Put Your Dehydrator and Juicer Back to Work

All those New Year's resolutions have long since been broken. But there is one I intend to revive - the one about better health. I've stocked the refrigerator and cupboards with healthy cuisine. The garden is planted and working its way to a bounty. The motivation is keen. Only one thing remains - make that two. The dehydrator and juicer must regain a prominent place in my health endeavor. Learn how these two appliance can supercharge a plan for better health.

Dusting Off the Food Dehydrator

My dehydrator was covered with dust on a lower shelf in the garage, where I put it two years ago. Hot peppers saw it last, and nothing has seen it since. But now, it's on a small table, all plugged in and ready to go. I spent a bundle on my Excalibur Food Dehydrator, and it's high time I recoup the investment, by improving my health.

What I most appreciate about dehydrating foods is the ability to keep foods living. Dehydration takes a bit longer on a lower setting, but the retention of living enzymes is worth the extended time. Most often, I set the dial at 105 degrees and never over 115 degrees. Plant enzymes die at temperatures higher than that. It should be noted that I don't dry meat or dairy products--hence, the low setting is safe.

Fruit leathers, dried vegetables and herbs--just think of all the food possibilities I can explore, now that my dehydrator is in ready-position in the garage. Trust me; the noise, moisture, and smell of any dehydrator may be a bit much for a counter in the kitchen. But in the garage, it can run and not disturb anyone.

Finding the Missing Juicer Piece

Literally, I had to crawl into the cupboard to scout for an essential piece to my Champion Juicer. The juicer, too, had been tucked away out of use for several years. My excuse was the high cost of fresh produce and the cheaper cost of canned juices. Unfortunately, that rationale didn't take into account the cost to health. Consequently, my need for that juicer is greater now, and the Champion Juicer is a top notch one.

Most juicers can make juice just fine, but mine also makes nut butters, smoothies, and sorbets. With a special milling attachment, I could make flour. But my juicer is for fresh produce and anything that maintains the living enzymes in it's finished form. With my Champion Juicer on the kitchen counter, I'm ready to recharge my health and revive that New Year's resolution.

What about you? Is it time to get out your juicer--to reach into the far-reaches of your cupboard and pull out the dusty appliance? Is it time to set up the dehydrator and leave it set up? Health is reason enough to put your dehydrator and juicer back to work.