to make sure she found the best masticating juicer.

Anyhow, I soon started trying some of the beverages she was making and they were awesome. In addition to the great health benefits you get from juicing fresh fruits and veggies, you can make some awesome drinks. I often mix beets with cayenne peppers, carrots and a banana for a quick pick me up in the morning without having to rely on coffee or soda.

For lunch I have whipped together a quick tomato juice that’s better than a V8 with celery and peppers, too. Juicing has become a way of life in our household. Not only is it easy to throw together a drink, but it’s healthy and even fun to create new drinks. Continue reading →