Undoubtedly you have seen the power juicer infomercials at some time or another. Starring Jack LaLanne himself, the infomercials have been aired religiously for the past ten years in a very successful marketing campaign that has helped the power juicer machines to become the most widely sold of all juicers. Of course, there must be more to a juicer that has sold consistently well for a decade than just marketing. The truth is that the Jack LaLanne juicer machines are actually a great juicer at a great price. So lets take a look at some of its best selling features.
1) The large feeding chute. Although many other juicing machine brands have now followed in the footsteps of the power juicer and have designed juicers with large feeding chutes too, the power juicers were the first to deliver a 3″ wide feeding chute. Even today, no company has created a juicer that has a feed chute that exceeds 3″ they have only matched it.
So whats so great about a 3″ feed chute? It saves you a lot of time. Prepping your fruit and vegetables for juicing is one of the more time consuming parts of the juicing process. Produce needs to be washed well, and then for many juicer machines, you will need to cut up the fruits and vegetables into many small chunks to fit in the feed chute. Needless to say this can get messy as well as timely. The great thing with the 3″ chute of the power juicer models is that you can fit a variety of fruits and vegetables in whole, no need for even one cut before hand. Small apples, kiwi fruits, tangerines, strawberries and even carrots can fit right in. Larger fruits and vegetables will need some halving or quartering (or more in the case of pineapples and melons) but not to the extent that would be required by some other brands of juicing machines.
2) A “whisper quiet” operation. The power juicer infomercial and the official power juicer website strongly emphasis and market the power juicer models as being “whisper quiet”. Personally I think they are over marketing that claim but the power juicers do run at an impressively low volume all the same. I just wouldn’t go as far as to say they are “whisper quiet”. I have found that there is no other juicing machine that runs this quietly but the power juicer is not so subtle that it actual operates at a “whisper”. All the same, you wont find a quieter juicer, so this is definitely a plus for the power juicer machines.
3) Ease of use. The powerful and impressive motor rotates at an amazing 3600 RPM. If you combine this effective motor with the surgical quality stainless steel blade that it operates than you have a winning combo that shreds up fruits and veggies with ease. Most fruits just go through the machine like they don’t even exist and they don’t even come close to slowing down the motor in anyway. Harder based vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes and beets require just a little more effort but are still shredded with relative ease. You can even put several carrots in at a time and the motor handles them very well. Tristar, the company behind the power juicer models are so confident of their motor that every power juicer comes with a warranty that insures the motor for one year.
4) Make your own milk. The Jack LaLanne juicer elite is the most expensive of the power juicer models (and it is still only $150) and offers a unique feature that you don’t get with the other models – soy technology. So what exactly is soy technology? Soy technology means that the power juicer elite is built with the ability to handle juicing soy beans and even nuts to squeeze out their juice to make vegetarian based milks, like soy milk and almond milk.
Jumat, 23 Oktober 2009
Weight Loss Tips for Men
People who are obese have a higher probability of developing health problems like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, many of these can be easily avoided through exercise and a healthy diet. Read on to learn more about our weight loss tips.
Another thing that poses health risks is the extra bulge in the stomach or beer belly, which is common in men who have an apple shape. This makes them more prone to diabetes and heart disease than women who have a pear shape. But compared to the weight on the thighs and hips, abdominal fats are more metabolically active since it can quickly enter your bloodstream and increase your blood sugars and cholesterol levels.
On a more positive note, abdominal fats are easier to shed. When a man decides to be more active and eat less, his efforts will be compensated faster than women who do the same.
What should be your target weight?
You can use either of the two weight measures to set a weight goal:
1. Waist Circumference
Measure the largest part of your waist using a tape measure. The waist girth for men with Asian descent should ideally be under 38 inches (95 cm) or 40 inches (102 cm).
2. Body Mass Index (BMI)
Measure your height and weight in meters and kilograms, respectively. Then divide your weight by the square of the height. For men who are over 18, the BMI should ideally be lower than 25.
Top 10 Weight Loss Tips for Men
Never rely on weight loss supplements and fads. The basic are much more effective in helping you lose weight surely and steadily.
1. Cut your alcohol intake by half. Alcohol contributes a lot of kilojoules (calories), causing that huge bulge on your belly. If you’re drinking red wine, limit it to 1 to 2 glasses a night. Stick to low-carb or light beers, with water or soda in between.
2. Lower your food portions. For instance, limit your chicken or meat portions to 200g and your fish portions to 300g. Seconds are a no-no.
3. Cut down on carbs like pasta, rice and potato, and put more salads or vegetables on your plate. A cup of rice or pasta, or a large serving of baked or boiled potato would be enough for men. Easy-to-cook veggies for men include mushrooms, corn cobs, broccoli, tomatoes (improves prostate health), onions (great companions to barbecued steak), and peas (fresh or frozen are equally nutritious).
4. Avoid fast food which usually comes in big sizes and contains tons of artery-clogging fats. Go for healthier alternatives like plain burgers, filled rolls like Subway, sushi rolls, Asian stir-fried with vegetables, and BBQ chicken. But the healthiness of these foods really depends on the outlet. You should also avoid chips.
5. Have wholegrain bread instead of white bread, and oats or high-fiber flakes instead of frosted ones. These have lesser kilojoules but they can make you full just the same.
6. Buy high-fiber soups, breakfast cereals, vegetable sticks, and cracker biscuits instead of eating the regular options.
7. Buy fruits that you can snack on while on the go and do not require peeling like grapes, blueberries, and cherries. You can also dice 4 to 5 fruits and make fruit salad which you can pack for work or eat for snack.
8. Skip entrees if you are eating out, and order steak and fish for your main dish. Ask for salad or vegetables to go with your food. Avoid gravy and creamy sauces. It’s okay not to finish your food if you’ve had enough.
9. Always eat breakfast. A serving of wholegrain cereals with milk for breakfast has lesser kilojoules compared to a Danish or pizza that you eat later.
10. Be physically active. Walk your dog or stroll with a buddy twice a week. You can also swim laps or work out in the gym. A good tip is to write down your activists so you always remember to do them. Aim for 30-minute brisk exercises every day.
Another thing that poses health risks is the extra bulge in the stomach or beer belly, which is common in men who have an apple shape. This makes them more prone to diabetes and heart disease than women who have a pear shape. But compared to the weight on the thighs and hips, abdominal fats are more metabolically active since it can quickly enter your bloodstream and increase your blood sugars and cholesterol levels.
On a more positive note, abdominal fats are easier to shed. When a man decides to be more active and eat less, his efforts will be compensated faster than women who do the same.
What should be your target weight?
You can use either of the two weight measures to set a weight goal:
1. Waist Circumference
Measure the largest part of your waist using a tape measure. The waist girth for men with Asian descent should ideally be under 38 inches (95 cm) or 40 inches (102 cm).
2. Body Mass Index (BMI)
Measure your height and weight in meters and kilograms, respectively. Then divide your weight by the square of the height. For men who are over 18, the BMI should ideally be lower than 25.
Top 10 Weight Loss Tips for Men
Never rely on weight loss supplements and fads. The basic are much more effective in helping you lose weight surely and steadily.
1. Cut your alcohol intake by half. Alcohol contributes a lot of kilojoules (calories), causing that huge bulge on your belly. If you’re drinking red wine, limit it to 1 to 2 glasses a night. Stick to low-carb or light beers, with water or soda in between.
2. Lower your food portions. For instance, limit your chicken or meat portions to 200g and your fish portions to 300g. Seconds are a no-no.
3. Cut down on carbs like pasta, rice and potato, and put more salads or vegetables on your plate. A cup of rice or pasta, or a large serving of baked or boiled potato would be enough for men. Easy-to-cook veggies for men include mushrooms, corn cobs, broccoli, tomatoes (improves prostate health), onions (great companions to barbecued steak), and peas (fresh or frozen are equally nutritious).
4. Avoid fast food which usually comes in big sizes and contains tons of artery-clogging fats. Go for healthier alternatives like plain burgers, filled rolls like Subway, sushi rolls, Asian stir-fried with vegetables, and BBQ chicken. But the healthiness of these foods really depends on the outlet. You should also avoid chips.
5. Have wholegrain bread instead of white bread, and oats or high-fiber flakes instead of frosted ones. These have lesser kilojoules but they can make you full just the same.
6. Buy high-fiber soups, breakfast cereals, vegetable sticks, and cracker biscuits instead of eating the regular options.
7. Buy fruits that you can snack on while on the go and do not require peeling like grapes, blueberries, and cherries. You can also dice 4 to 5 fruits and make fruit salad which you can pack for work or eat for snack.
8. Skip entrees if you are eating out, and order steak and fish for your main dish. Ask for salad or vegetables to go with your food. Avoid gravy and creamy sauces. It’s okay not to finish your food if you’ve had enough.
9. Always eat breakfast. A serving of wholegrain cereals with milk for breakfast has lesser kilojoules compared to a Danish or pizza that you eat later.
10. Be physically active. Walk your dog or stroll with a buddy twice a week. You can also swim laps or work out in the gym. A good tip is to write down your activists so you always remember to do them. Aim for 30-minute brisk exercises every day.
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