Waterless Cooking: a sustainable alternative

A recent article in the New York Times outlined one author's experiment with cooking using less water. His reasoning is that if everyone in the country cooked using a little less water than we are used to, we could save big on energy costs. Our oil consumption as a nation would be reduced by hundreds of thousands of barrels per year. Of course this immediately sparked my interest, because Justsmartliving is built in part on the premise that waterless cooking can help preserve the nutritional value of our foods.
So I was intrigued by the idea that pasta, a food we normally wouldn't think of trying to prepare without any water, could be prepared using only a fraction of what is considered adequate by most italian chefs. His tests proved that it could be done, without reducing the quality of the food.
Justsmartliving makes cookware that is designed specifically for the purpose of cooking waterlessly. Foods like vegetables and meat, that contain natural moisture, can be prepared without adding any water at all. But, as this article makes clear, it is also ideal for preparing other foods using only a fraction of the usual amount of water.
Waterless cooking has revealed itself as a method that benefits not only the body and health of the individual, but also the common good. In an age of drought and energy shortage, environmentally conscious people are turning to waterless cooking as a way of contributing to the conservation effort that is badly needed today.

Fast Food Risk?

Recently, CNN reported on a study that showed a connection between fast food and risk of stroke. It was found that people who lived near more fast food outlets were more likely to become stroke victims. Rightly, they pointed out that the study does not prove a direct correlation, but the relationship does exist. Here's the video:




Interestingly, they pointed out that there are now many healthy alternatives available at the fast food chains. It is notable that by choosing foods like salads and yogurt, the intake of fat can be reduced. But is choosing a healthier fast food alternative the best way to optimize health? No way. Often these "healthful" alternatives are grossly overpriced, while the fatty, non-nutritious foods are frequently priced lower. Doesn't it seem like the fast food places still want us to buy the junkfood?
It does to me. While market demand has moved some places to carry healthy alternatives, the change has seemed anything but sincere. Why should anyone pay $8 for a salad & yogurt? It's absurd.

Cooking at home using fresh, healthful ingredients has always been the best value, and the best choice for your health.

Free Cutlery Sets are Back at Justsmartliving.com!

We had such a huge response to our offer to include a Free Cutlery set with every Cookware order, that we decided to extend the offer in to the Spring season. These are durable, heavy, stainless steel kitchen knives that will serve you well for years to come, for Free! And these are no ordinary knives. They exhibit superior sharpness year after year of use. These knives are being sold elsewhere for up to $200! Get them at www.justsmartliving.com for free.

Choose any one of our Lifetime Guaranteed Waterless Cookware sets, and get the cutlery set free.

Is the Justsmartliving Water Ionizer for you?

The Justsmartliving Water Ionizer

We're thrilled to introduce to you the Justsmartliving Water Ionizer. This fascinating device is bringing a groundbreaking Japanese technology to American homes everywhere. People who have been using the ionizer report that they feel more energized, alert, healthy, and experience a strong sense of well being and centeredness.

What does a Water Ionizer do?

A water ionizer is a small appliance that attaches to your kitchen faucet, similar to the way many popular water filters are installed. But a Justsmartliving Water ionizer does much more than simply filter your water. This device actually regulates the level of acidity in the water you drink, a measure scientists refer to as pH.

Optimizing the pH level of our drinking water has been shown to provide tremendous health benefits in users of all ages. A highly acidic environment in the body is believed to contribute to poor health. The American diet tends to create that environment through fatty foods and acidic beverages.

By regularly drinking water that has been optimized for drinking in this way, we can counteract the effects overly acidic foods.

What else does a Water Ionizer do

The Ionizer does more than just filter and optimize drinking water. It also allows you to increase
the acidity of water for other uses such as cleaning, or as an astringent.

You can also reduce acidity to an extremely basic level, referred to as an alkaline state, which is perfect for cooking and rinsing foods!

What about the cost?

The Justsmartliving Residential Water Ionizer is a truly powerful and versatile device. It serves multiple, and vital functions in the home. We're confident that just after a few weeks of use, it will become a staple for your family. Imagine enjoying pure, clean, pH balanced water everyday, cooking with water that brings out the natural flavors and nutrients in your food, and cleaning with water that naturally disinfects the surfaces in your home, all using the same dynamic device.

The cost of a water ionization unit for the home has typically ranged from $1,500 to $3,000 in the U.S., and was normally only purchased by those who had the means and the understanding of such a sophisticated piece of home equipment. Now the U.S. market has begun to better understand this technology which has been popular in Asia for many years. Demand is growing, and so we at Justsmartliving are able to offer the same incredible device for under a thousand dollars.

Is it easy to maintain?

Your water ionizer comes with 2 filtration units that are used simultaneously. They typically need to be replaced about once per year.

Justsmartliving provides a 2 year warranty on each unit. Our highly skilled technicians will repair your ionizer in our Southern California facilities should the need arise during the warranty period.

Best Juicer

You or someone you know wants & needs a juicer. Having a juicer in the house is great! Vegetable and fruit juice is healthy, and its fun trying out & creating new flavor combinations. Kids definitely get in to it. They love making juice, and you can often sneak some veggies in without their noticing.

That’s the romanticized view of owning a juicer. We imagine all the fun and health benefits of whipping up wild creations and we love the idea! Right?

Sometimes though, someone will bring home a juicer that they paid hundreds of dollars for with a big grin on their face. Imagining all that excitement as they set it up, only to discover that the juicer they chose is way too big to sit on the countertop comfortably, is way too loud to fire up in the morning while family members are still sleeping, and is impossible to clean due to the many intricate moving parts involved. So after that first introduction to the wonderful world of juicing, it goes back in the box, along with all those dreams of family fun and superb health.
But now there’s hope! The Justsmartliving juicer is different.

First of all. Its small and light. That’s a practical quality for a juicer to have. Use it, quickly rinse it, and it goes back in the cupboard easily.

Notice we said “quickly rinse” in that last paragraph? Easier said than done right? Well, the Justsmartliving juicer is really easy and quick to clean, and we mean it. But as with all sticky substances, you have to rinse fruit juice right away or it gets a little more difficult. Our point is that the parts that need to be cleaned disassemble fast so you can go ahead and rinse, or toss in the dishwasher and move on with your life.

Now the third reason you’ve got to have this juicer, assuming you want a juicer, and you do want a juicer don’t you? It’s not terribly loud as is the case with some juicers out there. We won’t name names, but seriously, it can get obnoxious if your waking up to a wild grinding noise every morning. You won’t have a problem with ours. Its as quiet as a juicer ought to be.

Our forth reason we’re sure this juicer is the one for you gets a little scientific. Some juicer makers out there will tout their incredibly high motor speeds, claiming speed and efficiency. We love speed and efficiency at Justsmartliving, but if you’re juicer is running at a really high rpm, you’re actually heating up the fruit, which causes it to oxidize. Consequently, valuable nutrients and enzymes are lost. Well that won’t be a problem with this juicer. Don’t get us wrong, this juicer gets the job done with speed, but the efficiency principle dictates that if we lower our motor speed a bit, we can preserve the nutritional value of our juice. Sounds reasonable right? Google it. Lower speed is better. But if you really are a speed fanatic, just set it to “High” and you’ll be all set. The point is, with our juicer you have the option.

Fifth, and most important reason? Our juicer makes juicing fun again. The size, the ease of use & cleaning, its quietness, and versatility make it easy for any member of your family to whip up their own juicy creations any time of day. That’s the real reason we would ever want a juicer right? To conveniently make juice. And thats exactly what this juicer does.

The holiday season has arrived just in time. For many of us, it will be a more humble season than it has been in the past. Indeed, the situation in America is capable of making us feel especially thankful for what we have, and what we’re being told we might lose.

There are reminders everywhere that this is the season to give, be charitable. That has become a bigger challenge this year, as our nation braces itself for a hard economic road.

Remember to be generous this year.

This isn’t a pitch to encourage you to buy cookware for everyone you know, although we’d like you to.

But be generous where it counts. Give food, time, friendship, and love. There are people in your life, and strangers who really need it.

Do You Love to Cook?

Do you love to cook? Are you good at it? It seems there are those people who savor the opportunity to spend an evening in the kitchen preparing something wonderful for family and friends to enjoy. But many of us feel like there simply isn’t time for that kind of luxury—at least not on a regular basis. Others think they don’t have the knowledge or skill to make food that’s really good.

The truth is, anyone can learn to prepare delicious food at home with quality ingredients, a good recipe book, and the right equipment.

Often the secret to a really good meal is variety. Combining and pairing savory meats with fresh vegetables, soups, & pastas creatively has been the greatest pleasure of chefs and homemakers all over the world. But do you tend to avoid taking the time to prepare multiple courses in the evening because it seems time consuming? Many people do. Perhaps limited space in your kitchen is a concern as well.

The answer is to equip your self with a durable, versatile cooking system such as the Justsmartliving 22 Piece Set of Stainless Steel Waterless Cookware. Each piece plays a unique role in streamlining the time and effort you spend in the kitchen. There are 4 differently sized, durable pots, each equipped with the same conductive base, handles that stay cool to the touch, and thermometer equipped lid. There is a large, covered skillet, a heavy colander that fits seamlessly in to the skillet and 6 quart stockpot, a separate steamer basket that’s perfect for steaming and deep frying, 2 stainless steel bowls with covers for mixing, serving, and storing. We've even included a stainless steel whisk and a grater insert. There is also a transferable handle to allow you to handle any hot lid with ease. All for only $299.

Being properly equipped in your kitchen means you won’t be losing time waiting for a pot to free up so you can start another component of your meal.

The amazing thing about this cookware is that it is all contoured to stack one piece on top of the other. You could actually cook up to three courses on one burner of your stovetop at the same time! Justsmartliving cookware also allows you to cook waterlessly. Imagine preparing a delicious roast right on the stovetop without adding water, allowing your cookware to seal in the natural moisture & nutrients.

Get organized and properly equipped in your kitchen. Find a nice recipe online, and take the time to really enjoy your time in the kitchen. We’re sure Justsmartliving can help you become someone who loves to cook!