Many people dislike the flavor of veggies, so they don't eat them. One way to make vegetables more palatable and convenient is to juice them. In this way, you get the benefit of all the vitamins and minerals but they are packaged in a more friendly format. If you have thought about purchasing a juicer or trying your hand at a healthier lifestyle, the following tips will be of great interest.

Before juicing, find out what items you need to peel and what you can leave whole. Citrus fruits generally need to have the peel removed before juicing. Be careful however when peeling, the white area immediately underneath the peel is fine to juice and it is where MOST of the nutrients are.

Juicing can be expensive- if you're making a few wheat shots a day as well as larger fruit and vegetable juices, expect your grocery bill to pile up. One way to reduce costs is to use primarily carrots, which are very inexpensive compared to the amount of juice they produce.

Immerse yourself in the taste of the juice, and don't rush things. Enjoy the taste, and savor the different flavors. Let saliva mix with your juice in order to begin digestion.

Always wash your juicer immediately after you are done using it. In addition, some vegetables and fruits will stain the juicer if it sits too long before cleaning.

Keep all the tools you use in juicing, like your cutting board, knives, measuring cups, juicer, etc. together in their own place so you always know where they are. The one reason you won't continue juicing is because you're not keeping your things organized, leaving you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed.

When starting to juice it's better to start slow. Use flavors you already know you like and don't try new things until you know you're ready. Start by mixing new flavors, like wheat grass, with fruit you've already been drinking. Soon enough you'll be able to move on to pro recipes!

Juicing is a wonderful part of a healthy lifestyle, but you don't have to be totally strict about what you consume. You should practice excellent health choices at least two-thirds of the time. The other third allows you to go out to a restaurant, have a few potato chips, or indulge in some ice cream.

There are a million-and-one recipes of items to include in your juicer. You can try a combination like apple with carrot and ginger, or celery and pear. My favorites are apple with lemon and pear, apple with cinnamon and honey, and, my daughter's favorite, banana with mango and orange. Try new ideas to find your own favorites!

Know where your vegetables grow to decrease sugar content. Vegetables that grow underground such as carrots or beets, will contain a higher level of natural sugars than above ground veggies. While natural sugars are good for you, they must be taken in moderation like anything else. Keep a proper blend of upper and lower-ground vegetables to prevent overdoing the sugars.

You've now read some very useful juicing advice. You now have the choice to incorporate juicing into your life or deny your body the nutritional power it offers. When you make your own juice, you can consume all the vitamins and minerals your body needs without concerning yourself with taste or texture.