Does "juicing" really work???
TiMoPhat
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Hey my fellow pals!!! I am thinking of buying a juicer to help in taking in my daily fruit and vegetables. I have looked up a few recipes and some look ok and some look completely horrible!!! What are some of you guys' experiences? Has juicing helped you? Have you seen a difference in your energy levels or even weight? What are some recipes and what juicers do you use??? Can't wait to hear what you all think!!!
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I started juicing about 10 days ago, just in the am. I bought a Breville jiucer and drink 8-12 oz of Green Lemonade( Spinach/Kale, Lemon, Granny smith apple, parsley,Carrots)...The rest of the day I eat fruits, veggies and the right amount of protein for lunch and dinner. Ive eliminated a lot of proccessed foods that I used to eat. I really see a difference. I have more energy and feel better...
When I go to the grocery store, 90 % in my cart is fruits, veggies, fish or chicken or ground turkey...Lara bars for a treat.
The Green lemonade is not something I guzzle because its so tasty, but its do-able....
I cannot believe the way I used to eat. ...To many carbs etc....
I like it. I dont fast, but juicing for breakfast and I think it makes a big difference in not making me feel bulky and lethargic.
Yes, Ive lost weight but am also doing pilates 4x/ week and watching calories.0 -
I love juicing so much! One of the absolute best things to juice is spinach. I can't stand raw spinach, really... it tastes soapy to me. But it's so full of vitamins and minerals! When it's juiced, it doesn't have a real distinctive taste, just nice and cool. It's a great base to add carrot juice to. I add pear juice and frozen raspberries in the blender for a super-delicious anti-oxidant treat.
One thing about juicing is that the juice does have more calories than you might expect. Other than that, I think juicing is the best thing ever, pretty much. Haha. Drinking fresh veggie juice daily gives me more energy, better skin, and keeps the whole works running regular. I did a 7-day juice fast last August, and while I don't suggest juice fasting for anyone who isn't obese, I felt great afterwards! I still juice daily when I'm at home, and when I'm away at college I definitely miss it, and my skin gets worse.0 -
TOTALLY!
Can't get results like these unless you're on the juice!0 -
It depends, do you have a juicer? Mine works. With citrus fruits just squeezing them works!0
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TOTALLY!
Can't get results like these unless you're on the juice!
great transformation taso!! what is your favorite juice?? cucumber?0 -
TOTALLY!
Can't get results like these unless you're on the juice!
great transformation taso!! what is your favorite juice?? cucumber?
Oh that's not me, silly! The only juice I drink is creatine!0 -
TOTALLY!
Can't get results like these unless you're on the juice!
great transformation taso!! what is your favorite juice?? cucumber?
Oh that's not me, silly! The only juice I drink is creatine!
what fruit does that come from?0 -
TOTALLY!
Can't get results like these unless you're on the juice!
great transformation taso!! what is your favorite juice?? cucumber?
Oh that's not me, silly! The only juice I drink is creatine!
what fruit does that come from?
Steak0 -
I've done the juicing thing. You have to be very careful with fruit juice. It's a lot of sugar going in, regardless of the vitamins, etc. A lot of weight loss diets advise against drinking fruit juice these days. The reason why; lots of sugar with nothing to "fill you up", so you're going to be hungry soon. Actually, that's the main reason I quit "juicing". I was always hungry and forever buying veggies and fruits and running them through the juicer. IMHO a body doesn't really need all that juice, just a good balanced diet (with calorie deficit for weight loss) and a daily multi-vitamin if you feel you need it.
Edit: Actually, after my juicer broke, I had some very satisfying smoothies made with my blender. At least that way, I was getting the pulp and fiber from the fruits and veggies.0 -
Blending > juicing.
When you juice fruits, you are left with sugar and no fiber. Fruit juice has as much sugar as soda. Fiber keeps you full and has many health benefits. When I am too lazy to chew my fruits and vegetables or just want some variety, I toss everything in a blender.0 -
TOTALLY!
Can't get results like these unless you're on the juice!
he means the other juice.
if i could afford it, i would totally juice. looks like a great way to get in your micronutrients from fresh foods.Blending > juicing.
When you juice fruits, you are left with sugar and no fiber. Fruit juice has as much sugar as soda. Fiber keeps you full and has many health benefits. When I am too lazy to chew my fruits and vegetables or just want some variety, I toss everything in a blender.
what blender do you use? i've been thinking about either saving up for a blender or juicer myself.0 -
I was listening to NPR a few days ago and heard an interview on Science Friday (a repeat from January) that explains why juicing is not necessarily as good for you as might be believed. Here's the link to the transcript: http://www.npr.org/2013/01/11/169144853/the-fallacies-of-fat
Lots of interesting information in there about whole grains and others. I won't begin to pretend I'm an expert, but it is an interesting "other side" to the story, and I know in my weight-loss journey, I've stuck with whole fruits and vegetables and the proof in that is 150 pounds gone. I'd encourage you to do some research to discover the pros and cons and then make decisions about your diet that are right for you! Good luck!0 -
TOTALLY!
Can't get results like these unless you're on the juice!
Um, you can't get that kind of "juice" from a fruit or veggie.0 -
TOTALLY!
Can't get results like these unless you're on the juice!
Um, you can't get that kind of "juice" from a fruit or veggie.
True. I'm aware there are 2 meanings, but isn't it more productive to talk about the form of juicing that actually works?0 -
I loved it when I did it a few yrs ago. I juice fasted for 2weeks plus an hour or so treadmill and I lost 15lbs. Didn't gain it back. It jump started my weight loss, I continued losing until I got preggo with my twins. I plan on doing it again after this next baby is born.
I had so much energy and my skin was soo clear and nice looking. I felt great. Just haven't had the drive to repeat it [hate washing my juicer constantly]. If you do it try to stick to more veggies than fruits, fruit juices add up sugar intake fast. I loved doing grapefruit, orange and berries for a morning energy boost. Then I'd do veggies the rest of the day.0 -
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Taso & Captain. 0 -
TOTALLY!
Can't get results like these unless you're on the juice!
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TOTALLY!
Can't get results like these unless you're on the juice!
ewww...she looks all bulky like a man....0 -
TOTALLY!
Can't get results like these unless you're on the juice!
great transformation taso!! what is your favorite juice?? cucumber?
Oh that's not me, silly! The only juice I drink is creatine!
what fruit does that come from?
Dat der CellTech0 -
I've never fully understood the juicing concept. If I'm going to go to the store and buy fruits and vegatables, why not just, I dunno, eat them? Why would I want to buy an expensive blender, stuff all my fruits and veggies into it, drink them, and then have to clean up the blender and glass? Someone please tell me how all these extra steps make sense.0
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I have a vitamix I blend everything, fruit nuts and veggies! Yes I have lots of energy and I feel great. No bread , milk or meat..doing it raw for now. Good luck on your journey!0
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Juicing is a mess and I prefer smoothies (blending the whole fruit). You get more fiber and stay full longer. Also, I came across a website for "green thickies", and I started adding a little uncooked ground oatmeal (grind in a small grinder) to my smoothies. What a difference. Keeps me full until lunch. Yummly has some good recipes too.0
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I've never fully understood the juicing concept. If I'm going to go to the store and buy fruits and vegatables, why not just, I dunno, eat them? Why would I want to buy an expensive blender, stuff all my fruits and veggies into it, drink them, and then have to clean up the blender and glass? Someone please tell me how all these extra steps make sense.
So much ^^^^ this.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't juicing basically just stripping all the nummy fibrousy (also known as the most healthy) parts off of the fruits and veggies and pretty much only leaving the sugars and some of the vitamins/minerals? If so, that doesn't sound like the most nutritious way to go.
At least with blending you are still keeping the good parts when you liquify it. It still isn't how I choose to get my veggies and fruits in, but for people who hate eating them but like drinking them, I can see how it could work.0 -
You didn't actually expect any helpful or non childish replies did you?
Juicing is good for what it is. You can make some great, healthy juice with one. The problem is you lose all the fiber and much of the nutritional value unless you add the pulp back in.0 -
Personally I don't juice, but I do like to make smoothies in my blender 3 or 4 times a week for an easy breakfast. A cup of frozen fruit (some from our own trees), a half a banana, maybe some unrefined coconut oil, a few Tab of seeds (chia, flax, hemp), half a cup of high antioxidant juice like Just Blueberry, Just Black Current, Just Cranberry . . . 30 seconds or so in the blender and I have a satisfying breakfast filled with omegas, vitamins, etc. to sip on while I wake up. Oh, and starting tomorrow I'll add some vegan protein powder. I've never been one to eat much in the morning so this suits me fine.
Juicers are a pain to clean up and yes you are throwing the pulp away. BUT you do get a lot of vitamins, no doubt. When my mom was recovering from breast cancer I bought her a special juicer that preserved the vitamins (not all juicers are alike). And she'd be able to drink a bag of carrots worth of vitamins in one day, etc. So if you want to do a juice fast, or if you're recovering from an illness, or clearing up a condition and juicing is indicated as a therapy then I can see how valuable juicing is.0 -
Blending > juicing.
When you juice fruits, you are left with sugar and no fiber. Fruit juice has as much sugar as soda. Fiber keeps you full and has many health benefits. When I am too lazy to chew my fruits and vegetables or just want some variety, I toss everything in a blender.
what blender do you use? i've been thinking about either saving up for a blender or juicer myself.
I use a simple Classic Osterizer--it has a single toggle switch, "on" vs. "off" vs. "pulse". It's lasted me many years and is easy to clean and cost me only $50. I've heard all sorts of amazing things about Vitamix, but I am not convinced it's worth the $500 investment...0 -
Blending > juicing.
When you juice fruits, you are left with sugar and no fiber. Fruit juice has as much sugar as soda. Fiber keeps you full and has many health benefits. When I am too lazy to chew my fruits and vegetables or just want some variety, I toss everything in a blender.
what blender do you use? i've been thinking about either saving up for a blender or juicer myself.
I use a simple Classic Osterizer--it has a single toggle switch, "on" vs. "off" vs. "pulse". It's lasted me many years and is easy to clean and cost me only $50. I've heard all sorts of amazing things about Vitamix, but I am not convinced it's worth the $500 investment...
My husband and kids chipped in and are buying me a Vitamix for Christmas! I haven't gotten it yet, lol, but it's coming. (My son has a friend that got a job at Whole Foods and he is giving us his discount once he's been there 3 months). ANyway in the meantime I use The Bullet. It's a cheap piece of crap that is made with plastic parts. I'll be lucky if it lasts another month. I've only had it a couple of months.0 -
Blending > juicing.
When you juice fruits, you are left with sugar and no fiber. Fruit juice has as much sugar as soda. Fiber keeps you full and has many health benefits. When I am too lazy to chew my fruits and vegetables or just want some variety, I toss everything in a blender.
what blender do you use? i've been thinking about either saving up for a blender or juicer myself.
I use a simple Classic Osterizer--it has a single toggle switch, "on" vs. "off" vs. "pulse". It's lasted me many years and is easy to clean and cost me only $50. I've heard all sorts of amazing things about Vitamix, but I am not convinced it's worth the $500 investment...
My husband and kids chipped in and are buying me a Vitamix for Christmas! I haven't gotten it yet, lol, but it's coming. (My son has a friend that got a job at Whole Foods and he is giving us his discount once he's been there 3 months). ANyway in the meantime I use The Bullet. It's a cheap piece of crap that is made with plastic parts. I'll be lucky if it lasts another month. I've only had it a couple of months.
This is kind of why I like the Osterizer. It's cheap, but there is no plastic. The top part is thick glass, the bottom is metal. And I also love that it only has one button. Fewer things can go wrong with just one button.0 -
Juicers are a pain to clean up and yes you are throwing the pulp away. BUT you do get a lot of vitamins, no doubt. When my mom was recovering from breast cancer I bought her a special juicer that preserved the vitamins (not all juicers are alike).
You don't get anymore vitamins than if you ate the fruit or veggie. That must have been one smart juicer that could detect the vitamins!0 -
Juicers are a pain to clean up and yes you are throwing the pulp away. BUT you do get a lot of vitamins, no doubt. When my mom was recovering from breast cancer I bought her a special juicer that preserved the vitamins (not all juicers are alike).
You don't get anymore vitamins than if you ate the fruit or veggie. That must have been one smart juicer that could detect the vitamins!
Yeah, there is probably some magical thinking or cynical advertising behind that claim.0
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