What do you juice?

[leila1213]

I spent a little more than I should have on a fancy (used) juicer, with grand visions of fresh, healthy juices every morning. But I'm totally stuck. How do you get started, without wasting tons of expensive produce? I wanted to do 'super foods' and green veggies, but then I saw a warning from some WAPF people about not using cabbage family veggies raw. Doesn't this include a lot of the leafy greens, like kale? I'm also not sure how to do this seasonally--ie, not spending $$$ on stuff that's been shipped around the world. But at the same time, a lot of the garden fresh stuff I can get is probably not going to taste too great all by itself. Hints? Tips? TIA!

[Mirzam]

As well follow Aajonus's diet, so I juice according to his advice:

Celery (60%), parsley (20%), cucumber or zucchini (20/15%). I also add a teeny bit of carrot.

[sunshinestarr]

I don't know much about juicing, but juiced carrots with an egg yolk and cream are really yummy! I've added celery and potato in dh's juices.

[saratc]

We always do a basic juice of carrots, celery, and a bit of beetroot. As far as leafy greens go, we do lettuce of all types -- romaine, red leaf, green leaf, butterhead, etc when it's in season.

In the summer, I also like to add cucumber or watermelon rind. Sometimes I'll also throw in summer squash. Watermelon juice made with the flesh and rind is yummy all by itself.

[leila1213]

great ideas, but now I'm sorry the summer's almost over! my lettuce went to seed a while back, so that's out. we do have some watermelon left. just a tiny bit of carrots, but they're pretty cheap, as is celery. never would have thought of doing zucchini or squash, but cucumber is refreshing, so I guess that would be logical.

[leila1213]

but I guess my next question is...how do you get it to taste good? especially for a 3 year old. maybe it's all in the presentation.

[deditus]

I have been pining for a juicer. Dd's fav from the co-op is carrot, apple, ginger, lemon juice.

[FireWithin]

Cucumber, celery,parsley and romaine lettuce. I never knew what a nutritional powerhouse romaine lettuce is. Plus it's mild and yummy. We have health issues, so I juice this blend year around even if the veggies need to travel. I need to heal.

[WuWei]

Check Craig's list for a nearly new (ie. rarely used) juicer. You can find them for 20% of the price of a new one.

We juice kale, collards, spinach, broccoli, apples, carrots, lemons, cucumbers, Daikon radish, red/yellow/orange peppers, romaine lettuce, mixed greens, parsley, beets, beet greens, etc. (in many combos)

Also, check:
Got Greens?
and
Green Smoothie Girl.


My understanding is that fruits and greens are ok together. Vegetables and greens are ok together. But, avoid fruits and vegetables together. Rotate greens.

Anyone have a daily smoothie to get certain nutrients into you quick and easily? has a bunch of recipes and tasty additions.


Pat

[HappyMommy2]

Originally Posted by WuWei

... But, avoid fruits and vegetables together. ....

Why would this be??

I was thinking the whole point of juicing for me was to "sneak" veggies into the kids' diet by combining them with apples etc.

[WuWei]

Originally Posted by HappyMommy2

Why would this be??

I was thinking the whole point of juicing for me was to "sneak" veggies into the kids' diet by combining them with apples etc.

Something about the fruit fermenting due to the slower digestion when vegetables are included. May be more of an issue with the fiber present. (we toss a apple in the juicer along with our vegetables, most days anyway)


Pat