Comments on: “I don’t have a juicer. Can I use my blender?” http://rawfooddietnow.com/raw-food-diet/i-dont-have-a-juicer-can-i-use-my-blender.html Optimal Weight and Health Through the Raw Food Diet Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:21:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: jason http://rawfooddietnow.com/raw-food-diet/i-dont-have-a-juicer-can-i-use-my-blender.html/comment-page-1#comment-289 jason Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:41:00 +0000 http://rawfooddietnow.com/?p=482#comment-289 One of the main arguments for juicing is that our fruits and vegetables have a fraction of the nutrients & minerals that they once did (even most organic). By removing the fiber, you can consume a greater quantity, to compensate for the less nutritious food. I tend to drink lots of blended foods, also. But, I've been thinking about adding juice in at least once a week. One of the main arguments for juicing is that our fruits and vegetables have a fraction of the nutrients & minerals that they once did (even most organic). By removing the fiber, you can consume a greater quantity, to compensate for the less nutritious food.

I tend to drink lots of blended foods, also. But, I’ve been thinking about adding juice in at least once a week.

]]> By: Monica http://rawfooddietnow.com/raw-food-diet/i-dont-have-a-juicer-can-i-use-my-blender.html/comment-page-1#comment-191 Monica Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:35:51 +0000 http://rawfooddietnow.com/?p=482#comment-191 I have both a juicer and a blender. I use both depending on what I want that day. I also use the pulp from my juicer to make other recipes, so I still get the fiber... just not necessarily with the juice. I would also agree with not getting a juicer if you don't already have one. I use my blender much more often and the juicer is kind of a one trick pony, but I love it because I like juicing things that are difficult to break down in a blender without added liquid. I have both a juicer and a blender. I use both depending on what I want that day. I also use the pulp from my juicer to make other recipes, so I still get the fiber… just not necessarily with the juice. I would also agree with not getting a juicer if you don’t already have one. I use my blender much more often and the juicer is kind of a one trick pony, but I love it because I like juicing things that are difficult to break down in a blender without added liquid.

]]> By: Aran http://rawfooddietnow.com/raw-food-diet/i-dont-have-a-juicer-can-i-use-my-blender.html/comment-page-1#comment-190 Aran Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:11:07 +0000 http://rawfooddietnow.com/?p=482#comment-190 Unless you have a problem with digesting fibre I don't see the point of removing fibre from juices/smoothies.. To me it's such a waste of money to buy fruit and veggies simply for their juices. Also by keeping the fibre/pulp in it is more filling and you're less likely to start binging. For the harder veggies such as carrots or turnips etc, I always add a small amount of water to thin it down a little. I don't have a juicer either, I use my blender, they're cheap enough to replace when they wear out...lol Just my thoughts on the matter ...lol Unless you have a problem with digesting fibre I don’t see the point of removing fibre from juices/smoothies..
To me it’s such a waste of money to buy fruit and veggies simply for their juices. Also by keeping the fibre/pulp in it is more filling and you’re less likely to start binging.
For the harder veggies such as carrots or turnips etc, I always add a small amount of water to thin it down a little.
I don’t have a juicer either, I use my blender, they’re cheap enough to replace when they wear out…lol
Just my thoughts on the matter …lol

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