How to Start the Juicing Lifestyle. Need Help.

[DonMakaveli]

So i would like to change my lifestyle, and incorporate juicing into it.

I have tried everything, and i don't think i want to do this as a 30 day diet, i would like to do this as a lifestyle if possible.

my family has a juicer, they don't use it very much, but i will start to, now that i am interested in this lifestyle and trying it out.

My questions are, How do i know what to juice, and what should i drink. I have a complete understanding that drinking the
"juice" is equivalent to eating a meal.

for example let's say for one day, how much juicing do i actually do. how many meals, and what different types of meals should i have.

Monday - What should i juice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and is that enough? like what things should i juice, so that i don't get hungry an hour or two later and my stomach is rumbling making noises that people can hear.

how do you guys handle your juicing lifestyle, while at school and work?

where can i get juicing menus or schedules for weekdays.

I also heard that you can incorporate macro-nutrients into this lifestyle and that you don't have completely shut down
regular eating, for example perhaps two days a week, you can eat some regular food that you desire.

[MysticTree]

I think it would be a good idea to start this new lifestyle slowly. Gradually add in juices you find you like - there is a thread in the fasting section with juice recipes. Don't forget green juices and remember that you can grow the plants for the green juices very cheaply yourself so it wouldn't need to be an expensive part of juicing.

There are no real rules about what you should have at different times of the day. Just experiment to start with and increase the amounts you have so that you reach a point where you are quite knowledgeable about what you like and don't like and then you can start looking at juice fasts specifically.

[DonMakaveli]

I think it would be a good idea to start this new lifestyle slowly. Gradually add in juices you find you like - there is a thread in the fasting section with juice recipes. Don't forget green juices and remember that you can grow the plants for the green juices very cheaply yourself so it wouldn't need to be an expensive part of juicing.

There are no real rules about what you should have at different times of the day. Just experiment to start with and increase the amounts you have so that you reach a point where you are quite knowledgeable about what you like and don't like and then you can start looking at juice fasts specifically.

I see what your saying and i'm definitely going to try that.

but i would like to educate myself as i go, for example, would green juices would be good for breakfast or lunch?

i just have a lot of questions.

what would be good for dinner.

i definitely would like to try different recipes, to see what do i like and stuff.

i would like to take this time to try and find out. before i have to go back to school.

also i hear different fruits and vegetables are good for different things, i would like to educate myself on that.

also is it possible to adopt juicing as a lifestyle. I'm very excited to try this new thing and hopefully become more healthy and change my life.

[MysticTree]

they are good for breakfast, lunch and supper - in my view. Sweeter juices I would keep for earlier in the day but I don't think there is a wrong way necessarily and the right way for YOU might easily be (and probably will be) different from the way that works best for me and the others who will post on this thread.

[DonMakaveli]

they are good for breakfast, lunch and supper - in my view. Sweeter juices I would keep for earlier in the day but I don't think there is a wrong way necessarily and the right way for YOU might easily be (and probably will be) different from the way that works best for me and the others who will post on this thread.

thanks, how long have you been juicing, and how big of a part of your lifestyle is it?

also how long did it take you to learn about juicing.

[MysticTree]

been juicing off and on for 30 odd years. I don't see it as a learning thing really. It's just food and I just do what I feel like doing.

[laughalways]

If you have access to your public library, you can check out some books on juicing. They can give you detailed suggestions and a multitude of recipes. There are some by Steve Meyerowitz and Cherie Calbom. If some of the them resonate with you, you can pick them up at Amazon.

[delmar]

...regular eating, for example perhaps two days a week, you can eat some regular food that you desire.

Nothing wrong with that. You get to set your own goals, after all. The question to ask yourself is "what do I want to get out of this"

For me juicing started as a way to get way mere greens into my diet than I could ever eat without juicing. I personally am not that big on juicing fruit. I just like to eat fruit.

[DonMakaveli]

thanks, i will definitely

i've been checking out this youtube channel, the guy is pretty informative.

http://www.youtube.com/user/liferegenerator

[DonMakaveli]

Nothing wrong with that. You get to set your own goals, after all. The question to ask yourself is "what do I want to get out of this"

For me juicing started as a way to get way mere greens into my diet than I could ever eat without juicing. I personally am not that big on juicing fruit. I just like to eat fruit.

my goal is to be healthier, and live a healthier life. Also like yourself, i find it very hard to eat greens, so hopefully this would help me consume greens and vegetables in a better way for me.

I don't know much, that's why i joined this forum, hopefully to gain information on how to go about things.

I have never tried this.

i don't even know how to go about on what to juice, and if people really just juice everything they consume, as a beginner how is it going to affect me, and how do i take it step by step w/o doing too much in the beginning so that i don't suffer any serious side effects.

I am aware that, this is pretty much free will on what do you consume as far as juicing, but from a beginners standpoint i would appriciate
some detailed guidance.

For example, how do i go about my first day? what kinds of different things should i consume?

for example. greens in the morning, fruits in the afternoon, and vegetables in the evening right?

but is that all i should consume during the day, those 3 liquid meals? is that enough so that i don't get hungry in between meals?

see there's a lot of stuff i have questions about, that i don't know. I know i'm probably pissing people off with my questions and my
approach and i'm sorry. i just don't know how to put it any other way, and i'm curious, want to make sure i'm doing it right. I'm not even a
beginner, b/c i'm completely oblivious to this whole lifestyle.

hopefully some of you provide some guidance for a person like me and go back and try to remember your first day towards this whole
journey.

[MysticTree]

my goal is to be healthier, and live a healthier life. Also like yourself, i find it very hard to eat greens, so hopefully this would help me consume greens and vegetables in a better way for me.

I don't know much, that's why i joined this forum, hopefully to gain information on how to go about things.

I have never tried this.

i don't even know how to go about on what to juice, and if people really just juice everything they consume, as a beginner how is it going to affect me, and how do i take it step by step w/o doing too much in the beginning so that i don't suffer any serious side effects.

I am aware that, this is pretty much free will on what do you consume as far as juicing, but from a beginners standpoint i would appriciate
some detailed guidance.

For example, how do i go about my first day? what kinds of different things should i consume?

for example. greens in the morning, fruits in the afternoon, and vegetables in the evening right?

but is that all i should consume during the day, those 3 liquid meals? is that enough so that i don't get hungry in between meals?

see there's a lot of stuff i have questions about, that i don't know. I know i'm probably pissing people off with my questions and my
approach and i'm sorry. i just don't know how to put it any other way, and i'm curious, want to make sure i'm doing it right. I'm not even a
beginner, b/c i'm completely oblivious to this whole lifestyle.

hopefully some of you provide some guidance for a person like me and go back and try to remember your first day towards this whole
journey.

Rather than focus totally on the juicing side of it you could look at how much raw, vegan, foods you eat already and aim to increase that (ultimately until you only eat raw foods) then you could look at increasing the juicing if that is what you have your heart set on.

To start with if you are not already eating a lot of these raw foods then you are going to be dashing to the bathroom a lot especially if you drink a pint of freshly juiced apples!

Switching to juicing and/or raw isn't actually dangerous though; you might just get a few bathroom issues and some withdrawal headaches from having none of the rubbish which is in so many processed foods.

As to your hunger. People worry about this a lot but just do what you'd normally do if you are hungry - eat more which translates to having another juice in the case of juicing.

Try a week of experimenting with fresh, raw, vegan foods and juices and get a feel for what you like. There are no wrong answers. You can eat whatever you like.

[streetsurfer]

Carrot and apple is nice. Add a bit of citrus to retard oxidation and discoloration of the apple juice.

Kale leaves, beet greens, celery.

spinach, cucumber

apple strawberry

I read somewhere that it is better to stick to like colored components in a juice. I never figured out why and I haven't been able to find the info again. Maybe related to food combining, I'm not sure. I don't always follow that suggestion.

vacuum seal your juices in ball jars with a jar attachment and disc lids for extended storage.

prepare your sink with the wash water before you start juicing. Will make cleanup faster and easier. Clean immediately after juicing to reduce cellulose buildup on juicer parts. Should you get staining, a food grade oil soaked on the stains will usually remove most of it.

Smoothies can be made with a base of fresh made juice.

Juicing can benefit you greatly if you move on to water fasting. It is a good way to help transition into and out of a water fast.

Fuits like apples and grapes will tend to clog a centrifugal juicers screen basket after a quart or so of juice is extracted. To avoid inneficient juicing due to this, put the apples and grapes through last. If your pulp seems to be wetter and not flowing out of the maching well, it is likely your basket needs a quick clean. unplug machine, disassemble and clean basket with a vegetable brush and resume juicing.

Dont use abrasive brushes, pads, or cleansers on plastic juicer parts. Scratches will add up and they then tend to catch the cellulose that becomes hard to clean off. Instead use the oil trick when stains get heavy. Metal parts can be scrubbed with brush and cleanser if needed, such as the notched cutting teeth in the bottom of the strainer basket.

Happy juicing!

[delmar]

my goal is to be healthier, and live a healthier life. Also like yourself, i find it very hard to eat greens, so hopefully this would help me consume greens and vegetables in a better way for me.

Here is an exercise of my own invention you may want to try. Pick a green vegetable you don't mind too much and see how much of it you can comfortably eat in a day. Also see how many carrots you can eat in the same day. Don't make a pig of yourself, just eat what seems like kind of a lot of food.

Next day eat whatever you want, but along with what you eat, juice 3-5 times as much of those same two vegetables and drink them. My guess is that you will not end up with as much juice as you might imagine.

[MysticTree]

I love your experiments. This one makes for interesting thoughts not least of all because of how much I can eat in the fruit and veg line :)

[mpure]

you might be interested in this:
http://balanceinnutrition.com/juice-log

its a juice log i began a few months ago that shows pictures, recipes, and ideas for inspiration that will keep you motivated through juicing as well as finding some yummy combos, good luck!!

[DonMakaveli]

I just made my first juice, and it was surprisingly good.

I tried 3 carrots, 1 apple, and 3 strawberries.

[michigan roman]

very simple . just start juicing whats in season and that tastes good to you and go from there

me i dont like mixing things so i mono juice

things like tomato juice - pineapple juice - orange juice - apple juice - etc

though i add garlic clove and parsley to tomato , and cranberries to orange juice

but right now because crops in juicing tomatos big time

but cukes also in so good right now

but obviously about everythings in except fall fruit crop so its vegi juicing season for me

just my angle on it in case it helps

[delmar]

I just made my first juice, and it was surprisingly good.

I tried 3 carrots, 1 apple, and 3 strawberries.You chose a very mild combo to start with. I'm sure you did enjoy it! When you start getting into the green juices, It has been my experience that a little carrot juice or some tomato will tone down just about anything strong!

[PansyLo]

I still struggle with juicing.

Everything I make turns out really vile, loads of weird foam on the top and it never tastes good. Is that normal?

Are you supposed to just suck it up until your taste buds change or add other things to make them more palatable then ease into heavier stuff?

I probably need to check out some recipes because even when I make juice that's supposed to just be tasty it tastes horrid.

[drraw]

I'll give you my approach. Make what you will of it, but it has worked for me. Organization? Ehhh.. who needs organization? :-)

Go to the store and buy a bunch of produce. Start with basics like apple juice, orange juice, carrot juice, etc. then start looking for more complex recipes with herbs and the like. I can't stand the idea of a schedule as I'll definitely break it. Over time, you will get a list of your own favorites and start experimenting with your own recipes. Eventually, you'll get good at what I call survival food preparation -- i.e. you have a number of items in the refrigerator and no exact meal plan or recipe and can put them together to come up with something delicious you wouldn't have otherwise considered.

--drraw

[truerawhealth]

My advice is keep your ingredient list short at first. Like: apples and kale, or pears, and Romain lettuce.

One sweet fruit with one leafy green. Experiment from there. Things like carrots, celery, and cucumbers I use as fillers.

Thinning juices with fresh coconut water is really good also.

Here is my v8 recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkK9HNK8-uQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[DonMakaveli]

My advice is keep your ingredient list short at first. Like: apples and kale, or pears, and Romain lettuce.

One sweet fruit with one leafy green. Experiment from there. Things like carrots, celery, and cucumbers I use as fillers.

Thinning juices with fresh coconut water is really good also.

Here is my v8 recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkK9HNK8-uQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

So i just checked out this recipe w/ some beets that i'm about to try. Celery, beets, and carrots. i might add some strawberries.

i'm still experimenting, this going to be my second juice ever. Hopefully w/ knowledge and experience later on, i could make a decision as to if i would like to be an all-time juicer.

But for now my question would be, how would i juice and balance it with meals? and what kind of meals would you recommend?

for example, do i juice something for breakfast, then lunch, then another juice, and then i have myself a meal at the end of the day?

is that how it would work?

i'm not sure how it would work.

how many ounces would be good enough to keep you full for a couple hours? like a regular meal would. I did my first juice yesterday, it
wasn't a lot. but an hour later, i was really hungry.

[laughalways]

I usually eat fruit for my breakfast. Then green juice and salads for lunch maybe with more fruit or the salsas I make.