Anyone make their own vegetable juice? (ingredients, diet, healthier, calories)
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I eat a lot of raw whole veggies everyday. But often times I feel too full to eat them so I thought about buying a blender and juicing them instead to facilitate my veggie consumption
After looking online it seems that all I'd really be missing out on from the solids would be fiber, which I get plenty of in my regular diet so that isn't a concern of mine. And I also think adding fruits would add to the flavor of the whole thing so anyone willing to share other facts or tips about this idea?
I eat a lot of raw whole veggies everyday. But often times I feel too full to eat them so I thought about buying a blender and juicing them instead to facilitate my veggie consumption
After looking online it seems that all I'd really be missing out on from the solids would be fiber, which I get plenty of in my regular diet so that isn't a concern of mine. And I also think adding fruits would add to the flavor of the whole thing so anyone willing to share other facts or tips about this idea?
There is tons of info online on juicing and blending. Blending wouldn't remove the fiber while juicing would. I've read a ton on both, and which is better and still have not come to a clear conclusion. People rave about both juicing and blending, but I tend to think getting the veggies in is more important than how they get there. Personally I do both and alternate between the two depending on what ingredients I have on hand, though I use my blender more than my juicer. It helps me get my veggies consumption up a notch or two. I prefer to add a little almond butter or tahini to cover any bad tastes rather than more fruit.
I eat a lot of raw whole veggies everyday. But often times I feel too full to eat them so I thought about buying a blender and juicing them instead to facilitate my veggie consumption
After looking online it seems that all I'd really be missing out on from the solids would be fiber, which I get plenty of in my regular diet so that isn't a concern of mine. And I also think adding fruits would add to the flavor of the whole thing so anyone willing to share other facts or tips about this idea?
How coincidental! I wanted to start a thread asking this- then I come across this
I'm meeting lots of people who juice. They look radiantly healthy, are energized, have glowing skin & are just so much healthier looking than others. So I'm turned on to the idea of juicing my own veggies, etc. I have no idea where to start. A girl I work w/ gave me a few recipes, but Idk if you can use a blender or if ya' need a juicer....
Adding fruits would be a good way to sweeten the juice, but ya' gotta watch the calories.
I'll be researching this, & trying to post what I find.
I eat a lot of raw whole veggies everyday. But often times I feel too full to eat them so I thought about buying a blender and juicing them instead to facilitate my veggie consumption
Blending them will not reduce the volume of food going into your stomach, it just makes it liquid.
Juicing them removes the cellulose and other fiber, reducing the total volume going into your stomach.
As an example, if I eat 1 pound of carrots, 1 pound of carrots goes into my stomach.
If I blend 1 pound of carrots into juice, 1 pound of liquified carrots goes into my stomach - 3 or 4 big glasses full.
If I run 1 pound of carrots through a juicer, about 3/4 pound of indigestible pulp goes on my compost pile while a single glass of juice goes in my stomach.
The theory of juicing is that it concentrates nutrients from fruits and vegetables so you can benefit from more nutrition density without having to eat too much.
Blending them will not reduce the volume of food going into your stomach, it just makes it liquid.
Juicing them removes the cellulose and other fiber, reducing the total volume going into your stomach.
As an example, if I eat 1 pound of carrots, 1 pound of carrots goes into my stomach.
If I blend 1 pound of carrots into juice, 1 pound of liquified carrots goes into my stomach - 3 or 4 big glasses full.
If I run 1 pound of carrots through a juicer, about 3/4 pound of indigestible pulp goes on my compost pile while a single glass of juice goes in my stomach.
The theory of juicing is that it concentrates nutrients from fruits and vegetables so you can benefit from more nutrition density without having to eat too much.
Exactly my intent! For all the blending folks out there, how chunky/thick is the juice you're drinking? And to the juicing peeps, do you feel that the amount you have to squeeze to get at least a cup or two of liquid is worth wasting all the solids?
Also, are there strictly just juicers or blenders, not a combination of both?
Glad we're on the same page believe007, hope we can find a good way to enjoy our vegetables to the fullest!
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