Juicers Be Aware

socajam
socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Yesterday I juiced the following:

1 Gala Apple
1 Whole English Cucumber - 442-460 grams
2 Medium Stalks Celery
1/2 Lemon
75 Grams Ginger

the end result was a shocker in calories:

Carbs 51
Fat 2
Protein 7
Fibre 18
Sodium 129

Total calories = 256 for 16 ounces, that's a third of my daily carbs, something I will not be doing in a hurry.
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  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    Keep in mind that unless you are using a blender you aren't getting all those nutrients... I know a decent amount of the fiber will be left behind in a juicer. Not sure about the carbs. Carbs aren't evil though!
  • rebelate
    rebelate Posts: 218 Member
    I really don't understand why people seem shocked and wind up so stressed over nutrient content in fruits and veggies - especially carbs and sugar.
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    Yesterday I juiced the following:

    1 Gala Apple
    1 Whole English Cucumber - 442-460 grams
    2 Medium Stalks Celery
    1/2 Lemon
    75 Grams Ginger

    the end result was a shocker in calories:

    Carbs 51
    Fat 2
    Protein 7
    Fibre 18
    Sodium 129

    Total calories = 256 for 16 ounces, that's a third of my daily carbs, something I will not be doing in a hurry.

    1) why are you juicing?
    2) why are you afraid of carbs?
  • Fat2FitChick
    Fat2FitChick Posts: 451 Member
    Because regardless of where the carbs/sugar come from, they cause spikes in insulin and that is what causes your body to store fat. Even if something is healthy, it doesn't mean it can't cause problems when trying to lose weight.
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    Because regardless of where the carbs/sugar come from, they cause spikes in insulin and that is what causes your body to store fat. Even if something is healthy, it doesn't mean it can't cause problems when trying to lose weight.

    nope.

    unless somebody has diabetes or similar medical condition, there is no reason to worry about carbs and sugars. so long as you meet your daily macro requirements and calorie goals, carbs won't make you fat.

    http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/2011/08/carbohydrate-hypothesis-of-obesity.html
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/817143-insulin-low-carbs-gary-taubes-and-james-krieger
  • slroggemann
    slroggemann Posts: 168 Member
    Because regardless of where the carbs/sugar come from, they cause spikes in insulin and that is what causes your body to store fat. Even if something is healthy, it doesn't mean it can't cause problems when trying to lose weight.

    nope.

    unless somebody has diabetes or similar medical condition, there is no reason to worry about carbs and sugars. so long as you meet your daily macro requirements and calorie goals, carbs won't make you fat.

    from a nutrition standpoint, winnervictori hit it spot on.
  • rcnsmith
    rcnsmith Posts: 15
    I found that if i add all the calories in my juices then It would be so much higher than my recommended. However I seem to lose weight much faster than when I was eating regular foods and staying under. As such I wouldnt worry so much about it
  • epros39
    epros39 Posts: 17
    I will never beat myself up over sugars and carbs from fruits and veggie; cookies- i would.
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    I found that if i add all the calories in my juices then It would be so much higher than my recommended. However I seem to lose weight much faster than when I was eating regular foods and staying under. As such I wouldnt worry so much about it

    you're losing water weight which will come back as soon as you stop the juicing (assuming you are only ingesting juices)
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    I will never beat myself up over sugars and carbs from fruits and veggie; cookies- i would.

    do you think 100g of carbs from cookies is different than 100g of carbs from apples?

    forgetting the additional nutrients in each food item, just focusing on the carbs. what's the difference?
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    Yesterday I juiced the following:

    1 Gala Apple
    1 Whole English Cucumber - 442-460 grams
    2 Medium Stalks Celery
    1/2 Lemon
    75 Grams Ginger

    the end result was a shocker in calories:
    Carbs 51
    Fat 2
    Protein 7
    Fibre 18
    Sodium 129

    Total calories = 256 for 16 ounces, that's a third of my daily carbs, something I will not be doing in a hurry.

    you aren't actually getting all those carbs... what do you think the pulp is made of?
  • suv_hater
    suv_hater Posts: 374 Member
    What did I click on.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    The juice was pulp free, that's why I was surprised at the numbers.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    I am juicing before I love to drink my own home made juice first thing in the mornings. My carbs intake is set at 150.
  • Erica_theRedhead
    Erica_theRedhead Posts: 724 Member
    Complex carbs don't equal simple carbs. Complex carbs are in fruits and veggies, simple carbs are in processed foods/sweet food. Complex carbs contain other necessary nutrients like fiber, minerals, and vitamins, and cause a relatively low spike in insulin levels. They take longer to digest, keep you fuller for longer, and help supplement your body functions, especially when working out.

    Drink up that juice or shake, it's good for you.
  • DalekBrittany
    DalekBrittany Posts: 1,748 Member
    Complex carbs don't equal simple carbs. Complex carbs are in fruits and veggies, simple carbs are in processed foods/sweet food. Complex carbs contain other necessary nutrients like fiber, minerals, and vitamins, and cause a relatively low spike in insulin levels. They take longer to digest, keep you fuller for longer, and help supplement your body functions, especially when working out.

    Drink up that juice or shake, it's good for you.

    Great Scott...someone who understands that there is more than one kind of carb!!!

    I will also add to this helpful info that complex carbs can actually help regulate your sugars :)
  • drchimpanzee
    drchimpanzee Posts: 892 Member
    IIFYM??
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    I don't really get juicing. All of the things you listed are delicious on their own - except the lemon and ginger which I season with all the time. Why would you go to the trouble of juicing it when you could just wash and eat? I don't worry about the sugar - I would much rather get my carbs from fruits and veggies instead of processed junk!
  • felcandy
    felcandy Posts: 228 Member
    thats not even that many calories. fruit smoothies that are made as meal replacements can be 600+ calories, if you are "juicing" and replacing a meal with a drink, that doesnt seem like enough.
  • kizzykat60
    kizzykat60 Posts: 5 Member
    Complex carbs don't equal simple carbs. Complex carbs are in fruits and veggies, simple carbs are in processed foods/sweet food. Complex carbs contain other necessary nutrients like fiber, minerals, and vitamins, and cause a relatively low spike in insulin levels. They take longer to digest, keep you fuller for longer, and help supplement your body functions, especially when working out.

    Drink up that juice or shake, it's good for you.

    Very well said! I did not eat enough carbs the other day and what a mess I was after a hard workout.
  • jessichri
    jessichri Posts: 81 Member
    Complex carbs don't equal simple carbs. Complex carbs are in fruits and veggies, simple carbs are in processed foods/sweet food. Complex carbs contain other necessary nutrients like fiber, minerals, and vitamins, and cause a relatively low spike in insulin levels. They take longer to digest, keep you fuller for longer, and help supplement your body functions, especially when working out.

    Drink up that juice or shake, it's good for you.

    This. And also getting a full complement of fruits and veggies (as its easy to do with juicing) makes your body function more efficiently, specifically your digestive system. This is a great thing. You'll feel awesome. Don't hate on juice. Its wonderful.
  • tripitena
    tripitena Posts: 554 Member
    I will never beat myself up over sugars and carbs from fruits and veggie; cookies- i would.

    This is me too.

    When I juice, I save the pulp and add to other things. (apples and similar fruit for oatmeal or even quick bread like zuchini bread, veggies for stew, chile and pasta sauce) I freeze them in ice cube trays and bag them.
  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    Because regardless of where the carbs/sugar come from, they cause spikes in insulin and that is what causes your body to store fat. Even if something is healthy, it doesn't mean it can't cause problems when trying to lose weight.

    No.

    Excess calories makes you store fat.

    I've lost each and every week and consume two meals of fruits each day.
  • darthjen
    darthjen Posts: 29 Member
    I misread that, my eyes are playing tricks on me.

    Carbs aren't so bad so long as it's natural and not added sugar.
  • Jxnsmma
    Jxnsmma Posts: 919 Member
    Ive read that for each item that you juice, you times the grams of fibre in the item you are juicing by 4 and minus this from the total calories as you are not ingesting the fibre. Thats the formula ive been using when i juice. Read it somwhere in some juicing book.... cant remember exactly which one. So in the end your juice would have ended up more like 185 calories, if this formula is true ;)
  • shortchange1
    shortchange1 Posts: 146 Member
    Ive read that for each item that you juice, you times the grams of fibre in the item you are juicing by 4 and minus this from the total calories as you are not ingesting the fibre. Thats the formula ive been using when i juice. Read it somwhere in some juicing book.... cant remember exactly which one. So in the end your juice would have ended up more like 185 calories, if this formula is true ;)


    . Fiber is unable to be digested and so passes through your system and yes, each gram of fiber is equal to 4 calories. But, if you are juicing and removing them you aren't getting the full benefit. Fiber keeps you feeling full longer and aids in the passages of waste.
  • tolly_06
    tolly_06 Posts: 4 Member
    I don't really get juicing. All of the things you listed are delicious on their own - except the lemon and ginger which I season with all the time. Why would you go to the trouble of juicing it when you could just wash and eat? I don't worry about the sugar - I would much rather get my carbs from fruits and veggies instead of processed junk!

    The reason I juice is because I grew up not eating vegetables and fruits and have struggled for years to consistently incorporate them into my diet. Its a good way for me to start my day eating more fruits and vegetables. I actually really like the juice and don't mind drinking it.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    I have a nutribullet as of 2 days ago.. It processes everything into the juice.. so I have nothing extracted from the fruit/veggies, seeds, stems, pulp, peels.. if it goes in, it stays in.. so I'm sure what i logged today is wrong.. probably why i'm so full right now..

    thinking I need to just log the entire fruit/veggies as if i ate it raw.. guess I'll have a ton more recipes to create.. since I also have no mastered the art of 1 serving per recipe yet lol.

    i dont' care about the carbs/sugar from fruits and veggies.. they are healthy natural and meant to be eaten by us. It's the added ones that you need to watch out for.
  • epros39
    epros39 Posts: 17
    was referring to the natural sugars in fruit compared to who knows what found in packaged snacks.
  • angelcurry130
    angelcurry130 Posts: 265 Member
    what about smoothies? you say you don't like vegetables on their own, but what about incorporating more than just the veggies? a fantastic smoothie i used to make was:

    1/2 banana
    1/2 cup berries (this varried by what was stored in my freezer)
    2 - 3 cups spinach
    1 medium zucchini
    1/4 cup skim milk

    keep in mind, this was prior to my low carb days, but this devided between 2 people was a grand, spanking 92 cal, 19g carb, 6g fiber, 0 fat, 68g sodium. you still get all the pulpy goodness and if you freeze the banana and the berries beforehand, it has a thicker consistency. the fruit masks the veggies, so it's easier to transition into eating them on their own. :)

    still, good luck on juicing. :)

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