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Green Smoothie fast/feast (5 replies)

BreakingSilence — Wed, 29 May 2013 01:58:27 -0400

I think I am deciding tomorrow to start a green smoothie fast/feast. If anyone cares to join me let me know! Feel free to contact me at srockntc@optonline.net

What would be the PERFECT juicer? (8 replies)

VertigoJ — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 09:05:21 -0400

Hey guys,

Do you juice? I'd like to get everyone's opinion on what your ideal juicer would look like and what kinds of functions you'd want it to feature. What kind of juicer would you feel happy to spend money on?

What features in a juicer would motivate you to use it every day?

Brandon

Using juicer pulp to enrich soil? (3 replies)

Snapdragon — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:16:30 -0400

I don't compost, but I was wondering if it would be helpful to my plants (indoor and outdoor) if I saved my pulp to mix in with the soil rather than throwing it away?

Running pulp back through the juicer... (6 replies)

Chrilyner — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:44:29 -0400

This may be a completely idiotic question, but I just have to ask.

Am I the only person out there that runs my pulp back through the juicer once after I send the raw foods through the first time?

I just recently began juicing and even though my pulp came out dry and fluffy I had the notion to send it back through the juicer. Depending on what I had juiced I got anywhere from another 1/4c to another 1/2c of juice by doing this. I have been searching all over the internet and have yet to see anyone ever mention doing this. I also found that doing this helped some things that hadn't juiced well the first time around (especially parsley and spinach) to turn into better pulp the second time.

Just wondering if anyone else does or has done this.

Vitamix Pro 300 (1 reply)

newhoove — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:27:08 -0400

I haven't been following this forum in detail as of lately, so I apologize if I'm duplicating anyone's threads....

I just purchased a Vitamix Pro 300 in Pittsburgh just recently.

Can I just say that there is absolutely no buyers remorse. I am wondering why I held out so long? The cost is well worth it.

Do anyone of you guys/gals have a favorite recipe(s)?

New to juicing (8 replies)

A-Bomb — Tue, 28 May 2013 00:09:12 -0400

Hello. I'm relatively new to juicing. I've been consuming juice daily for roughly three weeks. I started by doing a juice fast for three days and loved it. I didn't have any problems with hunger or low energy. I fell off the wagon over a weekend a week or so into my new juicer and have since tried to get back on it. However I've found myself being very hungry especially towards the end of the night towards bedtime. Has anyone had similar issues with advice? I still replace at least one meal a day with juiceIt seems like something I should power through, but around 10 or 11 I look to raid the fridge. I'm not necessarily juicing to lose weight but to consume healthier foods, which will in turn lead to losing weight.

homogenizing blank for angel juicer (1 reply)

donkarnash — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:54:46 -0400

Hi,

Can someone please advise how to make fronzen fruit sorbet with the angel juicer ? Is the homogenizing blank an extra optional part that needs to be purchased ?

Thanks in advance

Karnash

juice fasting question (6 replies)

littlemisstwilight — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:37:08 -0400

I was wondering do you have bowel movements when you juice fast? or do you just urinate alot? I was just wondering how your toxins get released, thank you

Stop throwing your juice away, it's not "green". Conservation is the key. (7 replies)

timeconnors — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:45:03 -0400

I have been doing a time study of my juicing. The time it takes to get my vegges out, wash them, trim them, push them through the omega 8004 juicer, bottle and cleanup the machine and the mess. It takes about 25 minutes without pressing. To press my juice adds about 5-6 minutes more in time to my juicing time. I yield about 40 ozs without pressing, 50 ozs with pressing. About the same ratio of time/ to juice 1.60 ozs/ per minute of time spent, either way.
Heres the catch, why waste your time, money and all the energy it takes to grow, transport acquire your vegges! One still spends same amount of money to buy the vegges but yield 25% less juice. Still spends same time to get the vegges from the store , garden or greenhouse but yielded 25% less juice. We are wasting 20% of the energy inputs to product them and the farmers time by not pressing.
Just like gas mileage fuel efficiency standards are imposed by the government I think we need juice yield to pounds of produce used efficiency standards. JUST KIDDING, but it sure is "more green" to not waste your vegges and money by pressing your vegges. Where else can you help to preserve the environment by 20%!
An added bonus I feel is the pressed juice taste the best to me and "they" say it is better for you then unpressed juice. To see more check out my video at [youtu.be]

Study about enzyme loss from different methods of juicing (3 replies)

timeconnors — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:36:51 -0400

Interesting study on enzyme loss do to the air entering into the juice from different juiciers. Speed and heat are not the issue but air introduced in the process the reason. Small foam bubbles created destroys the enzymes. Check it out let me know what you think. [www.hacres.com]

low rpm juicers (6 replies)

jds8535 — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:27:47 -0400

Has anyone used a low rpm (<150) juicer as a grinder only to be used together with a press? I'm not sure if I should buy a champion (1725 rpms) or go with a greenstar, samson, etc.. My concern is that even though the lower rpm juicer will oxidize less it might take too long or not grind the produce well and back up with juice or get jammed. I owned a 100 rpm juicer before but never used it with the blank screen so don't know if I would experience those setbacks. I will mostly be juicing apples and veggies.

I searched but came up blank... mostly. (3 replies)

swart23 — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:34:44 -0400

I am trying to find out how many calories actually get into the juice.

Here's the situation. This morning I entered "3 organic fuji apples" into MyFitnessPal and it says 213 calories.

My Lacinato Kale at 300 grams and it says 150 calories.

I did not consume the pulp. So... how do I decide (or know) how many "calories" are left in those apples and the kale?

If 3 fuji apples = 213 calories and I am placing them in my Breville Juicer on high. I use the 850W breville juicer and do all on high. How many of those 213 calories made it into my juice, so I can consume them. How many of them got thrown out in (with) the pulp (remnants)?

I'm currently losing weight via a weight loss goal that I started. I have been blogging about it. I was 252 pounds in January 2013 and am now 194.5, as of today (March 28th, 2013).

I'd love a response to this... as I am trying to determine my caloric count (consumed) throughout the day. I typically don't count the calories so much, but I have a goal in mind and I read online that there are approximately 3500 calories in a pound of fat. I'm looking to learn how many calories go into the juice from my fruits and vegetables.

Thank you!

Can raw juice be raw if it's processed? (2 replies)

nyrawfoodie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:26:48 -0400

Hey everyone, new to these forums and writing from NYC. I was wondering if any of the experienced raw juicers out there have heard of high pressure processing (HPP). Is a juice that's made using this process still actually raw? A friend of mine told me no since the processing destroys the live enzymes that are essential to a juice being raw. Wondering what the folks around here think or know about it. Thanks!
Steve

the healthmaster (no replies)

littlemisstwilight — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:37:28 -0400

I was thinking of getting the healthmaster for juicing, does anybody have this one? I was watching the commercial yesterday on tv, looks awesome

Hep C (no replies)

elover66 — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:26:05 -0400

Can I get some help for what I need to do for this diagnosis...If you have already recently talked about this sorry I'm back after not being here for a while...

Much Love and Light~~~~~

does anybody get tired after drinking wheatgrass? (3 replies)

littlemisstwilight — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:45:29 -0400

i just drank some and feel tired

Is it okay to juice regular vegetables vs organic? (6 replies)

littlemisstwilight — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:13:58 -0400

does it matter?

DVDs & Videos for Living and Raw Food Enlightenment :) (no replies)

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Dynamic Greens Wheatgrass (no replies)

littlemisstwilight — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:44:36 -0400

Has anybody here tried this wheatgrass? I heard its better then juicing ingrown wheatgrass because of the mold, does it have the same rush you experience with fresh wheatgrass juice?

wheatgrass question (2 replies)

littlemisstwilight — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:40:01 -0500

I was wondering when you finish growing your wheatgrass, can you leave the grass anywhere you want in the house or do you have to refrigerate it? Does anyone know how long it will last til it expires? thanks, this is my first time growing it

How to get word out about new hydraulic juice press (8 replies)

timeconnors — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:45:56 -0400

Does anyone know what might be a good method for getting the word out about a beautiful new hydraulic juice press I started producing? Who would be helpful to contact about spreading the word in the juicing world? Any guru or spokesperson who might take an interest, it's made of highly figured woods, beautifully crafted like custon furniture and works well.

Raw Juice has worked for me (1 reply)

juicemaker — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:35:04 -0500

I love raw vegetable juice,infect it saved my life,but that is another store
God show me a path back in 1992 and i have been on it ever scenes.

I personally drink over 300 gallons a year so for the last 21 years i have drank

over 7000 gallons of raw vegetable juice,and i can tell you that raw juice will change

your life,your health. Over the last 21 years i have had two minor colds with a runny nose

i take no drugs have not had a need to see a doctor scenes 1992, As i move thou my life i keep seeing

more and more people coming down with new diseases with names i can not even pronounce,at theses

moments i turn to God,as i have when i was dieing,
Here is what i say to my guides every night before i sleep,Give me guidance to see the truth,I wish not to be blinded

by greed and misinformation any more.

You can say that I'm a big believer in raw juices for health,this is true,although it is not for everyone,it is for me.

Take time to research,and learn about the befits of mother nature and how all plant life is here for us

as food and medicine. If you have Question about juicing,or how to make juicing simple like juicing one time a mouth

and keeping your juice fresh for 30 days,feel free to contact me, And that is the way it was. God Bless JuiceMaker

Manual Wheatgrass & Vegetable Juicer BL 30 (2 replies)

tessmir — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:24:58 -0500

Hello everyone!

I've been looking for to buy this juicer in UK for a really long time, but everywhere is so incredibly expensive!:( I'm sure there must be a site or actual place where you can get it for more reasonable price. If anyone is familiar or could recommend something, I would really appreciate it! I really wish to find it!

That's the Juicer I'm talking about:

[www.vitality4life.co.uk]

Thanks a lot!

wheatgrass fresh juice vs wheatgrass powder (2 replies)

littlemisstwilight — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:06:59 -0500

Is their a difference? i tried wheatgrass powder only and did not feel more energetic after i took it, did anybody else have this experience or can anybody elaborate. i heard its supposed to help with anemia, thanks

NuDe Reset Revolution 17 Day Guided Juicing Journey Starting Feb 21 (1 reply)

RaysofLight — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:35:06 -0500

We have Guided Juicing Programs once a month and teach the 7 things to know and the proper way to combine so all nutritional needs are met. Juicing (Properly) should balance, alkalize, heal, rebuild, reset, repair, nourish and energize!

It's not too late to join us, we start our NuDe Reset Revolution Guided Juicing Journey in 3 Days (Jan. 31)...this is when we officially begin the elimination phase! (NuDe = NUtrient DEnse)

Some of our last Juices Feast results: "19 pounds lost", "16 pounds lost", "14 pounds lost","12 pounds lost", "Healthy Normal Blood Pressure"-High Blood Pressure Gone, "Achy Feeling in Body Went Away", "Clearer Thoughts", "Increased Energy", "Better Focus", "Best Sleep Ever", "Increased Positiveness", "Clearer Skin", "Glowing",-So Many People were told they looked younger and great! What a HUGE accomplishment in just 10 Days of Juicing!

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FREE Green Smoothie Recipe Ebook (no replies)

parker1190 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:57:25 -0500

Hi guys, I've been wanting to start green juicing and found a free green smoothie recipe ebook. Check it out and tell me if you think these are good ones: [organicgreensmoothie.com]

Discussion on Vitamix vs. Blendtec (no replies)

KidRaw — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:37:57 -0500

Just checked out this Amazon raw food forum and read the discussion on which is better and thought you might be interested in reading the posts. I have a Blendtec, but kind of wish I had gotten the Vitamix because it's not as loud. I hate loud appliances.

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Omega 8006 woohoo!! (14 replies)

leesamahree — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:26:36 -0400

I've been a lurker for a while now...just reading and learning as much as I can from both newbies and veterans to juicing. I finally took the plunge today and got my Omega 8006. I then headed to my local Costco (gardening coming soon!) and stocked up on some pretty sweet apples, spinach, carrots, lemons and over to a local produce market for my kale and cucumbers. Just finishing up my first green drink and WOWZA! Soooo yummy. John and you fine folks have totally inspired me and I just wanted to encourage you to continue to post...you might not think people are listening/reading...but we are :D

NuDe Reset Revolution 17 Day Guided Juicing Journey (no replies)

RaysofLight — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:10:42 -0500

We have Guided Juicing Programs once a month and teach the 7 things to know and the proper way to combine so all nutritional needs are met. Juicing (Properly) should balance, alkalize, heal, rebuild, reset, repair, nourish and energize!

It's not too late to join us, we start our NuDe Reset Revolution Guided Juicing Journey in 3 Days (Jan. 31)...this is when we officially begin the elimination phase! (NuDe = NUtrient DEnse)

Some of our last Juices Feast results: "19 pounds lost", "16 pounds lost", "14 pounds lost","12 pounds lost", "Healthy Normal Blood Pressure"-High Blood Pressure Gone, "Achy Feeling in Body Went Away", "Clearer Thoughts", "Increased Energy", "Better Focus", "Best Sleep Ever", "Increased Positiveness", "Clearer Skin", "Glowing",-So Many People were told they looked younger and great! What a HUGE accomplishment in just 10 Days of Juicing!

JOIN US and Get Your Healthy Sexy Shining:
Thursday Jan 31, 2013 we start the elimination phase.
Thursday Feb 7, 2013 we begin our NuDe Juice Feast!
We allow one week transition for the best success possible prior to our juice feast! Learn more at the following links and Sign Up!
See Paypal tab upper right of web page. Select the program for you.
[ow.ly] (Beginner/Intermediate)
[ow.ly] (Intermediate/Advanced)
Please, join us, we start our NuDe Reset Revolution in 3 Days!!

Spiral slicers - which is easiest on the back, arms? (2 replies)

Mama3 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:31:24 -0500

Hello, all. I am new to the forum, looking to get more raw and fresh foods into my diet, and trying to find fun ways to present vegetables to my 3 and 6 year olds. I have a newborn as well, so efficiency is important! I want a good spiral slicer. I have a cheapo similar to the Joyce Chen one. It doesn't work very well. I am willing to spend $100 for a decent one. I am considering the Benriner vertical or the Spirooli (if only it did thin noodles), but I figure maybe there are brands I have not yet come across. Prioritized list of requirements is:

- good quality
- available to ship immediately to canada
- requiring minimal muscle power, easy on the back and arms, so my kids can use it (under supervision)
- able to do anything from angel hair noodles to ribbons
- easy to clean
- blade not easily accessible when in use (think 3 and 6 year olds, though if I can't get this feature, I will manage).

I was considering the Benringer, but it doesn't have suction cups on the feet. Maybe I could add rubber feet.

What model would meet my needs?
Are vertical ones physically easier to use, or horizontal ones?
Do vertical ones not need suction cups on the feet?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!