Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead question!

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  • sixxkitty
    sixxkitty Posts: 27
    I agree with most everyone, losing the fiber and valuable nutrients from the pulp is not good. Juicing ONLY is definitely NOT GOOD. You will eventually have to go back to eating normally which will greatly shock your whole system. Nutri Bullet is definitely the way to go if you like juicing. This way you can get all the benefits of the entire fruit/veggie mix since it pulverizes the entire fruit/veggie including seeds where most of your nutrients hide.
  • klyn7788
    klyn7788 Posts: 52 Member
    Naked and Odwalla juices are full of sugar, and are primarily created with high sugar fruits. These are in no way an appropriate substitution for the juice made with primarily vegetables as discussed in the documentary. I agree that a better option would be to eat a cookie than drink two of these day.

    The arguments about not getting any fiber with juices and the importance of eating whole foods are valid, although I still love juice and feel like it's a great way to get some of the nutrients that I wouldn't otherwise be eating.

    That being said, Whole Foods (and I'm sure other natural grocery stores) carries juices that are more similar to the green juices that the documentary focuses on. They're *much* more expensive than purchasing a Naked juice. (Around $7 per bottle.) I love Blueprint and Suja. Both companies are certified organic, and not associated with the lawsuits being discussed. They make delicious juices that are full of vegetables. They also have high sugar juices, so you need to read nutrition labels.

    If you're set on trying to juice, I think these are a great alternative. As mentioned by so many others, it's important to know what you're getting from juice (often lots of sugar) and what you're not (fiber and protein and calcium and healthy fats and a lot of other things that can keep you on track). Juice cleanses are a proven way to derail your progress and lose your current motivation.
  • klyn7788
    klyn7788 Posts: 52 Member
    Thanks for the info! I have seen where people have said they have too much sugar in them, but I would think that from the juicer they would have just as much sugar, I didn't think anything was added to the "Naked" Juices.

    Hopefully, any juice you make at home would not use nearly as much fruit as is contained in one of those juices. If you're not primarily utilizing green vegetables, a lot of the admittedly questionable benefits will be eliminated.
  • FitnFeistyLyness
    FitnFeistyLyness Posts: 757 Member
    in for petting the kitty.

    seriously though... I have a nutribullet.. i mix all sorts in it.. green smoothie gets me fueled for the day, but i also love food..

    a balance of carbs, protein fats... eat real food.. juicing is fine, but i could never make it the only thing i have.. just like raw.. i eat a lot of raw foods, but i love cooked beans, chilli's and soon to do completely raw

    its about finding a balance not following a fad.. something that you can do forever .
  • Iwishyouwell
    Iwishyouwell Posts: 1,888 Member
    If you can do a juice "fast" and make a sound transition over into maintenance, have at it. It has worked for some, rare as they are.

    What causes weight gain after any program, whether something more extreme like juicing, or more sensible like calorie counting and moderation, is simply a poor transition into lifelong maintenance.

    Only you are aware of how equipped you honestly are to go from juicing to a sound whole-food weight loss or maintenance program. Be honest with yourself. It is not an easy transition, by any means, if you still have enormous issues with food control and overeating.

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