Juicing is the process of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables, separating out the pulp, fibres or skins. The resulting liquid contains a concentrated amount of vitamins, minerals as well as phytochemicals. 

There is a small amount of preparation to do. This includes cutting up the produce so that you can easily put it through juicer blades without excessive force. You do not need to peel fruit or vegetables but for this reason it is a good idea to use organic produce. This is because the majority of residue from the chemicals used when growing the produce is on the skin. 

The internet also has an abundance of user-generated recipe sites that have been created in response to interest in DIY juice making. These can be helpful if you want more specific information about ingredients or instructions on how they should be prepared. Just enter “Juicing Recipes” into Google, Facebook or You Tube and you will be spoilt for choice. 

Beginners to juicing often make the mistake of buying an expensive juicer before they think about what they need it for. You really only need a cheap juice extractor if you're just starting out with juicing, since your needs will change as you become more experienced in juicing.

Another common mistake beginners make is that they just juice fruit. While these juices are delicious they can be high in sugar. This sugar gets absorbed into the body very quickly and can cause poor health and weight gain. Mix in vegetables for a healthier juice.