If you are making plans for a healthier new year, a vegetable juicer is a great place to start. Too many times we diet only to discover that we feel just as, if not more, sluggish throughout the dieting process than we did when we were not eating healthy.

Part of the problem is that we are not only cutting back on the foods that are bad for us, but also those that provide nourishing vitamins, minerals, and other great goodies that our bodies so desperately need in order to function properly.

Most of us also find that taking the time to peel, slice, dice, and cook our vegetables takes too long and as a result do not get our necessary daily dosage of those oh so wonderful vegetables. There is a lot to be said about convenience and how those things that require more work often get overlooked. By using a vegetable juicer and drinking the wonderful juice each and every day you will be getting your share of healthy vegetables and you should notice fairly quickly an increase in energy and alertness as well as a renewed sense of vigor and overall health.

The benefits of a vegetable juicer do not stop there however. Just as you can extract the wonderful juices from vegetables with this handy device, you can also enjoy freshly made fruit juices each day as well. Imagine how wonderful it will be to start every morning with a nice freshly made cup of orange juice. The vitamins, nutrients, and natural (unprocessed) sugars are a great boost in the morning and should have you up, running, and ready to face the day in no time.

I should warn you that using your vegetable juicer could be quite addictive. You can play with all kinds of flavor combinations in order to find the one that you simply cannot face your day without. You can also use your blender in combination and create wonderful smoothies, iced drinks, or whatever you can imagine. Don’t stop with fruits or vegetables, combine them together and see what delightful flavors you create.

One of the best things about using a vegetable juicer to make your own juice is that you know every ingredient that is going into your juice. There are no additives or chemicals that you didn’t put there. This means that you have a much better chance of getting the best of all worlds involved. No preservatives, no additives, natural sweeteners, and a wonderful flavor experience.

Your vegetable juicer can do all this and more. The juices you make can be frozen for later use, in recipes for breads, pies, soups, sauces, muffins, and many other delicious treats. The juice makes an excellent stock or natural source of sweetener. While even natural sugars must be watched, they are much easier for the body to process and better for you than refined sugars. When you put your mind to it, I imagine you will be amazed by all the wonderful uses you can find for your vegetable juicer.