Just bought a juicer, now what?

spikeithard
spikeithard Posts: 89 Member
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Hey so I went out and got a bargain entry level juicer (big boss juicer) and I would like to use it for more greens than anything else like spinach, kale, etc But I was disgusted by the taste of kale and spinach blended up in a blender I am affraid of juicing them together again. What can I add to take away from the strong taste? carrots? apple?

also, what are you great all around healthy and decent tasting juicing recipes please?

thanks
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  • wanderinggypsy
    wanderinggypsy Posts: 40
    I LOVE juicing. Definitely don't do just vegetables together, at least in the beginning. I did a combo the other night where I threw in everything I had that was green: spinach, kale, cucumber, an apple, 1 pear, broccoli, celery, and 1/2 lime. It was delicious! My general rule of thumb is 3 veggies and 1 fruit.

    Play around and see what you like!
  • SleeplessinBerlin
    SleeplessinBerlin Posts: 513 Member
    My fave is apples, celery, carrots and a small piece of ginger.

    I just wonder... how does one calculate calories when making juices?
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
    Now you wait for the buyer's remorse to kick in.
  • crissykclai
    crissykclai Posts: 20
    I juice almost the same recipe every morning. It's delicious and refreshing, but not very sweet. Makes about 36-40 ounces.

    Green Juice:
    2 green apples
    2 cucumbers
    7 stalks celery
    3 handfuls spinach
    2 handfuls Brussels sprouts
    1/2 lemon (organic, you can leave the skin on)
    1 inch ginger
    1/4 cup of coconut water


    Enjoy! Juicing gives you great energy!
  • tnqnt
    tnqnt Posts: 397 Member
    Carrot Apple Beet juice is delicious! :)
  • spikeithard
    spikeithard Posts: 89 Member
    thanks for the ideas..

    I think I might try green pepper, spinach, apple and carrots.. see how that tickles my fancy
  • spikeithard
    spikeithard Posts: 89 Member
    my only other question i think is how do you make juice from only greens? they are leaves pretty much. how do you get liquid from spinach and kale?
  • Kurls4Daze
    Kurls4Daze Posts: 125 Member
    PINEAPPLE JUICE FRESH OR THE NON-CONCENTRATED VERSION IS A GOOD HELP ALONG WITH APPLES PEARS PEACHES ORANGES ETC ;-)
  • kristacali
    kristacali Posts: 30 Member
    You don't get a lot of juice, but what you do get from the greens is powerful!

    My favorite receipt is mostly veggies but it tastes really good.

    3 pieces of kale
    3 pieces of Romain lettuce
    1 whole cucumber
    2 carrots
    2 Fuji apples (small to medium sized)
    1 handful of spinach
    1 or 2 ribs of celery
    2 small lemons

    This makes enough juice for my breakfast and lunch (I take it on the go with me to work).

    You can also add a handful of fruit (I keep watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple etc cut up in the fridge). The juice will take on a sweeter flavor but you are still getting all your vitamins.
  • spikeithard
    spikeithard Posts: 89 Member
    You don't get a lot of juice, but what you do get from the greens is powerful!

    My favorite receipt is mostly veggies but it tastes really good.

    3 pieces of kale
    3 pieces of Romain lettuce
    1 whole cucumber
    2 carrots
    2 Fuji apples (small to medium sized)
    1 handful of spinach
    1 or 2 ribs of celery
    2 small lemons

    This makes enough juice for my breakfast and lunch (I take it on the go with me to work).

    You can also add a handful of fruit (I keep watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple etc cut up in the fridge). The juice will take on a sweeter flavor but you are still getting all your vitamins.
    thanks for that post.. Ill try that
  • fcevallos
    fcevallos Posts: 44 Member
    my only other question i think is how do you make juice from only greens? they are leaves pretty much. how do you get liquid from spinach and kale?
    Put your greens in first, then any additional fruits or veggies will help 'push' all the greens through the juicer.
  • josarahm
    josarahm Posts: 48
    The mean green juice from joe the juicer is good. I always had apples/ oranges and carrots for breakfast and then greens and a little citrus the rst of the day. I found the less ingredients the better. Celery and cucumber create a lot of juice. Kale and spinach are good. I HATED beets juiced-Made it taste like dirt IMHO
  • nvpixie
    nvpixie Posts: 483 Member
    carrots and apples sweeten it up a lot. I like adding celery too.
  • red0801
    red0801 Posts: 283 Member
    I juice daily. I usually drink about 16oz. 2x a day.

    Apple 3 x medium (3" dia)
    Carrot 4 x medium
    Kale 1/2 Bundle (long leaf)
    Lime 1 x fruit (2" dia)
    Spinach 1/2 bunch

    Oranges can be subbed for Apples if you want a sweeter juice.
  • red0801
    red0801 Posts: 283 Member
    my only other question i think is how do you make juice from only greens? they are leaves pretty much. how do you get liquid from spinach and kale?

    I run my greens through with hard vegetables like kale & carrots. It keeps them from getting launched into the shoot whole.
  • KristiLeighS
    KristiLeighS Posts: 112
    My favorite green juice is

    1 head of romaine
    1 cucumber
    2 celery stalks
    2 apples
    1 lemon
    handful of grapes

    it is also my husband's favorite and he is very picky!
    I also sometimes add 1 beet in there.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    http://www.sweet-remedy.com/2013/02/green-smoothie-celery-spinach-and-kale/
  • fattymcrunnerpants
    fattymcrunnerpants Posts: 311 Member
    I just made the best kale juice today:

    4 cups of kale
    4 small apples
    1/4 cup of honey

    I gotta have that sugary taste in my juice though.
  • donald149
    donald149 Posts: 211 Member
    If using ginger, a little goes a long way in terms of taste. As in start with a quarter inch piece. Same with beets, I only use 1 of them at most.
  • agathadolphy
    agathadolphy Posts: 2
    Add 3-4 green apples and handful of pineapple . That should make you happy.
  • agathadolphy
    agathadolphy Posts: 2
    I'm concerned about the high caloric intake .????
  • BajaDreamin333
    BajaDreamin333 Posts: 267 Member
    Anything tastes good with an apple! I was very shocked at the calorie content of fresh juice, so I put my juicer on the shelf until I lose a bit more weight. Nutrient rich for sure, but won't keep me full!
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    Now you wait for the buyer's remorse to kick in.
    And try to bring it back
  • icmuse
    icmuse Posts: 263 Member
    Juice recipes galore:

    http://icmuse.tumblr.com/search/juice recipe

    :drinker:
  • curvycarrie
    curvycarrie Posts: 56 Member
    I'm actually doing a juice fast right now..today is day 20 for me and going strong...I feel fantastic. I usually juice a fruit juice in the morining...a green juice for lunch and pm snack...and my supper has been sort of a v-8 tasting type of juice...

    V-Grt

    1 large tomatoe
    2 stalks of celery
    1 yellow pepper
    2 colored carrots (if you can't find them, the regular orange ones would be fine)
    1 green onion

    I love the taste of this..I'm sure you could add a shake of hot sauce or pepper to it and it would taste FAB


    As Joe Cross would say...Juice on!!! :smile:
  • fattymcrunnerpants
    fattymcrunnerpants Posts: 311 Member
    I'm concerned about the high caloric intake .????

    If you're using it as a meal it's really not a big deal. The juice I make is enough for 6 8oz servings and is under 110 cals, I add water and don't have a juicer though. I use a blender to juice.
  • xzxBigRed1xzx
    xzxBigRed1xzx Posts: 1
    Apples are my best friend! I use 2 every time I juice. Also, cucumber is great with the apples. Don't be afraid to add bell peppers in either!
  • pkdmfp
    pkdmfp Posts: 7 Member
    Hi
    I have been juicing for the last eight years and it is great. If you want to cut down the calories use spinach, kale and Celery more. Let me tell you it does wonders for your overall health. I just love it!

    I use:
    1/2 cup Spinach
    1/2 cup Kale
    1/2 Banana
    1/2 Green Apple
    Celery
    1/4 Beet

    It really test good.

    Enjoy your new Juicer!
  • aidendart
    aidendart Posts: 32 Member
    Romaine and granny smith taste good.
    I haven't juiced with kale but if you are trying to add it into your diet you can bake it. Roll kale in a mixture of olive oil, small amount of sea salt, and cayenne pepper (good for digestion), bake on 275 for 25ish minutes. Taste wonderful.
  • RemDogzMa
    RemDogzMa Posts: 71 Member
    my only other question i think is how do you make juice from only greens? they are leaves pretty much. how do you get liquid from spinach and kale?
    Put your greens in first, then any additional fruits or veggies will help 'push' all the greens through the juicer.

    ^THIS! I just finished a kale, pineapple and golden delicious apple juice over ice. It was fantastic!

    FYI - Spinach has less flavor than kale, so you may want to start with spinach and "work" your way up to kale. No matter what you put into your juices, make sure you ENJOY them - no holding your nose. ;) That was the advice I was given years ago and it's helped me stay consistent with juicing and to get loads of fruits and vegetables into my diet every week.

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