Cover image via squarespace.comThe modern lifestyle is geared towards healthy eating as of late, leading to the rise and rise of health food trends. So, what's the latest 'in' thing to have hit health-conscious Malaysians these days?
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The answer: Cold-pressed juices. Compared to juices produced from normal juicing methods and blenders, these juices are said to contain more vitamins, minerals, proteins, and enzymes.
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What's the difference between normal juices and cold-pressed juices?
Conventional juicing involves slicing and grinding fruits and vegetables with fast-spinning blades. The "rough" process leads to overheating and oxidisation, resulting in a drastic loss of nutrients in the end product.
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Cold-pressed juicing, on the other hand, employs a process where the right amount of pressure is exerted to minimise heat and oxidisation. The "slow-press" method also ensures that juice extraction is maximised from pulp.
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The pressing method is proven to have produced more juice and also has a more uniformed texture and palate compared to normal juicing. Adding to the health factor, water and sugar are usually not added to cold-pressed juices, and neither are binders and preservatives.
Health Benefits: Cold-pressed converts believe that the pure juices contributes to clearer skin, regular bowel movements, reducing acidity, and even retraining your taste buds!
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Cold-pressed juices also serve as a solution to the "five a day" rule to staying healthy, as it is almost impossible to munch on five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
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Does that mean you can make your own cold-pressed juices at home? Optimistically, yes, but there are a few things to note:
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Fortunately, a number of juiceries have been catering to the health-conscious crowd in Malaysia, providing fresh juices in various flavours and even deliver bottles of cold-pressed juices to your doorstep!
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To get started, here are 5 homegrown brands you can get your stash your cold-pressed juices from:
1. LifeJuice Co. @ 1 Utama
**Where:** Ground Floor, Lot GK 111, 1 Utama Shopping Mall, Bandar Utama, 47800 Selangor.
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2. Lifestyle Juicery @ Ara Damansara
The folks at Lifestyle Juicery operate a juice bar in Ara Damansara, but they also deliver raw, fresh and cold-pressed juices straight to your doorstep. The juices are available as part of their cleanse programmes, or on its own.
**Where:** D5-7-G, Dana 1 Commercial Centre, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
For more information, check out their [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/lifestylejuicery) and [official website](http://www.lifestylejuicery.com.my/).
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3. La Juiceria @ Multiple Locations
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**Where:** Full list of locations and opening hours [here](http://lajuiceria.com.my/wp/our-outlets/).
La Juiceria also offers home deliveries to customers. Please refer to their [official website](http://lajuiceria.com.my/) for more information.
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4. The Organic Juicery @ Delivery and Pick-Up Only
To make your orders, please contact them at 011-3176 2766 / 019-555 4886 or via e-mail ([email protected]). For more information, please refer to their official website [here](http://www.theorganicjuicery.com.my/).
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5. Strip Juice @ Delivery Only
To make your orders, please contact Nicole at 012-313 5250 or e-mail [email protected]. For more information, please refer to their official website [here](http://stripjuice.com/).
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