Helen asks, ‘What's the difference between juicing and making a smoothie?'
ANSWER: Juicing separates the nutrients held in the water molecules into one bin (to be drank) while the fiber is shot into another bin to either be saved for other uses (omelettes, other recipes) or discarded, or put back into the earth via compost. So the downfall of that is that you miss out on the fiber, but that slows down absorption of nutrients, so there's the silver lining…it zings you with sustainable energy greater than coffee, with no crash and a clear mind. So, caution to juicers re: Fiber..females should get at least 25g per day, men 38 and the average American gets about half that…#'s check out b/c we poop on average every other day, and we should at least 1 x per dy. SMOOTHIES contain the entirety of the produce, so you get the much needed fiber in your drink.
I enjoy both, but it's a matter of preference and dietary habits aside from this meal…my throat doesn't like the texture of swallowing leafy greens, so I JUICE those and BLEND things such as oranges b/c I enjoy the pulp of those. Carrots not so much. I really enjoy ‘Juicing Vegetables' site for ideas on all. My other meals are heavily loaded with fiber, so I get enough in the day to warrant a juice first thing in the morning….my routine. Prebreakfast = 5 produce juice, breakfast = protein-fat meal combo, snack = trail mix or nibbly veggies, LUNCH = big ass salad with protein, snack = Chia aid (see my website), DINNER = shake using Vitamix OR protein with sauteed greens & sweet potatoe (post work out). That help? Here's some images and examples.
The results of juicing…your NEW ‘MORNING COFFEE'
And the pretty array of colors it makes before you pour it into a glass
I sometimes save it for a salad later in the day. Click on the image below to be redirected to one of my inspirations for fun with juicing! (this is also one of my FAV juice combos)
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I liked this read on ‘What to Know to Get Started with Juicing‘. Many people go into something, it's new, it takes time to learn, and before they can enjoy the benefits and reap the rewards of their efforts, they give up because it ‘TAKES TOO MUCH TIME'. I must admit that when I first started juicing, having fun with the Vitamix, learning new tricks, assembling recipes, it was overwhelming and what felt like a new lifestyle involving too much effort. BUT I can assure you that in about 2 weeks time of doing it daily, it will take you a fraction of the time AND you can multi task, show your kids how to do it, listen to podcasts, chime in on webinars and talk on the phone like I do. I'm QUEEN of multi tasking and it's nearly necessary to be productive AND healthy in todays age. 🙂 I also made a video on how to Juice with your Vitamix, if you don't have the $ for a new juicer right now OR don't juice enough to warrant the purchase. Please enjoy the myriad of recipes and other educational watches on my Youtube Channel Playlists.
Oh, oh, I MUST share this with you…Another one I love is 1 cucumber, 1 red beet juiced, then add to blender (preferably a Vitamix) and add 1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder with a few cubes of ice. Blend and WALA – instant Red Velvet Cake shake.
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HAPPY EATING!
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