Tomatoes are a standard favorite for many people who juice vegetables, although a lot of people just think of a V-8 when they picture tomato juice.

But canned tomato juice is often salty and loaded with unwanted additives. It’s also cooked before canning. There are tons of varieties of fresh tomatoes to choose from, so why not use them instead when they’re in season? When juiced, fresh tomatoes give off a liquid that is significantly different - much more fresh and light tasting.

In addition to being an easy addition to your juicer recipes, tomatoes also have a very useful by-product which is the pulp. It can be used for salsas or for thickening up pasta sauces. Because of this, I usually try and juice it separate from other items (unless of course, they’re completmentary to the salsa in question like onions, cilantro, or parsley).

Juicing Buddies: goes with carrots, celery, asparagus, cabbage, spinach, bell peppers, onions, parsley
Vitamins and minerals: Vitamin A, C, Potassium