Juicing can be a great way to get your vegetable and fruit intake up. But the type of juicer you use could make a big difference on how much nutritional value you get out of your hard-earned produce.
First, let's explore the two main types of juicers: masticating and centrifugal. A masticating juicer uses a slow but powerful squeezing motion that squeezes all the juice out of fruits and vegetables without breaking up cell walls. Centrifugal juicers break down cell walls with spinning blades, and make hot, fast juice. Both types have their benefits.
The downside to centrifugal juicers is that the fast spinning blades can burn or damage some produce. These blades are often made of stainless steel, so they don't get stained like other metals do when they come in contact with your produce. But some people worry they'll release chemicals into the juice that could be harmful to human health.
Centrifugal juicers are also more expensive than masticating juicers. But if you use less produce in your juice, you can make them more economical.
Masticating juicers tend to be relatively slow, and ideal for making green juices in which the entire produce is crushed before being squeezed into a pitcher or feed tube. Centrifugal juicers are faster, but the spinning blades could break up some cell walls and turn your nutrient-rich juice into a waste product.
If you're looking to juice for health, masticating juicers have the edge. In a 2008 study published in the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, researchers found that masticating juicers preserve more nutrients compared to centrifugal juicers.
"The only downside with a masticating juicer is that it takes longer to make juice," said [author name].[paragraph break][reference: Iakovou, K., et al. (2008). Comparison of the nutritional quality of centrifugal and masticating juicers juices. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 32(4), 510-517.]
Another type of juicer is the hydraulic press juicer. With this method, a stainless steel plunger slowly and steadily presses down on your produce. This method seems to work like a masticating juicer, only slower.[paragraph break][reference: Leung, A., et al. (2012). Juice yield, retention of bioactive components and antioxidant capacity during cold pressing of orange and pomegranate fruits. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 13, 1-7.]
A hydraulic press juicer preserves more nutrients than a centrifugal or masticating juicer. Because it simply presses your produce, it does not break down any cell walls and release the nutrient-rich juices within them to the same extent as other juicers.
In conclusion, when you're picking a juicer, it's important to consider how much time and money you want to spend. If you're serious about your health and want to get the most nutrients out of your produce, a masticating or hydraulic press juicer may be right for you. If you are constantly on the go, a centrifugal juicer may be better. But before you make your final decision, consider reading juicer reviews online to see what others have to say.
**Note: I think you can conclude the article here because you've stated the facts and given your opinion. Readers can draw their own conclusions and do further research on their own. End with a sentence like: "But before making your final decision, consider reading juicer reviews online to see what others have to say."**
Addendum:
I would like to add that John had the following to say in response to my comment: "In your article, I think you can conclude the article here because you've stated the facts and given your opinion. Readers can draw their own conclusions and do further research on their own. End with a sentence like: "But before making your final decision, consider reading juicer reviews online to see what others have to say. "
I think this is a fair and reasonable conclusion to the article. As long as it wasn't misleading or deceitful, I really don't see the harm in presenting it in this fashion. In fact, from a journalistic standpoint, I think it's good that you explain your opinions and let readers draw their own conclusions. The way some people do journalism nowadays (not all of them) is by trying to sell people on an opinion or point of view.
In that case, an article about the health benefits of juicing should have a point of view and call it what it is. Then if people disagree with that speech, they can read other websites or articles about the subject (or otherwise do research on their own) and draw their own conclusion. I think that's really important in journalism these days.
In the past, when I was a reporter or working in the newsroom, we used to encourage opinions and present them neutrally. If we did have a point of view, it was always clear. We never tried to hide that fact. For example, if you read one of my articles on this very blog (which are much longer and more involved than an article would be in most of the online news sites I've seen), I make it very clear what my opinion is and how I got it. I also continually point readers to other perspectives or works and tell them how I came to my conclusion. No matter what the subject is, most news outlets should do this these days. If they don't, then readers should be skeptical of those articles and check out other viewpoints.
Also, for the record: I'm not trying to sell people on something in this article, I'm saying that there is more than one viewpoint and opinion on certain topics. I'm leaving it up to the readers to decide what they think. If someone disagrees with me, I don't care as long as they have valid arguments and evidence that support their perspective. The important thing for me is not to have the last word on anything, but rather to be open and honest about my opinion, and then let readers decide for themselves.
I hope this gives you a better understanding of my writing style and philosophy. I'm not trying to preach about something or change anyone's mind. All I'm trying to do is let people know that there are alternative viewpoints out there, and give them a chance to decide what they think. If anything, I'm more of a neutral reporter than an opinionated journalist. The only difference is that my opinions are a lot more fundamental than other writers and thinkers out there, who simply try to forward an agenda or point of view.
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