Juicing
is still a new concept for a lot of us therefore, I thought this week I would write
about what juicing really is and how it’s different from blending. People tell me all time, “I just started juicing this weekend and I love my Nutribullet!”
Although I too love my Nutribullet, using such like products is not considered
to be “juicing” So this blog will be entirely dedicated to breaking down the
difference between juicing and blending.
What is a juicer?
The
sole purpose of a juicer is to extract the water and nutrients from fruits and
vegetables. The produce will be fed through a strainer, which extracts all the
liquid. Once the juicing process is done, you’re left with a liquid version of
all your fruits and veggies making it a lot easier to get your daily dose of
nutrients. (Plus, it’s a lot easier to down a quick glass of veggies rather than trying to
sit down and eat an entire plate full of vegetables!)
Juicing fruits and veggies provides us with a hefty dose of antioxidants,
vitamins, and minerals that immediately nourish our cells. When you are juicing your final product
should be 100% liquid with no pulp.
Here
is a list of Juicers that I recommend.
(I
personally use the Breville Juice Fountain)
The Breville Juice Fountain
Mulit-Speed $199.99 at Bed Bath and
Beyond (make sure and use the 20% off coupon)
The Jack Lalane
$99.00 at Bed Bath and Beyond (make
sure and use the 20% off coupon)
The Juice Bullet by Magic
Bullet $79.00 at
Target
The Black and Decker $31.43 at
Wal-Mart
*** All
of these juicers can also be found on amazon and craigslist!
What is a blender?
Everyone
always asks me about the Nutribullet and the Ninja. Both the Nutribullet and the Ninja are
smoothie makers. What goes into them is exactly what comes out. There is no extracting
involved. The main difference between a blender and juicer is the final
product. The texture and taste of a juice and smoothie are completely different. I've tried the same recipe in both a blender and a juicer and they tasted completely different. With a smoothie you are going to be getting
more fiber because all of the pulp is left in the drink.
So which is better….Juicing or
Blending?
Although
they are different, the answer is both!
Juicing Benefits:
· No
Digestion needed (it’s important to give your digestive system a break every
now and then)
· Disregards
indigestible ingredients
· Makes
nutrients more readily available to the body in larger quantities
· 100%
Liquid (zero pulp)
· Nutrients
and Vitamins directly go to the blood stream
· Your
body doesn’t need to use a lot of energy to process juice which leaves you
feeling more energized
· Benefits
those with weak digestive track
Blending Benefits:
· Retains
Fiber
· You
can use frozen ingredients
· More
filling than juice
· Fiber
helps balance blood sugar levels
CAUTION:
All of the recipes on my blog are designed for juicers not blenders. If you try to duplicate a recipe in your blender, it will probably overflow! You will have to cut the ingredients WAY down in a blender and the taste for my recipes will be completely different as a smoothie because they were intended to be made as juices.
I hope this helped! If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment!
XoXo,
Ashley
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