Awaken Your Path: A Journey Through Spiritual Healing & Plant-Based Living
Juicing
Juicing isn’t just about fruits - it can be an incredible way to nourish the body with vegetables and roots as well. For instance, beetroot juice has been shown to support kidney function and circulation. The more I’ve explored juicing, the more I’ve come to appreciate how it can be tailored to meet different needs, from detoxification to energy and immune support.
Juicing in a truly health-supportive way often requires a machine that’s not only effective, but also safe, versatile, and easy to clean. After quite a bit of research (and trial and error), our daily go-to has become the Pure Juicer. It features a two-stage hydraulic press that uses 2.5 tons of force - an impressive but thoughtfully engineered mechanism that ensures the highest possible yield, up to 90%. Made of food-grade, dishwasher-safe stainless steel, it's designed to maintain nutrient integrity and maximize enzyme activity.
One thing I found particularly interesting comes from the Gerson Institute, which has worked extensively with cancer patients and therapeutic nutrition. Their studies indicate that the ideal juicing setup includes two separate components: a grinder and a hydraulic press. The Pure Juicer simplifies this by combining both functions into a single, compact machine, making it far more accessible for home use. We've also noticed that it often produces 25–50% more juice than other models we've tried. And for those who like to get every last drop, the press can even be re-run, yielding more juice and leaving behind a dry, flat pulp "pancake" - which some even enjoy serving warm or at room temperature.
There are other great juicers out there, too. The Nama J2 cold press juicer is another popular option that many appreciate for its ease of use. Cancer survivor and author Chris Wark, who’s contributed a lot to the conversation around healing through diet, has spoken about the Nama J2. Interestingly, he notes that once you run the pulp through once, it won’t yield much more if re-pressed - something that sets it apart from other hydraulic models.
In the end, the “best” juicer really depends on your needs, budget, and lifestyle. For us, discovering the Pure Juicer has been a meaningful part of our health journey. I’m grateful for the technology, and even more so for the long tradition of healing wisdom that reminds us: something as simple as a glass of freshly pressed fruit or vegetable juice can be both nourishing and transformative.