Anybody juicing?

I bought a juicer, but was not pleased about the amount of food that was being wasted in the pulp container. So now I am using a blender for my fruit and vegetable smoothies so I don't have to throw out so much good food.

I was just talking about this subject with my buddies Barry Bonds and Jose Canseco. They said they didn't know what I was talking about. And then Mark McGwire came in and punched me in the mouth. WTF?

I was just talking about this subject with my buddies Barry Bonds and Jose Canseco. They said they didn't know what I was talking about. And then Mark McGwire came in and punched me in the mouth. WTF?

You too? Damn Mark McGwire always a hot head. Not sure why.

I think it's a great way to detox ..........

Sorry, the word "detox" drives me insane.

What, specifically do you mean by it? Are you suggesting that drinking juice will do something that your kidneys and liver can't?

Some of the juices are high in fiber and also have a mild laxative effect. Many are often accompanied with ginger which has an anti-inflammatory effect. This can help you heal an inflamed gut and shed leftover sticky stool that is thought by MD's to be the origin of diverticular disease and mild malabsorption problems.

Some of the juices have a mild diuretic effect and also boost liver and kidney function by giving it the raw materials they need.

All of the juices flood your body with micronutrientes and perhaps also beneficial bacteria in concentrations you simply wouldn't be able to consume in a normal diet. This can help boost deficiencies and improve the normal flora of the gut. All very healthy.

Part of juicing and juice fasting is abstaining from many foods and drink that you may be over-consuming or have a mild intolerance or allergy to (but not realize it). During a juice fast you are maintaining very high quality nutrition while letting these other foods or drink get out of your system. It also tends to reprogram your taste buds and you tend to loose unhealthy cravings and instead crave more healthy, raw, and plant-based foods.

*checks* I'm not juicing right now, no.

This is how I know I've succeeded. The juice is a dead giveaway.

I think it's a great way to detox ..........

Sorry, the word "detox" drives me insane.

What, specifically do you mean by it? Are you suggesting that drinking juice will do something that your kidneys and liver can't?

Some of the juices are high in fiber and also have a mild laxative effect. Many are often accompanied with ginger which has an anti-inflammatory effect. This can help you heal an inflamed gut and shed leftover sticky stool that is thought by MD's to be the origin of diverticular disease and mild malabsorption problems.

Some of the juices have a mild diuretic effect and also boost liver and kidney function by giving it the raw materials they need.

All of the juices flood your body with micronutrientes and perhaps also beneficial bacteria in concentrations you simply wouldn't be able to consume in a normal diet. This can help boost deficiencies and improve the normal flora of the gut. All very healthy.

Part of juicing and juice fasting is abstaining from many foods and drink that you may be over-consuming or have a mild intolerance or allergy to (but not realize it). During a juice fast you are maintaining very high quality nutrition while letting these other foods or drink get out of your system. It also tends to reprogram your taste buds and you tend to loose unhealthy cravings and instead crave more healthy, raw, and plant-based foods.

All of the juices flood your body with micronutrientes and perhaps also beneficial bacteria in concentrations you simply wouldn't be able to consume in a normal diet. This can help boost deficiencies and improve the normal flora of the gut. All very healthy.

Unless you are a nutritionist, which I dont see anything about you stating are one, did you know that a daily vitamin and suppliments does this too?And the body can only absorb so much nutrition at a given time...

Juicing, Fasting, Detoxing....it's all another means of marketing. Save your money...THERE IS NO MAGIC BULLET TO WEIGHT LOSS. Eat well, in moderation, and move your body. Amazing are the results.

I'm thinking of doing one of the reboot programs where you combine juicing and food, with 5 days of juicing only. I normally dislike the "fads" but I believe in this. Juicing has been around for a long time, I remember juicing with my parents. Then after doing a reboot just incorporating it into my daily life.

I believe in unicorns, but that doesn't mean I'll fart rainbows if I stick skittles up my *kitten*.

WTF? Then why do I have these skittles up my butt?

You trying to be a human pinata?

My fault. I thought that putting skittles in a panda's butt would turn them to in to actual fruit. For juicing.

*lurks*

I'm thinking of doing one of the reboot programs where you combine juicing and food, with 5 days of juicing only. I normally dislike the "fads" but I believe in this. Juicing has been around for a long time, I remember juicing with my parents. Then after doing a reboot just incorporating it into my daily life.

I believe in unicorns, but that doesn't mean I'll fart rainbows if I stick skittles up my *kitten*.

WTF? Then why do I have these skittles up my butt?

You trying to be a human pinata?

My fault. I thought that putting skittles in a panda's butt would turn them to in to actual fruit. For juicing.

*lurks*

*sits down next to E, hands her some wine*

Panda apples?

I lost about 15 lbs on juicing. But I could not pull an all juice fast. I felt faint and light headed and nearly passed out. But two meals replaced by juicing really helped me. But now I am off it and am just counting calories. I wish I could go back to juicing. The weight came off so fast. But it is such a pain juicing and buying produce!
I loved " Fat,Sick and Nearly Dead". I do have the mean green juice every 15 days or so. Maybe I would feel inspired by you and go back to juicing for two meals. Please add me!:flowerforyou:

Saw "fat, sick and nearly dead" and thought it was a great movie- I think it works well for some people. For me, I did a green smoothie diet before, and started to get yeast infections because of too much fructose (I think, at least that's the only theory I could come up with b/c I can get them from too much sugar). So my only advice would be to watch your glycemic load.

I'm thinking of doing one of the reboot programs where you combine juicing and food, with 5 days of juicing only. I normally dislike the "fads" but I believe in this. Juicing has been around for a long time, I remember juicing with my parents. Then after doing a reboot just incorporating it into my daily life.

I believe in unicorns, but that doesn't mean I'll fart rainbows if I stick skittles up my *kitten*.

It's people like you who make the message boards an unfriendly place. Just because you don't agree doesn't mean you have to be tacky and rude.

Yes - I have juiced on and off for years and I love the way it makes me feel - my husband gives me a lot of flack for it and no other support at home though - so I often just give up! But it is the best thing in the world for you..many people say - but you dont get the fiber - BUT - you are getting so much more...you can get your fiber from other sources....I met The Juiceman - Jay Kordich and have his autograph and his juicer...I have had that juicer for over 15 years and never had a problem with it. Get his book... you should not mix anything in your juices - like powders....couple of carrots, an apple, parsley...cucumber, green pepper, clelery...so many combos...carrots have more calcium in them then milk! and fresh orange juice is amazing....so is pineapple juice and watermlon...and the list goes on! Don't let anyone tell you any differnt - it is GOOD for you!

The documentary "Fat Sick and Nearly Dead" changed my eating habbits. I don't juice but I make green smoothies. To make a smoothie for 2 blend 1/2 head romain lettus, 2 bannanas and 2 cups of water. I also add fresh or frozen fuit. This is such a great way to get more fruites and veggies in. I saw that movie last summer and 6 months before that I had started a spinning class. Once I began doing a smoothie in the morning and spinning at night my life changed. My appitite began to decrease and pounds started coming off. Some nights I'll have a smoothie for dinner. I'm down 25 lbs. and I did it the healthy way. I just found myfitnesspal two days ago and plan on getting rid of another 15lbs with the help of smoothies and my fitness. Good luck

I cannot answer this without getting banned.



Darn. I tried to find another way to say it, but no.... I still can't answer it safely.