Want to know all about juicing?

[bixa525]

I am interested in learning about what type of juicer is best for juicing. I know there are many benefits to juicing so I would really like to give this a try. I am embarking on a weight loss program and I think the juicing will benefit me in that regard also. Since I know nothing about juicing can anyone give me an idea say for 1 cup of vegtable juice how many vegtables would I need? Is it cost effective to juice? How much juice should I drink in a day? Is the juice tasty or will I choke to get it down? Is juicing high in calories? Is there a cost effective jucier out there for me that is easy to operate and will not leave much pulp in the juice? Thanks for any help you can give me.

[bixa525]

Can anyone help me?

[Aleesha Sattva]

i don't make a cup of juice... so i don't have an answer for you on that. i make litres of juice LOL also depending on the juicer you are using depends on how much juice you get. a centrifugal juicer will give you a smaller yield than a champion or greenstar (and many other masticating or twin gear juicers).

4 apples, celery and ginger makes a litre of juice (with my champion juicer).

juicers remove the pulp... so they'll do that for you. is it worthwhile? i'd say yes. i just completed 209 days of juice fasting (nothing but juice, water or tea) and i'm the healthiest person my doctor and biofeedback practitioner has ever worked with.

so ya... i'd say it's worth it.

but... is it worth it to you? that's the real question you are asking isn't it? cause what we experience and what we feel is worth something doesn't mean it's right for others. :hug

[kaleboy]

Perhaps go to a store that sells freshly squeezed vege juice, fruit juice and wheat grass juice so you can try various combos and if you find your self going back for more, invest the money in a good juicer. As a beginner I'd start with something like a Breville centrifugal juicer, they have lots of models and there are probably a few second hand ones in perfect condition floating around.

Juicing is very cost effective but the benefits to your health are priceless. You can replace a meal easily with a juice with an estimated cost for say a carrot, celery, tomato and beet juice coming in around $2 (if you do it at home). Where I'm from store bought juice is very expensive at around $6.50 for a medium juice. That said when I was in Hong Kong a few street corners had street juice carts selling any conconction you wanted for $1...juice heaven :)

[Aleesha Sattva]

also... remember that many people sell old champion juicers on craigslist etc for cheap! and it's waaaaaaaaay higher quality than a centrifugal juicer. you'll get more juice from your produce...

so keep your eyes open. (great suggestion kale!)

[proteus]

I am interested in learning about what type of juicer is best for juicing. I know there are many benefits to juicing so I would really like to give this a try. I am embarking on a weight loss program and I think the juicing will benefit me in that regard also. Since I know nothing about juicing can anyone give me an idea say for 1 cup of vegtable juice how many vegtables would I need? Is it cost effective to juice? How much juice should I drink in a day? Is the juice tasty or will I choke to get it down? Is juicing high in calories? Is there a cost effective jucier out there for me that is easy to operate and will not leave much pulp in the juice? Thanks for any help you can give me.

i think you should take a step back and look at your diet overall before getting concerned with the details.

if your diet is crap, adding some juice to it will be far from the most cost effective way of improving it. adding juice to a SAD diet imho is like putting a spoiler on a school bus. you need to get your diet in order first, then you can supercharge it with juice.

[bixa525]

Proteus, As I said in my original post I am embarking on a weight loss program in which I am adopting a healthier way of eating. I would like to add the juicing to enhance what I am already doing. I was asking for help and not so much your crititism of my diet.

[Aleesha Sattva]

and... just my two cents. adding juice to a SAD diet IS better than no juice at all. anything we do for our health is an improvement.

i have a friend who smokes and will only drink filtered water. her boyfriend refuses to buy her a filter because she smokes. how rediculous is that!!! why can't she start with baby steps to find health? who says it has to be all or nothing.

[proteus]

i have a friend who smokes and will only drink filtered water. her boyfriend refuses to buy her a filter because she smokes. how rediculous is that!!!

why is that ridiculous ? if she wants a filter she should buy it herself.


I was asking for help and not so much your crititism of my diet.

if a drunkard asked you for money would you give it to him or tell him to quit drinking and get a job?

[Aleesha Sattva]

she didn't have the money to do so proteus. life isn't always as cut and dry as you like to say it is by your postings.

and please remember... you don't have to respond to a post... being helpful and supportive is a nice trait you seem to be lacking.

[levamssg]

As far as juicers go .. I keep going back to the greenstar. It does a great job and leaves the juice pretty much pulp free. The hurom or omega vrt work very well -- fast - but leave a lot of pulp in the juice, but you can certainly strain that out with a nutbag.

As far as how much juice you get ... depends on the veggie and depends on the juicer. The juicy fruits and veggies, obviously yield more. Greens and harder veggies, less. But you can combine different things together to create a great glass of juice.

There are lots of websites out there that list gobs and gobs of juicing recipes, so read a few and go toward what you like. Most people start with a sweeter type juice, and work their way toward more greens and veggies.

Is it worth it? Of course. Generally when you start to add more nutritious foods to your diet, you begin to want more of that type of thing and less of the non-healthy thing. It is a process. You begin listening to your body more and feeding it what it wants. When I do a few days of just juice and water, I usually lose a pound ... but the feeling good is the best part.

As far as how much to drink? As much as you want. There are no hard and fast rules -- everyone is different. So, do what feels right to you.

Check out different juicers -- find a raw food or veggie group in your area and join. Meetup.com is a great place to get acquainted with other healthy minded individuals. Check out youtube - lots of videos on various juicers and how they work.

Good luck on your juicing / healthy eating journey!

[proteus]

she didn't have the money to do so

but she had money on cigarettes. interesting how that works.

[Aleesha Sattva]

isn't it though. he was happy to buy her cigs... but not the filtration unit for their water supply.

[proteus]

As far as juicers go .. I keep going back to the greenstar. It does a great job and leaves the juice pretty much pulp free. The hurom or omega vrt work very well -- fast - but leave a lot of pulp in the juice, but you can certainly strain that out with a nutbag.

As far as how much juice you get ... depends on the veggie and depends on the juicer. The juicy fruits and veggies, obviously yield more. Greens and harder veggies, less. But you can combine different things together to create a great glass of juice.

There are lots of websites out there that list gobs and gobs of juicing recipes, so read a few and go toward what you like. Most people start with a sweeter type juice, and work their way toward more greens and veggies.

Is it worth it? Of course. Generally when you start to add more nutritious foods to your diet, you begin to want more of that type of thing and less of the non-healthy thing. It is a process. You begin listening to your body more and feeding it what it wants. When I do a few days of just juice and water, I usually lose a pound ... but the feeling good is the best part.

As far as how much to drink? As much as you want. There are no hard and fast rules -- everyone is different. So, do what feels right to you.

Check out different juicers -- find a raw food or veggie group in your area and join. Meetup.com is a great place to get acquainted with other healthy minded individuals. Check out youtube - lots of videos on various juicers and how they work.

Good luck on your juicing / healthy eating journey!

green star i think is better suited for hardcore juicers. hurom/vert i think would be a better option for casual juicers.

[proteus]

isn't it though. he was happy to buy her cigs... but not the filtration unit for their water supply.

that makes perfect sense. by controlling a drug she's addicted to he controls her. you have to leverage your resources.

[bixa525]

Thank you to those who have given me some very helpful information. I will admit I am a work in progress but I am committed to eating healthy, exercising and hopefully juicing will be a part of my cleaner life plan. I am still not sure which juicer to go with but hopefully I will figure it out. I am really looking forward to the health benefits from all of this since I have entered menopause I am severely lacking vitality and a feeling of well being. If juicing can help me get this back along with a cleaner diet I am all for it. I would love to hear of some good concoctions for juicing to give me better energy and vitality. Thanks!

[Aleesha Sattva]

there's a thread (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=61603) in the fasting section that lists our favourite juices. that may assist you (((hugs)))

and remember... no matter what your age - juicing is health building. it just simply is!

so gift yourself the greatest gift of all... a beautiful freshly made juice. mmm mmm good!!!

i looooooooooooooooooooove my juices!

[bixa525]

Thank you Aleesha, you have been very kind and very helpful to me. I will check out the favorite drink post and will post back once I get started with the juicing. I am sure I will have more questions. Thanks!

[Aleesha Sattva]

i'm so glad i was able to assist you bixa. :hug

remember... the less ingredients the better the juice! as you progress in juicing... then try juices with more ingredients but at the beginning... try to stick to no more than three ingredients!

[bixa525]

I will definitely take your advice Aleesha and start out with just the 3 ingredients.

[jazzygirl]

I just bought a Hamilton Beach 67801. It's on the cheaper side because I wanted to make sure I was happy with juicing.

Well, I absolutely love it!!! If you know nothing about juicing, the clean up afterward is involved but I do it morning and evening and am very happy with my inexpensive purchase!

I only have approx one cup twice a day. Last night was Kale, celery, parsley and a gala apple. Yesterday morning was broccoli, parsley, celery and an apple. This morning will be the same but I will add ginger as well.

If you google juicing, you will get loads of info!!! I have yet to play with carrots but that's next on my list.