There's no doubt about it, fresh fruits and vegetables are good for you. I recently started looking into the Gerson Therapy which is an alternative cancer therapy. The Gerson Therapy uses organic foods, juicing, detoxification, and natural supplements to activate the body's ability to heal itself. Juicing is the main component of the therapy, you drink 13+ glasses of fresh juice per day! Between researching the Gerson Therapy and watching Crazy Sexy Cancer I decided that I was going to turn towards some alternative therapies to hopefully keep my cancer at bay. Not only will it help my body keep cancer away there is research that shows it will help prevent diabetes, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, and allergies.
So where do you begin? There are a ton of juicers out there. The main goal is to preserve as many enzymes and nutrients that you can. Because heat destroys some of these important enzymes centrifugal juicers are not recommended.
I was recently given the chance to try out the Healthy Juicer which is a manual juicer specifically made for wheatgrass and leafy greens. Because it's manual it produces virtually no heat, so you can be sure you are getting the optimum enzymes and nutrients.
I tested the Healthy Juicer with some organic spinach.
Ease of use: The Healthy Juicer was extremely easy to put together! The instructions were very thorough and I only had to glance over them once. Since this is a manual juicer it does take more effort than an electric juicer, but it juices leafy greens with minimal effort.
Cleaning the Healthy Juicer is also a breeze. Everything comes apart for easy cleaning. It only took about 5-10 minutes after juicing to clean the entire juicer.
This juicer is compact so storing is really easy which is great!
Value: This juicer cots $44.95 which is a great value compared to most other manual juicers. I've seen manual wheatgrass juicers for $100+. I'd much rather spend $44.95, wouldn't you?
They also have an electric Healthy Juicer for $149.95 which also juices wheatgrass and leafy greens, but also juices fruits, has pasta making attachments, and can make frozen desserts.
End result: This juicer definitely extracts most of the juice from the veggies you put into it! The crushed spinach (pictured right) was pretty dry, which means all of the juice was extracted (pictured left) and drank by my husband and I.
Win It: Healthy Juicer and http://www.877myjuicer.com are generously sponsoring a giveaway of one of the same Healthy Juicers that I tried out to one of our readers!
Rules: You must complete the mandatory entry for your additional entries to be valid. Please leave one separate comment for each entry (ie: if you get 2 entries then leave 2 separate comments, it's easier on me when counting). Please make sure you leave your email address so I have a way to contact you if you win!
Mandatory Entry
(must be completed for your additional entries to be valid)
Visit Healthy Juicer and tell me something you learned about their products, juicing, or wheatgrass!
Additional Entries
Follow @lepetitowlet on Twitter (1 entry)
Subscribe to Le Petit Owlet via Feedburner (right sidebar, 2 entries)
Follow Le Petit Owlet publicly via Google Friend Connect (right sidebar, 1 entry)
Become a fan of Le Petit Owlet on Facebook (1 entry)
Comment on another post! (1 entry, can be a giveaway entry. Make sure you tell me which post it is)
Add one of our buttons to your blog (2 entries, leave a link to your blog)
Blog about this giveaway (2 entries, leave a link to your blog post!)
Tweet about this giveaway: "Win a Healthy Juicer for wheatgrass & greens @lepetitowlet http://ow.ly/1aEY3 "(one tweet per day, please leave a permalink)
Blog about this giveaway (2 entries, leave a link to your blog post!)
Tweet about this giveaway: "Win a Healthy Juicer for wheatgrass & greens @lepetitowlet http://ow.ly/1aEY3 "(one tweet per day, please leave a permalink)
Contest is open until 11:59pm on March 5th, 2010. Winner will be announced on March 2nd, 2010. Winner will be chosen randomly via Random.org.
Good luck!
Disclaimer: I did not receive payment in any form for this review.
I did receive a sample of the product or service for testing and review purposes. This will in no way sway my opinion of the product or service.The review is in my own words and is my own opinion. Your results and opinion may differ.
224 comments:
1 – 200 of 224 Newer› Newest»I learned that the Healthy Juicer eliminates all of the excess waste pulp by neatly expelling it out of the front of the end cap into a separate bowl for easy disposal.
ott.wendy@gmail.com
I follow @lepetitowlet on Twitter via @WendyLoreen
ott.wendy@gmail.com
I subscribe to your blog via feedburner...
ott.wendy@gmail.com
I follow you on Google Friend Connect...
ott.wendy@gmail.com
Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (2/23) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9563196063
ott.wendy@gmail.com
Following you on twitter. twitter.com/LingXei
Juicing is a healthy way to get the group of nutrients, known as enzymes that is critical for most of the metabolic activity in our body.
I learned that wheatgrass contains more protein per ounce than beef.
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
I follow you on Twitter. @JRizzleAdlizzle
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
I'm subscribed via google friend connect.
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
I'm a facebook fan.
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
your button is on my blog 1
http://jabberwocky-jessica.tumblr.com
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
your button is on my blog 2
http://jabberwocky-jessica.tumblr.com
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/JRizzleAdlizzle/status/9575551129
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
I learned that a tomato has Vitamin A, Vitamin C and over 10,000 chemicals in it!
dosergirl at gmail dot com
http://www.thegirlisamom.com
I learned that fruit juices are a good source of essential minerals like iron, copper, potassium, sodium, iodine, and magnesium, which are bound by the plant in a form that is most easily assimilated during digestion.
I didn't realize that all those minerals were in fruits!
ida_mai at hotmail.com
http://www.treeswillbend.com
button love!
ida_mai at hotmail.com
http://www.treeswillbend.com
button love again #2
ida_mai at hotmail.com
http://www.treeswillbend.com
i follow your blog
ida_mai at hotmail.com
http://www.treeswillbend.com
i follow your blog
ida_mai at hotmail.com
http://www.treeswillbend.com
I am your facebook fan!
ida_mai at hotmail.com
http://www.treeswillbend.com
OMG I would LOVE this!!! I was just reading about juicing as well for my blood disorder and I was reading on their site about enzymes and how they help at the cellular level and stuff...definitely need that!
Jennifercruger@aol.com
I'm a FB fan :)
I commented on your diaper stash post!
I blogged about it #1
Blog #2 http://thecrunchybaby.blogspot.com/2010/02/healthy-juicer-giveaway.html
Button on my blog 1
Button on blog 2 :)
I learned that there is a kit available to grow your own wheat grass!
valentinescarlet at yahoo dot com
I follow on Twitter
valentinescarlet at yahoo dot com
I subscribe!
valentinescarlet at yahoo dot com
I subscribe
valentinescarlet at yahoo dot com
I am a FB fan
valentinescarlet at yahoo dot com
tweet!
http://twitter.com/Bamannieboo/statuses/9593531981
I Subscribed to Le Petit Owlet via Feedburner
kgvollmer@mac.com
I Subscribed to Le Petit Owlet via Feedburner
kgvollmer@mac.com
I Subscribed to Le Petit Owlet via Feedburner
kgvollmer@mac.com
I learned that juicing wheat grass can lead to crazy energy!
kgvollmer@mac.com
I learned that wheatgrass has so many amazing benefits: boosting the immune system, cleansing the colon, detoxifying the liver, and so much more. I will definitely be consuming wheatgrass from now on!
ejgballerina@aol.com
I follow your blog via Google Friend Connect (Ballerina).
ejgballerina@aol.com
I subscribed to your blog via Feedburner.
ejgballerina@aol.com
I'm a FB fan.
ejgballerina@aol.com
I added your button to my blog.
www.babyforballerina.blogspot.com
ejgballerina@aol.com
I blogged about this giveaway. :)
http://babyforballerina.blogspot.com/2010/02/working-on-that-new-body.html
ejgballerina@aol.com
I commented on your post about the must haves for new moms (re: the Moby wrap) :)
ejgballerina@aol.com
I learned that Wheatgrass (which I had never even heard of before lol!) contains more protein per once than beef, which is great for me because I try to avoid red meats!
I didn't see it mentioned but I wonder if it is pretty high in iron? I'm sure it is!
On a side note- does anyone know it the juicer is BPA-free? I couldn't find anything about it either way on the site. . . ?
ccherkasATgmailDOTcom
Following @lepetitowlet on Twitter @mama2cookies
ccherkasATgmailDOTcom
I now subscribe to Le Petit Owlet via Feedburner. #1
ccherkasATgmailDOTcom
I now subscribe to Le Petit Owlet via Feedburner. #2
ccherkasATgmailDOTcom
Following Le Petit Owlet publicly via Google Friend Connect
ccherkasATgmailDOTcom
I became a fan of Le Petit Owlet on Facebook.
ccherkasATgmailDOTcom
I have one of your buttons on my blog http://mcgiveawayconnection.blogspot.com/
#1
ccherkasATgmailDOTcom
I have one of your buttons on my blog http://mcgiveawayconnection.blogspot.com/
#2
ccherkasATgmailDOTcom
Tweeted http://twitter.com/mama2cookies/status/9611774747
ccherkasATgmailDOTcom
http://twitter.com/JRizzleAdlizzle/status/9625910347
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
I learned that I should have been eating more grapes... they protect cells' DNA from damage.
JessWoodbridge at yahoo.com
I'm a facebook fan!
JessWoodbridge at yahoo.com
I'm a subscriber too.
JessWoodbridge at yahoo.com
Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (2/25) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9664266662
ott.wendy@gmail.com
I learned that the phytochemicals that researchers have uncovered are changing the way we think about food
I'm a subscriber #1
slippers44@live.com
I'm a subscriber #2
slippers44@live.com
I follow
slippers44@live.com
I'm a facebook fan
slippers44@live.com
I learned that this juicer works better by crushing instead of shredding veggies.
I follow on twitter @baby2green
I follow on FriendConnect
I am a fan on facebook
http://twitter.com/JRizzleAdlizzle/status/9677618254
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
Well, the juicer itself is a sweet little thing. I always thought juicers were big and bulky. I always wanted one...but the money fizzled out. lol.
Okay, I learned...that a tomato has 10,000 chemicals in it? Serious? OMG. I'm assuming these are some sort of good chemicals? I have to research this that is wild!
I follow you through GFC! Whooo Hooo!
How nice! I just saw I get an entry for commenting on your life thoughts post about college and money. Yea!
OH! btw, I'm over from Mom Bloggers Club organic mommy! I saw your post on there about the juicer!
Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (2/26) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9710994726
ott.wendy@gmail.com
http://twitter.com/JRizzleAdlizzle/status/9757495886
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (2/27) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9759473725
ott.wendy@gmail.com
http://twitter.com/Bamannieboo/statuses/9790719739
valentinescarlet at yahoo dot com
Here is what I learned:
Citrus fruits have substances that make it easier for your body to remove carcinogens, thus decreasing the chance of contracting cancer. Grapes contain a phytochemical that appears to protect each cells' DNA from damage. Similarly, a number of green vegetables contain phytochemicals that appear to offer protection against cancer-causing substances. The list goes on and on: bok choy, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, rutabaga, turnip greens, red beets, peppers, garlic, onions, leeks, and chives are but a few of the vegetables that appear to have cancer-preventing phytochemicals
dawns_horizen@yahoo.com
I learned that when drinking wheatgrass you Experience less colds as your resistance to infection increases.
honeybeez80@yahoo.com
wheatgrass contains more protein per ounce than beef
I learned that, unlike other juicers, this juicer produces no heat which keeps the beneficial enzymes from being destroyed. Very cool.
I follow on twitter @chicagoaudra
chicagoaudra(at)gmail(dot)com
tweeted at http://twitter.com/chicagoaudra/status/9797998073
chicagoaudra(at)gmail(dot)com
subscribed via feedburner
chicagoaudra(at)gmail(dot)com
subscribed via feedburner
chicagoaudra(at)gmail(dot)com
Plant chemicals, known as phytochemicals, are the cutting edge of nutritional research because they hold the keys to preventing some of our most deadly diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, as well as some of our most common, like asthma, arthritis, and allergies.
HilLesha@gmail.com
Follow publicly via Google friend connect
chicagoaudra(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm following via Google Friend Connect.
I'm following you on Twitter.
ID: HilLesha
Button on my blog http://supersweeper.blogspot.com/
chicagoaudra(at)gmail(dot)com
Button on my blog http://supersweeper.blogspot.com/
chicagoaudra(at)gmail(dot)com
I learned that a tomato has Vitamin A, Vitamin C and over 10,000 chemicals in it.
Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (2/28) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9799353084
ott.wendy@gmail.com
http://twitter.com/JRizzleAdlizzle/status/9805604922
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
I learned that plant chemicals, known as phytochemicals, are the cutting edge of nutritional research because they hold the keys to preventing some of our most deadly diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, as well as some of our most common, like asthma, arthritis, and allergies.
Ellen
eering99@hotmail.com
i did not know people actually drank wheat juice
I learned that healthy enzymes in fruits and vegetable are destroyed at 114 degrees. This juicer is great in that because it isn't mechanical, it doesn't reach the high speeds of mechanical juicers. These high speeds can cause friction that destroy good for you enzymes!
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
I subscribe via e-mail 1
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
I subscribe via e-mail 2
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
I follow through google friend connect
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
I follow through twitter (@jjak2003)
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/9811804538
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
Why should I drink wheatgrass juice?
Growing and juicing your own wheat sprouts is not only decorative and fun, but also highly nutritional. Wheatgrass is full of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. The juice has many health benefits due to the high concentration of chlorophyll, Vitamins B-12, B-6, K & C, and beta-carotene.
The Healthyjuicer is covered by a limited one year warranty against defects in material and workmanship from the date of original purchase.
traymona[at]aol.com
http://twitter.com/JRizzleAdlizzle/status/9825337369
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
my juicer just bit the dust so i need a new one for my daily green juice! i like how this one secures onto the counter...seems like a manageable size in terms of storage! j ;)
3/1 daily tweet
http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/9846802786
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
I learned that fruit juices are a good source of essential minerals like iron, copper, potassium, sodium, iodine, and magnesium, which are bound by the plant in a form that is most easily assimilated during digestion
I did not know that juicing removes the indigestible fiber. That is really interesting to me and a good thing to know. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
I'm following you on twitter (@sewmuchstuff)
Your button is on my blog
http://sewmuchmorestuff.blogspot.com/
I blogged about your giveaway
http://sewmuchmorestuff.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/SewMuchStuff/status/9859669182
I learned that wheatgrass juice has a high concentration of chlorophyll, Vitamins B-12, B-6, K & C, and beta-carotene, thanks.
http://twitter.com/JRizzleAdlizzle/status/9874721698
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
I learned that " since juicing removes the indigestible fiber, nutrients are available to the body in much larger quantities than if the piece of fruit or vegetable was eaten whole".
Easy to Clean
Tweet
http://twitter.com/Ludmilochka/status/9883040513
Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (3/2) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9884585529
ott.wendy@gmail.com
wheatgrass is a good source of protein and it's better to get vitamins from the fruits and veggies themselves because it's easier for the body to absorb that way.
i follow you on google friend connect. h mcnaron.
I learned that Fresh juices are a tremendous source of enzymes. In fact, the "freshness" of juice is one of their key features, because enzymes are destroyed by heat. When you eat cooked foods, whether its meal, grains, fruits, or vegetables, if the food is cooked at temperatures above 114 degrees, the enzymes have been destroyed by the heat.
couponsiwant(at)verizon(dot)net
3/3 daily tweet
http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/9918892797
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
I learned that wheatgrass has long been used like a herbal medicine ~ for its therapeutic and nutritional properties. Although wheat is the most popular, barley, oats and rye are equally potent.
foreversuperstar at hotmail dot com
I subscribe via email. #1
foreversuperstar at hotmail dot com
I subscribe via email. #2
foreversuperstar at hotmail dot com
I'm a facebook fan.
foreversuperstar at hotmail dot com
I commented on 'give that baby that breast'.
foreversuperstar at hotmail dot com
http://twitter.com/JRizzleAdlizzle/status/9939383074
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
i learned that wheatgrass juice has a high concentration of chlorophyll, Vitamins B-12, B-6, K & C, and beta-carotene
chromiumman (at) mail (dot) com
i didn't know that nutrients get trapped in the indigestible fibers, and juicing breaks down the fibers so your body can easily absorb the nutrients, that's cool!
following you on twitter!
samanthapayntr
subscribed to your email!
#1
subscribe to your email!
#2
following you on google!
became a fan on facebook!
Samantha Pruitt
tweet!
http://twitter.com/samanthapayntr/status/9958032415
Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (3/3) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9959910386
ott.wendy@gmail.com
The juicer eliminates the excess pulp which is a good thing as I'm not a pulp person...apart from Pulp Fiction...enjoyed that movie. :)
marc74@inbox.com
http://twitter.com/JRizzleAdlizzle/status/9971657846
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
I learned that we do not eat nearly enough vegetables or fruit on any given day to reap the many benefits they provide. One such benefit is that citrus fruits have substances that make it easier for your body to remove carcinogens, thus decreasing the chance of contracting cancer.
I learned that consuming wheat grass leads to a tangible energy boost.
bookloon@gmail.com
i learned wheatgrass juice has a high concentration of chlorophyll, vitamins b-12 b-6 k c beta-carotene, never know dat - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
tweeted http://twitter.com/chicagoaudra/status/9991726387
The Healthyjuicer produces virtually no heat as opposed to centrifugal juicers in which the high speed causes friction which in turn produces heat.
Subscribed to your feed
Subscribed to your feed 2
Following through friend connect
tweet - http://twitter.com/jsoldham/status/9994014063
I didn't realize that centrifugal juicers were destroying a lot of precious enzymes! I would love to start juicing, especially since we do a CSA (farm share) in the summer.
I am a follower of Le Petit Owlet publicly via Google Friend Connect :)
I learned that wheatgrass detoxifies the liver. Thanks!
Christina - xristya@rock.com - I learned that Wheatgrass helps the immune system and detoxifies the liver. I tried some years ago and didn't like it but would be willing to try it again because of its superb qualities.
3/4 daily tweet
http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/10005615693
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (3/4) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/10008463847
ott.wendy@gmail.com
I learned that Wheatgrass is an excellent source of protein and that there is a kit available so you can grow it at home.
Feed subscriber via Google Reader
Follower
I learned that uicing is a healthy way to get the group of nutrients, known as enzymes that is critical for most of the metabolic activity in our body, thanks!
Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com
Sweet. I didn't know much about wheatgrass, but I learned that it contains more protein per once than beef. That is so cool!
Twitter follower soluckyducky
Feedburner subscriber 1
Feedburner subscriber 2
google friend connect follower
facebook fan sarah linette
http://twitter.com/soluckyducky/status/10010891830
I learned Fresh juices are a tremendous source of enzymes
I'm following your blog in Google Friend Connect.
tweet http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/10013246049
I learned that they extend a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
electricisland(at)gmail.com
Follow @lepetitowlet on Twitter, (id- electricisland)
Subscribed by feedburner #1
Subscribed by feedburner #2
that wheatgrass has more protein than beef ty.
3/5 daily tweet
http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/10019350965
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
Wheatgrass is full of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. The juice has many health benefits due to the high concentration of chlorophyll, Vitamins B-12, B-6, K & C, and beta-carotene. Thanks.
president(dot)peaches(at)hotmail(dot)com
Juicing helps fight cancer
http://twitter.com/JRizzleAdlizzle/status/10023316688
Jessica.R.Adler at gmail.com
juicing helps fight cancer.thanks
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
I learned that The Healthyjuicer produces virtually no heat as opposed to centrifugal juicers in which the high speed causes friction which in turn produces heat.
I follow lepetitowlet on twitter - bsw529
I Became a fan of Le Petit Owlet on Facebook - barbara wright
I learned that regardless of your illness juicing with have a positive effect on your body.
I learned that fruits are a good source of essential minerals.
rsbryswrrl at gmail dot com
I learned that since juicing removes indigestible fiber, the nutrients are available to the body in much larger quantities than if the piece of fruit or vegetable was eaten whole! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
I'm a subscriber. tylerpants(at)gmail.com #1
I'm a subscriber. tylerpants(at)gmail.com #2
this juicer doesn't produce heat which keeps the beneficial enzymes from being destroyed!
I learned healthyjuicer produces virtually no heat unlike normal juicers.
ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
twitter follower @ferriza2
ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
google follower: ferriz
ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
I learned that since fruits and vegetables are juiced raw, the enzymes are still viable when you drink the juice.
1 I subscribe via email.
2 I subscribe via email.
I'm a follower!
Wheatgrass Contains 97 enzymes, vitamins, phytochemicals and minerals made famous in the US by Dr. Ann Wigmore in treatment of cancer
following on twitter klp1965
Google Friend klp1965
fan on facebook kathylpease
http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/10051447712
Wheat grass gives you energy!
brandi.westmoreland(at)gmail(dot)com
A tomato has Vitamin A, Vitamin C and over 10,000 chemicals in it.
Post a Comment