New to Juicing

chubbybunnee

I have decided that I am going to do a natural juice cleanse. I have vitamin deficiencies because I do not eat enough nutrient rich foods and I also have some absorption issues. I have heard nothing but good about doing natural fruit and veggie juice cleanses. My problem is that I have tried juicing before and the Kale was the straw that broke my back and made me quit. lol. I hate the taste of veggies and I am addicted to sugar. Does anyone have any good juicing recipes or ideas for blending their fruits with their veggies so hide the veggie taste for picky eaters like me?

My favorite fruits are some of the worst, like pineapple and strawberries, but I also love bananas, apples, and oranges. I don't like ANY veggies so if any of you know any tricks to hide the veggie taste and make them more manageable for someone like me, I would love if you would share some of your ideas! I am trying to stay away from Aspartame and not add any sugar or Stevia.

Thanks for any suggestions you have!

rockybeats77

Here's a heads up, Veggies that are naturally sweet are Romaine Lettuce, Cucumber, Parsley, Zuchhini and Carrots. Use these as your base then add spice of herbs until just right.

Kale with spinach with chili pepper will take care of the grassy taste.

You can also add fruit to your veggie mixes!

MSeel1984

Cleanses are satanic

Just a thought...why not just eat fruits and vegetables...Just tossing that one out there. Why juice?

Mia_RagazzaTosta

I have decided that I am going to do a natural juice cleanse. I have vitamin deficiencies because I do not eat enough nutrient rich foods and I also have some absorption issues.

So you're going to combat this issue by eating less nutrient rich foods? Alrighty then.

randomtai

I have decided that I am going to do a natural juice cleanse. I have vitamin deficiencies because I do not eat enough nutrient rich foods and I also have some absorption issues.

So you're going to combat this issue by eating less nutrient rich foods? Alrighty then.

:laugh:

Cranquistador

:indifferent:

beachlover317

LishieFruit89

I have decided that I am going to do a natural juice cleanse. I have vitamin deficiencies because I do not eat enough nutrient rich foods and I also have some absorption issues.

So you're going to combat this issue by eating less nutrient rich foods? Alrighty then.

^This.

Also pineapple and strawberries are not "the worst".
Seriously?
We're now calling certain fruits good vs bad?

chubbybunnee

Cleanses are satanic

Just a thought...why not just eat fruits and vegetables...Just tossing that one out there. Why juice?

When you juice them, you absorb the nutrients quicker, not to mention you can get a larger portion of veggies when juicing them as opposed to having to eat them solid. You can get an entire plate of veggies in a glass whereas you would be full before eating them all in their entirety.

Jenni129

this thread was not what i had expected...

ditto

chubbybunnee

I have decided that I am going to do a natural juice cleanse. I have vitamin deficiencies because I do not eat enough nutrient rich foods and I also have some absorption issues.

So you're going to combat this issue by eating less nutrient rich foods? Alrighty then.

^This.

Also pineapple and strawberries are not "the worst".
Seriously?
We're now calling certain fruits good vs bad?

What are you talking about? Juicing your fruits and veggies and drinking them is the ultimate way to absorb nutrients. You get more nutrients by juicing than eating them whole and you get more of the benefits from their enzymes which you denature when you cook them.

Have you ever seen Fat Sick and Nearly Dead?

20Grit

Blend it, don't juice it!

Mia_RagazzaTosta

I have decided that I am going to do a natural juice cleanse. I have vitamin deficiencies because I do not eat enough nutrient rich foods and I also have some absorption issues.

So you're going to combat this issue by eating less nutrient rich foods? Alrighty then.

^This.

Also pineapple and strawberries are not "the worst".
Seriously?
We're now calling certain fruits good vs bad?

What are you talking about? Juicing your fruits and veggies and drinking them is the ultimate way to absorb nutrients. You get more nutrients by juicing than eating them whole and you get more of the benefits from their enzymes which you denature when you cook them.

Have you ever seen Fat Sick and Nearly Dead?

Yes, I did see that sales pitch for a juicer.

Where is your protein and fat content coming from?

AJOjr

Use spinach instead of kale. It is not as strong of a flavor. I add juice to my breakfast to add nutrients. Typically 1 orange, 1 apple, 1 carrot, 1 celery stick and a hand full of fresh spinach.

moment_to_arise

Cleanses are satanic

Just a thought...why not just eat fruits and vegetables...Just tossing that one out there. Why juice?

When you juice them, you absorb the nutrients quicker, not to mention you can get a larger portion of veggies when juicing them as opposed to having to eat them solid. You can get an entire plate of veggies in a glass whereas you would be full before eating them all in their entirety.

where did you get this information from?

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/juicing/AN02107
"...Juicing probably is not any healthier than eating whole fruits and vegetables. Juicing extracts the juice from fresh fruits or vegetables. The resulting liquid contains most of the vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals (phytonutrients) found in the whole fruit. However, whole fruits and vegetables also have healthy fiber, which is lost during most juicing. "

That's just the first paragraph.
Please educate yourself and eat more whole foods and don't pulverize them.

ninerbuff

What are you talking about? Juicing your fruits and veggies and drinking them is the ultimate way to absorb nutrients. You get more nutrients by juicing than eating them whole and you get more of the benefits from their enzymes which you denature when you cook them.

Have you ever seen Fat Sick and Nearly Dead?

Hate to tell you that you got sold on a documentary. Juicing fruits and vegetables for absorption isn't any different than consuming them in solid form. All food/drink we consume gets broken down to it's simplest form to be absorbed and juicing doesn't do that. It just liquifies it more.

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BrainyBurro

I have decided that I am going to do a natural juice cleanse. I have vitamin deficiencies because I do not eat enough nutrient rich foods and I also have some absorption issues.

So you're going to combat this issue by eating less nutrient rich foods? Alrighty then.

^This.

Also pineapple and strawberries are not "the worst".
Seriously?
We're now calling certain fruits good vs bad?

What are you talking about? Juicing your fruits and veggies and drinking them is the ultimate way to absorb nutrients. You get more nutrients by juicing than eating them whole and you get more of the benefits from their enzymes which you denature when you cook them.

that's not factual.

Have you ever seen Fat Sick and Nearly Dead?

propaganda

amberlykay1014

You're going to do what you want, but if you do it, you'll be sorely disappointed. Seriously, just eat the food. Return the juicer.

webneb

A big issue with Juices are that you are drinking your calories, but if you are accountable for it then thats fine just remember that a couple of juices a day can really add up the sugars. I only say this because its alot harder to eat multiple fruits or veges then it is to drink them. Youll find that most of the nutrients you need are just as abundant in fruits. Berries are really good with Kale, Just use a little bit of Kale as yes it does kill the tastebuds a bit. Look up on the internet, highest nutritional value fruits and go from there.

KANGOOJUMPS

the whiskey juicing is the best.,,,

Serah87

In. :laugh:

SameMe_JustLess

You're going to do what you want, but if you do it, you'll be sorely disappointed. Seriously, just eat the food. Return the juicer.

I am not discouraging you, but a good juicer is really expensive. Is it really worth it?

Rosplosion

My favorite juicing recipes have lots of fruit and veggies. Kale is not the best idea for beginners because of the strong bitter taste. If you want to start out and enjoy your juice I recommend going with things that you already like and slowly adding veggies that aren't too strong tasting, such as:

cucumber
spinach
celery
bok choy
chard

If you're looking to go advanced right away and use things like Kale I would recommend cutting the bitter taste with lemon or lime.

Enjoy! Juicing is fantastic. A caution, if you're having absorption issues there is a health problem there and juicing may cause some form of GI yukness. Nausea, diarrhea, etc. That's your body dealing with whatever is causing the absorption issues, and learning to deal with high-nutrient foods.

ETA for stupid spelling

LishieFruit89

I have decided that I am going to do a natural juice cleanse. I have vitamin deficiencies because I do not eat enough nutrient rich foods and I also have some absorption issues.

So you're going to combat this issue by eating less nutrient rich foods? Alrighty then.

^This.

Also pineapple and strawberries are not "the worst".
Seriously?
We're now calling certain fruits good vs bad?

What are you talking about? Juicing your fruits and veggies and drinking them is the ultimate way to absorb nutrients. You get more nutrients by juicing than eating them whole and you get more of the benefits from their enzymes which you denature when you cook them.

Have you ever seen Fat Sick and Nearly Dead?

I did.
I was making cupcakes during it.

The OP stated that "my favorite fruits are the worst - pineapple and strawberries"
That's what I was reacting to - the fact that people are now demonizing FRUIT

cubsgirlinny

Strawberry and watermelon go well together (taste and volume). If kale isn't to your liking yet, you can mix it with cucumber and green apple. Start with less kale, then gradually add more. The taste becomes less noticeably bitter with time. Carrot, beet, apple, and ginger also pair well.

diannethegeek

I have decided that I am going to do a natural juice cleanse. I have vitamin deficiencies because I do not eat enough nutrient rich foods and I also have some absorption issues.

So you're going to combat this issue by eating less nutrient rich foods? Alrighty then.

^This.

Also pineapple and strawberries are not "the worst".
Seriously?
We're now calling certain fruits good vs bad?

What are you talking about? Juicing your fruits and veggies and drinking them is the ultimate way to absorb nutrients. You get more nutrients by juicing than eating them whole and you get more of the benefits from their enzymes which you denature when you cook them.

Have you ever seen Fat Sick and Nearly Dead?

Yes, I did see that sales pitch for a juicer.

Where is your protein and fat content coming from?

^This

OP, how long do you plan to juice, do you plan to exclusively juice, and will you be incorporating those all important fats and proteins into your diet somehow?

branflakes1980

Let me start by saying that your body is the ultimate juicer. It does it's job just fine if you eat the right foods. I do not suggest a juice cleanse, fast or whatever you want to call it. I do however own a juicer and I use it regularly. I incorporate fresh fruit and vegetable juice every day for breakfast because for some reason I am not hungry until atleast noon on a daily basis. That all being said, I have noticed that if you plan to add Kale to any juice recipe also incorporate half of a lemon, it helps offset the icky taste of the Kale. Good luck to you.

sloth3toes

You're going to do what you want, but if you do it, you'll be sorely disappointed. Seriously, just eat the food. Return the juicer.

The secret society of the Juicer is here.....

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/328-juice-fasting-fat-sick-and-nearly-dead

OK, it's not so secret, and it's not a society... It's the juicing group at MFP.

My experience with juicing is, don't try to juice vegetables that you don't like the taste of, they taste the same as juice. Kale sucks @$$.... don't even bother.... and don't mix delicious, tasty fruit juices with vegetables... that just wrecks everything. Make fruit juices that you like, and experiment with vegetables that are least repulsive to you, to see if you can find something that is palatable. I found that red peppers, tomatoes, celery and carrots tasted pretty good to me. Oh, and kale sucks @$$.......

BajaDreamin333

My husband is the worst, and won't drink any juice that "tastes like dirt" - which is beets, kale, spinach etc. So I put an apple in every juice I do for him. it covers up a lot, and the natural sugar is enough to sweeten just about anything. pink lady, honeycrisp and granny smith seem to add the most "punch" of sweetness. Fresh ginger, with the apple, adds a spicy flavor that is a good cover up for the nasty green stuff! Good luck, drink lots of water too, as the first day or so you'll actually feel the toxins leave your body and may get a little nauseous!

randomtai

as the first day or so you'll actually feel the toxins leave your body and may get a little nauseous!

Um.. what? :huh:

DebbieLyn63

as the first day or so you'll actually feel the toxins leave your body and may get a little nauseous!

Um.. what? :huh:

So does it look something like when The Doctor regenerates? Bolts of light shooting out of your arms and head, carrying the toxinz from your body??