I wondered if any of you juice raw potatoes? I've been reading about the wonderful health benefits and wondered if anyone juices them on this forum? Thanks.

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hi plainlydressed



potatoes are ok to juice as long as they don't have green on the skin. always remove green portions of skin and fleah and also "eyes". when you juice raw potato you will see the potato starch sink to the botrtom of the glass. some people strain off the clear liquid and leave the starch behind. the starch wo'nt hurt you.

potato juice is supposed to have antibiotic qualities.

juicin' john

plainlydressed,

In the past I have juiced potatoes(High C!)but never alone--Bleeeech! They blend well into the background of greens and citrus juice.

yep i use a bit of potato every day or other day like maybe a quarter of a palm sized potato

...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist

I'm not going to touch this one. I've resolved
to be only Positive, or nothing at all.....WY

Hi, Ive juiced potatoes but only for use of eliminating dark under eye circles and bags. I always heard potatoes are too starchy, but maybe I was mistaken

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Whenever Potatoes are mentioned, I always think
of Vincent van Gogh's 1885 painting of "The Potato Eaters".
I wonder what this same group of people would look like if
they ate only Fruit?....WY

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LOLOL !! Thanks for the chuckle, WY. =) Hey, just because you have a different or contrary opinion doesn't make you "negative." It's all in the "presentation." *grin* We're all here to learn and share and I, for one, WELCOME as much varied information and opinions that I can get so I can make my own informed decisions. PLEASE don't stop sharing. You've never come across to me as rude or negative just because you might express a different opinion. Don't get shy now. SPILL SPILL SPILL !!!!!!!!!! =)

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"Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty."
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plainlydressed Wrote:
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> .............Hey,
> just because you have a different or contrary
> opinion doesn't make you "negative." It's all in
> the "presentation."
Okay then, I'll disagree in an agreeable way if
the need ever arises. I usually agree with you. However,
I don't when it comes to Potato Juice. I think you're just
looking for an excuse to use your new GreenStar.....WY

That doesn't answer my question, WY. While it's true that I love using my GS, I am genuinely curious about the pro's and con's about potato juicing because I stumbled upon the idea while surfing a juicing website. I honestly don't know much about it, so I'm sincerely seeking info and opinions. I can appreciate and respect the fact that you DON'T agree with potato juicing, but what I don't understand is WHY ? I'd really like to know what information you can share. I don't know much about it myself, so have to rely alot on Mr. Google. =)

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"Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty."
—Thomas Jefferson

i wrote this a few weeks ago about potatoes, a friend of mine clued me into this some time ago and honestly i feel it works for me and honestly thats all that matters lol

Re: Anything we shouldn't juice? Posted by: Jgunn (IP Logged)
Date: August 12, 2009 03:40PM


well its not too novel apparently its a old time gypsy folk remedy hehe i dont juice enough of it to really even taste it its also apparently chockfull of chlorogenic acid, which helps prevent cell mutations that lead to cancer... supposedly

its funny about chlorogenic acid ..

Chlorogenic acid
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [en.wikipedia.org]

Chlorogenic acid is a family of naturally occurring organic compounds. These are esters of cinnamic acids and (-)-quinic acid.[1] It is an important biosynthetic intermediate.[2] It also is one of the phenols found in coffee as well as many other plants.[3] This compound, long known as an antioxidant, also slows the release of glucose into the bloodstream after a meal.[4]

ive been mixing it with my carrot juice maybe 1/15 potato to carrot and i dont notice the sugar spikes i would get from the carrot nearly as much anymore so it seems that glucose slowing might actually have some merrit although ive onlybeen adding hte potoato bit for a couple of months

*shrugs* if i feel it works for me thats all that matters i reckon

...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist

...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist

I do sweet-potato juice all the time. It's a nice substitute for carrot. similar taste, with a bit of chalkiness (the starch is my guess) which I really like.
-Daniel

I went to Publix this evening for a few things. In the
Produce section the Idaho Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes are next to
each other on display. I was suddenly reminded of this topic 'Potato
Juice???'. They sure didn't look like anything I would want to juice.
The Carrot, and Celery section looked more appealing......WY