Can we talk about juicers?

PamBeesly524 · April 2015

sarawifenow said:
@kikilamp that sounds wonderful! Do you just eyeball everything or do you have a breakdown you follow. Also do you do frozen raspberries?

Yep, frozen raspberries. It's pretty easy to remember because it's "1" of everything. I'm kind of embarrassed because I originally got this recipe by googling smoothie recipes and it's from Dr. Oz...He's a total crock but I seriously love this smoothie. and @lolo833 's idea of adding fish oil is a great one!

1 banana

1 cup raspberries

1 handful of spinach or kale

1 Tbsp almond butter

1 Tbsp chia seeds

1 Tbsp flaxseed

1 cup coconut water

The best thing about smoothies is you can eyeball it, you can substitute, whatever and it still tastes good. FI prefers strawberries in his, I've used regular water when I'm out of coconut, and have used peanut butter instead of almond. All delicious! Also for those of you with a ninja blender, this smoothie fits PERFECTLY in the little individual cups. Just sayin.

amelisha · April 2015

Whoa, that would be a calorie-dense drink - using more than 400 of my day's calories is way more than I would be comfortable with for something liquid. As a meal replacement, it's not unreasonable, but still, I'd rather eat solid food. I could have a seriously huge salad instead, you know?

dolewhipper · April 2015

Thanks, hello & lolo! I wil try a little bit of kale in my smoothie next time. I have some bananas so I'll add a small one too.

PamBeesly524 · April 2015

amelisha said:
Whoa, that would be a calorie-dense drink - using more than 400 of my day's calories is way more than I would be comfortable with for something liquid. As a meal replacement, it's not unreasonable, but still, I'd rather eat solid food. I could have a seriously huge salad instead, you know?

I think it's closer to around 300. But yeah, if you'd prefer salad/ solid food, then don't make smoothies, I agree.

sarawifenow · April 2015

kikilamp said:

amelisha said:
Whoa, that would be a calorie-dense drink - using more than 400 of my day's calories is way more than I would be comfortable with for something liquid. As a meal replacement, it's not unreasonable, but still, I'd rather eat solid food. I could have a seriously huge salad instead, you know?
I think it's closer to around 300. But yeah, if you'd prefer salad/ solid food, then don't make smoothies, I agree.

And see I hate salads with a burning firey passion. I think the smoothie might be a good idea. I tend to snack a ton. Do smoothies tend to keep you full for longer?

amelisha · April 2015

kikilamp said:

amelisha said:
Whoa, that would be a calorie-dense drink - using more than 400 of my day's calories is way more than I would be comfortable with for something liquid. As a meal replacement, it's not unreasonable, but still, I'd rather eat solid food. I could have a seriously huge salad instead, you know?
I think it's closer to around 300. But yeah, if you'd prefer salad/ solid food, then don't make smoothies, I agree.

With conservative estimates...

1 banana = 100 calories

1 cup raspberries = 75 calories

1 handful of spinach or kale = negligible

1 Tbsp almond butter = 100 calories

1 Tbsp chia seeds = 50 calories

1 Tbsp flaxseed = 50 calories

1 cup coconut water = 50 calories.

425 calories. Just saying, because this stuff creeps up on you like crazy and then people wonder why they're gaining or not losing weight, you know? It's not that all this stuff isn't good for you, there are lots of good vitamins and minerals etc., but it's good to be aware of how many calories stuff like this has too. If you're not concerned about your weight, great, but for those of us for whom weight loss or maintenance is a goal it's a good idea to pay attention to the calories even of the healthy stuff, because it adds up too.

hellohkb · April 2015

sarawifenow said:

kikilamp said:

amelisha said:
Whoa, that would be a calorie-dense drink - using more than 400 of my day's calories is way more than I would be comfortable with for something liquid. As a meal replacement, it's not unreasonable, but still, I'd rather eat solid food. I could have a seriously huge salad instead, you know?
I think it's closer to around 300. But yeah, if you'd prefer salad/ solid food, then don't make smoothies, I agree.

And see I hate salads with a burning firey passion. I think the smoothie might be a good idea. I tend to snack a ton. Do smoothies tend to keep you full for longer?

They can, especially if you add some additional protein. Hemp seeds are available at Whole Foods and Target and they are 11g of protein for one serving (I think 2 tablespoons is a serving?).

I wouldn't have one in place of dinner, but I will drink one for breakfast or a snack.

theartistformerlyknownas · April 2015

Yes, green smoothies keep me full for a while thanks to leaving the fiber in. You can make them more filling by adding oats (grind them up in the blender before you add anything else), protein powder, half of an avocado, etc. But they're definitely a meal/snack substitute, NOT a beverage to serve alongside a meal.

I have issues digesting greens sometimes, and blended is a much easier way to get them in, versus throwing up a salad.

PamBeesly524 · April 2015

amelisha said:

kikilamp said:

amelisha said:
Whoa, that would be a calorie-dense drink - using more than 400 of my day's calories is way more than I would be comfortable with for something liquid. As a meal replacement, it's not unreasonable, but still, I'd rather eat solid food. I could have a seriously huge salad instead, you know?
I think it's closer to around 300. But yeah, if you'd prefer salad/ solid food, then don't make smoothies, I agree.
With conservative estimates...

1 banana = 100 calories
1 cup raspberries = 75 calories
1 handful of spinach or kale = negligible
1 Tbsp almond butter = 100 calories
1 Tbsp chia seeds = 50 calories
1 Tbsp flaxseed = 50 calories
1 cup coconut water = 50 calories.

425 calories. Just saying, because this stuff creeps up on you like crazy and then people wonder why they're gaining or not losing weight, you know? It's not that all this stuff isn't good for you, there are lots of good vitamins and minerals etc., but it's good to be aware of how many calories stuff like this has too. If you're not concerned about your weight, great, but for those of us for whom weight loss or maintenance is a goal it's a good idea to pay attention to the calories even of the healthy stuff, because it adds up too.

touche, I see your point. But I guess my point is that I DO use it as a substitute for a meal. I definitely wouldn't recommend it as a snack, whether it was 300 or 400 calories. It's too filling, for sure.

photokitty · April 2015

I have a Jack LaLane juicer, I don't use it to be healthy or cheaper - bc it's not the greatest at either.

To be healthy and cut back on soda I drink LaCroix - it's awesome! Or use my diffuser pitcher when fresh fruit is in season like strawberries.

levioosa · April 2015

I stopped making smoothies every day because they were so calorie dense and had a lot of sugar, but here was my favorite that I used to make:

Banana (not frozen)
Orange juice
Fat free vanilla yoghurt from Trader Joe's
Frozen mango
Frozen strawberries
Frozen pineapple
Frozen Kale

And for those of you who hate fish oil pills and don't make smoothies to throw them in, Nordic Naturals is a great brand and they also are strawberry flavored. I've never had an issue with them, and if I do get a taste of them after ingesting, it just tastes like strawberries. They also have lemon flavor.

madamerwin · April 2015

I don't make smoothies often, but when I do, I juice carrots (I have a Breville juicer, carrots are pretty much the only thing I use it for), then put the juice in the blender with frozen strawberries, kale, half a banana, and maybe Greek yogurt.

Kale is amazing in smoothies - you can put a ton in, and even though it turns the smoothie brown or green, you can hardly taste it. But I love kale in any form, so maybe I'm just used to it.

Something else you may want to try is flavored sparkling water (just flavored, no sugar). We buy it by the case in a bunch of flavors, and it's a good alternative to soda if you like bubbly things out of cans.

anrforanr · April 2015

On the juicing note...I bought a juicer after FI made me watch "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" (on Netflix, not sure where else). Very interesting documentary about a fat man from Australia who traveled across America for 60 days and only drank juice, mostly made from the juicer he kept in the back of his car, some he bought at juice bars. It was actually pretty interesting if you have free time or just want something on in the background.

So anyway, I did buy a juicer and was into it for a while. It really helped my skin and energy. I mostly just did Apples and some leafy green (kale, spinach, whatever). I did add blueberries sometimes, which was good too.

SmileDamnit · April 2015

We got a juicer as a wedding gift from DH's aunt and used it a ton last summer...for cocktailing (hello, yummy gray hound with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice!).

And that's all I've got to add to this "health" discussion.

theartistformerlyknownas · April 2015

@smiledamnit I JUST CAN'T with those pictures!

SmileDamnit · April 2015

lolo883 said:
@smiledamnit I JUST CAN'T with those pictures!

Right?? When I'm not staring at her, I'm staring at the damn pictures. Yes, I've become 'that' parent. Perhaps that should go in the confessions thread...

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