"Pulp" Fiction

Hey everyone..

Just like you, I've been inspired after watching Joe's Docudrama and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. When it comes to juicing, by my estimation, roughly 79% of nutrients are extracted from the fruits/veggies. But, what about the pulp?

There are still nutritionally viable content in the pulp (nutrients/fiber/etc.). What I about this... instead of tossing the pulp because we believe it has no further use, instead, coming up with options to repurpose it?

Here's what I propose:

Come up with ideas to reconstitute the pulp instead of using it as trash fodder or compost.

Some of mine:

I usually juice with the following ingredients:

- Cucumber
- Zucchini
- Carrots
- Kale
- Green Apple
- Turmeric Root
- Ginger Root
- Tomatoes
- Celery

Now, looking at my list, I see some very good filler ingredients for:

- Turkey Meatballs (look up Jessica Alba's recipe on marthastewart.com)
- Turkey Meatloaf
- Egg White Scramble
- Veggie Frittata
- Chicken soup
- Vegetable Stew

These are just a few ideas. I know that while most are sticking to their "Juice Fast", but at some point, you're going to have to reintegrate a healthy diet.

So if you don't mind, can you please offer up some helpful ideas to repurpose the pulp so it doesn't end up as chicken feed? I believe the responsible thing to do is extract 100% of the benefits of the vegetables, especially since this fasting plan can be very expensive!

:)

Troy

Replies

  • Here is a good site with lots of possibilities. Even making crackers!

    http://www.plantoeat.com/blog/2012/06/ideas-for-using-juicer-pulp-or-what-do-i-do-with-this-stuff/
  • rollng_thundr
    rollng_thundr Posts: 634 Member
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  • krustyoldhag
    krustyoldhag Posts: 65 Member
    Does anyone know if you can freeze the pulp to use AFTER the fast?
    I would love to incorporate it into soups and other goodies, but we are fasting - right? :tongue: :tongue:
    I'm sure I can find it on the interweb somewhere, but any info would be helpful.
    Right now I just mix it with meat chunks and give to my dogs (green drink pulp).

    Ciao -
    R
  • rollng_thundr
    rollng_thundr Posts: 634 Member
    Does anyone know if you can freeze the pulp to use AFTER the fast?
    I would love to incorporate it into soups and other goodies, but we are fasting - right? :tongue: :tongue:
    I'm sure I can find it on the interweb somewhere, but any info would be helpful.
    Right now I just mix it with meat chunks and give to my dogs (green drink pulp).

    Ciao -
    R

    I vacuum seal mine, and it transitions really good. I'm sure if you put it in a sealable container packed full (no air), then it should last a while in the freezer.
  • WV_Fit
    WV_Fit Posts: 14 Member
    These are all such awesome ideas and, being new to this, not something I have even thought about yet! I'll probably use the pulp in recipes for my kids. As it is I already finely chop broccoli and other veggies for their food :)
  • rollng_thundr
    rollng_thundr Posts: 634 Member
    These are all such awesome ideas and, being new to this, not something I have even thought about yet! I'll probably use the pulp in recipes for my kids. As it is I already finely chop broccoli and other veggies for their food :)

    The way I look at it, there's still viable nutrition in the pulp, maximize it to justify the $$$.