Why Cold Press Beats Regular Juicing

Not all juicers are created equal. Traditional centrifugal juicers spin at high speeds, generating heat that breaks down enzymes and oxidizes nutrients. The result? Juice that separates quickly and loses its vibrant taste within hours.

Cold press (slow) juicing works differently. The afbest cold press juicer uses a slow auger that crushes and presses produce without heat. The payoff:

• Higher juice yield — less waste, more juice per pound of fruit
• More nutrients preserved — enzymes and vitamins stay intact
• Longer-lasting juice — stays fresh up to 72 hours in the fridge
• Dryer pulp — a sign that every drop was extracted

Plus, the afbest's 6.5-inch wide feed chute means you can drop in whole apples and oranges — no pre-cutting required.

1. Green Goddess Cleanse

The ultimate feel-good juice. Light, crisp, and refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 1 green apple
• 1 cucumber
• 3 stalks celery
• 1 handful kale
• ½ lemon (peeled)
• 1-inch piece ginger

Steps:

1. Wash all produce.
2. Feed apple, cucumber, and celery through the afbest juicer whole.
3. Follow with kale, lemon, and ginger.
4. Stir and serve immediately over ice.

2. Citrus Immunity Booster

When you feel a cold coming on, reach for this.

Ingredients:

• 2 oranges
• 1 grapefruit
• 1 carrot
• 1-inch piece turmeric (or ½ tsp ground turmeric)
• ½ lemon

Steps:

1. Peel the citrus (leave the white pith — it's full of nutrients).
2. Juice the carrot first, then the citrus and turmeric.
3. Stir well — turmeric tends to settle.

3. Beet & Carrot Energizer

Earthy, sweet, and naturally energizing — a great pre-workout drink.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium beet
• 3 carrots
• 1 apple
• 1-inch piece ginger
• ½ lemon

Steps:

1. Trim and wash the beet and carrots.
2. Feed all ingredients through the juicer.
3. Stir and pour over ice.

4. Watermelon Refresher

Summer in a glass. Hydrating and lightly sweet.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups watermelon chunks (seeds removed)
• ½ lime (peeled)
• 5–6 fresh mint leaves

Steps:

1. Cut watermelon into chunks that fit the feed chute.
2. Juice watermelon and lime.
3. Stir in mint leaves, or muddle them first for stronger flavor.
4. Serve over lots of ice.

5. Apple Ginger Detox

Simple, zesty, and great for digestion.

Ingredients:

• 3 apples (any sweet variety)
• 1-inch piece ginger
• ½ lemon
• A pinch of cinnamon

Steps:

1. Core the apples if needed (afbest's wide chute handles whole small apples).
2. Juice apples, ginger, and lemon.
3. Sprinkle with cinnamon and stir.

Cold Press Juicing Tips

• Drink fresh: Cold press juice lasts up to 72 hours refrigerated, but nutrients peak in the first 24 hours.
• Mix colors: Combine different colored produce for a broader nutrient range.
• Save the pulp: afbest's dry pulp is great for composting, baking, or adding to soups.
• Clean as you go: Rinse parts right after juicing — dried pulp is much harder to remove.