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Guest guest Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Is there a specific brand of juicers that is good? I don't own one yet, but hear that Jack LaLanne's is a good one. I bought one once and it burned out after one use, it was a cheap one. Sis --- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@c...> wrote: > > Hi, > > Here is some information on juicing vegetables. It's a great guide with the > values of different vegetables. > > Kenda > > > Vegetable Juice Guide > by > Ron Lagerquist > > Beets > Famous for their ability to cleanse the blood, beets contain calcium, > sulfur, iron, potassium, choline, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Beets are > also high in minerals that strengthen the liver and gall bladder, and are > the building blocks for blood corpuscles and cells. Beet greens are > excellent for salads and juicing. Beet greens are a good source of > carotenoids that help in the prevention of all types of cancers. They are > high in manganese, an important mineral for brain function. > > Beet juice is very concentrated. Do not drink it alone. Dilute with a > milder juice such as carrot or apple. Beet juice has been proven > therapeutic in the treatment of leukemia and cancer. In a clinical trial, > twenty-two patients with advanced inoperable cancers were given 10 oz. of > beet juice daily for 3 to 4 months. Twenty-one of these patients showed > marked improvement in health. > > Beets cause the stool to turn red and may give the urine a reddish tinge. > When juicing beets, alternate between pieces of beets and pieces of carrots > otherwise the beet pulp tends to build up on the side of the spinning > extraction basket and causes the juicer to vibrate. > > Lactofermented beet juice is fermented with lacto bacillus, making it > sweeter. On a juice fast, this delicious juice is like a bottle of > Champagne. > > Purchase firm, rock-hard beets. Being a root, they can be stored for months > in the refrigerator. > > Broccoli > Broccoli is a flower top picked before it blooms. It is dense in nutrition, > full of beta-carotene and an excellent source of fiber. Inexpensive and > available all year round. It is full of vitamins B1 and C, and has a > generous amount of calcium, sulfur, and potassium. Surprisingly, forty-five > percent of calories in broccoli are protein. > > The National Cancer Institute discovered a substance called inderol-3 that > emulsifies estrogen, reducing the risk of breast cancer in women. Broccoli > is excellent when juiced, stems and all, but like all green vegetables, it > should be mixed with lighter juices such as carrot or apple. > > When buying broccoli, look for tight tops with no yellow, firm but not > limp. Will store well for 5 days in the refrigerator. > > Cabbage > A vegetable full of history. It was a mainstay during the great depression > but unfortunately was often overcooked and garnished with fat. > > Cooking cabbage destroys most of its nutritious value and causes gas because > of the sulfur. Raw cabbage is an excellent source of beta- carotene, sulfur, > vitamin C and the trace mineral selenium, which is excellent for fighting > cancer, protecting against heart disease, improving conditions of arthritis, > slowing the aging process, encouraging beautiful skin and increasing male > potency. Within cabbage is a delicate amino acid called glutamine. This is > excellent for healing stomach disorders, including ulcers. When making > cabbage juice, it must be consumed within 60 seconds or this precious amino > acid will begin to decay. If straight cabbage juice causes gas, mix with > carrot and celery. > > Will keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator. > > Carrots > Deep within the soils of the earth grows a golden root that has amazed > nutritionists and scientists alike in its powerful healing qualities. One > 8-oz. glass of carrot juice contains 20,000 mg. of vitamin A. Toxicity can > occur when vitamin A is taken in supplement form or in fish oil, but is > completely safe in the vegetable form. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that is > able to attach to free radicals in the body. The damaging effect of free > radicals has been associated with cancer. > > Carrots are a natural blast of high energy. The sugars are released more > quickly than from white sugar but without the harmful effects. A mug of > carrot juice in the morning will give you a competitive edge over coffee > drinkers. Like all root vegetables, they are packed with minerals. Carrots > are rich in organic calcium that is invaluable to bones and teeth. > Inorganic calcium is almost useless to the body. The calcium in milk and > white bread is inorganic and known to cause arthritis and gallstones. > > Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin C, including most of the B > complex, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and sodium. Carrots are easy to > digest and cause the liver to release bile and excessive accumulated > cholesterol. They also have an alkalizing effect on the blood, soothing the > entire nervous system and toning intestinal walls. Carrot juice is the best > base for vegetable juice combinations. It is delicious, sweet and readily > accepted by children. Our family can go through a 50-lb. bag every two > weeks. > > Carrot juice is considered the golden juice of healing. Even drinking a few > glasses a day has healed many infirmities without fasting. During fasting, > its healing effect is increased. Carrot juice helps in cleansing the > liver. Drinking large amounts may cause the harmless effect of a slight > yellowish color of the skin. Skin will feel velvety soft. The > beta-carotene present in the skin is a natural protector for the common skin > cancer, melanoma. Also, the slight yellowing of the skin can make a tan > look deeper. > > Juicing two to five pounds of carrots a day is standard for juice fasting. > Unless carrots are fresh, the juice tastes better if they are peeled. If > you don't have the time to peel them, put the carrots in the sink and scrub > with a brush. In purchasing carrots for juicing, your local vegetable > wholesaler can supply you with large juicing carrots in 50 lb. bags at an > affordable price. Carrots should be firm, smooth-skinned, without cracks or > small rootlets. The brighter the orange color, the sweeter the carrots. > They will keep for weeks in the refrigerator and months in a root cellar. > > Celery > Celery is high in magnesium, iron and chlorophyll, which is an excellent > blood builder and is one of the richest sources of organic sodium. > Excellent for those who enjoy vigorous workouts, maintaining valuable body > fluid and electrolytes. > > Celery juice is a superb nerve tonic. Celery juice alone tastes a little > bitter and is usually mixed with carrots or apples. > > Great for adding a salty taste to vegetable juices. Do you have a > headache? Drink a glass of celery juice. Even the ancient Greeks used > celery for the universal problem of headaches. Do you live in the > air-polluted inner city? Celery/apple juice is able to cleanse the body of > carbon dioxide. Were you thinking of buying an air conditioner? Celery > juice cools down the body and is great for hot weather. Are you on a diet > and craving a Snickers bar? Celery juice helps curb the craving for > sweets. Do you have a problem with muscle cramps and fatigue during > workouts? The potassium/sodium balance in celery juice will be a great > asset. Always leave the celery leaves on for juicing, but juice the celery > last because it is stringy and clogs the juice machine. > > Look for firm, solid stocks with bright green leaves. > > Cucumber > Being as cool as a cucumber comes from the fact that the internal > temperature of cucumbers remains 20 degrees lower than the external > temperature on a hot day. People living in the Middle East and India have > been eating cucumbers for hundreds of years as a natural coolant. When > buying cucumber for juicing, look for non-waxed which allows you to juice > the cucumber in its skin. Always wash vegetables thoroughly before > juicing. This juice contains 40% potassium, 10% sodium, 7% calcium, 20% > phosphorus and 7% choline. It is an excellent source of silicon. Cucumber > is good to rub on your skin, giving it elasticity resulting in a more > youthful complexion. It is suspected to help in reducing hair loss. > Cucumber juice is usually mixed with other juices. > > Look for firm cucumbers with a dark green, wrinkle-free skin. Will store in > refrigerator for 6 days. > > Collards > Per calorie, collards have more calcium than milk. Thirty calories of > collards equaling one cup, contains an incredible 218 grams of calcium! It > is twice as high in vitamin A as carrots. An excellent source of organic, > highly absorbable iron, and high in chlorophyll. > > Look for crisp leaves, free from wilting and without spots. > > Fennel > If you enjoy the taste of liquorice you will love fennel. This unusual > vegetable looks like a fat celery plant with feathers. In fact, it is in > the celery family and has much of the same nutritional qualities. Its > distinct flavor really spices up a juice or salad. Some have found fennel > juice good for relieving migraine headaches and overcoming night blindness. > > Look for a white, solid bulb with healthy leaves. Will keep in the > refrigerator for one week. > > Garlic > There are entire books written about the curative abilities of garlic. > Research suggests that it reduces blood pressure, helps with the problem of > blood clotting, lowers the LDL (which increases bad cholesterol), boosts the > immune system and encourages recovery in heart attack victims. Garlic's > famous smell comes from allicin, which inhibits bacterial growth and > fungus. It also helps with an overgrowth of yeast in the body and is used > in treating candida. Therefore, do not use odorless garlic pills. If they > don't smell, they don¹t work. > > Garlic increases the flow of digestive enzymes and encourages detoxification > through the skin. Despite the odor, garlic is good for you. Throwing a > clove of garlic in your vegetable juice every day will be excellent for your > health; nonetheless, it may reduce your social life. One clove in the > juicer is enough. Five cloves will encourage a life of solitude, unless you > can educate all your friends, family and people within a thirty- foot radius > of the incredible properties of fresh raw garlic juice! > > Ginger Root > If you feel a cold coming on, or if you have a bout of laryngitis, juicing a > small piece of gingerroot with your carrots is a perfect solution. Great > for making ginger tea or spicing up herbal tea. For ginger tea, throw > slices in boiling water to taste. > > Kale > Has a similar nutritional quality to its close relative the cabbage. Kale > is an excellent source of calcium. Look for solid, deep green leaves. Will > store in refrigerator for 5 days. > > Lettuce > Iceberg lettuce or head lettuce is useless. You might as well drink a glass > of water for the same amount of nutritional value. Conversely, the leaves > of romaine, Boston, Bibb or any leaf lettuce dark green in color will be > rich in chlorophyll. Good source of sulfur, chlorine, silicon, B complex, > all contributing to hair growth, healthy skin and defense against lung > cancer. Lettuce is a wonderful addition to any vegetable juice. Adding any > green, leafy vegetable to juice will add chlorophyll, which immediately > enters the bloodstream. > > Leaves should be crisp with no dark spots. The darker green, the better. > > Onions > Onion is in the garlic family and has many of the same therapeutic > properties. Their strong flavor is attributed to a natural oil that > strengthens the nervous system and encourages the growth of healthy > bacteria. Large, Spanish onions are sweeter and milder in flavor, making > them better for juicing. > > Sliced onion added to a juice mixture is excellent in helping to loosen and > rid the body of excess mucus. > > Look for firm onions with dry, papery skins. Do not store onions in the > refrigerator. > > Parsley > Ancient civilizations have used parsley in medications, on wounds, > poultices, boils, cysts and to draw the pus out of an infected cut. Parsley > is one of the highest sources of life-giving chlorophyll, which acts like > iron to oxidize the blood. Chlorophyll will help neutralize the strong odor > of garlic and is used in chewing gum to sweeten breath. It is a cleanser of > the kidneys, liver, and urinary tract. Parsley is effective for upset > stomachs by stimulating digestive enzymes. Excellent for the colon by > encouraging the peristaltic wave in the intestines. > > Parsley juice added to vegetable juices will enter directly into the > bloodstream, immediately impacting your body. > > Flat and curly parsley has the same nutritional value. Look for healthy, > dark green leaves. Parsley can be grown inside and outside the house. Will > store in the refrigerator for a week. Always add parsley with other hard > veggies like carrot so it will not affect the juicer. Parsley alone can be > hard on a juicer. > > Peppers > Peppers can come in many different colors. The most common is the green > pepper, an unripe red pepper. Red peppers are more expensive but sweeter > and higher in vitamin C. Great for the skin and swelling due to arthritis > because of the high silicon content. They are an excellent addition to any > vegetable juice. Juice seeds, stem and all. Look for smooth, firm, > non-waxed peppers. Will keep in refrigerator for one week. > > Potato > An excellent source of vitamin C and high in carbohydrates, potassium, > calcium and iron. The most nutritious part of the potato is the skin. > During World War I, a group of German soldiers, near starvation, were forced > to live on raw potatoes. The soldiers with gastric disorders were relieved > and cured. After the war, Dr. J. F. Magerl began treating gastric patients > with raw potato juice. After 10 days of the treatment, most of the patients > showed no symptoms. > > Potato juice is a wonderful addition to any vegetable juice. When potatoes > are juiced, a white silky paste will form on the bottom of the glass. This > is potato starch and is mucus-forming with little nutritional value. Of all > the vegetables, potatoes are slightly mucus-forming, but are still a > valuable food, especially when juiced. > > Look for potatoes with eyes, revealing the fact that they are alive with > enzymes, ready to sprout, given the opportunity. They should be firm, > without black spots and with no green color, which can cause a slightly > toxic effect. Never juice a green potato. Will keep well in a cool, dry > place for a number of months. > > Radishes > Radish added to vegetable juice will help clear sinus cavities and calm a > sore throat. > > Spinach > Never cook spinach. Oxalic acid is destroyed when heat transforms it into > oxalic acid crystals that are harmful to the kidneys. It also binds to > iron, making it unabsorbable. Spinach is important due to its chlorophyll > content, and also supplies an abundance of nutrients such as oxalic acid, > beneficial in the cleansing and healing of the intestinal tract. Spinach > juice, mixed with other vegetable juices, turns the mixture brown. Although > it may look unsightly, it is a beautiful sight to the cells of the body. > > Finding good spinach can sometimes be difficult. Look for crisp, dark green > leaves. Rinse spinach well, removing sand and grit. Will store in > refrigerator for only a few days, as spinach quickly becomes slimy. > > Sweet Potato (Yam) > The darker the color, the higher in vitamin content. Sweet potatoes are one > of the greatest sources of beta-carotene. They are plenteous in vitamin C, > potassium, carbohydrates, calcium and a good source of fiber. History has > shown that people can live exclusively on sweet potatoes and remain healthy > and strong. Carrot and sweet potato juice is tasty and outstanding for > complexion. Yam can be added to any fruit juice, giving the juice a smooth, > milkshake-like taste. > > Look for firm, not too large yams that are tapered at both ends. Skin > should be smooth without brown spots. Will store in the refrigerator for > two weeks. > > Tomato > Tomatoes may feel a little strange in this list because they are in fact, a > fruit. But we assumed anyone looking for tomatoes would go to the Vegetable > Section, so here they are. > > Providing tomatoes are vine-ripened, they are a high source of vitamin C. > One tomato is equal to more than 50% of the recommended daily allowance. > Good source of organic sodium phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium, > malic and oxalic acid and sulfur. > > The problem is that most tomatoes found in the supermarkets during the off > season have the quality, taste and vitamin C content of a baseball. > Vine-ripened tomatoes may cost you a little more because of the difficulty > in shipping, but it is well worth the money in nutritional value. > > It is an absolute must to grow your own succulent, sweet tomatoes. Even if > you live in an apartment, there are hybrids that have been created > especially for growing in pots. We have tomato plants growing in every > possible corner around our home. > > Tomato juice has a wonderful taste that is quite different from store-bought > juice, which is boiled and stored in cans for months. The health- giving > acids in tomatoes are beneficial to the body unless heated or canned. > > Look for bright red, soft, sweet smelling tomatoes. They ought to be plump, > heavy and filled with juice. Always buy from your local farmer, when in > season. Do not juice green tomatoes that may irritate the kidneys. > > > > If you like what you are > reading order. . . > > > By: Ron Laqerquist > > detoxification, healing, colon > cleansing > spiritual renewal, self- control > refreshed relationship with God > how to prepare and safely end a > fast > overcome addiction > delicious fresh juice recipes > many encouraging fasting > testimonies > > TO ORDER: > > > Available in > soft cover book, > or digital E-Book > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 I'm glad you asked, I'm looking for a new juicer too. I have heard that Omega is good but am still looking. Kenda > Is there a specific brand of juicers that is good? I don't own one > yet, but hear that Jack LaLanne's is a good one. I bought one once > and it burned out after one use, it was a cheap one. > > Sis > > > >> >> Hi, >> >> Here is some information on juicing vegetables. It's a great > guide with the >> values of different vegetables. >> >> Kenda >> >> >> Vegetable Juice Guide >> by >> Ron Lagerquist >> >> Beets >> Famous for their ability to cleanse the blood, beets contain > calcium, >> sulfur, iron, potassium, choline, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. > Beets are >> also high in minerals that strengthen the liver and gall bladder, > and are >> the building blocks for blood corpuscles and cells. Beet greens > are >> excellent for salads and juicing. Beet greens are a good source of >> carotenoids that help in the prevention of all types of cancers. > They are >> high in manganese, an important mineral for brain function. >> >> Beet juice is very concentrated. Do not drink it alone. Dilute > with a >> milder juice such as carrot or apple. Beet juice has been proven >> therapeutic in the treatment of leukemia and cancer. In a > clinical trial, >> twenty-two patients with advanced inoperable cancers were given 10 > oz. of >> beet juice daily for 3 to 4 months. Twenty-one of these patients > showed >> marked improvement in health. >> >> Beets cause the stool to turn red and may give the urine a reddish > tinge. >> When juicing beets, alternate between pieces of beets and pieces > of carrots >> otherwise the beet pulp tends to build up on the side of the > spinning >> extraction basket and causes the juicer to vibrate. >> >> Lactofermented beet juice is fermented with lacto bacillus, making > it >> sweeter. On a juice fast, this delicious juice is like a bottle of >> Champagne. >> >> Purchase firm, rock-hard beets. Being a root, they can be stored > for months >> in the refrigerator. >> >> Broccoli >> Broccoli is a flower top picked before it blooms. It is dense in > nutrition, >> full of beta-carotene and an excellent source of fiber. > Inexpensive and >> available all year round. It is full of vitamins B1 and C, and > has a >> generous amount of calcium, sulfur, and potassium. Surprisingly, > forty-five >> percent of calories in broccoli are protein. >> >> The National Cancer Institute discovered a substance called > inderol-3 that >> emulsifies estrogen, reducing the risk of breast cancer in women. > Broccoli >> is excellent when juiced, stems and all, but like all green > vegetables, it >> should be mixed with lighter juices such as carrot or apple. >> >> When buying broccoli, look for tight tops with no yellow, firm but > not >> limp. Will store well for 5 days in the refrigerator. >> >> Cabbage >> A vegetable full of history. It was a mainstay during the great > depression >> but unfortunately was often overcooked and garnished with fat. >> >> Cooking cabbage destroys most of its nutritious value and causes > gas because >> of the sulfur. Raw cabbage is an excellent source of beta- > carotene, sulfur, >> vitamin C and the trace mineral selenium, which is excellent for > fighting >> cancer, protecting against heart disease, improving conditions of > arthritis, >> slowing the aging process, encouraging beautiful skin and > increasing male >> potency. Within cabbage is a delicate amino acid called > glutamine. This is >> excellent for healing stomach disorders, including ulcers. When > making >> cabbage juice, it must be consumed within 60 seconds or this > precious amino >> acid will begin to decay. If straight cabbage juice causes gas, > mix with >> carrot and celery. >> >> Will keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator. >> >> Carrots >> Deep within the soils of the earth grows a golden root that has > amazed >> nutritionists and scientists alike in its powerful healing > qualities. One >> 8-oz. glass of carrot juice contains 20,000 mg. of vitamin A. > Toxicity can >> occur when vitamin A is taken in supplement form or in fish oil, > but is >> completely safe in the vegetable form. Vitamin A is an > antioxidant that is >> able to attach to free radicals in the body. The damaging effect > of free >> radicals has been associated with cancer. >> >> Carrots are a natural blast of high energy. The sugars are > released more >> quickly than from white sugar but without the harmful effects. A > mug of >> carrot juice in the morning will give you a competitive edge over > coffee >> drinkers. Like all root vegetables, they are packed with > minerals. Carrots >> are rich in organic calcium that is invaluable to bones and teeth. >> Inorganic calcium is almost useless to the body. The calcium in > milk and >> white bread is inorganic and known to cause arthritis and > gallstones. >> >> Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin C, including most of > the B >> complex, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and sodium. Carrots are > easy to >> digest and cause the liver to release bile and excessive > accumulated >> cholesterol. They also have an alkalizing effect on the blood, > soothing the >> entire nervous system and toning intestinal walls. Carrot juice > is the best >> base for vegetable juice combinations. It is delicious, sweet and > readily >> accepted by children. Our family can go through a 50-lb. bag > every two >> weeks. >> >> Carrot juice is considered the golden juice of healing. Even > drinking a few >> glasses a day has healed many infirmities without fasting. During > fasting, >> its healing effect is increased. Carrot juice helps in cleansing > the >> liver. Drinking large amounts may cause the harmless effect of a > slight >> yellowish color of the skin. Skin will feel velvety soft. The >> beta-carotene present in the skin is a natural protector for the > common skin >> cancer, melanoma. Also, the slight yellowing of the skin can make > a tan >> look deeper. >> >> Juicing two to five pounds of carrots a day is standard for juice > fasting. >> Unless carrots are fresh, the juice tastes better if they are > peeled. If >> you don't have the time to peel them, put the carrots in the sink > and scrub >> with a brush. In purchasing carrots for juicing, your local > vegetable >> wholesaler can supply you with large juicing carrots in 50 lb. > bags at an >> affordable price. Carrots should be firm, smooth-skinned, without > cracks or >> small rootlets. The brighter the orange color, the sweeter the > carrots. >> They will keep for weeks in the refrigerator and months in a root > cellar. >> >> Celery >> Celery is high in magnesium, iron and chlorophyll, which is an > excellent >> blood builder and is one of the richest sources of organic sodium. >> Excellent for those who enjoy vigorous workouts, maintaining > valuable body >> fluid and electrolytes. >> >> Celery juice is a superb nerve tonic. Celery juice alone tastes a > little >> bitter and is usually mixed with carrots or apples. >> >> Great for adding a salty taste to vegetable juices. Do you have a >> headache? Drink a glass of celery juice. Even the ancient Greeks > used >> celery for the universal problem of headaches. Do you live in the >> air-polluted inner city? Celery/apple juice is able to cleanse > the body of >> carbon dioxide. Were you thinking of buying an air conditioner? > Celery >> juice cools down the body and is great for hot weather. Are you > on a diet >> and craving a Snickers bar? Celery juice helps curb the craving > for >> sweets. Do you have a problem with muscle cramps and fatigue > during >> workouts? The potassium/sodium balance in celery juice will be a > great >> asset. Always leave the celery leaves on for juicing, but juice > the celery >> last because it is stringy and clogs the juice machine. >> >> Look for firm, solid stocks with bright green leaves. >> >> Cucumber >> Being as cool as a cucumber comes from the fact that the internal >> temperature of cucumbers remains 20 degrees lower than the external >> temperature on a hot day. People living in the Middle East and > India have >> been eating cucumbers for hundreds of years as a natural coolant. > When >> buying cucumber for juicing, look for non-waxed which allows you > to juice >> the cucumber in its skin. Always wash vegetables thoroughly before >> juicing. This juice contains 40% potassium, 10% sodium, 7% > calcium, 20% >> phosphorus and 7% choline. It is an excellent source of silicon. > Cucumber >> is good to rub on your skin, giving it elasticity resulting in a > more >> youthful complexion. It is suspected to help in reducing hair > loss. >> Cucumber juice is usually mixed with other juices. >> >> Look for firm cucumbers with a dark green, wrinkle-free skin. > Will store in >> refrigerator for 6 days. >> >> Collards >> Per calorie, collards have more calcium than milk. Thirty > calories of >> collards equaling one cup, contains an incredible 218 grams of > calcium! It >> is twice as high in vitamin A as carrots. An excellent source of > organic, >> highly absorbable iron, and high in chlorophyll. >> >> Look for crisp leaves, free from wilting and without spots. >> >> Fennel >> If you enjoy the taste of liquorice you will love fennel. This > unusual >> vegetable looks like a fat celery plant with feathers. In fact, > it is in >> the celery family and has much of the same nutritional qualities. > Its >> distinct flavor really spices up a juice or salad. Some have > found fennel >> juice good for relieving migraine headaches and overcoming night > blindness. >> >> Look for a white, solid bulb with healthy leaves. Will keep in the >> refrigerator for one week. >> >> Garlic >> There are entire books written about the curative abilities of > garlic. >> Research suggests that it reduces blood pressure, helps with the > problem of >> blood clotting, lowers the LDL (which increases bad cholesterol), > boosts the >> immune system and encourages recovery in heart attack victims. > Garlic's >> famous smell comes from allicin, which inhibits bacterial growth > and >> fungus. It also helps with an overgrowth of yeast in the body and > is used >> in treating candida. Therefore, do not use odorless garlic > pills. If they >> don't smell, they don¹t work. >> >> Garlic increases the flow of digestive enzymes and encourages > detoxification >> through the skin. Despite the odor, garlic is good for you. > Throwing a >> clove of garlic in your vegetable juice every day will be > excellent for your >> health; nonetheless, it may reduce your social life. One clove in > the >> juicer is enough. Five cloves will encourage a life of solitude, > unless you >> can educate all your friends, family and people within a thirty- > foot radius >> of the incredible properties of fresh raw garlic juice! >> >> Ginger Root >> If you feel a cold coming on, or if you have a bout of laryngitis, > juicing a >> small piece of gingerroot with your carrots is a perfect > solution. Great >> for making ginger tea or spicing up herbal tea. For ginger tea, > throw >> slices in boiling water to taste. >> >> Kale >> Has a similar nutritional quality to its close relative the > cabbage. Kale >> is an excellent source of calcium. Look for solid, deep green > leaves. Will >> store in refrigerator for 5 days. >> >> Lettuce >> Iceberg lettuce or head lettuce is useless. You might as well > drink a glass >> of water for the same amount of nutritional value. Conversely, > the leaves >> of romaine, Boston, Bibb or any leaf lettuce dark green in color > will be >> rich in chlorophyll. Good source of sulfur, chlorine, silicon, B > complex, >> all contributing to hair growth, healthy skin and defense against > lung >> cancer. Lettuce is a wonderful addition to any vegetable juice. > Adding any >> green, leafy vegetable to juice will add chlorophyll, which > immediately >> enters the bloodstream. >> >> Leaves should be crisp with no dark spots. The darker green, the > better. >> >> Onions >> Onion is in the garlic family and has many of the same therapeutic >> properties. Their strong flavor is attributed to a natural oil > that >> strengthens the nervous system and encourages the growth of healthy >> bacteria. Large, Spanish onions are sweeter and milder in flavor, > making >> them better for juicing. >> >> Sliced onion added to a juice mixture is excellent in helping to > loosen and >> rid the body of excess mucus. >> >> Look for firm onions with dry, papery skins. Do not store onions > in the >> refrigerator. >> >> Parsley >> Ancient civilizations have used parsley in medications, on wounds, >> poultices, boils, cysts and to draw the pus out of an infected > cut. Parsley >> is one of the highest sources of life-giving chlorophyll, which > acts like >> iron to oxidize the blood. Chlorophyll will help neutralize the > strong odor >> of garlic and is used in chewing gum to sweeten breath. It is a > cleanser of >> the kidneys, liver, and urinary tract. Parsley is effective for > upset >> stomachs by stimulating digestive enzymes. Excellent for the > colon by >> encouraging the peristaltic wave in the intestines. >> >> Parsley juice added to vegetable juices will enter directly into > the >> bloodstream, immediately impacting your body. >> >> Flat and curly parsley has the same nutritional value. Look for > healthy, >> dark green leaves. Parsley can be grown inside and outside the > house. Will >> store in the refrigerator for a week. Always add parsley with > other hard >> veggies like carrot so it will not affect the juicer. Parsley > alone can be >> hard on a juicer. >> >> Peppers >> Peppers can come in many different colors. The most common is the > green >> pepper, an unripe red pepper. Red peppers are more expensive but > sweeter >> and higher in vitamin C. Great for the skin and swelling due to > arthritis >> because of the high silicon content. They are an excellent > addition to any >> vegetable juice. Juice seeds, stem and all. Look for smooth, > firm, >> non-waxed peppers. Will keep in refrigerator for one week. >> >> Potato >> An excellent source of vitamin C and high in carbohydrates, > potassium, >> calcium and iron. The most nutritious part of the potato is the > skin. >> During World War I, a group of German soldiers, near starvation, > were forced >> to live on raw potatoes. The soldiers with gastric disorders were > relieved >> and cured. After the war, Dr. J. F. Magerl began treating gastric > patients >> with raw potato juice. After 10 days of the treatment, most of > the patients >> showed no symptoms. >> >> Potato juice is a wonderful addition to any vegetable juice. When > potatoes >> are juiced, a white silky paste will form on the bottom of the > glass. This >> is potato starch and is mucus-forming with little nutritional > value. Of all >> the vegetables, potatoes are slightly mucus-forming, but are still > a >> valuable food, especially when juiced. >> >> Look for potatoes with eyes, revealing the fact that they are > alive with >> enzymes, ready to sprout, given the opportunity. They should be > firm, >> without black spots and with no green color, which can cause a > slightly >> toxic effect. Never juice a green potato. Will keep well in a > cool, dry >> place for a number of months. >> >> Radishes >> Radish added to vegetable juice will help clear sinus cavities and > calm a >> sore throat. >> >> Spinach >> Never cook spinach. Oxalic acid is destroyed when heat transforms > it into >> oxalic acid crystals that are harmful to the kidneys. It also > binds to >> iron, making it unabsorbable. Spinach is important due to its > chlorophyll >> content, and also supplies an abundance of nutrients such as > oxalic acid, >> beneficial in the cleansing and healing of the intestinal tract. > Spinach >> juice, mixed with other vegetable juices, turns the mixture > brown. Although >> it may look unsightly, it is a beautiful sight to the cells of the > body. >> >> Finding good spinach can sometimes be difficult. Look for crisp, > dark green >> leaves. Rinse spinach well, removing sand and grit. Will store in >> refrigerator for only a few days, as spinach quickly becomes > slimy. >> >> Sweet Potato (Yam) >> The darker the color, the higher in vitamin content. Sweet > potatoes are one >> of the greatest sources of beta-carotene. They are plenteous in > vitamin C, >> potassium, carbohydrates, calcium and a good source of fiber. > History has >> shown that people can live exclusively on sweet potatoes and > remain healthy >> and strong. Carrot and sweet potato juice is tasty and > outstanding for >> complexion. Yam can be added to any fruit juice, giving the juice > a smooth, >> milkshake-like taste. >> >> Look for firm, not too large yams that are tapered at both > ends. Skin >> should be smooth without brown spots. Will store in the > refrigerator for >> two weeks. >> >> Tomato >> Tomatoes may feel a little strange in this list because they are > in fact, a >> fruit. But we assumed anyone looking for tomatoes would go to the > Vegetable >> Section, so here they are. >> >> Providing tomatoes are vine-ripened, they are a high source of > vitamin C. >> One tomato is equal to more than 50% of the recommended daily > allowance. >> Good source of organic sodium phosphorus, calcium, potassium, > magnesium, >> malic and oxalic acid and sulfur. >> >> The problem is that most tomatoes found in the supermarkets during > the off >> season have the quality, taste and vitamin C content of a > baseball. >> Vine-ripened tomatoes may cost you a little more because of the > difficulty >> in shipping, but it is well worth the money in nutritional value. >> >> It is an absolute must to grow your own succulent, sweet > tomatoes. Even if >> you live in an apartment, there are hybrids that have been created >> especially for growing in pots. We have tomato plants growing in > every >> possible corner around our home. >> >> Tomato juice has a wonderful taste that is quite different from > store-bought >> juice, which is boiled and stored in cans for months. The health- > giving >> acids in tomatoes are beneficial to the body unless heated or > canned. >> >> Look for bright red, soft, sweet smelling tomatoes. They ought to > be plump, >> heavy and filled with juice. Always buy from your local farmer, > when in >> season. Do not juice green tomatoes that may irritate the kidneys. >> >> >> >> If you like what you are >> reading order. . . >> >> >> By: Ron Laqerquist >> >> detoxification, healing, colon >> cleansing >> spiritual renewal, self- control >> refreshed relationship with God >> how to prepare and safely end a >> fast >> overcome addiction >> delicious fresh juice recipes >> many encouraging fasting >> testimonies >> >> TO ORDER: >> >> >> Available in >> soft cover book, >> or digital E-Book >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. 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Guest guest Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Hi Sis, I have researched this quite extensively, having bought several kinds of juicers over the years, and reviewed as much available data as I could find regarding a good juicer because I wanted to invest in a really good one. What I found is that there are advantages to certain ones, and disadvantages to others, and there are features that will make a big difference in how much you use it. You have to decide what is important to you, and make a decision based on that. I will provide a link for you to review which hopefully will help, but first I will add my own comments: My first juicers were centrifugal type juicers. (Juiceman and Juiceman II). Their big advantage is ease of clean up. Ease of clean up is going to play a big role in how much you use your juicer. I say this based on experience! I loved how it ejected the pulp outside the machine...we could juice a ton of stuff without having to stop. However, we moved on from centrigual juicers to a better quality one. That's not to say that centrifugal are bad...they are not, and for some can be a great way to consume more fresh juice. But there are some issues. The problem with centrifugal juicers is that they expose the juice to greater amounts of oxygen as the juice is whirled around at high speed to extract it. This oxidizes some of the enzymes. At first this may not seem to be a big deal, but if you had cancer and were relying on juices to cure your cancer (i.e., via the Gerson Therapy), the difference in the quality of the juice can literally mean the difference between life and death! The Gerson practitioners found that the quality of the juice with a centrifugal juicer was not high enough to heal cancer. Their success was strictly based on juice that had been pressed. So, for healing purposes, the goal is to have your juice maintain the highest quality possible, therefore you want to minimize exposure to heat and oxygen, both of which destroy enzymes. Centifugal juicers have higher oxidation rates, other juicers have problems with higher heat exposure. I chose a Green Life juicer based on the idea that is was a slow rpm twin gear juicer that could juice everything plus wheatgrass, and would not expose the juice to heat or high oxygen. We have loved it, and we feel confident that we are getting the best quality juice for our efforts. (My husband loves to juice). However, it is a little more involved to clean up, and that can deter one from using it more often. Having used both the centrigual and the Green Life, I have to say the centrifugal was easier. The Green Life is also a bit more pricey; we felt it was worth it, but for some price plays a big role too. The fanciest machine in the world producing the best quality juice is not going to be of benefit if you don't want to use it and so that is what you have to weigh when you make your decision. Quality versus ease of use, and how much do you want to spend? There's no one good fit for everyone. Here's that link I mentioned: http://www.discountjuicers.com/bestjuicer.html Hope this helps! Best wishes Sis! Patty --- In , " auntsisnj " <auntsisnj@l...> wrote: > > Is there a specific brand of juicers that is good? I don't own one > yet, but hear that Jack LaLanne's is a good one. I bought one once > and it burned out after one use, it was a cheap one. > > Sis > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hi Rogene! I did hours of research last night and came to the same conclusion, a twin gear juicer is the best. You can also juice wheat grass and herbs with it. The old juicer I have now is centrifugal and it is easy to clean up. I like the ease of using it but I'd really like to get all of the benefits, not just some of them. Do you have to chop up your fruit and vegetables pretty small in order to get them to fit into the hole? Here's some info I found to help someone choose a juicer. We are studying juicing in school right now and the benefits can be tremendous! Kenda Which juicer is right for you? Selecting the right juicer can be confusing. There are several types of juicers available on the market today. Some are better suited for juicing certain kinds of produce than others. Centrifugal Juicers: Centrifugal juicers are the most popular and the most affordable type of juicer. In fact, most juicers available in department stores are centrifugal juice machines. These juicers are great at juicing most fruit or vegetables, but they are not capable of efficiently extracting juice from wheatgrass, leafy greens, or herbs. This type of juicer first grates the fruit or vegetables into a pulp, and then uses centrifugal force to push the pulp against a strainer screen by spinning it at a very high RPM. Single Gear (Masticating) Juicers: Single gear or masticating juicers use a single gear or auger that literally chews fruit and vegetable fibers and breaks up the plant cells, resulting in more fiber, enzymes, vitamins, and trace minerals. Masticating juicers are generally more efficient than Centrifugal juicers because they can extract more juice from the same amount of food (i.e. the pulp comes out dryer). Masticating juicers are very capable at juicing most fruits and vegetables, and they will also extract juice from wheatgrass, spinach, and other leafy greens and herbs. Another benefit of masticating juicers is that they operate at slower speeds (RPMs) than centrifugal juicers, resulting in less foam and heat, which means more nutrition in your glass. Masticating juicers are also more versatile than centrifugal juicers because, in addition to extracting juices, these juicers also homogenize foods to make baby foods, pates, sauces, nut butters, ice cream, and fruit sorbets. Twin Gear (Triturating) Juicers: Twin gear or triturating juicers are the most expensive type of juicers, but they offer the most benefits. These juicers turn at even slower speeds (RPMs), resulting in even less oxidation from foam and less destruction of nutrients from heat. Triturating juicers are the most efficient type of juicer available and can extract larger volumes of juice from fruits, vegetables, wheatgrass, pine needles, spinach, and other greens and herbs. > Hi Sis, > I have researched this quite extensively, having bought several > kinds of juicers over the years, and reviewed as much available data > as I could find regarding a good juicer because I wanted to invest > in a really good one. What I found is that there are advantages to > certain ones, and disadvantages to others, and there are features > that will make a big difference in how much you use it. You have to > decide what is important to you, and make a decision based on that. > > I will provide a link for you to review which hopefully will help, > but first I will add my own comments: > > My first juicers were centrifugal type juicers. (Juiceman and > Juiceman II). Their big advantage is ease of clean up. Ease of > clean up is going to play a big role in how much you use your > juicer. I say this based on experience! I loved how it ejected the > pulp outside the machine...we could juice a ton of stuff without > having to stop. > > However, we moved on from centrigual juicers to a better quality > one. That's not to say that centrifugal are bad...they are not, and > for some can be a great way to consume more fresh juice. But there > are some issues. > > The problem with centrifugal juicers is that they expose the juice > to greater amounts of oxygen as the juice is whirled around at high > speed to extract it. This oxidizes some of the enzymes. At first > this may not seem to be a big deal, but if you had cancer and were > relying on juices to cure your cancer (i.e., via the Gerson > Therapy), the difference in the quality of the juice can literally > mean the difference between life and death! The Gerson practitioners > found that the quality of the juice with a centrifugal juicer was > not high enough to heal cancer. Their success was strictly based on > juice that had been pressed. > > So, for healing purposes, the goal is to have your juice maintain > the highest quality possible, therefore you want to minimize > exposure to heat and oxygen, both of which destroy enzymes. > Centifugal juicers have higher oxidation rates, other juicers have > problems with higher heat exposure. > > I chose a Green Life juicer based on the idea that is was a slow rpm > twin gear juicer that could juice everything plus wheatgrass, and > would not expose the juice to heat or high oxygen. We have loved it, > and we feel confident that we are getting the best quality juice for > our efforts. (My husband loves to juice). However, it is a little > more involved to clean up, and that can deter one from using it more > often. Having used both the centrigual and the Green Life, I have to > say the centrifugal was easier. The Green Life is also a bit more > pricey; we felt it was worth it, but for some price plays a big role > too. > > The fanciest machine in the world producing the best quality juice > is not going to be of benefit if you don't want to use it and so > that is what you have to weigh when you make your decision. > > Quality versus ease of use, and how much do you want to spend? > There's no one good fit for everyone. > > Here's that link I mentioned: > > http://www.discountjuicers.com/bestjuicer.html > > Hope this helps! > Best wishes Sis! > Patty > > >> >> Is there a specific brand of juicers that is good? I don't own > one >> yet, but hear that Jack LaLanne's is a good one. I bought one > once >> and it burned out after one use, it was a cheap one. >> >> Sis >> > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > http://.shutterfly.com/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hi Kenda, That was me, Patty, that wrote about the twin gear juicer that we use, the Green Life. We really like ours! We find that we have to chop our veggies into somewhat smaller pieces, but not any more than with the centrifugal one. The chute is about 1 inch square or so, so you can chop a medium apple into quarters and be fine with that, and most carrots can go through whole. Larger carrots have to be cut in half lengthwise at the largest end though. Otherwise, it is really not a big chore to cut up all the veggies, and the twin gears are extremely powerful! They really gobble up those carrots with ease! The main reason we bought our Green Life was to juice wheatgrass, because the centrifugal one we had prior to that just couldn't do it. We were growing our own wheatgrass, because my husband was in the habit of buying the shots. We just decided to try it at home. We bought (and returned) a manual wheatgrass juicer; it was just too much work! That was when we decided to just get a better juicer. The Green Life does nut butters too. It's a pretty awesome machine. We have a VitaMix too, for those days that we want to do the whole fruit and get the fibers too. Your juicing class sounds great! Patty --- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@c...> wrote: > > Hi Rogene! > > I did hours of research last night and came to the same conclusion, a twin > gear juicer is the best. You can also juice wheat grass and herbs with it. > The old juicer I have now is centrifugal and it is easy to clean up. I like > the ease of using it but I'd really like to get all of the benefits, not > just some of them. Do you have to chop up your fruit and vegetables pretty > small in order to get them to fit into the hole? > > Here's some info I found to help someone choose a juicer. We are studying > juicing in school right now and the benefits can be tremendous! > > Kenda > > > Which juicer is right for you? > Selecting the right juicer can be confusing. There are several types of > juicers available on the market today. Some are better suited for juicing > certain kinds of produce than others. > Centrifugal Juicers: > Centrifugal juicers are the most popular and the most affordable type of > juicer. In fact, most juicers available in department stores are centrifugal > juice machines. > These juicers are great at juicing most fruit or vegetables, but they are > not capable of efficiently extracting juice from wheatgrass, leafy greens, > or herbs. This type of juicer first grates the fruit or vegetables into a > pulp, and then uses centrifugal force to push the pulp against a strainer > screen by spinning it at a very high RPM. > Single Gear (Masticating) Juicers: > Single gear or masticating juicers use a single gear or auger that literally > chews fruit and vegetable fibers and breaks up the plant cells, resulting in > more fiber, enzymes, vitamins, and trace minerals. Masticating juicers are > generally more efficient than Centrifugal juicers because they can extract > more juice from the same amount of food (i.e. the pulp comes out dryer). > Masticating juicers are very capable at juicing most fruits and vegetables, > and they will also extract juice from wheatgrass, spinach, and other leafy > greens and herbs. > Another benefit of masticating juicers is that they operate at slower speeds > (RPMs) than centrifugal juicers, resulting in less foam and heat, which > means more nutrition in your glass. Masticating juicers are also more > versatile than centrifugal juicers because, in addition to extracting > juices, these juicers also homogenize foods to make baby foods, pates, > sauces, nut butters, ice cream, and fruit sorbets. > Twin Gear (Triturating) Juicers: > Twin gear or triturating juicers are the most expensive type of juicers, but > they offer the most benefits. These juicers turn at even slower speeds > (RPMs), resulting in even less oxidation from foam and less destruction of > nutrients from heat. Triturating juicers are the most efficient type of > juicer available and can extract larger volumes of juice from fruits, > vegetables, wheatgrass, pine needles, spinach, and other greens and herbs. > > > Hi Sis, > > I have researched this quite extensively, having bought several > > kinds of juicers over the years, and reviewed as much available data > > as I could find regarding a good juicer because I wanted to invest > > in a really good one. What I found is that there are advantages to > > certain ones, and disadvantages to others, and there are features > > that will make a big difference in how much you use it. You have to > > decide what is important to you, and make a decision based on that. > > > > I will provide a link for you to review which hopefully will help, > > but first I will add my own comments: > > > > My first juicers were centrifugal type juicers. (Juiceman and > > Juiceman II). Their big advantage is ease of clean up. Ease of > > clean up is going to play a big role in how much you use your > > juicer. I say this based on experience! I loved how it ejected the > > pulp outside the machine...we could juice a ton of stuff without > > having to stop. > > > > However, we moved on from centrigual juicers to a better quality > > one. That's not to say that centrifugal are bad...they are not, and > > for some can be a great way to consume more fresh juice. But there > > are some issues. > > > > The problem with centrifugal juicers is that they expose the juice > > to greater amounts of oxygen as the juice is whirled around at high > > speed to extract it. This oxidizes some of the enzymes. At first > > this may not seem to be a big deal, but if you had cancer and were > > relying on juices to cure your cancer (i.e., via the Gerson > > Therapy), the difference in the quality of the juice can literally > > mean the difference between life and death! The Gerson practitioners > > found that the quality of the juice with a centrifugal juicer was > > not high enough to heal cancer. Their success was strictly based on > > juice that had been pressed. > > > > So, for healing purposes, the goal is to have your juice maintain > > the highest quality possible, therefore you want to minimize > > exposure to heat and oxygen, both of which destroy enzymes. > > Centifugal juicers have higher oxidation rates, other juicers have > > problems with higher heat exposure. > > > > I chose a Green Life juicer based on the idea that is was a slow rpm > > twin gear juicer that could juice everything plus wheatgrass, and > > would not expose the juice to heat or high oxygen. We have loved it, > > and we feel confident that we are getting the best quality juice for > > our efforts. (My husband loves to juice). However, it is a little > > more involved to clean up, and that can deter one from using it more > > often. Having used both the centrigual and the Green Life, I have to > > say the centrifugal was easier. The Green Life is also a bit more > > pricey; we felt it was worth it, but for some price plays a big role > > too. > > > > The fanciest machine in the world producing the best quality juice > > is not going to be of benefit if you don't want to use it and so > > that is what you have to weigh when you make your decision. > > > > Quality versus ease of use, and how much do you want to spend? > > There's no one good fit for everyone. > > > > Here's that link I mentioned: > > > > http://www.discountjuicers.com/bestjuicer.html > > > > Hope this helps! > > Best wishes Sis! > > Patty > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hi Patty! Thank you for the info! I'm thinking about getting a VitaMix too when we have our annual Home and Garden show. Do you use yours very often? I had thought about getting one instead of a new juicer but I don't want to strain the juice before I drink it and don't always want a thick drink. How did you come to choose the Green Life machine? Kenda > Hi Kenda, > That was me, Patty, that wrote about the twin gear juicer that we > use, the Green Life. We really like ours! > > We find that we have to chop our veggies into somewhat smaller > pieces, but not any more than with the centrifugal one. The chute > is about 1 inch square or so, so you can chop a medium apple into > quarters and be fine with that, and most carrots can go through > whole. Larger carrots have to be cut in half lengthwise at the > largest end though. Otherwise, it is really not a big chore to cut > up all the veggies, and the twin gears are extremely powerful! They > really gobble up those carrots with ease! > > The main reason we bought our Green Life was to juice wheatgrass, > because the centrifugal one we had prior to that just couldn't do > it. We were growing our own wheatgrass, because my husband was in > the habit of buying the shots. We just decided to try it at home. We > bought (and returned) a manual wheatgrass juicer; it was just too > much work! That was when we decided to just get a better juicer. > The Green Life does nut butters too. It's a pretty awesome machine. > > We have a VitaMix too, for those days that we want to do the whole > fruit and get the fibers too. > Your juicing class sounds great! > Patty > > > > >> >> Hi Rogene! >> >> I did hours of research last night and came to the same > conclusion, a twin >> gear juicer is the best. You can also juice wheat grass and herbs > with it. >> The old juicer I have now is centrifugal and it is easy to clean > up. I like >> the ease of using it but I'd really like to get all of the > benefits, not >> just some of them. Do you have to chop up your fruit and > vegetables pretty >> small in order to get them to fit into the hole? >> >> Here's some info I found to help someone choose a juicer. We are > studying >> juicing in school right now and the benefits can be tremendous! >> >> Kenda >> >> >> Which juicer is right for you? >> Selecting the right juicer can be confusing. There are several > types of >> juicers available on the market today. Some are better suited for > juicing >> certain kinds of produce than others. >> Centrifugal Juicers: >> Centrifugal juicers are the most popular and the most affordable > type of >> juicer. In fact, most juicers available in department stores are > centrifugal >> juice machines. >> These juicers are great at juicing most fruit or vegetables, but > they are >> not capable of efficiently extracting juice from wheatgrass, leafy > greens, >> or herbs. This type of juicer first grates the fruit or vegetables > into a >> pulp, and then uses centrifugal force to push the pulp against a > strainer >> screen by spinning it at a very high RPM. >> Single Gear (Masticating) Juicers: >> Single gear or masticating juicers use a single gear or auger that > literally >> chews fruit and vegetable fibers and breaks up the plant cells, > resulting in >> more fiber, enzymes, vitamins, and trace minerals. Masticating > juicers are >> generally more efficient than Centrifugal juicers because they can > extract >> more juice from the same amount of food (i.e. the pulp comes out > dryer). >> Masticating juicers are very capable at juicing most fruits and > vegetables, >> and they will also extract juice from wheatgrass, spinach, and > other leafy >> greens and herbs. >> Another benefit of masticating juicers is that they operate at > slower speeds >> (RPMs) than centrifugal juicers, resulting in less foam and heat, > which >> means more nutrition in your glass. Masticating juicers are also > more >> versatile than centrifugal juicers because, in addition to > extracting >> juices, these juicers also homogenize foods to make baby foods, > pates, >> sauces, nut butters, ice cream, and fruit sorbets. >> Twin Gear (Triturating) Juicers: >> Twin gear or triturating juicers are the most expensive type of > juicers, but >> they offer the most benefits. These juicers turn at even slower > speeds >> (RPMs), resulting in even less oxidation from foam and less > destruction of >> nutrients from heat. Triturating juicers are the most efficient > type of >> juicer available and can extract larger volumes of juice from > fruits, >> vegetables, wheatgrass, pine needles, spinach, and other greens > and herbs. >> >>> Hi Sis, >>> I have researched this quite extensively, having bought several >>> kinds of juicers over the years, and reviewed as much available > data >>> as I could find regarding a good juicer because I wanted to > invest >>> in a really good one. What I found is that there are advantages > to >>> certain ones, and disadvantages to others, and there are features >>> that will make a big difference in how much you use it. You have > to >>> decide what is important to you, and make a decision based on > that. >>> >>> I will provide a link for you to review which hopefully will > help, >>> but first I will add my own comments: >>> >>> My first juicers were centrifugal type juicers. (Juiceman and >>> Juiceman II). Their big advantage is ease of clean up. Ease of >>> clean up is going to play a big role in how much you use your >>> juicer. I say this based on experience! I loved how it ejected > the >>> pulp outside the machine...we could juice a ton of stuff without >>> having to stop. >>> >>> However, we moved on from centrigual juicers to a better quality >>> one. That's not to say that centrifugal are bad...they are not, > and >>> for some can be a great way to consume more fresh juice. But > there >>> are some issues. >>> >>> The problem with centrifugal juicers is that they expose the > juice >>> to greater amounts of oxygen as the juice is whirled around at > high >>> speed to extract it. This oxidizes some of the enzymes. At first >>> this may not seem to be a big deal, but if you had cancer and > were >>> relying on juices to cure your cancer (i.e., via the Gerson >>> Therapy), the difference in the quality of the juice can > literally >>> mean the difference between life and death! The Gerson > practitioners >>> found that the quality of the juice with a centrifugal juicer was >>> not high enough to heal cancer. Their success was strictly based > on >>> juice that had been pressed. >>> >>> So, for healing purposes, the goal is to have your juice maintain >>> the highest quality possible, therefore you want to minimize >>> exposure to heat and oxygen, both of which destroy enzymes. >>> Centifugal juicers have higher oxidation rates, other juicers > have >>> problems with higher heat exposure. >>> >>> I chose a Green Life juicer based on the idea that is was a slow > rpm >>> twin gear juicer that could juice everything plus wheatgrass, and >>> would not expose the juice to heat or high oxygen. We have loved > it, >>> and we feel confident that we are getting the best quality juice > for >>> our efforts. (My husband loves to juice). However, it is a > little >>> more involved to clean up, and that can deter one from using it > more >>> often. Having used both the centrigual and the Green Life, I > have to >>> say the centrifugal was easier. The Green Life is also a bit more >>> pricey; we felt it was worth it, but for some price plays a big > role >>> too. >>> >>> The fanciest machine in the world producing the best quality > juice >>> is not going to be of benefit if you don't want to use it and so >>> that is what you have to weigh when you make your decision. >>> >>> Quality versus ease of use, and how much do you want to spend? >>> There's no one good fit for everyone. >>> >>> Here's that link I mentioned: >>> >>> http://www.discountjuicers.com/bestjuicer.html >>> >>> Hope this helps! >>> Best wishes Sis! >>> Patty >> > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > http://.shutterfly.com/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Kenda, I haven't gotten to juicing yet . . . it's one of those " shoulds " that I know I should do! . . . I'm still working at gradually incorporating other changes in our diet. Hubby is a hard sell! . . . I'm using Garden of Life's Green Forumla to get my concentrated veggies right now. We did find POM juice at Whole Foods in Dallas over the holiday. We both really like it! . . . There's a Wild Oats in Little Rock. POM could make it worth the trip there! Hubby is a juice lover, but most of his juices are mostly sugar! . . . To find one that satisfies both taste and nutrition is a treat! Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hi Patty, I took your advice and ordered the Green Life 3000. I also ordered a fermenting crock and a yogurt maker. I can't wait for my box to arrive! Thank you for your help!! Kenda > Hi Kenda, > That was me, Patty, that wrote about the twin gear juicer that we > use, the Green Life. We really like ours! > > We find that we have to chop our veggies into somewhat smaller > pieces, but not any more than with the centrifugal one. The chute > is about 1 inch square or so, so you can chop a medium apple into > quarters and be fine with that, and most carrots can go through > whole. Larger carrots have to be cut in half lengthwise at the > largest end though. Otherwise, it is really not a big chore to cut > up all the veggies, and the twin gears are extremely powerful! They > really gobble up those carrots with ease! > > The main reason we bought our Green Life was to juice wheatgrass, > because the centrifugal one we had prior to that just couldn't do > it. We were growing our own wheatgrass, because my husband was in > the habit of buying the shots. We just decided to try it at home. We > bought (and returned) a manual wheatgrass juicer; it was just too > much work! That was when we decided to just get a better juicer. > The Green Life does nut butters too. It's a pretty awesome machine. > > We have a VitaMix too, for those days that we want to do the whole > fruit and get the fibers too. > Your juicing class sounds great! > Patty > > > > >> >> Hi Rogene! >> >> I did hours of research last night and came to the same > conclusion, a twin >> gear juicer is the best. You can also juice wheat grass and herbs > with it. >> The old juicer I have now is centrifugal and it is easy to clean > up. I like >> the ease of using it but I'd really like to get all of the > benefits, not >> just some of them. Do you have to chop up your fruit and > vegetables pretty >> small in order to get them to fit into the hole? >> >> Here's some info I found to help someone choose a juicer. We are > studying >> juicing in school right now and the benefits can be tremendous! >> >> Kenda >> >> >> Which juicer is right for you? >> Selecting the right juicer can be confusing. There are several > types of >> juicers available on the market today. Some are better suited for > juicing >> certain kinds of produce than others. >> Centrifugal Juicers: >> Centrifugal juicers are the most popular and the most affordable > type of >> juicer. In fact, most juicers available in department stores are > centrifugal >> juice machines. >> These juicers are great at juicing most fruit or vegetables, but > they are >> not capable of efficiently extracting juice from wheatgrass, leafy > greens, >> or herbs. This type of juicer first grates the fruit or vegetables > into a >> pulp, and then uses centrifugal force to push the pulp against a > strainer >> screen by spinning it at a very high RPM. >> Single Gear (Masticating) Juicers: >> Single gear or masticating juicers use a single gear or auger that > literally >> chews fruit and vegetable fibers and breaks up the plant cells, > resulting in >> more fiber, enzymes, vitamins, and trace minerals. Masticating > juicers are >> generally more efficient than Centrifugal juicers because they can > extract >> more juice from the same amount of food (i.e. the pulp comes out > dryer). >> Masticating juicers are very capable at juicing most fruits and > vegetables, >> and they will also extract juice from wheatgrass, spinach, and > other leafy >> greens and herbs. >> Another benefit of masticating juicers is that they operate at > slower speeds >> (RPMs) than centrifugal juicers, resulting in less foam and heat, > which >> means more nutrition in your glass. Masticating juicers are also > more >> versatile than centrifugal juicers because, in addition to > extracting >> juices, these juicers also homogenize foods to make baby foods, > pates, >> sauces, nut butters, ice cream, and fruit sorbets. >> Twin Gear (Triturating) Juicers: >> Twin gear or triturating juicers are the most expensive type of > juicers, but >> they offer the most benefits. These juicers turn at even slower > speeds >> (RPMs), resulting in even less oxidation from foam and less > destruction of >> nutrients from heat. Triturating juicers are the most efficient > type of >> juicer available and can extract larger volumes of juice from > fruits, >> vegetables, wheatgrass, pine needles, spinach, and other greens > and herbs. >> >>> Hi Sis, >>> I have researched this quite extensively, having bought several >>> kinds of juicers over the years, and reviewed as much available > data >>> as I could find regarding a good juicer because I wanted to > invest >>> in a really good one. What I found is that there are advantages > to >>> certain ones, and disadvantages to others, and there are features >>> that will make a big difference in how much you use it. You have > to >>> decide what is important to you, and make a decision based on > that. >>> >>> I will provide a link for you to review which hopefully will > help, >>> but first I will add my own comments: >>> >>> My first juicers were centrifugal type juicers. (Juiceman and >>> Juiceman II). Their big advantage is ease of clean up. Ease of >>> clean up is going to play a big role in how much you use your >>> juicer. I say this based on experience! I loved how it ejected > the >>> pulp outside the machine...we could juice a ton of stuff without >>> having to stop. >>> >>> However, we moved on from centrigual juicers to a better quality >>> one. That's not to say that centrifugal are bad...they are not, > and >>> for some can be a great way to consume more fresh juice. But > there >>> are some issues. >>> >>> The problem with centrifugal juicers is that they expose the > juice >>> to greater amounts of oxygen as the juice is whirled around at > high >>> speed to extract it. This oxidizes some of the enzymes. At first >>> this may not seem to be a big deal, but if you had cancer and > were >>> relying on juices to cure your cancer (i.e., via the Gerson >>> Therapy), the difference in the quality of the juice can > literally >>> mean the difference between life and death! The Gerson > practitioners >>> found that the quality of the juice with a centrifugal juicer was >>> not high enough to heal cancer. Their success was strictly based > on >>> juice that had been pressed. >>> >>> So, for healing purposes, the goal is to have your juice maintain >>> the highest quality possible, therefore you want to minimize >>> exposure to heat and oxygen, both of which destroy enzymes. >>> Centifugal juicers have higher oxidation rates, other juicers > have >>> problems with higher heat exposure. >>> >>> I chose a Green Life juicer based on the idea that is was a slow > rpm >>> twin gear juicer that could juice everything plus wheatgrass, and >>> would not expose the juice to heat or high oxygen. We have loved > it, >>> and we feel confident that we are getting the best quality juice > for >>> our efforts. (My husband loves to juice). However, it is a > little >>> more involved to clean up, and that can deter one from using it > more >>> often. Having used both the centrigual and the Green Life, I > have to >>> say the centrifugal was easier. The Green Life is also a bit more >>> pricey; we felt it was worth it, but for some price plays a big > role >>> too. >>> >>> The fanciest machine in the world producing the best quality > juice >>> is not going to be of benefit if you don't want to use it and so >>> that is what you have to weigh when you make your decision. >>> >>> Quality versus ease of use, and how much do you want to spend? >>> There's no one good fit for everyone. >>> >>> Here's that link I mentioned: >>> >>> http://www.discountjuicers.com/bestjuicer.html >>> >>> Hope this helps! >>> Best wishes Sis! >>> Patty >> > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > http://.shutterfly.com/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hi Rogene! I have juiced off and on over the years but never regularly. There are so many different opinions as to whether it is good or bad. My previous ND didn't care for it because so many people choose to juice only sweet fruits and vegetables, taking in way too much sugar each day. School has made me a believer. You may find POM at your local WalMart too! Kenda > Kenda, > > I haven't gotten to juicing yet . . . it's one of > those " shoulds " that I know I should do! . . . I'm > still working at gradually incorporating other changes > in our diet. Hubby is a hard sell! . . . I'm using > Garden of Life's Green Forumla to get my concentrated > veggies right now. > > We did find POM juice at Whole Foods in Dallas over > the holiday. We both really like it! . . . There's a > Wild Oats in Little Rock. POM could make it worth the > trip there! Hubby is a juice lover, but most of his > juices are mostly sugar! . . . To find one that > satisfies both taste and nutrition is a treat! > > Hugs, > > Rogene > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > http://.shutterfly.com/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Nope!. . . Walmart here doesn't carry it! . . . This is Arkansas!!! You'd understand if you lived here! The Village is a little oasis in a rather backward state! Unfortunately it's near the bottom in both education and health care! There are a few exceptions, but not many! Love, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hmm, can it really be that worse than Oklahoma? Kenda > Nope!. . . Walmart here doesn't carry it! . . . This > is Arkansas!!! You'd understand if you lived here! The > Village is a little oasis in a rather backward state! > Unfortunately it's near the bottom in both education > and health care! There are a few exceptions, but not > many! > > Love, > > Rogene > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > http://.shutterfly.com/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Hi Kenda, You're welcome! It sounds like you bought some great appliances...I am sure you will be very pleased with the quality of the juice you will get and the many other things you can do with it. I also have a yogurt maker and totally love it! I make my own yogurt with raw milk and it is awesome stuff. I eat it with freshly ground flax seed and just a touch of berry preserves. It's very yummy. The fermenting crock sounds like a great idea too. That's one thing I have not done yet, though several times I bought the cabbage to make sauerkraut, and I ended up making soup with it instead! (I love cabbage soup!) You'll have to keep me posted on your efforts with it, and what kind of recipes you acquire. I think fermented foods are so important to our health. Thanks for sharing! Have fun with them! Patty --- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@c...> wrote: > > Hi Patty, > > I took your advice and ordered the Green Life 3000. I also ordered a > fermenting crock and a yogurt maker. I can't wait for my box to arrive! > > Thank you for your help!! > > Kenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi Patty! I just got my Green Star juicer, Green Life changed their name so it's the same juicer you have. We just made carrot lemon juice, a juice a health food store owner told me is supposed to be great for the immune system. I was a bit surprised at how more energy it takes to feed vegetables through than a centrifugal juicer. You mentioned that your juicer gobbles up carrots. Are we doing something wrong if it takes some strength to push the apples through? Kenda > Hi Kenda, > That was me, Patty, that wrote about the twin gear juicer that we > use, the Green Life. We really like ours! > > We find that we have to chop our veggies into somewhat smaller > pieces, but not any more than with the centrifugal one. The chute > is about 1 inch square or so, so you can chop a medium apple into > quarters and be fine with that, and most carrots can go through > whole. Larger carrots have to be cut in half lengthwise at the > largest end though. Otherwise, it is really not a big chore to cut > up all the veggies, and the twin gears are extremely powerful! They > really gobble up those carrots with ease! > > The main reason we bought our Green Life was to juice wheatgrass, > because the centrifugal one we had prior to that just couldn't do > it. We were growing our own wheatgrass, because my husband was in > the habit of buying the shots. We just decided to try it at home. We > bought (and returned) a manual wheatgrass juicer; it was just too > much work! That was when we decided to just get a better juicer. > The Green Life does nut butters too. It's a pretty awesome machine. > > We have a VitaMix too, for those days that we want to do the whole > fruit and get the fibers too. > Your juicing class sounds great! > Patty > > > > >> >> Hi Rogene! >> >> I did hours of research last night and came to the same > conclusion, a twin >> gear juicer is the best. You can also juice wheat grass and herbs > with it. >> The old juicer I have now is centrifugal and it is easy to clean > up. I like >> the ease of using it but I'd really like to get all of the > benefits, not >> just some of them. Do you have to chop up your fruit and > vegetables pretty >> small in order to get them to fit into the hole? >> >> Here's some info I found to help someone choose a juicer. We are > studying >> juicing in school right now and the benefits can be tremendous! >> >> Kenda >> >> >> Which juicer is right for you? >> Selecting the right juicer can be confusing. There are several > types of >> juicers available on the market today. Some are better suited for > juicing >> certain kinds of produce than others. >> Centrifugal Juicers: >> Centrifugal juicers are the most popular and the most affordable > type of >> juicer. In fact, most juicers available in department stores are > centrifugal >> juice machines. >> These juicers are great at juicing most fruit or vegetables, but > they are >> not capable of efficiently extracting juice from wheatgrass, leafy > greens, >> or herbs. This type of juicer first grates the fruit or vegetables > into a >> pulp, and then uses centrifugal force to push the pulp against a > strainer >> screen by spinning it at a very high RPM. >> Single Gear (Masticating) Juicers: >> Single gear or masticating juicers use a single gear or auger that > literally >> chews fruit and vegetable fibers and breaks up the plant cells, > resulting in >> more fiber, enzymes, vitamins, and trace minerals. Masticating > juicers are >> generally more efficient than Centrifugal juicers because they can > extract >> more juice from the same amount of food (i.e. the pulp comes out > dryer). >> Masticating juicers are very capable at juicing most fruits and > vegetables, >> and they will also extract juice from wheatgrass, spinach, and > other leafy >> greens and herbs. >> Another benefit of masticating juicers is that they operate at > slower speeds >> (RPMs) than centrifugal juicers, resulting in less foam and heat, > which >> means more nutrition in your glass. Masticating juicers are also > more >> versatile than centrifugal juicers because, in addition to > extracting >> juices, these juicers also homogenize foods to make baby foods, > pates, >> sauces, nut butters, ice cream, and fruit sorbets. >> Twin Gear (Triturating) Juicers: >> Twin gear or triturating juicers are the most expensive type of > juicers, but >> they offer the most benefits. These juicers turn at even slower > speeds >> (RPMs), resulting in even less oxidation from foam and less > destruction of >> nutrients from heat. Triturating juicers are the most efficient > type of >> juicer available and can extract larger volumes of juice from > fruits, >> vegetables, wheatgrass, pine needles, spinach, and other greens > and herbs. >> >>> Hi Sis, >>> I have researched this quite extensively, having bought several >>> kinds of juicers over the years, and reviewed as much available > data >>> as I could find regarding a good juicer because I wanted to > invest >>> in a really good one. What I found is that there are advantages > to >>> certain ones, and disadvantages to others, and there are features >>> that will make a big difference in how much you use it. You have > to >>> decide what is important to you, and make a decision based on > that. >>> >>> I will provide a link for you to review which hopefully will > help, >>> but first I will add my own comments: >>> >>> My first juicers were centrifugal type juicers. (Juiceman and >>> Juiceman II). Their big advantage is ease of clean up. Ease of >>> clean up is going to play a big role in how much you use your >>> juicer. I say this based on experience! I loved how it ejected > the >>> pulp outside the machine...we could juice a ton of stuff without >>> having to stop. >>> >>> However, we moved on from centrigual juicers to a better quality >>> one. That's not to say that centrifugal are bad...they are not, > and >>> for some can be a great way to consume more fresh juice. But > there >>> are some issues. >>> >>> The problem with centrifugal juicers is that they expose the > juice >>> to greater amounts of oxygen as the juice is whirled around at > high >>> speed to extract it. This oxidizes some of the enzymes. At first >>> this may not seem to be a big deal, but if you had cancer and > were >>> relying on juices to cure your cancer (i.e., via the Gerson >>> Therapy), the difference in the quality of the juice can > literally >>> mean the difference between life and death! The Gerson > practitioners >>> found that the quality of the juice with a centrifugal juicer was >>> not high enough to heal cancer. Their success was strictly based > on >>> juice that had been pressed. >>> >>> So, for healing purposes, the goal is to have your juice maintain >>> the highest quality possible, therefore you want to minimize >>> exposure to heat and oxygen, both of which destroy enzymes. >>> Centifugal juicers have higher oxidation rates, other juicers > have >>> problems with higher heat exposure. >>> >>> I chose a Green Life juicer based on the idea that is was a slow > rpm >>> twin gear juicer that could juice everything plus wheatgrass, and >>> would not expose the juice to heat or high oxygen. We have loved > it, >>> and we feel confident that we are getting the best quality juice > for >>> our efforts. (My husband loves to juice). However, it is a > little >>> more involved to clean up, and that can deter one from using it > more >>> often. Having used both the centrigual and the Green Life, I > have to >>> say the centrifugal was easier. The Green Life is also a bit more >>> pricey; we felt it was worth it, but for some price plays a big > role >>> too. >>> >>> The fanciest machine in the world producing the best quality > juice >>> is not going to be of benefit if you don't want to use it and so >>> that is what you have to weigh when you make your decision. >>> >>> Quality versus ease of use, and how much do you want to spend? >>> There's no one good fit for everyone. >>> >>> Here's that link I mentioned: >>> >>> http://www.discountjuicers.com/bestjuicer.html >>> >>> Hope this helps! >>> Best wishes Sis! >>> Patty >> > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > http://.shutterfly.com/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi Kenda! No, you are not doing anything wrong. It does take some effort to push the diffrent kinds of produce into the gears, but once they are in there, it seems that it's a breeze to get them through. However, there have been a few times when the larger carrots got stuck and I had to really push hard or get my husband to push for me! I guess my point was that I was amazed at how easily it chews up the produce. The centrifugal was definitely easier, since it had those razor sharp cuts all over the place, but I kinda expected that with the centrifugal. So, I guess this will just be one more arm workout for you! LOL Just kidding! It shouldn't be too bad. I hope you like the machine. You are definitely going to get some good quality juice with it! I've never tried carrot-lemon before. How was it? Apple lemon is great...the best lemonade you could hope for! Congratulations on your new purchase...you sure got it fast! Hugs, Patty --- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@c...> wrote: > > Hi Patty! > > I just got my Green Star juicer, Green Life changed their name so it's the > same juicer you have. We just made carrot lemon juice, a juice a health > food store owner told me is supposed to be great for the immune system. I > was a bit surprised at how more energy it takes to feed vegetables through > than a centrifugal juicer. You mentioned that your juicer gobbles up > carrots. Are we doing something wrong if it takes some strength to push the > apples through? > > Kenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi Patty, I'm glad to hear you say this, I thought for sure we did something wrong. We just watched the video that came with it too. Have you ever made ice cream with yours? All they did was use the blank and put fruit through and it came out as ice cream! Nothing was added at all. We'll be trying that tomorrow for sure. The juice we made was apple/lemon, sorry, had carrots on my mind! It was very good. There was absolutely no pulp in it whatsoever. With my centrifugal, juices were pretty thick. I like pulp but this was really nice not having any. I'll cut my vegetables in smaller pieces next time, that will probably cut down on the amount of arm strength necessary to get things through. I was impressed with how quickly the company got the juicer and yogurt maker to me. I ordered Monday and received them today. Kenda > Hi Kenda! > > No, you are not doing anything wrong. It does take some effort to > push the diffrent kinds of produce into the gears, but once they are > in there, it seems that it's a breeze to get them through. However, > there have been a few times when the larger carrots got stuck and I > had to really push hard or get my husband to push for me! I guess > my point was that I was amazed at how easily it chews up the > produce. The centrifugal was definitely easier, since it had those > razor sharp cuts all over the place, but I kinda expected that with > the centrifugal. > > So, I guess this will just be one more arm workout for you! LOL > Just kidding! It shouldn't be too bad. I hope you like the > machine. You are definitely going to get some good quality juice > with it! > > I've never tried carrot-lemon before. How was it? > > Apple lemon is great...the best lemonade you could hope for! > > Congratulations on your new purchase...you sure got it fast! > Hugs, > Patty > > > > >> >> Hi Patty! >> >> I just got my Green Star juicer, Green Life changed their name so > it's the >> same juicer you have. We just made carrot lemon juice, a juice a > health >> food store owner told me is supposed to be great for the immune > system. I >> was a bit surprised at how more energy it takes to feed vegetables > through >> than a centrifugal juicer. You mentioned that your juicer gobbles > up >> carrots. Are we doing something wrong if it takes some strength to > push the >> apples through? >> >> Kenda > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > http://.shutterfly.com/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi Kenda, Wow, no I have never made ice cream with it! Didn't think to! Did they freeze the fruit first or what? I have made some with my Vitamix though. That was pretty good. I guess I'll have to see what's up with the ice cream thing. I love frozen fruit treats since I gave up ice cream so long ago! Patty --- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@c...> wrote: > > Hi Patty, > > I'm glad to hear you say this, I thought for sure we did something wrong. > We just watched the video that came with it too. Have you ever made ice > cream with yours? All they did was use the blank and put fruit through and > it came out as ice cream! Nothing was added at all. We'll be trying that > tomorrow for sure. > > The juice we made was apple/lemon, sorry, had carrots on my mind! It was > very good. There was absolutely no pulp in it whatsoever. With my > centrifugal, juices were pretty thick. I like pulp but this was really nice > not having any. I'll cut my vegetables in smaller pieces next time, that > will probably cut down on the amount of arm strength necessary to get things > through. > > I was impressed with how quickly the company got the juicer and yogurt maker > to me. I ordered Monday and received them today. > > Kenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi Patty, I couldn't tell on the video if the fruits were frozen but there is a recipe in my book that has banana-blueberry ice cream pie. It calls for frozen bananas without skin, frozen blueberries, kiwi sliced, strawberries sliced. So it looks like some fruits are and some aren't. On the video it said if you liked a creamier consistency to add banana or mango. I'm hoping this will help kick my husband's sweet tooth. Kenda 1/6/06 10:20 PM > Hi Kenda, > Wow, no I have never made ice cream with it! Didn't think to! Did > they freeze the fruit first or what? > > I have made some with my Vitamix though. That was pretty good. > > I guess I'll have to see what's up with the ice cream thing. I love > frozen fruit treats since I gave up ice cream so long ago! > Patty > > > > >> >> Hi Patty, >> >> I'm glad to hear you say this, I thought for sure we did something > wrong. >> We just watched the video that came with it too. Have you ever > made ice >> cream with yours? All they did was use the blank and put fruit > through and >> it came out as ice cream! Nothing was added at all. We'll be > trying that >> tomorrow for sure. >> >> The juice we made was apple/lemon, sorry, had carrots on my mind! > It was >> very good. There was absolutely no pulp in it whatsoever. With my >> centrifugal, juices were pretty thick. I like pulp but this was > really nice >> not having any. I'll cut my vegetables in smaller pieces next > time, that >> will probably cut down on the amount of arm strength necessary to > get things >> through. >> >> I was impressed with how quickly the company got the juicer and > yogurt maker >> to me. I ordered Monday and received them today. >> >> Kenda > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > http://.shutterfly.com/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 I bet it will help alot! --- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@c...> wrote: > > Hi Patty, > > I couldn't tell on the video if the fruits were frozen but there is a recipe > in my book that has banana-blueberry ice cream pie. It calls for frozen > bananas without skin, frozen blueberries, kiwi sliced, strawberries sliced. > So it looks like some fruits are and some aren't. On the video it said if > you liked a creamier consistency to add banana or mango. I'm hoping this > will help kick my husband's sweet tooth. > > > Kenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Actually it's peach and mango for a creamier consistency. Kenda > I bet it will help alot! > > >> >> Hi Patty, >> >> I couldn't tell on the video if the fruits were frozen but there > is a recipe >> in my book that has banana-blueberry ice cream pie. It calls for > frozen >> bananas without skin, frozen blueberries, kiwi sliced, > strawberries sliced. >> So it looks like some fruits are and some aren't. On the video > it said if >> you liked a creamier consistency to add banana or mango. I'm > hoping this >> will help kick my husband's sweet tooth. >> >> >> Kenda > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > http://.shutterfly.com/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 From: " becky_celebration " I really, really like juicing organic skinned carrots, Hi. I'm just wondering why you " skin " your carrots. I am doing the Gerson's diet right now and they tell you to scrub them lightly and that's it. I notice that even after I have scrubbed them lightly and left them out, they begin to darken and oxidize. So even that little bit of skin I am scrubbing away has been protecting the carrots from mildew and such. I would think what ever those properties are that protect the carrot, I would like to ingest it so it can protect me. Dolores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 > > Hi all, > I read somewhere that going on a juicing fast (when you only drink > freshly juiced types of juice like carrot juice for a certain amount > of time)is beneficial for mercury poisoning because when on the fast > the body naturally detoxifies itself of any toxins. Has anyone heard > of this or tried it or know more about this? > Thanks, > > Hi , I " know " little bits about this, and it is somewhat anecdotal. Anyway, yes, I've certainly heard of it. There is one person who I talked to (back when I was more actively looking for info on this and some related things) who was working with a very experienced fasting guide/mentor (sorry, I'm not sure what word to use). The guide/mentor had said that to detox mercury by WATER ONLY fasting would take about 40 days or 60 days or some large specific number. As it turned out, the person I spoke to did fast that long, and in fact also did notice things like a metallic taste (and other stuff) that he thought indicated metal detox -- after the amount of time. This discussion was years ago. My opinion on this is that it is interesting and possible, although I personally would still suspect that the detox is of BODY mercury and not BRAIN mercury. good wishes, Moria http://home.earthlink.net/~moriam/ Mercury Detox: Information, Tools, and Resources Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 I have not ready anything of the sort in any of my mercury detoxing research. I am not sure this would be safe, as most mercury toxic people are already severely deficient in many nutrients. I do not know if the body detoxifies anything when fasting or hangs on to it in fear of starvation. I am not an expert on fasting but only know that from a nutritional standpoint it is not recommended. A mercury toxic body is under assault daily from the mercury in your cells and needs nutrition and extra vitamins and minerals to combat this. To the best of my knowledge some mercury can come out on its own but without chelation there will still be some left. I am sure others will add their knowledge here as well. > > Hi all, > I read somewhere that going on a juicing fast (when you only drink > freshly juiced types of juice like carrot juice for a certain amount > of time)is beneficial for mercury poisoning because when on the fast > the body naturally detoxifies itself of any toxins. Has anyone heard > of this or tried it or know more about this? > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 > -> > Patty, > I can't even have fruit right now, wo what do I juice? > TerriP > > > > > Recent Activity > > 5 > New Members > > 1 > New Links > > Visit Your Group > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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