Maybe it’s just a fad, or maybe it really is the easiest way to shed some pounds. Perhaps it has legit health benefits. Whatever the case, there’s no denying the current popularity of the liquid diet. Here’s how to get involved.

The Book
Get the lowdown on juicing with Pat Crocker’s The Juicing Bible ($41), featuring over 300 simple recipes and a guide to how our bodies react to liquid diets. It comes complete with health tips, preparation techniques and more.

Available at Kinokuniya, #03-09/10/15 Ngee Ann City, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, 391 Orchard Rd., 6737-5021, www.kinokuniya.com.sg.

The Machine
Unlike most juicers, Coway’s Juicepresso ($798) presses and crushes fruit at a low speed so the goodness isn’t lost, plus it’s a lot quieter. A high-powered motor allows for extraction of hard fruits, leafy vegetables and raw nuts.

Available at TANGS Orchard, 310 Orchard Rd., 6737-5500, www.tangs.com.sg.

The Takeaway
Get your juice fix on-the-go at Mission Juice. Choose from classic flavors like honeydew ($2.50) and green options like Chinese kale ($3.50), or go for their special blends like the Breakfast Surprise ($6.50), a mix of orange, apple, pineapple and passionfruit.

#01-29, 12 Gopeng St., 6100-4112, www.missionjuice.sg.

The Delivery
Local online juice store Hic’Juice offers organic, cold-pressed juices that come in ‘cleanse packs’ (from $108), depending on how intense you want your detox to be. If you’re just looking for a dietary supplement, opt for the three-flavors-in-one ‘six pack’ ($98).

Available online at www.hicjuice.com.sg.

The Raw Goods
If the wet market just doesn’t cut it for you, find all your juicing essentials at Tangy Tangerines from apples and pineapples ($0.40-$4.50), to hard-to-find fruits like yellow dragonfruit ($5-$9) and custard apples ($3-$18).

#02-K48 & 79 PasarBella, 200 Turf Club Rd., 6681-6550, www.tangytangerines.sg.


We ask Pooja Vig from The Nutrition Clinic for tips before you jump onboard the juicing bandwagon.

Advertisement

Leave a Comment