how to calculate juicing calories
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Felt8533
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I have recently bought a juicer and am curious how to count the calories for the foods I use. Since onnly the juice is extracted and so much of the actual product is thrown away, I can't see that you should count it as the whole fruit/vegetable. Any ideas??
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Look up (fruit/vegetable) juice nutrition.
You're still better off eating the whole fruit or vegetable.4 -
May I ask why you bought a juicer? I am seeing posts daily. Is there a youtube documentary out there?
I use a mixer like Vitamix. Easier to clean, and keeps the fiber (which is the healthiest part).2 -
TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »May I ask why you bought a juicer? I am seeing posts daily. Is there a youtube documentary out there?
I use a mixer like Vitamix. Easier to clean, and keeps the fiber (which is the healthiest part).
Juicing comes and goes. Every 2-3 months we get a bunch of juicing posts4 -
Look up (fruit/vegetable) juice nutrition.
You're still better off eating the whole fruit or vegetable.
it's better to juice because in juicing, the nutrients gets absorb by the body within 15 minutes. also, it saves your body the work of digesting. but of course whether you take fruits and vegetables solid or liquid they are still better than junk foods17 -
ruffalicious wrote: »Look up (fruit/vegetable) juice nutrition.
You're still better off eating the whole fruit or vegetable.
it's better to juice because in juicing, the nutrients gets absorb by the body within 15 minutes. also, it saves your body the work of digesting. but of course whether you take fruits and vegetables solid or liquid they are still better than junk foods
I agree with you that most people would benefit from eating more fruits and veggies, but if someone is trying to lose weight or maintain (if their tendency is to gain), whole produce is a better choice. Fiber helps us feel full, and digestion burns (a few) calories. The timing of nutrient absorption is largely irrelevant, except that slower absorption of carbohydrate is generally better for stable blood sugar and sustained energy.
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ruffalicious wrote: »Look up (fruit/vegetable) juice nutrition.
You're still better off eating the whole fruit or vegetable.
it's better to juice because in juicing, the nutrients gets absorb by the body within 15 minutes. also, it saves your body the work of digesting. but of course whether you take fruits and vegetables solid or liquid they are still better than junk foods
Assuming my diet is generally healthful, why do I need to get the nutrients quicker?
Also, the work of digestion helps burn calories and it also gets us additional nutrients from the foods we eat. Why do you think this is work we'd want to save on?11 -
It also might have something to do with (in my area at least) a bunch of juicing shops opening up. I had a post about juicing because I've gone and gotten juice twice and wasnt sure about the calories. So maybe after seeing these people want a juicer at home?0
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I juice, I usually count the whole fruit (or whatever you are using).
Like if I throw in 2 bananas into the mix + 4 cups of strawberries, I put in MFP 2 bananas and 4 cups of strawberries.
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I have recently bought a juicer and am curious how to count the calories for the foods I use. Since onnly the juice is extracted and so much of the actual product is thrown away, I can't see that you should count it as the whole fruit/vegetable. Any ideas??
Count the whole thing, but deduct the fiber if you are tracking fiber. The part you don't eat has few calories. The part in the juice has basically all the calories, all the sugar.
Which is fine if you love juice or won't consume adequate vegetables otherwise. I rarely consume juice since I don't find it filling and prefer to eat my vegetables and fruits (I emphasis these foods) or, occasionally, have them in a smoothie (tasty on a hot day).3 -
I have recently bought a juicer and am curious how to count the calories for the foods I use. Since onnly the juice is extracted and so much of the actual product is thrown away, I can't see that you should count it as the whole fruit/vegetable. Any ideas??
The pulp you will be throwing out has all of the fiber but hardly any calories. I would log the whole fruit or vegetable and and create an entry with all the calories but no fiber.2 -
Look up (fruit/vegetable) juice nutrition.
You're still better off eating the whole fruit or vegetable.
I bought the juicer because I am in the process of TMJ treatment; which now is braces. So, not being able to eat properly is what prompted me to buy it. I do fruits in my smoothies and will boil potatoes or roast/grill veggies also. Just looking for variety...1 -
TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »May I ask why you bought a juicer? I am seeing posts daily. Is there a youtube documentary out there?
I use a mixer like Vitamix. Easier to clean, and keeps the fiber (which is the healthiest part).
Sorry for the delay...I hadn't been notified of replies.. I bought the juicer because I am in the process of TMJ treatment; which now is braces. So my teeth are too sore to be able to each most things. I was just looking for some variety and a way to get the fruits and veggies in.0 -
laurenebargar wrote: »It also might have something to do with (in my area at least) a bunch of juicing shops opening up. I had a post about juicing because I've gone and gotten juice twice and wasnt sure about the calories. So maybe after seeing these people want a juicer at home?
My reasoning was TMJ treatment making my teeth too sore to eat most things. Just trying not to eat ice cream and pudding all the time! 0 -
https://juicerecipes.com/recipes/ this site lets you build juices and will calculate the calories. Just click on the build tab and make sure the calorie counter is set at juice and not solid.2
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Thank you!0
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Look up (fruit/vegetable) juice nutrition.
You're still better off eating the whole fruit or vegetable.MakePeasNotWar wrote: »ruffalicious wrote: »Look up (fruit/vegetable) juice nutrition.
You're still better off eating the whole fruit or vegetable.
it's better to juice because in juicing, the nutrients gets absorb by the body within 15 minutes. also, it saves your body the work of digesting. but of course whether you take fruits and vegetables solid or liquid they are still better than junk foods
I agree with you that most people would benefit from eating more fruits and veggies, but if someone is trying to lose weight or maintain (if their tendency is to gain), whole produce is a better choice. Fiber helps us feel full, and digestion burns (a few) calories. The timing of nutrient absorption is largely irrelevant, except that slower absorption of carbohydrate is generally better for stable blood sugar and sustained energy.MakePeasNotWar wrote: »ruffalicious wrote: »Look up (fruit/vegetable) juice nutrition.
You're still better off eating the whole fruit or vegetable.
it's better to juice because in juicing, the nutrients gets absorb by the body within 15 minutes. also, it saves your body the work of digesting. but of course whether you take fruits and vegetables solid or liquid they are still better than junk foods
I agree with you that most people would benefit from eating more fruits and veggies, but if someone is trying to lose weight or maintain (if their tendency is to gain), whole produce is a better choice. Fiber helps us feel full, and digestion burns (a few) calories. The timing of nutrient absorption is largely irrelevant, except that slower absorption of carbohydrate is generally better for stable blood sugar and sustained energy.
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Well my message got screwed up.0
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I've suffered TMJ problems for nearly 15 years now - good luck with the treatment.0
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scarlett_k wrote: »I've suffered TMJ problems for nearly 15 years now - good luck with the treatment.
It's going very well! If you are still having issues, you should come see this doctor! He is the best in the world! He works with payments too! Dr. H. Clifford Simmons, Nashville, TN. Check him out!0 -
I like this calulator:
http://www.juicingcollection.com/juicing-calculator/1
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