Navigating Nutrition in the Midst of Health Challenges
“You often don’t realize the importance of your dietary choices… until a health crisis like cancer forces you to reconsider.”
This was a conversation I had with a dear friend recently. It’s a reflection of how we used to be. We might not have indulged in particularly unhealthy food, but we were admittedly lax about ensuring we consumed what our bodies truly needed. That casual approach shifted dramatically when cancer entered our lives.
Following Angie’s cancer diagnosis, one of our initial transformative decisions was revisiting our family’s eating habits. We acknowledged a deficiency in our daily fruit and vegetable consumption. Hence, turning them into drinkable forms emerged as an efficient way to meet our daily requirements, particularly the beneficial greens. Consequently, we revived our long-neglected Hurom juicer, which had been gathering dust since its purchase at a TANGS sale.
The Power of Juicing:
Regular juice consumption, when done right, can bolster health. Juicing facilitates easy nutrient absorption and diversifies our fruit and vegetable intake. The way you juice, however, can greatly influence the nutritional value. So, it’s essential to understand the difference between traditional juicing and the cold-pressed method.
Traditional Centrifugal Juicing:
This method uses fast-spinning blades, causing the ingredients to heat up, leading to nutrient oxidation. Such juicers often generate more froth, are less effective with leafy greens, and can be noisier and harder to clean due to pulp clogging.
Cold-Pressed or Slow Juicing:
This method gently crushes and then presses fruits and vegetables for maximum juice yield, retaining more nutrients. Some of its highlights include:
- A more natural extraction process, retaining the fruits’ essence.
- Better nutrient and antioxidant preservation due to minimal heat.
- Retains some pulp, giving a thicker consistency.
- Operates quietly.
- Requires fruits to be checked and seeds removed before juicing.
Why Choose Hurom?
Hurom stands out in the realm of cold-pressed juicers. Key features of every Hurom juicer include:
- Assured Quality: All components are made in South Korea, ensuring top-notch quality.
- Long-term Warranty: A 10-year guarantee on the juicer motor when bought from an official distributor.
- Country-Specific Compliance: Official distributors ensure the juicer aligns with Singapore’s electrical standards.
- User-friendly and Safe: The latest models are easy to use, clean, and come with safety features like cut-off circuits.
Our Go-To Juices with Hurom:
For those interested in giving juicing a whirl, here are some of our cherished, immunity-enhancing juice recipes, brimming with antioxidants to combat illnesses:
- ABC + K (Apple, Beetroot, Carrot, and Kale): A delightful mix, best made with Green Apples. You can exclude Kale if you prefer just the ABCs.
- PCC (Pineapple, Carrot, Cabbage): Tastes almost like a mocktail, especially when made with sweet honey pineapple.
- BCCG (Beetroot, Celery, Carrot, and Ginger): A detox special with the healing touch of ginger.
- CCK (Cucumber, Carrot, and Kale): A nutrition-packed shake-like drink.
- KSL (Kale, Spinach, and Lemon): Potent and known for its cancer-prevention properties. You can opt for frozen spinach for this blend.
Stay vigilant about your health, and let’s make conscious nutritional choices for a brighter, healthier future.