The new Greenis Twin Star Juicer enables anyone to create the freshest, most nutrient dense cold-pressed juice, in minutes, at home. This is also the world’s most compact slow juicer, designed to maximize juice yield and nutrient preservation without taking up to much space in your kitchen. It has a unique double feeding tube, which means faster juicing and an ability to add two different ingredients simultaneously – allowing them to blend together for best nutrition intake and taste. In fact, each detail of the Greenis Twin Star Juicer is designed for ease of use, as well as to deliver maximum flavour and nutrition in each glass of freshly pressed juice.
The Greenis Twin Star Juicer comes with 2 different screens (or strainers) – a fine screen for the purest juice and a blank screen for making delicious frozen treats like sorbets. There is even a tofu making set (haven’t got around to trying that yet!).
The Greenis Twin Star Juicer is a slow or cold-press juicer, which according to studies*, means the juice has more nutrients, natural fibres and a higher antioxidant value. Most other home juicers you’ll be familiar with are called centrifugal juicers. These use fast-spinning blades to extract the juice, which generates heat and destroys nutrients.
Greenis redesigned the juicing system, which results in a higher juice yield and more nutrients from your ingredients.
To get the most out of your juice, refrigerate your fruit and vegetables before juicing so they’re nice and cold. You’ll also want to remove hard peels like citrus or unusable tops like carrot and beet tops. If you’re making a recipe with a variety of fruit, feed them at the same time through the two chutes and close the spout so they mix in the juicing chamber.
To celebrate the arrival of the Greenis Twin Star Juicer in South Africa, we’ve created 5 different delicious and nutrient packed juices to nourish you whether it’s first thing in the morning, before a workout, as a mid-day pick me up, or to keep colds and flu’s at bay.
The Athlete’s Beet Juice
Beets + Apple + Strawberry + Lemon
Beet juice has been shown to have performance boosting effects, making it a favourite pre-workout booster among athletes. The nitrates in beets are converted to nitric oxide in your body that can enhance energy extraction from oxygen. In other words, beet juice opens your blood vessels and allows more oxygen in. This kills cancer cells and keeps you from getting as winded, allowing you to perform better.
In addition to the beets there are strawberries and apples to add natural sweetness, Vitamins C and B, anti-oxidants and a little bit of fibre. The lemon juice is there to add a bit of tartness and of course an added dose of Vitamin C.
Ingredients
Makes 200ml
3 beets, peeled and quartered
1 cup strawberries, washed and tops removed
1 red apple, washed, cored and quartered
½ lemon, peeled and pips removed
Directions
Feed your ingredients through the juicer. Transfer the juice to a glass or bottle and enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
The Metabolism Punch
Pineapple + Lemon + Cayenne
This juice is inspired in part by the Master Cleanse, made famous by Beyoncé, and a morning glass of lemon water, many swear by to rehydrate and kick start their metabolism.
The Lemons provide Vitamin C, have antibacterial properties to fight off infections and helps with digestion. The pineapple, which adds more Vitamin C, also has anti-inflammatory properties and is good for your skin and your digestion. Lastly a pinch of cayenne adds a spicy punch, which gives the juice a delicious sweet n’ spicy taste and helps kick start your metabolism.
Ingredients
Makes 200ml
2 small pineapples, peeled and cut into chunks
2 lemons, peeled, quartered and pips removed
A pinch of cayenne pepper
Directions
Feed your ingredients through the juicer. Transfer the juice to a glass or bottle, add in a pinch of cayenne pepper, mix well, taste and adjust. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
The C Booster
Carrots + Orange + Ginger
With carrots, orange and ginger this is the ultimate Vitamin C booster. Great for keeping your immune system strong, those sniffles at bay and giving you a hit of energy.
Carrots not only give you Vitamin C but are also packed with Vitamin A – which is great for eye health and your immune system. They’re also packed with antioxidants, namely beta carotene and lycopene which help fight cancer by stopping inflammation and DNA damage. In addition, minerals in carrots help oral health by preventing cavities and tooth decay.
The oranges add extra Vitamin C along with fibre, potassium and B vitamins.
The final ingredient, ginger can help relieve congestion and colds, aids digestion, freshens
breath and due to its anti-inflammatory properties helps relieve pain.
Ingredients
Makes 200ml
3 carrots, tops cut off, washed and halved lengthways
2 oranges, peel and pips removed
1-2 inches fresh ginger
Directions
Feed your ingredients through the juicer. Transfer the juice to a glass or bottle and enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
The Gut Detox
Celery + Spinach + Kiwi + Lime
Celery juice is having its moment, thanks to the nutrients it packs. Celery contains antioxidants, enzymes, and phytonutrients. Celery juice is a natural diuretic, which helps the liver flush toxins and can reduce bloat. It also helps digestion, making it the go to morning drink for many.
Along with the celery, there’s yellow kiwi which is a Vitamin C powerhouse. It also contains Vitamin K, E, folate and Potassium. All of this not only helps with digestion, but benefits your skin too and adds some sweetness to the juice.
Spinach is a dark leafy green which is important for skin, bone and hair health. It also gives you some protein, iron, vitamins and minerals.
Lastly the lime adds even more Vitamin C and helps improve digestion. It also has Citric Acid which stimulates the liver and aids in detoxification.
Ingredients
Makes 200ml
4 stalks of celery, tops included, washed well
1 packed cup spinach washed well.
2 yellow kiwis, washed and quartered
1 lime, peeled and quartered
Directions
Feed your ingredients through the juicer. Transfer the juice to a glass or bottle and enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
The Green Goddess
Cucumber + Kale + Parsley + Apple + Lemon
Cucumbers are low in calories but high in water and fibre, which helps hydration and digestion. They’re high in anti-oxidants which are good for your skin, nail and hair health. They also contain Vitamin B, for a natural boost of energy; along with magnesium which can help regulate blood pressure.
Kale is one of the most nutrient dense greens. It contains Vitamins A, K, C and B6 along with protein and calcium; as well as antioxidants which counteract oxidative damage by free radicals in the body.
The apple balances out the flavours with a bit of sweetness and a bit of fibre and Vitamins. The parsley contains a lot of Vitamin K and is beneficial to your immune system and bone health.
Ingredients
Makes 200ml
1 Mediterranean cucumber, washed and quartered
1 packed cup of kale, washed well.
½ lemon, peeled and pips removed
¼ C parsley, washed well
1 green apple, cored and quartered.
Directions
Feed your ingredients through the juicer. Transfer the juice to a glass or bottle and enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
The Greenis Twin Star Juicer is available from Faithful to Nature, Takealot and YuppieChef.
* Reference: UK Juicers
Styling & Recipes: Zissy Lewin, Photography: Feige Lewin
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