Juicing; ideas? Nutrient benefit?

[Deleted User] · February 2014

So this is kind of NBR but my husband and I have been juicing lately. Things that don't sound appetizing (the health stuff) like carrots, spinach, etc have been great with the fruits we have juiced up. Any other mamas to be out there who juice? Looking for good combinations plus any recommendations specific for pregnant women. Thanks!

livkight · February 2014

I love juicing! It's great knowing that when you juice, you can pack in a ton of intentional delicious nutrients without worrying about whether you're getting enough fruits/veggies for the rest of the day. I loved doing a blend of 2 green apples, a few large handfuls of spinach, a few large unpeeled carrots and a chunk of ginger. That's a good basic juice that actually tastes good thanks to the apples.

michellexm · February 2014

Just beware that when you're juicing, you're taking all the fiber out of your veggies and fruits...and the fiber helps keep you from getting constipated. Don't forget to keep eating actual veggies and fruits, too, or some other forms of insoluble fiber. Juicing basically gives you the vitamins and the sugar of the vegetables and fruits, but takes out a lot of the extra stuff about veggies and fruits that makes them so healthy.

rattlecanqueen · February 2014

our go tos are-

A good bit of spinach, 2 stalks of celery, a pear, and 2T of flax seed

3ish good medium carrots, ~1/4C fresh pineapple, a piece of ginger the size of your top thumb knuckle, 2T flax seed
(Blend the crap out of your carrots if you drink as a smoothie, otherwise you'll be drinking shredded carrots.)

A bunch of Spinach, 2 stalks celery, a small Apple, a handful of blackberries, a handful of raspberries, 2T flaxseed

Blend these with ice as a smoothie, or strain pulp for juice

[Deleted User] · February 2014

@michellexm thanks for the advice about the fiber! I'm not having any other those issues currently and sure don't want to start!

michellexm · February 2014

babyprigge said:

@michellexm thanks for the advice about the fiber! I'm not having any other those issues currently and sure don't want to start!

Definitely! You might also just consider doing some type of smoothies in the blender instead of juicing as that way you'll be preserving the fiber (if you don't strain your smoothies).

rattlecanqueen · February 2014

babyprigge said:
@michellexm thanks for the advice about the fiber! I'm not having any other those issues currently and sure don't want to start!

If you just blend them together, you're still getting the fiber. We always just do smoothies. Sometimes I strain out some of the pulp for a smoother texture.

brooklynesque · February 2014

If you really want to go hardcore and retain all the fiber, get a Vitamix. I swear mine could liquefy about anything. You don't even need to cut stuff up before you throw it in (unless it's something you want to remove seeds from, like an apple).

michellexm · February 2014

brooklynesque said:

If you really want to go hardcore and retain all the fiber, get a Vitamix. I swear mine could liquefy about anything. You don't even need to cut stuff up before you throw it in (unless it's something you want to remove seeds from, like an apple).

This is the truth. Vitamixes are incredible. I don't own one, but I sure wish I did.

Dream123456778 · February 2014

I second the vitamin. Its my favorite kitchen tool.

netsirk2013 · February 2014

I am sure you are pooping......

[Deleted User] · February 2014

rattlecanqueen said:
our go tos are-

A good bit of spinach, 2 stalks of celery, a pear, and 2T of flax seed

3ish good medium carrots, ~1/4C fresh pineapple, a piece of ginger the size of your top thumb knuckle, 2T flax seed
(Blend the crap out of your carrots if you drink as a smoothie, otherwise you'll be drinking shredded carrots.)

A bunch of Spinach, 2 stalks celery, a small Apple, a handful of blackberries, a handful of raspberries, 2T flaxseed

Blend these with ice as a smoothie, or strain pulp for juice

I've heard mixed things about having flax seeds while pregnant- mostly because it's side affect of mimicking the estrogen hormone but it sounds like opinions are mixed and research is spotting. Anyone else here this as well? Anyone had a doctor tell them not to have or to have flax seed??

Xtremelyeuro · February 2014

I really enjoyed those little cutie oranges with 2 apples and 1-2 carrots. That's been my favorite. Also I don't recommend juicing anything with grapefruit...too overpowering and bitter

Ylvelill · February 2014

I love carrot, beet, apple juice

rattlecanqueen · February 2014

babyprigge said:

rattlecanqueen said:
our go tos are-

A good bit of spinach, 2 stalks of celery, a pear, and 2T of flax seed

3ish good medium carrots, ~1/4C fresh pineapple, a piece of ginger the size of your top thumb knuckle, 2T flax seed
(Blend the crap out of your carrots if you drink as a smoothie, otherwise you'll be drinking shredded carrots.)

A bunch of Spinach, 2 stalks celery, a small Apple, a handful of blackberries, a handful of raspberries, 2T flaxseed

Blend these with ice as a smoothie, or strain pulp for juice
I've heard mixed things about having flax seeds while pregnant- mostly because it's side affect of mimicking the estrogen hormone but it sounds like opinions are mixed and research is spotting. Anyone else here this as well? Anyone had a doctor tell them not to have or to have flax seed??

You can omit it while pregnant, or ask your doctor. I haven't juiced since being pregnant,it grossed me out.

1982Babies · February 2014

I love juicing. I think it's a wicked easy way to get in the fruits and veggies I may be lacking, plus it helps me go.... I use the NutriBullet, so no fiber goes away (which was a huge selling point for me).

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[Deleted User] · February 2014

@Bliss+Berry that sounds wonderful; I have a ninja blender as well. Maybe I'll start alternating between juicing and blending. Is superfood boost like a powder type mix in?

ChrisB · February 2014

Bliss+Berry said:

I don't juice, because I like to make sure I get the whole fruit/veggie. I got a Ninja and I've been making smoothies with spinach, mango, pineapple and banana and coconut water. I just got a superfood boost and I'm going to start adding that in.

I love green smoothies!!!

@Bliss+Berry I have a Magic Bullet that I use to blend frozen fruit, greek yogurt and milk for my morning commute drink. I just got a Ninja so I will be using this for my vegetable/fruit smoothies.

I'll have to try your combo, it sounds yummy! How much of each ingredient do you use?

marsalisails · February 2014

I love beet juice. I mix it with apples and some lemon. Beets help cleanse the kidneys (or so I've read). That's why your pee turns pink when you've had a lot

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