Blender or juicer

[helen2207]

Hello All,

I'm complete newbie to raw i haven't started yet, i am gatherine all i need to go raw, i have a few recipes already. My problem is what i need as tools? i can't afford dehydrator yet so i'll go for a blender but i am confuse between a blender and a juicer which do i need the most? or do i need both a blender and a juicer?

Many thanks in advance.


helen

[Dimond]

Blender, preferably a high powered one.

[Stina]

I vote blender; it's more economical as you won't be throwing the fiber away like you do with juice. And it's quicker. You rinse out the blender versus dismanting the juicer and cleaning all the parts.
It's okay to make do with a cheap blender for awhile, but I'd highly recommend saving your pennies and buying a Vitamix. It's so worth the 300 to 400 bucks. Yes, that's a lot of money if you're on a budget like me, but honestly, it's been one of the best investments of my life. Why? It actually pulverizes the greens, (kale, parsley, spinach) so I'm really absorbing that incredible nutrition. cheap blenders will make you green lumpies, vitamixes will make you green smoothies. Like many raw vegans, green smoothies are a stape in my diet. But don't get discouraged if you can't buy one yet, the raw vegan diet can be accomplished with just a knife and a cutting board!
Love Stina

p.s. I have a juicer too. Not as important but still a grateful addition to my repertoire.

[helen2207]

Blender, preferably a high powered one.

Hi GilmoreGirl,

Thanks ever so much for your reply, much appreciated, i've already seen a blender i like power 700watts, hope that is power enough?.


helen:)

[helen2207]

I vote blender; it's more economical as you won't be throwing the fiber away like you do with juice. And it's quicker. You rinse out the blender versus dismanting the juicer and cleaning all the parts.
It's okay to make do with a cheap blender for awhile, but I'd highly recommend saving your pennies and buying a Vitamix. It's so worth the 300 to 400 bucks. Yes, that's a lot of money if you're on a budget like me, but honestly, it's been one of the best investments of my life. Why? It actually pulverizes the greens, (kale, parsley, spinach) so I'm really absorbing that incredible nutrition. cheap blenders will make you green lumpies, vitamixes will make you green smoothies. Like many raw vegans, green smoothies are a stape in my diet. But don't get discouraged if you can't buy one yet, the raw vegan diet can be accomplished with just a knife and a cutting board!
Love Stina

p.s. I have a juicer too. Not as important but still a grateful addition to my repertoire.


Hi Stina,

Many thanks for your reply much appreciated, i've heard of Vitamix i can't afford it right now but it is on my need to buy list in meantime i shall buy a blender to kick start my raw diet.

helen:)

[AutumnBreezColordLeavz]

Blenders do not separate the juice from the fibre
A blender works by using rapidly rotating blades to cut and break down the produce. However when fruit or vegetables are put into a blender the output contains everything that went into the blender, i.e. the fruit and vegetable fibres including skin, seeds, pith, flesh etc.

A juicer will separate the juice from the fibres. This separation is fundamental to the juicing process and its associated health benefits. The separation of juice from fibre means that the body does not have to divert large amounts of energy to the process of digesting the juice, as there are no fibres to breakdown. It also means that the body can easily absorb the nutrients present in the juice extracted by the juicer as they have all been released from the fibres and are freely available.

When the drink is created in the blender the fibres ‘lock’ some of the nutrients and prevent them from being absorbed into the body.

The presence of large amounts of fibre in blended ‘juice type drinks’ reduces their palatability when compared with a smooth juice drink prepared in a juicer. This is because the blended drink will be much thicker in texture and may contain lumps of produce that haven’t been fully broken down by the blenders blades.

Though the transition to raw is to make many different meals that simulate cooked food, there is also the importance of weening yourself from that stage also. Which in turn will simplify your daily routine with raw food. Mono-eating. David Wolfe promotes this, he is an awesome educator, Master Nutritionist.

[HolyGuacamole]

Blender. Just get the most powerful one you can afford. You'll be fine. :)

[helen2207]

Blenders do not separate the juice from the fibre
A blender works by using rapidly rotating blades to cut and break down the produce. However when fruit or vegetables are put into a blender the output contains everything that went into the blender, i.e. the fruit and vegetable fibres including skin, seeds, pith, flesh etc.

A juicer will separate the juice from the fibres. This separation is fundamental to the juicing process and its associated health benefits. The separation of juice from fibre means that the body does not have to divert large amounts of energy to the process of digesting the juice, as there are no fibres to breakdown. It also means that the body can easily absorb the nutrients present in the juice extracted by the juicer as they have all been released from the fibres and are freely available.

When the drink is created in the blender the fibres ‘lock’ some of the nutrients and prevent them from being absorbed into the body.

The presence of large amounts of fibre in blended ‘juice type drinks’ reduces their palatability when compared with a smooth juice drink prepared in a juicer. This is because the blended drink will be much thicker in texture and may contain lumps of produce that haven’t been fully broken down by the blenders blades.

Though the transition to raw is to make many different meals that simulate cooked food, there is also the importance of weening yourself from that stage also. Which in turn will simplify your daily routine with raw food. Mono-eating. David Wolfe promotes this, he is an awesome educator, Master Nutritionist.

Hi Autumn,

Thanks for your reply much appreciated, i am analysing all the options at the moment, i will D.I.Ying with raw and see how i get on before i buy any book or dvd.

helen:)

[Aleesha Sattva]

definitely a blender... if you want juice you just strain it. ;)

after a blender... a food processor.

then a dehyrdrator and juicer. ;)

*just my 2 cents*

[Aleesha Sattva]

although... my girlfriend started with a food processor and used it as her blender till she could afford a good one. ;) that's always a thought as well. this way you have three appliances in one.

food processor used as food processor
food processor used as a blender
food processor used as a juicer with the assistance of a strainer or nut mylk bag

[LifeNourishment]

Definitely go with a blender. It's essential to consume all the content of the food you're eating.

[helen2207]

Blender. Just get the most powerful one you can afford. You'll be fine. :)

Hi Holy,

Thanks for your reply much appreciated, Yes this is what i had in mind , i've spent the past 3 days searching about raw there are so many things about of what to use or what are the good way to eat fruits and vegs, some say avoid bananas some say eat bananas, apart from buying a blender i shall do what my ancestors done use fingers and teeth, they survived so will i, too many commercialized going on for my liking.

I will try solo and get as much tips as can from the forums and net.


helen