Is juicing a bunch bunk or is it a good thing?

Running_down_a_dream
Running_down_a_dream Posts: 20 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Let me explain my thinking.. I had dental surgery a while back I'm having a hard time eating hard things like carrots for example.
I will heal up in time. Im thinking about getting a juicer from Walmart to add to my existing diet ( Not replace it ) I do not plan on juice fasting.

But not eating my normal diet that has lead to my weight loss worries me, I'm missing out on all the good nutrients and enzymes.
So from that point I don't see a problem.

But what about the loss of fiber? I also don't want to concentrate the sugars. And what about calorie tracking?
Is there a use for the waist product can i add it to my dogs food?

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  • release_the_kraken
    release_the_kraken Posts: 304 Member
    Good..
    if you use organic
    I did it for two weeks..felt great.
    I used a nutribullet, which is not really juicing per se, because of the fiber content still there.
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    Why not just drink smoothies instead and enjoy the fiber's benefits? Though you can add the fiber to dog food or use it in certain recipes, too. What a pain, though, cleaning a juicer.

    I don't think juicing is any weight loss panacea, it just keeps people from eating bread, burgers, etc. There are a lot of other ways to do that, if it helps you to totally eliminate some food types.
  • fittertanme
    fittertanme Posts: 259 Member
    hi there
    I just most days and I have tried most machins when I started I got a nutribullet but had to send it can because it started to leake I then tried a juicer from asda/walmart but that tid not do as expected so got a whole juice from argos it was onlt £30 and was well impressed as for the waste well if doing just carrets then you can try carret cake but if that fails then the waste can be used in the garden and if you need to try other juices then I recommend you look on the web for jason vale he has great tasting juices that will help after having dental surgery so you mingh not think you will like but try them I did and noe converted but I still have normal meals as well have a look and see if the web site is of any help good luck and get better soon
  • dcaswell10
    dcaswell10 Posts: 37 Member
    I juice twice a day and eat a small meal (usually salad) and get about 1300 calories a day intake. I talked to my Dr. as well as a nutritionist before I started to get the OK. I have never felt better. The juice gives me major energy because the juicer basically does the digestion for your body and it is allowed to absorb almost immediately. It also gives the body a break from digestion. I just started back here today but I have lost 15lbs in about 2 weeks. Your body does not need that much fiber to keep you regular. Try it for a week and see the results.
  • logg1e
    logg1e Posts: 1,208 Member
    I wouldn't give the fruit to your dog. Firstly because dogs digestion can't handle fruit in the same we way do, you'll regret it. Secondly dogs don't require fibre for digestion, they have evolved to use gristle and bone.
  • homie_94
    homie_94 Posts: 18
    I don't like to drink fruit juices, the concentration of sugar is just too high without the benefits of fiber, etc. I juice my vegetables though sometimes.. I mean it ain't the greatest taste in the world, but it's not bad either. Especially if you're NOT replacing meals with them because then that just sucks. Haha.
  • homie_94
    homie_94 Posts: 18
    My dog loved apples, had two everyday. She lived till 17.
  • jenmar17
    jenmar17 Posts: 3,261 Member
    I second the smoothies as a better option. Fruit/vegetable smoothies offer the health benefits of juicing, but also include the fiber and other good nutrients that come with the whole fruit/vegetable. The fiber in a smoothie will actually help keep you full and help regulate how your body absorbs the sugar from the fruits.

    Juicing is an okay option; it's better to juice your veggies than to not get them at all. But investing in a blender might be the better option.

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