Juicing

Question: What do you think about juicing fruits and veggies before pureeing them for baby? My baby is five months old, and has started on cereal, although he is still primarely breastfed. I use formula occasionally as well. I was wondering if maybe juicing the first fruits and vegies may be better to start out with untill I feel comfortable making his baby food, or buying it. I understand it should be diluted and it would be best to mix the vegies with a fruit for taste. I know he wont be learning textures if i do this, but I don't plan on doing it forever, just at first. What vegies would be good to start with since you can't juice peas or other mushy legumes very easily? PS he allready drinks water, his doc said it was a good idea in summer. and i agree with the vegie thing, but what about the fruits later, instead of buying fruit juice, making it myself?

Answer: I agree that it is probably too soon to start with juice. In fact, I never gave my kids juice until they were over a year old. after that, I think it would be okay as long as you dilute it a lot. Fresh veggie and fruit juice can have a "cleansing" effect on adults so I would be afraid to give too much to a baby. Probably better to try regular food first. You can make a lot of baby food really fast and easy. If you decide to try veggie juice later carrots would be what I would try first. Beets are healthy too but have a strong flavor and would be better mixed with another veggie or fruit. Good luck.

Question: what is the best juicing book to buy? I am new into the juicing world. I would like a book with information about juicing, but always with recipes. Anyone know of any great juicing books??? EDIT- Thos are not good juicing machines. I have the best juicer they make.

Answer: I bought "Juicing for Life" a few years back and I really like it. I've not purchased a new one because this is so thorough. It's by Cherie Calbum and Maureen Kane. One of them holds a master's degree in nutrition. It has TONS of great recipes.

Question: What are the nutritional advantages to juicing produce? Am intrigued by the 'juicer' machines that squeeze produce dry, leaving the pulp behind. But since you are removing important dietary fiber, what are the advantages of 'juicing' your produce into a beverage?

Answer: Absolutely none ! It's much better to eat the whole fruit, go with your gut feeling, make a fruit salad instead !

Question: Is juicing just as good as eating the full vegetable? My husband hates vegetables but he is able to juice them with fruit and drink them. Is that strategy just as good as eating the vegetables? He would juice a head of cabbage, 2-3 carrots, a bush of broccoli, 1/2 a squash, a bush of collard greens, celery, apples, oranges, blackberries and strawberries. He drinks about 24 oz daily. Is he getting the proper serving of vegetables and fruit by juicing them this way?

Answer: You get more vitamins and minerals but no fiber when you juice. It's also easier to drink about 10 vegetables in one glass than to eat about 4 pounds of vegetables whole. On the other hand, it gets pretty expensive to do that all the time.

Question: When you start juicing does anyone feel sick the first week and why I have been feeling really yucky? I am trying to build my health and recently started juicing veggies such as beets with carrotts and adding barley powder to it.

Answer: Maybe it's becuase you're getting all the junk out of you. IT happened to me too, but after a couple of weeks you should feel fine. But beware if you don't eat any junk food for a while and then all the sudden do, you might feel sick.

Question: Does anyone have any good and healthy juicing ideas? I just got a home juicer. I've tried carrot (my fav.), broccoli, spinach, celery, and various fruits, but I am hoping to branch out and take on the most healthy fruits and veggies to start juicing. I'm hoping to add juice to my diet to reduce the bad snacks I usually turn too as well as improve my overall health. Any recommendations or favorite fruits/veggies? The healthier the better. Thanks!

Answer: As someone on the JuiceMan's commercial - I have been juicing 10+ years timeouts - Fruit Juices - wait 2 minutes before you drink a veggie juice Veggie Juices - wait 10 minutes before you drink fruit only (this allows the juice time to digest and not mix down in the intestines) ALSO - an apple is the ONLY fruit to mix with veggies, stems are ok - they are life - but I do remove the seeds And chew your juice! Swish it in your mouth to mix with saliva! Digestion - good potassium - also for constipation or diarrhea 2 apples,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,get you back into the middle 4-6 carrots handful of spinach stalk of celery handful of parsley (now this is a good base juice - after apples and carrots - mix and match anything else - like your brocolli - and it works well - have fun) what ever is in the fridge goes in! Lungs (mmmmmMMMmmm) the acid in them helps clear lungs 2 apples 6 strawberries (remove greens) Kidney Stones/Gallstones (this one tastes terrible) 1 apple and 1/2 a pear (ok, I lied, it's delicious) drink at night before you go to bed Orange Juice (and you just thought you knew what OJ really tastes like) Chill your Orange(s) down overnight cut off the color part, while leaving as much of the white on it as you can I try to remove the seeds - but no big deal DRINK as soon as you juice it - the Vitamin C evaporates very quickly like 2 minutes Headache/Cramps 2 apples and a stalk of celery Pineapple is a real test of a juicer as it's so tough to pick them - grab an inside leaf and pull - should 'snap' like a saltine cracker - if it just eases out - just put it back - should be golden in color also cut off the bottom inch and a half - there is a fungus that is inherent to the fruit that we don't want to get the comb off (the green stuff) grab and just twist and it pops out you can cut off the outside - but there is nutrition there if you want it And after you taste this juice - you can never go back to canned P because you can now taste the metal - LOL ps this drink helps us digest proteins WATERMELON ( gatorade wishes it could be this good) A 4 inch slice will fill a 40 oz glass jug - this is a juice can save for later - just get it as close as you can to the top - to keep as much oxygen out - chill down - and when you come in hot and sweaty - pure water will not taste this good - and this has electrolytes, too! ok to use the white - it's a little bitter - and the green is an acquired taste, but has SUPER radical fighters to remove cells that should NOT be in the bod ************************** that's the good stuff - here are two miracle drinks (no charge) Cranberries - come into season October/November - get 6 bags and put them in your freezer - as freezing a juice does not hurt it - it's when we heat juices to 120-140 degrees that we kill all the enzymes we want to help us So when you feel like you're coming down with a flu grab 1/3 of a bag and place in cool water to thaw them out get 2 apples and get them ready to juice place the cranberries in - then start your machine (those things can really jump!) and push that good juice thru with your apples PS if you need it - add spoonful of sugar to sweeten this drink does not cure the flu - but helps your body's immune system throw it off, like a father holding up his son to make a basket with a basket ball This second drink I'll tell you about for just $19.95 kidding - this is one that really tastes weird - almost like taking a glass of water out to the back yard and placing two spoons of dirt in it HOWEVER - this one just healed me this week (Thank You Father God!) I had (HAD is is the operative word here) a quarter sized booboo just below my right thumb on the inside - did not know if it was from a spider bite or fungus - or what - and I remembered this drink was great for skin and ulcers - - it had healed me once before when I was burned by a light as it reduced 2 quarter sized burns to dime size in 20 minutes - WOW 2 apples 1/6 head of cabbage(or thereabouts) 1 medium-small potato it's my miracle drink - I am now down to two spots the size of this o in just 10 days - I had thought the creepin crud was going to overtake me~! this is the drink that was given to 65 prisoners in jail who had ulcers and could not afford medication - they were given an 8 oz glass of this for 8 weeks - and I believe over 50 of them had their ulcers heal up so that's most of my tricks one of the last is when you peel your orange - see if you can take the skin off in one piece - hahahahahaha - takes practice - and circles of cutting - I'll show you for just $9.95 in my new video Yahoo! Answers censors tom all the best!

Question: What are the best veggies used in juicing? I just started juicing and would like to know what vegetables are the best type to juice.

Answer: any vegies are good generally but to be specific; carrot has beta carotene which is great for skin, eyes and immunity beetroot is a great liver and blood cleanser cabbage for ulcers, intestinal problems, gastric issues rhubarb for kidneys and skin cucumber for blood pressure and hair, skin, nails potatoe for gout happy juicing :) oh if u dont like their taste mix a bit of fruit juice like kiwi, pear or apple in which are great digestives celery for fluid retention and detox

Question: When using beets for juicing, is it okay to juice the wholet beet including stem and leaves? I want to add beets to my daily juicing habits.

Answer: Yes I've juiced both and it's fine to use the leaves. They are also often used in salads for a bit of variation in the leaves.

Question: Is juicing really as healthy as it is claimed to be? I've been reading some information on juicing your own fruits and veggies and it seems interesting. However, I am skeptical. Is it really as healthy as it is claimed to be? Wouldn't it be healthier to eat the carrot/spinach/etc and drink water than juice it? I cannot seem to find much information on how much nutrition is being removed when you take out the pulp; most information I can find is geared toward trying to sell people the juicers and juicing products. Anyone have any info on this?

Answer: Almost all the nutrients will go into the juice, esp. if it's a good juicer; you should be able drink the equivalent of 5x or 10x the amount of fruit & veg vs. eating them whole. Fiber is not digested as a nutrient but passes through you and helps keep your GI tract healthy. You can still eat several servings of fruit & veg a day to get enough fiber, and supplement it with a few cups of juice for the extra vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.

Question: I would like to start 'juicing' for health benefits but have very little money- what do i need to get started? Do I have to buy an juicing machine? If so, does anyone know of a good, cheap model? Is there a more cost efficiant way to juice using things I already have in my kitchen?

Answer: Just use your blender & make smoothies or protein drinks. Juicing machines are expensive & you need the fibre.

Question: What is the best apple for juicing? I can't eat raw apples, I don't like them cooked, and I'm cutting out refined sugars and such. I just bought a juicer and I would like to know what type of apple is best for juicing and what are some other fruits and vegetables you can juice? Thanks!

Answer: Red or Golden Delicious apples are best for juicing because they are a softer apple, contain more juice and are sweeter. Other fruits good for juicing are pears, pineapple, any of the berries. Vegetables....topping the list would be carrots. Carrots juice really well and the juice is sweet and delicious. Tomatoes. Add some cucumber juice in with other juices.

Question: What r the best ingredients 4 juicing? I just bought a new juicer and I was wondering what are some of the best recipes for juicing?

Answer: Well... one really good juice is apple orange pear. It's DELICIOUS. But for healthiness above and beyond, try mixing in some carrots, and/or just vegetables. It turns out great!!! have fun with your juicer

Question: Does juicing fruits and vegetables give me the same added benefits as eating it whole? I am pregnant and have a really hard time eating fruits and vegetables, I have been juicing everyday, is my baby getting the vitamins and minerals it needs to grow and develop into a healthy child or do I have to actually eat the fruits and vegetables whole?

Answer: It's not bad, but it's not the same. You're missing things like the fiber found in the flesh of the fruit. I'm sure juicing is better then nothing at all, but just make sure you're taking prenatal vitamins too. If you are still worried, talk to a nutritionist about other foods or combinations of foods that will get you all the nutrients you need.

Question: which is better, eating fruits and veggies whole or juicing them? in other wrds which d you benifit more,eating whole or just juicing?

Answer: you get many more benefits by eating the fruit or veggie whole. the fiber you get is an added bonus, and there is the actual exercise of chewing (don't laugh, every little bit of calorie burning helps). the vitamins and nutrients have a slower trip through the digestive system, so they can be more readily utilized by the body.

Question: Why does juicing give me the runs? My boyfriend has been juicing for many years, yet after enjoying the beverage, shortly after he must run to the bathroom. This happened to me as well and I eat lots of fruits & vegetables daily. I 1st thought the runs were from the fiber. Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know what causes this?

Answer: Its the fiber. You are making a high concentration when you are making juice.

Question: What are the best combos for juicing? I'm new to the juicing world and was wondering what the best combinations of fruits and veggies were.

Answer: OK.. This is my FAVORITE concoction. First you will need cranberries. Preferably the canned kind because it's the tastiest. Then mix it with carrots. Good source of Vitamin B. Next put a stalk of celery. AN ENTIRE STALK. There's different flavors in each piece. Make sure to get it all. Lastly, put a dash of orange sorbet. and voila! you have what I call the Bleaux Conveire!