To juice or not juice?

judang

what are your takes on juicing? Is it a good idea to incorporate in my routine and diet?

usmcmp

Not necessary for health or weight loss. It's a good idea to eat more fruits and vegetables than the average person does, but removing the fiber and drinking the sugar part of them is a bit silly.

abatonfan

I'm not a big fan of juices in general (and will only drink OJ if my blood sugar is low and I ran out of my go-to hypo treatments). I'd much rather use the calories on a piece of whole fruit and get the fiber that is almost always left out of juices. Juices to me also are a lot less satiating than their fruit counterparts.

earlnabby

Don't do it. Eat your veggies and fruit so you can benefit from all of the components, especially the fiber.

Serah87

Don't......that's why you have kidneys and a liver.

Sutnak

Adding juice - good.
- Juice cleanse - bad
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earlnabby

TheReloader wrote: »

Adding juice - good.
- Juice cleanse - bad
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Adding juice is not necessarily good because they tend to add a lot of calories and sugars without the fiber to temper it.

On the other hand, cranberry juice with a shot of vodka is very good indeed.

judang

Thanks everyone! I was leaning towards not to because I rather eat my calories

WednesdayJanuary07th2015

I believe that she means using a juicer, to turn fruit/vegetables into juice; not just buying processed juice.

usmcmp

WednesdayJanuary07th2015 wrote: »

I believe that she means using a juicer, to turn fruit/vegetables into juice; not just buying processed juice.

Doesn't matter. It's still removing the fiber to drink the sugar. Better to just eat fruits and vegetables.

jennifershoo

A blender is better than a juicer. You want those fibers to slow down all that glucose/fructose in your system.

BraveNewdGirl

musicandarts

Not needed. A fad created by the 'fitness-military-industrial-complex'.

gaurdgoose

If you want to drink your veggies google Green Smoothies

MolassesCoveredTurtle

I like to do this in the summer (use a juicer) - because I tend to just want light, cool and refreshing and I find juicing suits this. I don't solely juice...but incorporate it when it feels right.

I also have a very slow digestive system and sometimes overeat. I find juicing (or drinking good quality premade) helps me rest my system from the bulk but still allows me to feel like I've had a "meal". (It's not a cure for my overeating either...I'm working on that in other ways) - but it helps combat the results of my slow system/overeating combo that sometimes occurs.

Again, I use it for these specific purposes and it does help me for these reasons. I either make a big batch of my own and store them in blender bottles or I go for Naked Brand juices.

After researching juicers for my purposes I went with this one and I'm happy with it:

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/803708985875947772?q=juicer&biw=1920&bih=955&dpr=1&bav=on.2,or.&tch=1&ech=1&psi=vULtVKGuFZPQgwSP2oCwBw.1424835295095.3&ei=zELtVLLUDseWgwTynILoCg&ved=0CPYDEKYrMA8

Best to you!

~M.C. Turtle

Deewayno

If you juice just by itself then that isn't beneficial, however if you incorporate it into your meal then it's OK.

I usually have a watermelon slushee from the juice bar to go with my salad based lunch, then through out the day I drink a lot of water.

earlnabby

Deewayno wrote: »

If you juice just by itself then that isn't beneficial, however if you incorporate it into your meal then it's OK.

I usually have a watermelon slushee from the juice bar to go with my salad based lunch, then through out the day I drink a lot of water.

Not really. Juice removes many of the benefits of the whole fruit or veggies and leaves the water and sugar. Not that there is anything wrong with sugar, but why waste the calories if you are not going to receive the full benefits? Go for whole fruits and veggies or use whole fruits and veggies and blend them, don't juice them.

rbentrup81

It depends on the juicer you have- there are several types of juicers on the market that don't just give you water and sugar, some give you pulp as well. But they are a nice refreshing way to make homemade juice. You mainly need to decide if you want to eat or drink your calories.

wizzybeth

You still get the nutrients, not just the water and sugar. You just do not get the fiber.

I like juicing once in a while. But not as a regular part of my routine.

earlnabby

rbentrup81 wrote: »

It depends on the juicer you have- there are several types of juicers on the market that don't just give you water and sugar, some give you pulp as well. But they are a nice refreshing way to make homemade juice. You mainly need to decide if you want to eat or drink your calories.

wizzybeth wrote: »

You still get the nutrients, not just the water and sugar. You just do not get the fiber.

I like juicing once in a while. But not as a regular part of my routine.

I am aware of that, but you still do not get all of the benefits of whole fruit with juicing.

fishgutzy

Not. Juicers throw away the majority of the useful food.
Vita-Mix is much better. Uses the whole food. Plus in the summer you can use it for some wicked frozen drinks.
mix half fresh strawberries and half frozen. Stevia to sweeten if you like. And for adults maybe add rum.

cwolfman13

I "juice" to supplement my veggie intake. By juice I mean I regularly drink low sodium V8...I have enough going on and don't have time to actually juice. It's a good way to supplement your veggie intake, but people get carried away with all kind of other nonsense and turn a good thing into a bunch of derp.

mistikal13

Juicing has never appealed to me. I love the taste/crunch of fruits and veggies, so I just eat them

albeus51

I think a juice cleanse is never a good idea. With that said, I love the occasional cold-pressed juice or fresh smoothie as a snack once or twice a week. I make sure to take into account the calories for my day if I opt for the smoothie. Yes, eating the food or veggie whole provides additional fiber and is more filling. Some people though, don't want to eat 3 cups of kale to get their greens. There is no harm in adding it to your diet, especially if you want to get more vegetables into your day. Eating 3 cups worth isn't always practical.

cwolfman13 wrote: »

It's a good way to supplement your veggie intake, but people get carried away with all kind of other nonsense and turn a good thing into a bunch of derp.

YES!

fatcity66

Freshly made juice tastes better than anything from a store, and the ones I have used leave a lot of the fiber intact. Juicing makes me quite regular! It also helped me to eat more fruits and veggies when I tried it out.

But is it worth all the cost, preparation, and clean-up?? Not for me. I definitely don't have the time or money to invest in it on a regular basis.

trina1049

Don't like the juice -- I'd much prefer to eat my calories because the juice does not fill me up and keep me satisfied. I hate feeling hungry. I love the veggies and fruits with a nice protein to keep me going all day and into the evening.