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A Strong Beginning toward Good Nutrition


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The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to detox the system after indulging over the holiday season. Juicing is a great way to reset the clock back to a good beginning. There are a number of very good juicers on the market and the prices range from moderate to very expensive and function is a matter of personal preference. Making the decision to juice is the first step to toward achieving a body that is well-nourished and full of energy. To help point you in the right direction, here are some picks from Consumer Reports.

Black & Decker
This major brand offers a range of citrus juicers and juice extractors in various capacities, touting one-handed operation and easy cleaning. Black & Decker juice products are available through online retailers, Walmart, Target, Kmart, and other sellers.

Cuisinart
This mid-range-to-premium brand currently offers mostly juicer accessories to products such as stand mixers and food processors. Cuisinart is widely available in department, specialty, and appliance stores, and through online retailers.

Hamilton Beach
This brand offers a selection of low-priced juice extractors in the HealthSmart and Big Mouth lines. The latter can fit some whole foods, such as small apples, without pre-slicing. Products made by Hamilton Beach, along with those of its sister brand Proctor Silex, are available through department stores, appliances stores, and big-box retailers.

Jack LaLanne
Born in the early days of World War I, Jack LaLanne is a fitness expert whose health and fitness show enjoyed a 34-year run. His Power Juicer, sold in several models, is available today via phone order, over the Internet, and at mass-market retailers such as Walmart, Kmart, Costco and Target.

Juiceman
Now endorsed by the tennis legend Martina Navratilova, the Juiceman line of juice extractors began in the ‘90s with feature-length TV commercials by the pitchman Jay "The Juiceman" Kordich. Available in several models, they’re sold at mass-market retailers such as Walmart, Sears, and Kmart.

Oster
A subsidiary of Jarden Consumer Solutions, which also owns Sunbeam, Oster offers a handful of citrus juicers and juice extractors. You can find the brand online and at mass-market retailers such as Walmart, Sears, and Kmart. Resource: Consumer Reports (www.consumerreports.org)