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More and more people are drinking juice in hopes of supporting their health. At the same time, critical voices are occasionally raised, saying that drinking juice is not that healthy at all. At Sap.je, we therefore regularly get the question: How healthy is drinking juice really? Since making juice as healthy as possible is our main mission, we have thought a lot about this. However, giving a simple answer to this question remains difficult. All we can say is: it depends on a lot of factors! In this blog you will discover what it takes for juice drinking to be truly healthy. This will help you make the right choice, whether you want to make your own juice or buy juice.

Is drinking fruit juice healthy?

Not so long ago, fruit juices from concentrate were referred to as the “responsible choice. Since many people with busy lives find it difficult to eat several fruits in a day, they regularly drank such juices. It later became clear that such fruit juice cannot replace eating fruit. In fact, it is actually not that healthy! First of all, juice from concentrate contains only a small part of the original vitamins and minerals.

Fruit sugars

Second, this juice contains little fiber and a lot of fruit sugars. Especially if you drink it quickly, your blood sugar levels become quite unbalanced. If you drink it often, this can lead to obesity or diabetes. Freshly squeezed fruit juice from your own kitchen often contains more nutrients and sometimes a little more fiber. Still, with this you keep the disadvantage of fruit sugars. Moreover, acidic fruit juices are often bad for your tooth enamel. So we say: drink fruit juice in moderation and rather choose vegetable-based juice.

Is drinking vegetable juice healthy?

Vegetable juice typically contains much less sugar than fruit juice. How much of the original vitamins and minerals actually end up in your glass depends on several factors. For example, the quality of your ingredients is important for nutritional value. It’s best to work with fresh, organic vegetables. That way you can be sure they are high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and low in harmful pesticides. The pressing method is also important. That’s why we at Sap.je have done a lot of research on the best way to press vegetables into juice. For us, the best way is the one that ensures the highest nutritional value and the best taste.

Slowjuicing

Vegetable juicing with the slow juicer was the undisputed winner on both counts. Compared to cold pressing or using a centrifugal juicer, juicing with the slow juicer provided better aroma, color and taste. But most importantly, this pressing method preserved the most vitamins, minerals, trace elements, antioxidants and enzymes. Also read this blog about the benefits of slow juicing.

At least 85 percent vegetables

To add extra nutrients to the vegetable juice and further enhance its taste, we add a little bit of fruit, herbs and spices. Want to make your own vegetable juice with a little fruit? Then make sure your juice is at least 85 percent vegetable juice. We do the same with our juices.

Is drinking slowjuice vegetable juice healthier than drinking a smoothie?

Let’s say up front that drinking vegetable juice and drinking a smoothie are both healthy. They are just that in different ways. In a smoothie, the ingredients are chopped into mush. Often this is a rather thick mass because it still contains the fiber of the vegetables and fruits used. In itself, there is little wrong with that, but to make it drinkable, you have to add liquid. For a 250 ml. smoothie, you often have to use as much as 150 ml. of water or some other liquid. In addition, the many fibers make a smoothie make you feel full quickly. So you don’t easily drink a lot of it, so you get relatively less vegetables. Moreover, some people get digestive problems due to the large amount of fiber.

More vegetables in your glass with slow juicing

If you go slow juicing vegetables, you get a completely different result. Here the vegetables are slowly pressed by a machine that more or less mimics your chewing movements. The juice that’s left contains about 10 to 20 percent of the original fiber. That’s not a bad thing (unless you’ve used a lot of fruit), because fiber can be ingested in other ways. Slowjuice juice, on the other hand, is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other valuable nutrients. Moreover, with slow juicing you can get more vegetables in a 250 ml glass because you don’t have to add liquid. So the result is a highly concentrated power drink. You can read more about it on this blog.

Is drinking vegetable juice healthier than eating vegetables?

We are also frequently asked this question. Basically, you can say that drinking vegetable juice should not replace eating vegetables. In fact, both have benefits. It is best to drink vegetable juice as a supplement to your regular vegetable diet. But looking at the numbers, many people struggle to eat enough vegetables. According to the nutrition center, some 95 percent of Dutch people get less than the recommended 200 grams of vegetables daily. On top of that, most of us eat vegetables in heated form, which can cause many nutrients to be lost. Read all about the benefits of vegetable juice here.

Getting lots of vegetables easily

Drinking organic vegetable juice is a way to get lots of vegetables easily. Our 240-ml juices contain an average of 400 grams of raw vegetables. Drinking such a juice is easier to do than digesting 400 grams of raw vegetables. As you have read, the slow juicing method preserves many of the original nutrients. In pressed form, in many cases our bodies can absorb them better than if we eat the whole vegetable, precisely because the nutrients are already largely separated from the fiber. As a result, the vitamins, minerals and other beneficial substances enter your bloodstream faster, without costing your digestive system much time or energy.

Has the health of juice drinking been tested?

Now that juices have become so popular, many providers are touting them with all kinds of health claims. Whether or not these are justified depends on the quality of the juice in question. In this regard, we can best speak for ourselves: We make every effort to ensure that our juices really support your health. You can read more about it here, for example.

Tested by experts

We work with well-known health experts, such as Juglen Zwaan, Drs. Richard de Leth and David Wolfe to achieve the best results. In addition, our juices are extensively inspected and assessed for all nutritional claims by the NVWA (Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority). To be allowed to call our juices energy, detox, recover, boost and so on, the associated health benefits had to be scientifically substantiated. So these juices must actually contain nutrients that give you energy, support the cleansing action of your body, recover, and so on.

How can juices support your health?

Do you also want to get healthier with vegetable juice? There are several ways to do so. One fresh, organic juice a day already helps you get an ample amount of vitamins and minerals. Some juices are also formulated to have a specific health effect in addition.

Better performance

For example, our recover juice was originally formulated for Ajax’s 1st team. In collaboration with their doctor, dietician, coach and various other experts, we created a juice that optimally contributes to muscle recovery after a tough workout. The Vitamin C sunny juice was developed especially for the Lotto Jumbo cycling team and is a good support for your immune system. These are just a few examples. Check out the entire range of juices and discover how they can contribute to your energy level, mental clarity or maintaining an optimally functioning digestive system.

Detox cleanse

With a detox cleanse, you can also work on your health by drinking only a sophisticated mix of juices for one or more days. This helps your body stay healthy by giving you plenty of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. You can choose from a detox cleanse 3, 5 or 7 days. How will you use juices to support your health?

Is drinking vegetable juice really that healthy?

Vegetable juice from Sapje is made from fresh and organic vegetables. These vegetables are squeezed in a slow juicer. A slow juicer extracts all the juice containing all the important vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.

Is drinking vegetable juice healthier than eating vegetables?

Drinking vegetable juice is not a substitute for eating vegetables. In fact, both have benefits. It is best to drink vegetable juice to supplement your regular vegetable diet. But looking at the numbers, many people struggle to eat enough vegetables in a day. According to the nutrition center, some 95 percent of Dutch people get less than the recommended 200 grams of vegetables daily. On top of that, most of us eat vegetables in heated form, so many nutrients are lost. So drink a vegetable juice to make sure you get enough vegetables in a day!

How can vegetable juices support my health?

Vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals. These vitamins and minerals are important for your health. By squeezing these vitamins and minerals from vegetables and putting them into a juice, you are already getting all these healthy building blocks in one juice.
There are different juices with different ingredients in them. Each of these ingredients are an important support for your health. For example, the juice “Energy” gives you more energy in a natural way (away with coffee) and the juice “Detox” helps to capture free radicals in your body. You can also do this with our soup cure, for example.

What are the experiences with vegetable juices?

Are you curious about other people’s experiences drinking our vegetable juices? Do these people really feel that the vegetable juices can replace vegetables and do they actually experience the positive effects of the juices? Read about it in our experiences of our Sapje drinkers.

Is drinking vegetable juice really that healthy?

Vegetable juice from Sapje is made from fresh and organic vegetables. These vegetables are squeezed in a slow juicer. A slow juicer extracts all the juice containing all the important vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.

Is drinking vegetable juice healthier than eating vegetables?

Drinking vegetable juice is not a substitute for eating vegetables. In fact, both have benefits. It is best to drink vegetable juice to supplement your regular vegetable diet. But looking at the numbers, many people struggle to eat enough vegetables in a day. According to the nutrition center, some 95 percent of Dutch people get less than the recommended 200 grams of vegetables daily. On top of that, most of us eat vegetables in heated form, so many nutrients are lost. So drink a vegetable juice to make sure you get enough vegetables in a day!

How can vegetable juices support my health?

Vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals. These vitamins and minerals are important for your health. By squeezing these vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and putting them into a juice, you are already getting all these healthy building blocks in one juice. There are different juices with different ingredients in them. Each of these ingredients are an important support for your health. For example, the juice “Energy” gives you more energy in a natural way (no more coffee) and the juice “Detox” helps to capture free radicals in your body.

What are the experiences with vegetable juices?

Are you curious about other people’s experiences drinking our vegetable juices? Do these people really feel that the vegetable juices can replace vegetables and do they actually experience the positive effects of the juices? Read about it in our experiences of our Sapje drinkers.

December 5, 2019

As a nutritionist, I do not endorse bars, shakes or pills. I don’t believe in crash diets because these products are often full of preservatives that our bodies really don’t need. And you mainly lose fluid and muscle mass with these types of diets. We don’t make our bodies happy with that either. Therefore, I support healthy, unprocessed foods. Perfection does not exist. It is not feasible to eat 100% healthy every day, it is not sustainable. Read the full article on their website

Nowadays you hear more and more about the phenomenon of “juice fasting. This is a way to provide your body with lots of healthy nutrients and to let go of unhealthy eating habits and replace them with new healthier ones. This involves replacing the foods and drinks you take in daily with raw, organic vegetable juices, soups and herbal teas. This way you relieve your body for a while, so that it can then continue to function optimally again. In this way, you can give your energy levels and immune system extra support. But how long do you need to fast to achieve this effect? At Sap.je you can order a juice cure for 1 day, but also for 3, 5, or 7 days. Want to know which is the best choice for you? Then read on quickly!

Juice fasting for beginners: 1-3 days

If you are going juice fasting for the first time, it is wise to build up slowly. Even 1 day of juice fasting has an effect and can support your health. However, doing a detox for several days offers your body more support. As a result, you may experience more effects, but these are not always immediately positive. You may experience symptoms such as headaches, excessive sweating, restless sleeping, muscle pain and fatigue. Especially if you normally drink a lot of coffee, smoke, eat unhealthy food or take drugs, you may experience these. These complaints are a natural part of the juice fasting process and usually go away after a day or two. After that, you often feel better and more energetic. Still, we advise beginners to try a juice fast for 1 or 3 days the first time. That way you can see how your body reacts to it and possibly try a longer cleanse next time. It’s also smart to pay close attention to our advice on preparing for your detox cleanse and resuming your eating habits afterwards.

Advanced juice fasting: 5 or 7 days

Do you already have experience with juice fasting and want to see if you can keep it up longer? Then you can order a juice fast of 5 or 7 days. Because you only take in healthy nutrients for a longer period of time, this will give your body a big boost. Once you get through the first few days, you can experience a lot of physical energy and mental clarity. That sounds very appealing, of course, but even as an experienced juice fiend, it’s important to keep listening to your body. Do you doubt whether you should continue? Then you can always call or email Sap.je for advice. Also remember that you can stop now and resume your detox cleanse at a later time. After all, the juices are delivered frozen and can retain their nutrients in the freezer for months. So you can always do another 2-day fast a week later. These don’t even have to be consecutive days: Fasting once on Monday and once on Friday also works. Variety is also important when it comes to juice fasting. Read more about cleansing your body here.

Vary the length of your juice fast cleanse

In prosperous countries like ours, food is actually always within reach these days. It used to be different. Our ancestors were more dependent on the seasons and other circumstances. As a result, they regularly went a few days without food. Fortunately, our bodies are very adaptable. Precisely because of that adaptability, you can also get used to juice fasting, if you always do it according to a fixed pattern. In our experience, it is therefore better to vary the length and frequency of your detox. So, to keep training your body’s adaptability, it is smart to follow a 3-day juice fast one month, then a 5-day juice fast two months later, and then a 2-day juice fast the following month. See for yourself which schedule fits well with your daily activities. For example, you might find it easier to do long juice fasts in the summer than in the winter. That way you can fit the variation into your life nicely and take full advantage of the benefits.

When not juice fasting?

Although juice fasting is good for you in principle, there are circumstances in which it is better not to do it (temporarily), namely:
– if you are taking heavy medication
– if you are suffering from a serious chronic illness
– if you are menstruating
– if you are pregnant
– if you are breastfeeding (after 3 months it can be done)
– if you are under 14 years old

Unsure if juice fasting is a good idea for you? If so, consult with your doctor or dietician. Have you decided to try a detox cleanse? Then take your time to read through all the information so you know what you are getting into. Will you let us know what your experiences with juice fasting were? For more information, you can always read through the benefits of vegetable juice.

Following a juice regimen: how much juice should I drink on average per day?

There are different juice cures you can follow. You can follow a juice cure of 1 day or longer, such as 7 days. The number of juices you consume per day depends on the juice regimen. In a 1-day juice cleanse, you will drink different types and amounts of juices, than a 7-day juice cleanse. We therefore advise you to check which juices are included in a juice cleanse and which schedule is provided.

Which juice cleanse is best for my body and health?

Which juice cleanse is best for your body and health depends on several factors. If it is the first time you are doing a juice cleanse, it is wise to start with a 1-day juice cleanse and slowly build up to a 7-day juice cleanse. You can also choose from different juice cures. A normal juice cleanse and an advanced juice cleanse (juice cleanse +). Choose the juice cure based on experience and what you think your body does well.

Should I follow a schedule while juice fasting?

When you go juice fasting, it is wise to follow the schedule provided. This schedule has been put together by various experts. By following the schedule you will get the most out of your juice fast and ensure a powerful cleanse in your body.

What is best to eat before and after a juice cleanse?

Before starting a juice cleanse, we advise you to slowly reduce your intake of certain products. For example, stop eating meat three days in advance and cut down on coffee.
Even after the juice cleanse, it is wise not to eat certain products. In fact, unhealthy products can be a blow to your body after a juice cleanse. Fortunately, it is easier to omit unhealthy products after a juice cleanse. Wondering which foods to avoid before and after your juice cleanse? We explain it in detail on our pretox page.

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Your liver is your body’s largest internal organ and has numerous important functions. Most people know that among other things, your liver plays a role in cleansing your blood. Among other things, this organ removes chemicals, heavy metals and other toxins from your body. Fewer people know that by living a healthy life, you can support your liver’s cleansing function. In this article, you will learn more about the importance of your liver and how you can provide additional support for its cleansing action. The benefits of a detox cleanse will also be discussed. So read on quickly!

Your liver: a brief introduction

Your liver is a red-brown organ weighing about one and a half pounds. It is located next to your stomach and is connected to your bile ducts, among other things. Your liver, according to some sources, has as many as 500 functions, all of which we can never describe here. For example, your liver produces bile, which is important for breaking down fats and disposing of certain waste products. It also plays a role in the digestion of proteins and carbohydrates. This organ also makes cholesterol and important proteins for your blood. In this article, we mainly discuss the cleansing function of your liver. Among other things, it removes toxins, drug residues and bacteria from your blood. Thus, this organ is also important for a strong immune system.

Detoxification by the liver

On a daily basis, your liver gets to process all kinds of nutrients. What is useful is processed and released to the blood. Some of the rest is carried off to the small intestine in the form of bile, where it is further broken down and eventually expelled through the stool. Another part of the waste goes through the blood to the kidneys, where it is further broken down and finally expelled. Here we are mainly looking at the harmful substances that the liver breaks down. For example, you can think of pesticides, preservatives, heavy metals, drugs and other chemicals. Read why detoxification is so important here.

The explosion of toxic substances

As far as we know, our bodies have never before been exposed to so many different and complex pollutants at the same time. The technological developments responsible for this took place so quickly that there is a high probability that our bodies cannot adapt to it. This can cause liver problems that affect your overall health. For example, more and more people are suffering from autoimmune diseases. A U.S. estimate speaks of 1 in 5,000 in the 1970s versus 1 in 5 today. Experts believe this worrisome trend has to do with the explosion of toxins in our environment. The following common symptoms can also be caused by an excess of toxins in your body:

• little energy
• digestive problems
• sleep problems
• headache, muscle pain, joint pain
• nasal and sinus congestion, or just a runny nose
• trembling, dizziness
• blood pressure problems
• depression, concentration problems
• overweight or just underweight
• rash, eczema, acne, psoriasis

Since your liver plays an important role in processing harmful substances and thus detoxing, there is a good chance that it may not be able to successfully break them all down.

The cleansing action of your liver

Nowadays you read more and more about the cleansing effect of your liver, and we think that a detox or soup cleanse is a good way to give your liver a helping hand. During a detox of one or more days, you temporarily give up as many foods containing harmful substances as possible. If you choose a juice cleanse, you replace those foods with organic, raw vegetable juices that are actually full of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements and antioxidants. As a result, following a juice cleanse can contribute to your energy levels, normal immune system function and overall well-being, among other things. Our special Detox juice also contains the compound choline, which has a positive effect on the functioning of your liver. Read more information here if you want to follow a juice cleanse for 1, 3, 5 or 7 days .

Symptoms when supporting your liver

During a period of extra attention to your liver, you may experience symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches, perspiration, restless sleeping and irritability. Whether this happens varies from person to person. For example, if you are addicted to caffeine and stop drinking coffee and energy drinks during the cleanse, you may experience more of these. These symptoms usually pass after the first few days, to make way for new energy! For more information on the benefits of supporting your liver with a juice cleanse, check out our detox cleanse page.

Tips for keeping your liver healthy

Taking a detox cleanse is not the only thing you can do to offer your liver support. Such a cleanse should go hand in hand with a healthy lifestyle, trying to ingest fewer harmful substances. We can’t completely prevent it these days, but the following tips can help you keep your liver healthy:

• do not drink alcohol
• eat organic and unprocessed foods
• drink filtered water
• store food in glass rather than plastic whenever possible (read here why we choose glass )
• use natural deodorant skin care products
• Use pans made of stainless steel, cast iron or ceramic
• drink a lot of tea
• Try fasting and juice fasting several times a year

Can I help my liver cleanse itself?

The liver has a number of natural functions that are important to your body. For example, your liver makes bile, which is important for breaking down fats and disposing of certain waste products. It also plays a role in the digestion of proteins and carbohydrates. This organ also makes cholesterol and important proteins for your blood.
It is like a ”powerful vacuum cleaner” for your body. It is therefore good to give your liver a little push in the right direction from time to time. One way to do this is to eat or drink lots of healthy vegetables. Among other things, these contain the substance choline, which supports the cleansing action of your liver.

When is it helpful to give your liver (extra) support?

For example, if you consume a lot of food containing sugars, fats or toxins, your liver cannot break them down as easily. Even after a night of drinking (a lot of) alcohol, it is more difficult for your liver to break it down in your body. It is precisely at times like these that you can give your liver an extra push in the right direction.
However, supporting your liver is always possible. A detox or juice cleanse is always good!

What is a fatty liver and how can I help my liver?

In fatty liver, the liver stores more and more fat in the liver cells. Fatty liver usually does not cause any symptoms. Possible symptoms are fatigue and pain in the upper right abdomen. Possible causes include drinking a lot of alcohol frequently, diabetes and being overweight.
The best way to support a fatty liver is to eat and drink plenty of healthy foods. Organic fruits and vegetables help keep your liver healthy because of the many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Among other things, they contain the substance choline, which supports the cleansing action of your liver.

What are the symptoms of supporting your liver?

When supporting your liver, you may experience symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches, perspiration, restless sleeping and irritability. This is because your body is receiving fewer toxins, and this takes some getting used to for your body. These symptoms usually pass after the first few days, to make way for new energy!

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Freshly squeezed vegetable juice is an outright health craze. That’s for good reason: drinking organic vegetable juices is a great way to get lots of healthy nutrients quickly and easily. Chances are you already knew about this. But what you may not have known is that the way the vegetable juice is squeezed has a lot of influence on the nutritional value of the juice. After extensive testing with different methods, we have determined that you prepare the richest, best and tastiest vegetable juice with a slow juicer. Below we list the 5 main benefits of using a slow juicer

1. Slow juicing produces juice with more nutrients

Most people drink fresh-squeezed vegetable juice because of its health benefits. A fresh juice can contain a nice amount of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber and other nutrients. But how do you make sure the nutrients present in your vegetables actually end up in your glass? Slow juicing is the answer. Because the machine grinds everything slowly, few nutrients are lost. Plus, there is no heat involved, which can also come at the expense of nutritional value. So that’s how you get all the goodness from your raw, organic vegetables.

2. Slow juicing makes nutrients more absorbable

It is not always easy for our bodies to actually absorb the valuable nutrients from fruits and vegetables. This is because they are contained in the cells of the plant or fruit, and these usually have solid walls. A good slow juicer can break down these walls and ensure that the nutrients in the vegetable juice can be absorbed more easily. In fact, it is similar to the same process your molars perform when grinding your food. This also means when you do a detox from Sapje. It means that this way you also get the most nutrients.

3. Slow juicers result in less wasted food than a centrifugal juicer

Food waste is unfortunately still widespread. A slow juicer is a great way to do your own part in reducing this. A slow juicer can grind all parts of vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices, so you don’t have to throw anything away. In addition, slow juicing also yields more juice than other pressing methods. According to some sources, about 35 to 50 percent more. So that also saves on the cost of buying your vegetables. Plus, you’re left with less vegetable and fruit waste. At Sap.je, by the way, the leftover pulp after pressing goes to the animals of a local biodynamic farm. You can also turn your own pulp into a delicious vegetable omelet!

4. Slow juicers make for tastier juice

Not only is the nutritional value of slow-juice juices higher, the taste is also great. Thanks to the slow grinding of the ingredients, it is much richer. The color and smell are also usually more intense. Another reason for this is that in a slow juicer almost no oxygen can reach the vegetables and fruits. Therefore, there is no oxidation, the process that causes, for example, a core of a clock to turn brown. As a result, juice from the slow juicer also has a longer shelf life, provided it is kept refrigerated. You also suffer less from sediment with slowjuice juice.

5. The slow juicer preserves the best of nature

So with slow juicing, you get colorful, fragrant and flavorful juice, and that’s without any unnatural additives, such as dyes, fragrances and flavors! All parts of our slow juicer are made of stainless steel. So you don’t have to worry about plastic particles in your vegetable juice. This way you can be sure that you are getting nothing but goodness with your daily juice. At Sap.je, we deliberately chose a slow juicer that could offer the highest quality and nutritional value. By bottling the juices in glass bottles, we ensure that the nutrients are even better preserved and that nature is spared.

What is all you can do with a slow juicer?

A slow juicer is more versatile than you think! You can use it to:

– Making fresh vegetable and fruit juice.
– Squeeze green juices with leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale or wheatgrass.
– Make nut milk from almonds, for example (with pre-soaked nuts).
– Make sauces or dressings from tomatoes, peppers or herbs.
– In some models even make sorbet or baby food from soft fruit.

What is the difference between a slow juicer and a blender?

The big difference between a slow juicer and a blender is the amount of pulp/fiber it leaves behind.
A blender grinds vegetables into a thick, porridge-like juice. The thickness of the juice comes from the amount of fiber left in the blender. A slow juicer, however, ”squeezes out” the vegetables, so to speak. Only the juice of the vegetable ends up in your glass. The juice of the vegetable contains the important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for your body.
So you get more vitamins and minerals in a glass from the slow juicer than from the blender.

What is the difference between a slow juicer and a juicer?

The biggest difference is in the speed and technique of juicing.

A juicer (also called a centrifugal juicer) works with high speed and a spinning grater that slings the juice out of fruits and vegetables. This is fast, but more nutrients are lost due to the heat and friction.

A slow juicer squeezes slowly and cold with a mortar or screw mechanism. This retains more enzymes, vitamins and minerals ánd you get more juice from your ingredients. The juice is often richer in flavor and more nutritious.

What are the benefits of a slow juicer?

The slow juicer has many benefits. Some of these benefits include:
The slow juicer produces juice with more nutrients.
The slow juicer makes nutrients more absorbable.
The slow juicers provide less waste of food than a centrifugal juicer.
The slow juicers provide tastier juice.
The slow juicer preserves the best of nature.

At the top of the page, we explain to you in detail the benefits of a slow juicer.

Is a slow juicer better to use than a blender or juicer?

A slow juicer is better for your health than a blender or juicer. This is because juice from a slow juicer contains more vitamins and minerals. Also, the nutrients are better absorbed by your body. So with a slow juicer you obtain a better and more important nutritional value. This is healthier for your body.

What is the best slow juicer to purchase at home?

Want to start making your own juices at home? Then of course you want the best slow juicer to make the best and healthiest juices. We cover more about the different types of juicers, slow juicers and more and tell you which ones we like best.

What shouldn’t go in a slow juicer?

While slow juicers can handle a lot, there are some ingredients that are best avoided:

Very hard seeds or peels (such as from peaches, mangoes or avocados)
Large pieces of frozen fruit (unless your juicer is suitable for them)
Overly fibrous or tough parts, such as pineapple peels or large pieces of ginger with a lot of wire – this can clog the machine
Seafood, nuts or oilseeds – these are not juice ingredients and can damage the juicer

Celery juice is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and has many benefits for your health. We list them for you with scientific justification.

WHAT MAKES CELERY JUICE SO HEALTHY?

Celery juice is made from the stems and leaves of celery(Apium graveolens L) and has been used traditionally in many cultures for many years.

The health benefits of celery juice in particular have come to the forefront in recent years thanks to health experts like Anthony William. Moreover, more and more scientific research is being conducted on the beneficial nutrients in celery juice and their effects on our health. The results are promising.

Celery juice has now become a real health craze. But what makes this juice so healthy? What does this light green juice do for your body and mind? On which processes in your body can celery juice have a positive influence? In this article we will give you detailed answers to these and many more important questions.

You will learn about, among other things:

• the health benefits of celery juice
• vitamins and minerals in celery juice
• mineral salts in celery juice
• antioxidants in celery juice
• alkaline properties of celery juice

In addition, we will discuss the benefits of drinking celery juice versus eating celery. Would you like to make your own celery juice? Here’s an easy celery juice recipe and helpful tips for making celery juice at home with a juicer or blender. Would you rather buy celery juice? Then find more information here on what to look out for to make sure you buy good quality juice. But first, we briefly discuss the positive effects of drinking celery juice on your health.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CELERY JUICE IN BRIEF

Drinking celery juice regularly has many health benefits. According to several studies, it can:

• Support your immune system (through vitamin A and vitamin C, among others);
• Help protect your body from oxidative damage from outside influences such as UV radiation and air pollution (through vitamins B2, copper and manganese, among others);
• Protect your cells from free radicals (through vitamins B2, copper and manganese, among others);
• Have a positive effect on your blood pressure (due to potassium);
• Help keep your digestive system healthy (through potassium);
• Contribute to your concentration, mood and memory function (through vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, among others);
• Support your muscles and nervous system (through potassium and calcium);
• Contribute to maintaining strong bones (due to calcium and phosphorus);
• Help keep your skin healthy (by including vitamin A and vitamin C);
• Contribute to extra energy and help reduce fatigue (by including vitamin B3 and vitamin B6).

Below we discuss some of the nutrients and components of celery juice that are responsible for these and many more health benefits.

VITAMINS AND MINERALS IN CELERY JUICE

One thing that is certain is that celery juice is healthy. In fact, it is packed with nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other valuable nutrients. For example, check out our Support juice, which consists entirely of fresh-squeezed, organic celery juice (with a little lemon juice for flavor). Our detox cleanses also include several organic vegetable juices with celery.

• A bottle of this slow-juice juice will give you 120 percent of the reference intake (RI) of vitamin C. This makes it a good support for your immune system and for your skin.
• It also contains 137 percent of the RI of vitamin K, which helps maintain strong bones.
• Vitamin A is also well represented in this juice, at a whopping 106 percent of RI. This vitamin is also good for your immunity, as well as for your skin and eyesight.
• The nice amounts of various B vitamins in celery juice can contribute to your energy levels and a clear mind.
• Potassium in celery juice is good for your blood pressure and nerves.
• Calcium helps maintain strong teeth and muscles. The minerals copper and manganese in celery juice both help protect your body’s cells.

MINERAL SALTS IN CELERY JUICE

The health benefits of celery juice really became known to a wider audience when Medical Medium Anthony William began writing about it on his blog and in his book Thyroid Healing. Among other things, this describes how drinking celery juice can have a positive effect on a variety of different processes in your body. According to him, the minerals in celery juice would play an important role in this. In fact, these minerals are involved in many different body functions. For example, calcium helps maintain a healthy digestive system, and the minerals copper and manganese promote your energy metabolism. Calcium and copper also play an important role in the transmission of impulses between your nerve cells. As a result, William says celery juice has a positive impact on the functioning of your nervous system.

ANTIOXIDANTS IN CELERY JUICE

Celery juice is a good source of antioxidants, in the form of vitamin C, manganese and zinc. Antioxidants help protect your body from free radicals, which can generally have a harmful effect on your cells and tissues. In addition to these antioxidants, celery juice contains particularly high levels of bioactive compounds.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

A large overview study of the ingredients in celery juice provided an even longer list than the well-known vitamins, minerals and antioxidants mentioned above. Celery juice, according to this scientific study, contains the following substances, among others:

• caffeic acid
• p-coumaric acid
• ferulic acid
• apigenin
• luteolin
• tannins
• saponins
• camphorol

CELERY JUICE IS STRONGLY ALKALINE

Because celery juice is strongly alkaline, it makes a great addition to your diet. In fact, many of our foods are actually acidic, making celery an excellent counterbalance. So drinking celery juice can help you feel happy and balanced.

EATING CELERY VERSUS DRINKING CELERY JUICE

To take full advantage of the many health benefits of celery, it is important to press it into juice. This can be done in various ways, such as with a juicer, but also with a blender. You’ll read more about that below. But first, let’s look at the benefits of drinking celery juice versus eating celery.

WHY DRINKING CELERY JUICE IS HEALTHIER

The biggest advantage of drinking celery juice is that it gives you an easy way to get as many healthy nutrients as possible. Especially if you use a good press (such as a slow juicer), these are extracted in concentrated form from the leaves and stems of the celery. According to specialist Anthony William, celery juice is much more potent than raw celery alone. Besides, it is not easy to chew away an entire stalk of celery, try it! Squeezing a stalk of celery and quietly drinking the juice (about 500 ml.) may take some getting used to, but it is quite possible. This is a good amount to support your health with celery juice. Here is an easy recipe to make your own celery juice.

BELOW ARE THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CELERY JUICE

Why is celery so healthy?
Celery offers numerous health benefits. Celery contains high amounts of vitamins A, C and K and the minerals potassium, calcium and zinc. According to health expert Anthony William, these minerals, among others, are what makes celery so special. In addition, celery offers a wide variety of other plant substances, such as ferulic acid, apigenin, luteolin, tannins and saponins.

Who is Anthony William (medical medium)?
Anthony William Coviello is an American author who publishes under the name Anthony William and is also known as “Medical Medium. He uses his psychic insights to give nutritional advice. By his own admission, William is the founder of the “Global Celery Juice Movement. According to him, celery juice is currently helping millions of people worldwide. William recommends drinking 500 ML of fresh celery juice every morning on an empty stomach. His books are very popular among celebrities and he has a million followers on Instagram.

How do you make celery juice with the juicer?
Take a whole stalk of celery, cut the stalks from the base, wash them well and cut them into smaller pieces. Run them through the juicer with leaves and all. Use only organic celery: celery in particular is a crop on which many pesticides are used. A whole stalk of celery should be good for about 500 ML of fresh juice. You can add some lemon juice for flavor, if necessary. Drink the celery juice immediately after squeezing so that no vitamins and bioactive compounds are lost.

How do you make celery juice with the blender?
Take a whole stalk of organic celery, cut the stalks from the base, wash them well and chop them into about 2 cm pieces. Add 100 ML of water and blend. Use a strong blender to grind the fibers of the plant well. Pour the juice little by little through a cheesecloth into a bowl, leaving the fibers in the cloth. Squeeze the last remaining juice from the fibers with your hands and drink immediately.

Why is celery so healthy?
Celery contains no added sugars and is naturally very rich in vitamins and minerals with many different benefits for your body. The vitamins A and B2 in celery juice have an antioxidant function, helping to protect healthy cells and tissues from free radicals. Because of its ample calcium content, celery juice also supports the maintenance of healthy digestion. In addition, the various B vitamins and the minerals copper and manganese promote your energy metabolism, supporting your energy levels. As a result, celery juice can help keep your body vital and healthy.

What is celery?
Celery is an herb in the Apiaceae family, as are carrots, celeriac, parsley and parsnips. Therefore, celery is not a vegetable. Celery and celeriac come from the same plant, although some varieties are cultivated for the tuber, and some just for the stems. The stalks of celery are popular as a healthy snack or part of salads. Celery’s high content of fiber, vitamins, minerals and alkaline nature make it a popular “health food.

Why should you drink celery juice on an empty stomach?
According to Anthony William, it is important to drink celery juice in the morning on an empty stomach and then wait 15 minutes before consuming anything else. Celery juice contains a specific composition of minerals that, according to William, work precisely in conjunction with each other to perform their unique balancing functions. So if you were to add other ingredients to the juice, or drink it in combination with other foods or drinks, you could disrupt that unique composition. By the way, this is true of many medicines and medicinal plants.

Is celery diuretic?
Yes, celery naturally has a slight diuretic effect. This is due to its high potassium content and low sodium content, which helps balance fluids.

What does celery do to your body and gut?
The fiber present in celery stimulates intestinal peristalsis, which can promote regular bowel movements. In addition, celery contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can protect and soothe the intestinal lining. This makes celery a beloved vegetable!

Is celery high in fiber?
Yes, celery is a good source of dietary fiber. The fiber in celery contributes to healthy digestion, supports stable blood sugar levels and makes you feel satiated.

Is celery good for losing weight?
Celery is an excellent choice for those who want to lose weight. It contains hardly any calories, provides plenty of moisture and is rich in nutrients that support the body while losing weight. In addition, its high fiber content helps maintain a feeling of fullness longer and supports metabolism. So celery can be an excellent part of a healthy diet aimed at weight loss.

More and more people are discovering the benefits of a detox cleanse with vegetable juice. Some choose to do a juice cleanse at home. Others like to go big with a special detox retreat. Several organizations offer you the opportunity to juice fast on vacation. You then travel to a beautiful destination, where you follow a detox cleanse under supervision. Do you hesitate between juice fasting at home or booking a detox vacation? The overview below will help you understand the pros and cons of both options. In it, we discuss various points, such as the financial picture, the guidance you receive, the quality of the vegetable juices and the environmental impact.

The cost of juice fasting at home or juice fasting on vacation

Let’s get right to the point: the cost of taking a detox cleanse at home is many times lower than booking a juice fasting vacation. After all, you don’t have to pay for your transportation and accommodation. That can quickly save many hundreds of dollars. Prices of detox retreats vary widely, depending on the provider, the destination and the quality of your place of stay. Home juice fasting can start as low as 110 euros. For that you get enough high-quality juices to juice fast for 3 days. Here you can read more about the costs of following a detox cleanse at home via Sap.je.

Accompanying a juice cure at home or on vacation

Following a juice cleanse at home is something you do largely on your own. However, with a good juice cleanse, such as that of Sap.je, you get all kinds of information to ensure that you can optimally benefit from the advantages of juice fasting. Should you have any questions about the juice retreat you are following, we are ready to give you advice by phone or email. During a detox retreat there is usually personal guidance available. Sometimes you follow such a retreat for example in a spa, wellness center or private clinic. The quality and intensity of the guidance vary by location.

The conditions of following a detox retreat or juice cure at home

One advantage of a detox retreat is that you are away from your familiar surroundings for a while. When your daily patterns are broken, it is also easier to adjust your diet. Moreover, it is sometimes easier to relax when you are on vacation. A variety of activities are often offered to increase your sense of well-being, such as various forms of exercise. With a detox cleanse at home, however, you can also choose to organize your days differently to achieve the same effect. For example, add extra walks, yoga classes or a day in the sauna to your schedule. With the costs you save by not traveling, you can well afford some extra pampering moments!

The quality of a juice cure at home or on vacation

Because there are so many detox retreats offered, it is hard to say how good the quality of the juices you are offered during your juice cleanse is. Often you only discover this on the spot; sometimes you don’t find out at all. For example, it is difficult to verify that the juices are fresh and organic. Nor do you always know how they were pressed and how rich in nutrients they are. If you follow a juice cleanse from Sap.je at home, then you know exactly what you are getting: fresh, organic vegetable juices that have been pressed with the slow juicer and are therefore packed with nutrients. If you mainly want to juice fast to give your body and mind a vacation from harmful substances, following a detox cleanse at home gives you more security.

Juice fasting at home or on vacation: environmental consequences

Do you think it’s important to do your part for the environment? Then juice fasting on vacation is usually a less favorable choice. Especially if you decide to fly, you are contributing to considerable CO2 emissions. Traveling by car or bus is also usually not very environmentally friendly; unless they are electric. Traveling by train is often the best choice from an environmental point of view, but usually also a somewhat more expensive option. If you choose to juice fast at home with a detox cleanse from Sap.je, the vegetable juices will be delivered to your home. You will receive your juice cure in recyclable glass bottles, packaged in sustainable and recycled materials. In addition, Sap.je’s production process functions entirely on wind and solar energy, limiting harmful effects on the environment. Because the ingredients used are certified organic, you know that the environment was also considered when growing the vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices. Read how we make the healthiest juice here .

Conclusion: both following a detox cleanse at home and juice fasting on vacation have advantages and disadvantages. Detoxing at home is generally more economical and environmentally friendly. Moreover, you have more certainty about the quality of the vegetable juices. On vacation juice fasting may be more relaxing and you usually have more guidance.

What are your experiences with juice fasting at home or participating in a detox retreat on vacation?

In recent years, the spices ginger and turmeric have been all the rage. This is mainly because of the health benefits attributed to them. Among other things, both roots contain a lot of potassium, making them beneficial for your blood pressure and partly responsible for the proper functioning of your muscles and nerves. Want to take advantage of these properties naturally? Then making turmeric juice or ginger juice is a good idea. Below you can read how! We give you two tasty recipes, helpful tips and more information about these spicy wonder roots.

Why is ginger healthy?

Why is ginger and ginger shots so healthy? Actually, we could devote an entire blog to that, because ginger has many different health benefits. These include the vitamins and minerals that ginger contains. For example, ginger is a natural source of copper. This mineral is involved in a large number of processes in your body. For example, copper helps your immune system and is important for your energy metabolism. In addition, copper has a function as an antioxidant, helping to protect your healthy body cells from free radicals. Ginger also contains gingerol. This is the substance that gives ginger its distinctive sharp taste. Want to read more about the health benefits of ginger? You’ll find much more information on our ginger juice page.

How do you make ginger juice?

Would you like to enjoy the health benefits of ginger root? Then making ginger juice is an excellent idea. It allows you to ingest large amounts of raw ginger. Make ginger juice preferably with a slow juicer. Then the nutrients are preserved best. If you choose organic ginger, you can easily squeeze the peel as well. Pure ginger juice has a strong taste, which most of us find difficult to appreciate. That’s why it’s best to add some other ingredients, as in the recipe below. For that, you need:

– a piece of fresh, organic ginger the size of your thumb
– half an organic Granny Smith apple
– a quarter lemon
– a quarter cucumber

What comes out of your slow juicer is a fresh-sour juice with a tangy kick. Don’t have a slow juicer or no time to make your own ginger juice? At Sap.je, you can also buy ginger juice in the form of our Immunity ginger shot.

Why is turmeric healthy?

Turmeric is also known as turmeric or turmeric. Turmeric and ginger are related to each other. They share some of the same properties. For example, they are both an excellent source of potassium. Because of this, they help maintain good blood pressure and help ensure the proper functioning of your muscles and nerves. Where the two roots differ is in the substance curcumin. This particular substance is what makes turmeric unique and what also provides the characteristic color of this orange-yellow root.

How do you make turmeric juice?

Making turmeric juice is a piece of cake. However, pure turmeric juice is not so easy to drink away because of the root’s intense, bitter taste. Moreover, the addition of other ingredients, especially black pepper, can enhance the absorption of curcumin. Be aware that curcumin is a very strong dye. Watch your clothes and clean your utensils quickly and thoroughly after working with them. For a spicy pick-me-up based on turmeric juice, you will need:

– a piece of organic turmeric the size of half a pinky finger
– half an organic beet
– half an organic apple
– 1 organic carrot
– a pinch of black pepper

You prefer to drink this turmeric juice right away. The taste is earthy, invigorating and warming. Would you rather buy turmeric juice? Then try our turmeric juice, which consists mostly of fresh turmeric juice. Because it also contains ginger, you’ll instantly benefit from both of these natural powerhouses. Which turmeric juice or ginger juice recipes are you going to try?

Read frequently asked questions about ginger and turmeric below:

How do you make a ginger shot?

You make a ginger shot by squeezing or blending ginger. Because ginger juice by itself is very bitter and spicy, it is easier to drink in combination with other vegetables or fruits. For example, you can choose a fresh apple, a quarter of a cucumber and half a lemon. Take a piece of ginger the size of your thumb and squeeze it in combination with the other ingredients in a slow juicer. If using a blender, strain the juice through a cheesecloth afterward. Drink your ginger shot as soon as possible for optimal nutrient retention.

How do you make a turmeric shot?

Turmeric can be juiced well in a slow juicer, but because of its bitter taste, the shot is easier to drink with the addition of some other ingredients. For example, choose a carrot, half a beet and half an apple. Add a piece of fresh turmeric the size of half a pinky finger. Important is some black pepper to improve the absorption of the curcumin. Run everything through the slow juicer, paying close attention to your clothes or wooden furniture or countertop, as turmeric can stain. You can also use a blender and then strain the juice through a cheesecloth. Preferably drink the turmeric shot as soon as possible.

Why is ginger healthy?

Ginger contains many different nutrients that benefit your health. Among other things, ginger root is a good source of copper. This mineral has a positive effect on your immune system and also helps protect your body from free radicals through its function as an antioxidant. In addition, ginger contains an ample amount of potassium, which helps maintain good blood pressure. So by adding ginger to your diet, you are definitely doing your health a favor!

What is ginger?

What we call ginger is the root of the plant Zingiber officinale. This plant is native to the East Asian islands and is related to turmeric, cardamom and galangal. The root has been used for thousands of years in traditional herbalism and as a flavoring spice in dishes. In food, it can be used fresh, dried and as a powder and gives food a spicy, hot flavor. Ginger is also consumed in the form of tea or as a ginger shot.

What is turmeric?

Turmeric is a spice also known by the names turmeric and turmeric. Turmeric is used fresh, dried or in powder form as a flavoring for meals or as an ingredient in dietary supplements or skin care products. Turmeric root is the rhizome of the plant Curcuma Longa, a relative of ginger, cardamom and galangal. Turmeric is characterized by its deep yellow-orange color; it is a main ingredient in curry powder. The plant is also used as a dye. Turmeric is considered a superfood because it contains many healthy nutrients.

Why is turmeric healthy?

Turmeric is full of healthy nutrients. One of the substances that turmeric owes its positive properties to is the mineral potassium. Due to its high potassium content, turmeric helps keep your blood pressure good and contributes to the functioning of your muscles and nerves. In addition, turmeric contains the substance curcumin. To this, the orange-yellow root also owes its striking color. Curcumin is best absorbed in the body in combination with the substance piperine, which is found in black pepper.

Is ginger a vegetable or an herb?

Ginger is considered an herb because it lacks the nutrients typically found in vegetables, such as Vitamins A and C and Potassium. On the contrary, ginger does have the “spicy” heating and strong flavoring qualities typical of herbs and spices. Ginger, especially from Asian cuisine, is used in many dishes as a seasoning. Also because of the healthy properties of ginger, the plant fits better in the category of herbs and spices than in that of vegetables.

How can you use turmeric?

Turmeric can be taken fresh, dried or powdered. It is also possible to swallow turmeric capsules. The substance curcumin in turmeric is better absorbed in the blood in the presence of the substance piperine. Piperine is found in black pepper, so to improve the absorbability of curcumin it is advisable to eat or drink it in combination with black pepper.
You can make tea from fresh turmeric, for example in combination with ginger and black pepper. An old Ayurvedic recipe known today as golden milk combines turmeric with (vegetable) milk and sometimes oil. Curcumin binds well to oil, so adding coconut oil, for example, can improve absorption into the body. Fresh and raw, you can also incorporate turmeric into juices and shots.

How much turmeric a day?

For turmeric juice, 15 to 30 ml per day is common. Because turmeric works more strongly when combined with black pepper and a little fat (such as coconut oil or avocado), it is often consumed in small amounts as a shot or incorporated into juices. Too much turmeric can be laxative or irritating to sensitive intestines.

Is ginger good for your blood pressure?

Ginger is naturally an excellent source of potassium. This mineral is known to have a beneficial effect on your blood pressure and therefore can help keep your blood pressure in good shape. In addition, ginger is packed with other healthy nutrients, so this particular root can offer support to your overall health.

What does ginger do to your body?

Ginger contains a lot of healthy nutrients, so it can provide your body with plenty of support. For example, the mineral potassium helps keep your blood pressure good and copper helps support your immune system. Moreover, ginger has heating properties, making it a great way to bring warmth to a chilled body, such as with a cup of fresh ginger tea.

How much ginger juice can you drink per day?

Ginger juice is highly concentrated, so 30 to 50 ml per day is usually sufficient for a health boost. More than 60 ml per day is not recommended, as it is spicy on the stomach and in larger amounts can cause side effects such as heartburn or irritation.

Is ginger good for your skin and hair?

Ginger is a good source of copper, contributing to the normal pigmentation of your skin and hair. In addition, copper is an important antioxidant, helping to protect your cells and tissues from oxidative damage caused by UV radiation from sunlight, among other things. Ginger can be used either internally or as a skin mask consisting of grated ginger, honey and lemon in equal amounts.

What is the best way to store ginger?

Large quantities of ginger can easily be frozen. Cut the ginger into 2-inch cubes and first freeze them on a plate for a few hours to prevent them from freezing together. Then they can be stored frozen in bags. Frozen ginger is easier to peel.
Ginger can also be preserved in sherry, brandy or rice vinegar. If so, peel the ginger first and cut it into one or two-inch pieces. Ginger can also be dried. To do so, cut it into small pieces and dry them in the oven at low temperature for a few hours. Finally, ginger can be preserved as part of chutneys or through fermentation as ginger soda.

How much ginger do you need for ginger juice?

For a small glass (30 ml) of pure ginger juice, you need about 30 to 50 grams of fresh ginger root, depending on the type of juicer and the juiciness of the ginger. When combined with lemon or apple, you need less, as it is naturally diluted.

September 5, 2019

After the detox , you have to slowly rebuild the food. Again, like the pre-tox, this went fine. You will probably think: who immediately grabs a chocolate bar. But I honestly didn’t feel like that at all. A banana and some yogurt for breakfast was enough for me the first day. The detox really made me want to eat healthy again. Everything tasted so intense and I realized how much I normally eat in a day. So in my opinion, a detox is also a good step towards a healthier lifestyle. Read the full article on their website

2-09-2019

There must be a better way,” I thought to myself. So I surfed through all kinds of forums and Facebook groups looking for information. Eventually I came across the website Sap.je and there I had the feeling of ending up in a kind of ‘Vegetable Heaven’. On this site you can choose from a huge range of (fresh) vegetable juices. With this I kill two birds with one stone! I can easily get the right amount of vegetables every day (yeah!) and at the same time I replenish my fluids. So this site pretty much opened the gates of heaven for me. This makes me happy! With these juices I can get the recommended amount of vegetables and drink something different. Read the full review on their website.