Joy the Baker

On Juicing

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I used to be the first person to run screaming from the sound of a carrot being juiced.  Growing up, my dad was a very enthusiastic juicer and the sight of a 10 lb bags of carrots entering the house would just make my five-year old heart sink.  I knew that we were going to be drinking a lot of straight carrot juice when all I ever really wanted was Oreo cookies.

Now… in 10 lbs of carrots I see 4 cream cheese frosted carrot cakes, and 6 giant jars of juice.  There is comfort in the cake and in the juice.

You see a majority of what comes out of my kitchen here on Joy the Baker.  What you don’t see, and what I often end up eating from a giant bowl on the couch, is usually of the leafy green or quinoa variety.  Sure, I eat popcorn for dinner and sometimes eat cookies for breakfast, but I also take great efforts to balance that with things that aren’t pumped with brown butter (oooh I love brown butter).

We talk about all sorts of things here:  nail polish, apple picking, ex-boyfriends.  Today it’s juice… because I’m starting to love these brightly colored concoctions as much as I love doughnuts (almost…) (aaallllmost as much…).

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Juice is suuuuch a thing right now in Los Angeles.  We don’t meet for soy lattes anymore, we meet for spin class and expensive bottled juices.  It’s feels equal parts obnoxious and healthful.  This post isn’t about juice cleansing.  I’ve done that enough times (1) to know that I enjoy lunch, dinner, and late-night handfuls of chocolate chips straight from the bag.

I wanted my juice experience to be less about the  fancy glass bottle and more about the juice.  Less about the label design, fonts, and wordswordswords.  Cold-pressed.  Raw.  Organic.  Unpasturized.  Gluten-free. Vegan.  Be radiant!  Glow!  Sparkle!  Shine!  Drink this green business!  Give us $12 for 12 ounces of apple juice. On and on and on…  I mostly just wanted  my juice bottles to stop bossing me around.  Now I have my own juicer and it feels like an adventure.

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Having a juicer feels like an absolute luxury.  This I understand.  I spent about 10 months waxing and waning over the decision to splurge on one.

There are a wide variety of juicers you can buy.  Some are totally affordable, some feel like a splurge.  I’m not here to tell you what juicer to buy.  That would be bossy… and while I am totally bossy, I’m on break for the next fifteen minutes, so you’re in luck.

I have the Hurom Slow Juicer.  It’s a masticating juicer.

A masticating juicer is a machine that crushes and presses to coax juice out of produce.  This differs from the centrifugal juicer that uses blades and speed to produce juice.  If you’re super into juicetown, you should totally research the difference between the two types of machines.  Different reviews make different claims about nutrient levels and juice extraction that I am definitely not an expert in.

I do know that love my Slow Juicer because it extracts loads of juice and nutrients, it’s not a noise monster, I can use the dry vegetable pulp for soups and stocks…. and without any sharp parts, it’s relatively easy to clean.  Flipping on the switch and dropping fruit into the mellow machine represents the sort of experience I want to have when I make myself a juice… sometimes it’s a simple as defining my experience.      I’m soooo into this juicer (and no one has paid me to say so) (!!!!!).

Pictured above are dried soy beans soaking in preparation for juicing.  We can juice beans and nuts into milk!  That feels like a treat… it does!

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I’m weirdly attracted to the color of food that I put in my body.  If I can put delicious and healthful MAGENTA food in my body… well I’m just the happiest person in the world.

This is Grapefruit Orange Carrot Ginger and Beet!

(one peeled grapefruit.  one peeled orange.  four carrots.  one inch of ginger. one small beet)

Should you need more chocolate with your magenta food (I understand you), you might make friends with this Chocolate Beet Cake.

(Yes… we can talk about juicing and cake at the same time.)

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Let’s talk specifics…

Green Juices Monsters

Apple //  I like to use apples to sweeten up juices that have loads of leafy greens.  It’s an ode to my sweet tooth. 

Cucumber // Full of water,  fiber, and chlorophyll!  Cucumber adds a clean and fresh flavor to green juices.  It tastes like a really healthy spa experience.

Spinach, kale, romaine and chard // These are our heavy hitters.  Full of a ridiculous amount of vitamins and minerals (including vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, and lutein).  You can tell from the intense color that these greens mean business.

Celery and fennel //   Soluble sodium and alkalizing (meaning that it helps regulate the body’s Ph balance).

Mint and parsley // I love the bright flavors that both mint and parsley impart on green juices.  The mint is bold and fresh… it also has some pretty stellar anti-inflammatory properties.  The parsley is packed with iron and b12 and also tastes pretty hardcore in green juice.

Lemon and lime // Every green juice could benefit from a good shot of tart citrus.  Lemon and lime add a wonderful kick to the sweetness of apples and heft of the leafy greens.

Grapes, pear, kiwis, and pineapple // These are wonderful sweet fruits that I love to add to juices that have an aggressive amount of greens in them.

Shutterbean has a great recipe for Grape Cucumber Pear Juice and Pineapple Apple Mint Juice.

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Carrot Orange and loads of Ginger.  It’s a spicy beast.

(six carrots. two peeled oranges. one inch of ginger.)

Bold and bright!  I love thinking about what goodness this sort of color imparts on my body.

Orange Juice Essentials

Carrot // Packed with beta-carotene and vitamin E.  It’s sweet and vibrant orange.

Orange and grapefruit  //  Citrus is exploding this winter!  Truckloads of grapefruit from my grandparents’ tree are helping me stave off a nasty cold that’s been knocking at my door.  Thank you vitamin C!

Sweet potato // Is it possible that sweet potatoes have more beta-carotene than carrots!?  Yes… it’s totally possible.  Sweet potatoes are also a great source of folate.  The orange-colored juice of sweet potatoes is sweet and has just a hint of starch… it is a potato after all.

Ginger  // Ooh spicy ginger root… you speak to my heart.  Ginger warms the body, reduces inflammation, and adds an undeniable kick in the pants to fresh juices.  I also love fresh grated ginger with hot water and honey.

Turmeric Root // Not just for curry!  Turmeric root is a powerhouse of healing for the liver and beyond.

Beets// I’m so drawn that the flare of magenta juice!  Good for the bones, hair, skin, blood… and it’s pink.  Go.

Nut and Bean Essentials

Soy // Dried soy beans can be soaked overnight then run through a masticating juicer.  The result is a beautifully creamy, thick,  and very beany tasting fresh soy milk.  It’s best with raw honey a few sprinkles of ground cinnamon, and a dash of pure vanilla extract.

Almond // Dreams!  Raw almonds are soaked in water for several hours then pressed through a juicer.  Who knew almonds could be so creamy!?  This milk is so much more flavorful that store-bought and much more clean and fresh.  I added a touch of molasses and cinnamon to my almond milk.

Cashew // Once you dip your toe into the cashew milk pool, it’s over.  Raw cashews are unstoppable after being soaked and pressed into juice.  With honey, cinnamon, and vanilla this milk tastes better than a milkshake.  True fact.

Note:  Nut and bean milks can also be made in a blender after the nut and/or bean has been soaked overnight.  After blending simply strain the pulp away and enjoy the milk.  These milks generally last up to three or four days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

 

This is certainly not an exhaustive list of things you can juice, it’s just what I’m playing around with in my kitchen.

I’m curious.  What’s going on in your kitchen?  Are you throwing juice in the mix?

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  4. Usana

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    Make sure you get plenty of protein with every meal.

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  7. juicing and weight loss testimonials

    There are so many different nutrients in different fruits and veggies, you need to know what you are looking for before you jump in.
    Lastly, you will want to concoct juicing recipes
    from your study. When you are juicing fruits, do not go with anything that is overly sweet.
    And lastly, the pulp can also be a high-fiber healthy snack for you.

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  9. Aggie

    I just got a juicer and have no idea how to combine fruits and or veggies.
    any suggestions on how to start.

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  11. Jenna | The Paleo Project

    I like this post a lot Joy! I was given a juicer from my big bro for my Birthday in January – it took me a few weeks but I got comfortable with it. On the Paleo diet, I eat a ton of meat – and I don’t mind, but it’s nice to just throw a bunch of vegetables in the juicer and call it a day – I always feel refreshed – apple, ginger & lemon make almost any combo better!

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  13. Ruth

    Hi Joy,

    you’ve got me hooked – I’m now the proud owner of a slow juicer and loving it. I’m curious, you mentioned you use the pulp for soups – do you have a recipe or some tips for that?

    Thanks,
    Ruth

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  15. Patty Pelayo

    Love the entry. I’ve been juicing for a year now, almost daily. It makes me feel so healthy that it’s a treat putting one together for myself. I’m happy and thankful for having the privilege of owning a juicer and having the knowledge of how good it is for me :)

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  16. Dustin

    Love this post! It inspired me to get a book on juicing and a hurom myself (after a few weeks of research myself). Can’t wait to try some juices tonight!

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  17. susanna

    i’m so excited, got my very first juicer today! since i’m a student living on a tight budget (buying a juicer was really a splurge…) i couldn’t afford a masticating juicer but i got a very good-quality centrifugal one.
    so my question is, can i make almond/cashew milk with this juicer? don’t want to break the machine or something;P

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  18. Caz Wilson

    I love juicing and my favorite juice guru is Jason Vale. I highly recommend his book Juice Master Keeping It Simple by Jason Vale. He’s from the UK and is more known there but you can buy his products here.

    I love juicing, when I do it regularly I feel so much better. Can’t wait to see more recipes!

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  19. tacy

    Oooh, thank you for this post. I loved it. Yay! We have a juicer, and I’ve gotten so many ideas from the comments, I can’t wait to pull it out again. So many things I’ve never thought of trying. Thank you!

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  20. Bandit

    I just borrowed a friend’s juicer… what a perfectly timed posting.

    In the spirit of not wasting food, I’m looking for baking recipes that use vegetable pulp. Say, carrot muffins, chocolate beet cake, or apple ginger cookies. Any good recipes you can share?

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  24. Beth @ CraveableCleveland

    Fresh juice IS delicious and juice and smoothies just make me feel great…even if it is just in my head :). I only wish it was a little warmer here in OH – juice is not quite as appealing in 7 degree weather!

    Beauiful colors in this post Joy :)

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  27. Grubarazzi (@Grubarazzi)

    I love this post! I tend to want colorful foods after the holidays as well. I have a speedy gonzales juicer and it feels like such a waste sometimes, but I love your idea of using the guts to make stocks…totally going to do that! xx

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  33. Rich Donahue

    Wow! Hey, great article on juicing.

    I’ve been juicing for years and enjoy it so much. My health is better and I just feel better than I use to.

    My son gave me a centrifugal juicer for Father’s day a few years back and I love it. I think it’s easy to clean and it takes less time to juice than to make a meal.

    Thanks for the great article! Juice On!

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  35. Maye

    I’ve really been thinking hard about getting a juicer, funny that you should post this now. I’m thinking Breville. It’s much more affordable, around $99.

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  36. Maggie

    Yes! What a great post! I have an inexpensive juicer that does not do wheatgrass and pulls the fiber out, unlike the Vitamix. I’m always amazed at how tasty the juices are. . . I blogged about it last year; link is here. But one of my favorite blends, and one I don’t see here, is a mango, a few ribs of celery, and a handful of kale. YUM.

    Celery added to any juice adds lots of liquid, and I “hear” is good for blood pressure and keep the micronutrients absorbed slowly.

    I also like to squeeze lemon on top of my juice and/or sprinkle some cinnamon on top.

    FYI I’m not a health food junkie or anything – I just like to eat well and right and find veggie juices make me feel great. Maybe even offset the cheese and wine!

    Her is my link – happy juicing! http://lifeinaskillet.com/2011/06/drinking-my-vegetables/

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  37. Natashia@foodonpaper

    I don’t have a juicer so I’ve been ‘blending’ everything. I chop up my fruit and freeze it in bags so I have small chunks ready to blend. To the fruit (pineapple, mango, berries..etc) I add a bit of Greek yoghurt, some spinach leaves, chia seeds, flax seeds, top up with water (or milk), blend and drink! You loose a lot of fibre when you juice, so blending is another alternative.. :)

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  38. Annie

    hey joy, i’ve been a big fan of yours for years :) your blog is the first thing i read every morning, even before my own inbox!

    as a fellow juicing enthusiast, i was excited to read all the information you’ve put in this entry. since you’re really into juicing as well, i thought i’d say something.. :) i recently read an excellent book on nutrition, and it says that fruit juices, even fresh ones, are not nutrient-dense enough to be something that we can safely consume in big quantities every day. because a lot of the nutrients are removed when you extract the juice (you don’t just lose the fibers, but also nutrients), a lot of the end product becomes similar to sugared water in terms of nutrients, especially if you juice things like apples, carrots (which i notice are some things you like to juice). to our bodies, these juices are basically sugars that are quickly and easily absorbed into our bodies, as opposed to unprocessed vegs and fruits, creating an undesirable effect on our blood sugar level. the book is titled Eat to Live, and you can google the author, Joel Fuhrman, for more information. i think his views on certain things are pretty extreme and more suitable for people with poor health, but he’s on the money concerning how we should maximize our intake of nutrient-dense food.

    whew! i’m sorry if i blew your bubble :( i was also dismayed when i read this info. but there’s a solution.. i can use a blender and drink the pulp as well, or maximize the amount of vegs and fruits that i drink with the pulp. or just eat the vegs and fruits as they are :D i drink one of your green smoothies every morning, by the way, and they’re maaaajorly delicious! thank you for that!

    much love xx

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  39. Lisa Pratt

    I love your blog and this post and have been a follower for some time now, however in this post you write that parsley is a good source of B12. As a life long vegetarian and having completed some nutrition courses, I know that B12 isn’t contained in plants. B12 is found in meat, eggs and milk.

    I’m sorry that this is nit picking but a lack of B12 causes serious health issues, in particular nerve damage. Low B12 is also a serious issue for mothers who are breastfeeding as an inadequate supply of B12 to infants can cause neurological defects and has on occasion been linked to infant mortality.

    I did a quick google search and discovered that numerous websites are incorrectly stating that B12 is found in parsley but looked further and found reputable information in nutrition and dietetics articles as well as information provided by the US Department of Agriculture that states there is no B12 in parsley. Any B12 on plants has come from the environment in which they are grown, that is bacteria in the soil.

    B12 supplements are available from pharmacies, health food shops and in Australia at our local supermarkets. B12 is also available as an injection for people who lack intrinsic factor and are unable to absorb B12 from food or supplements.

    I am waiting anxiously for your next book and if you are ever in Sydney or Newcastle in NSW Australia, I would be one of the first lining up to meet you and to get my recipe books signed!

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  43. Amy | Minimally Invasive

    I’m getting back on the juice bandwagon (with my Vitamix blender) after over-kale-ing a shake and getting horribly sick from it. (So glad it didn’t keep me from loving kale!) Anyway, yesterday’s concoction was pretty good, if a little zombie-gray to the eyes: homemade goat’s milk yogurt, baby spinach leaves, a bit of avocado, lemon & ginger, and some frozen wild blueberries. Could’ve used a touch of honey, but it was really creamy and quite tasty for something just thrown together! I’ll be sure to check out your green smoothie recipes. They sound delicious!

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  45. judith

    I’ve been juicing now for a little over 3 years. I’ve not been sick in a little over 4 years! I don’t get flu shots either and I work in an elementary school rife with snot and other grossness. I have an Omega Vertical Juicer, only because of the fantastic warranty. When you’ve managed to go through 2 juicers in 2 years, you start looking at the warranties (the Omega is my 3rd juicer.) Happy juicing!!! Check out The Big Book of Juicing… hundreds of juice combinations, some are really good with vodka!

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  47. Ashley

    hurray for juicing! I’m a fan – except for the clean-up. I’m lazy. I often add mint, ginger and lime to whatever I’m juicing as it covers up a multitude of vegetalness (I made that up).

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  48. Martine

    I had two juices today! Apple lemon ginger (4 apples, 1 lemon, and about 1″ of ginger) juice is so amazing and delicious. Really refreshing but still tastes like a treat, and is really good for your digestive system.

    I also had a bottom of the fridge juice – stuff I needed to get rid of (a bunch of celery, cucumbers, and carrots).

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  49. Melissa Marie

    When I first got my juicer, I was obsessed with juicing like-colored foods so I didn’t end up with brown juice (which tastes delightful regardless). Okay, i’m still obsessed with this. My favorite brown juice, however, is 1 orange, 2-3 carrots, 1-2 handfuls of spinach, 1 inch piece of ginger.

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  50. Katie @ Blonde Ambition

    I really like the idea of being able to throw a bunch of almost-dying produce into the juicer and make something healthy out of it! My boyfriend’s roommate just bought himself a juicer and I am so so so curious to try it, or just to see him try it!

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  52. Zahra Seyam

    I loooooove juicing, so this post is a welcome reminder of new recipes to try and experiment.
    The only thing I abhor is cleaning my juicer! The beets and carrots always stain so you’ve got to wash them right away, and my juicer has seemingly got a zillion pieces that need to be wash. Any tips or recs that help you?

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  55. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe

    this post could not have come at a better time, as i’m currently researching and planning on buying a juicer! i can’t wait to try some of these fabulous flavor combos! i’m going to add a few more exclamation points, just for good measure!!!!!! :)

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  56. Seanna Lea

    I don’t have a juicer, but it sounds like a lot of fun (and a great way to use up the more interesting vegetables from a CSA). I have made pistachio milk using the blender technique. Unfortunately at the time, I had a food processor, which is a messier experience!

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  57. Denise "Juicer" Jones

    I have to admit that i’m totally hooked on juicing and have been for about two years. It started out as a way to get healthy and get off prescription drugs but i’m way past that now. I’ve never felt so healthy and alive. I know not everyone juices to the extreme I do but anything that gets extra fruits and vegetables into the diet has to be a good thing.. I love your post and am sharing it with my juicer friends on Twitter. I’m wondering how your Hurom Slow juicer compares to my Omega VRT350. I say we have a juice party and find out!

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  59. Sarah

    Oh my gosh! Thanks for breaking it all down! I’m really into juice right now and I’ve begun to crave it a little but the bottled or juice bar’ed stuff is expensive. I am having a hard time convincing myself to buy a juicer because not only are they expensive but my Manhattan kitchen is so small, I’ve run out of room for new appliances, especially ones that don’t multitask.

    I’ve read one or two people saying that they’ve used the grinder attachment for their Kitchen Aid mixer (with a strainer? I can’t remember). It sounds crazy but would that would work?

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  60. The Cuisinerd

    You know I love my juice – splurged on a machine a few months ago and love to whip up a spicy green varietal. I do however fall victim to the delivery cleanse only because once all that madness delivers you can’t talk yourself out of that mess…I digess.

    Looking forward to trying out your recipes!

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  62. Lori @ RecipeGirl

    I’m currently on the 4th day of a 6 day juice cleanse… from one of those trendy LA companies that you mentioned. Why? Because it’s the “thing.” And I love it. And I don’t yet have my own juicer to do it myself!! I really love putting all of that good stuff into my body. AND YES… on the magenta juice. Pretty juice rules, for sure. Now, will somebody please give me a slice of red velvet cake?

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  63. Packing Rainbows

    Yep! I’m 80% super yummy – hecka’ healthy of the green variety and 20% Cake – cake – get your hands outta my cake!!! I blend – I tried juicing and just felt so bad about all the left over veggies and fruit after the juice was extracted – if you post some good uses for that stuff – I’ll get back o the juicing train!

    go JOY!

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  66. Erika

    Just curious…do these juices have a learning curve? I’ve always been a little scared to try them.
    Do they taste good on the first sip, or does it take some acquiring?

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  69. Gina @ So Lets Hang Out

    Juicing is my jam. My husband placed a whole foods bag under our X-mas tree full of kale and apples and cucumbers. I was confused.. He then proceeded to gift me a juicer. Who knew veggies could be romantic? I now have been a juicing fool on the daily. :)

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  70. elsie (A Beautiful Mess)

    Hi Joy!
    I love juicing too and I agree with your thoughts on balance. Oh yes- and colorful foods ARE more attractive. Total mind games.

    I think this is the first time I have left a comment. Wow- that makes me feel like such a loser. Emma and I think you are the best! We’re excited for your next book too.

    XO! Elsie

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  72. Tina

    I can totally relate to your childhood story. Juicing was a big deal in our house too. I have yet to break down and get one as an adult, perhaps that is still to come.

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  73. BryAnn

    My fiance and I have been wanting a juicer for awhile… and now that Joy the Baker does juicing, this means that we need a juicer asap (it’s the cool thing). I also love the idea of matching cake with juice, or at least making juice with the intentions of using the same ingredients later for cake!

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  74. Chelsea

    my awesome little sis got me a centrifugal juicer for christmas, so i’ve been doing a lot of mixed citrus blends. grapefruit and satsuma is my current favorite – looks like a glass full of tart, pulpy sunset!

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  76. Monica

    We bought a juicer for Christmas and I’ve just been throwing in whatever I can to make some delicious juice (lots of apples), but now I’m ready to try better things – like beets, carrots, ginger!! Thanks for the informative post :) And I would have never thought to try soaked nuts for juices, but I definitely want to give it a shot!

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  77. Rachael

    I took up juicing last year- It makes me feel awesome inside and out!My favorite combo is Orange/carrot/ginger juice. Or kale/lemon/celery/apple…
    Thanks for posting this, Joy! I love how you live healthy and still enjoy all the deliciousness life has to offer :)

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  78. Elizabeth

    Love these ideas! I’ve been buying a few of the bossy bottles lately, and actually don’t mind a littttttle splash of straight carrot juice. My favorite are still smoothies (probably since I don’t have a juicer) and I know that I can mix up a coconut milk-kale-blueberry-banana fiasco and it’s lovely and oh-so-healthy! Thanks for sharing your healthy side, too!

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  79. Erin

    I was JUST pricing out juicers before bed last night, and woke up to this, so I think its a sign. Could it be that the Lord speaks through my favorite food blogger? :) I need greens in my kids, and really the only way is to have them suck it down. Amen to this.

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  80. Christy @ My Invisible Crown

    I do love a good juice! I love you control EXACTLY what goes into it. I have the kind that spins with blades and had no idea there was another way to extract juice. One thing I can’t seem to get away from is that pile of pulp (and amazing fiber) I’m throwing away when I’m done. I need to find more things to make with all the pulp so it doesn’t nag me to death knowing I’m wasting it. I love some of these combinations! Thanks for sharing!

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  81. Erin

    Yay! I just bought the Hurom Slow juicer 2 days ago and am impatiently awaiting its arrival. I would absolutely love more juicing posts with your favorite concoctions. :) Thanks Joy!

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  83. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking

    I have yet to give in to the juice pressure. I have yet to make a green smoothie. I am feeling that this hold out is going to be for nothing because I know after doing a cleanse that I loved the green drink they made. I don’t wanna do it because everybody is doing it, but I kinda do.

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  84. Amie

    We were registering last weekend, and skipped over the juicers. We were thinking we would never use those clunkers. Now that I have read up on them, and thanks to your post, I think we may just have to add one to the list! I like the idea of the masticating/slow juicers because of the less noise and more juice.

    Aside from Hurom, what other brands offer a masticating one that would be found in a major department store?

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  85. Susan B

    We have a Vitamix instead of a juicer. Makes a thick shake of everything we put in there. Haven’t had a bad shake yet! Just LOVE all the info on everything! Sooo informative! So many things I didn’t realize about the foods I’ve been eating and so many more foods that I’m going to try! Thank you so much!

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  86. Julia

    I work for a local juice company here in my town. I am addicted to raw fresh pressure ginger shots. I truly believe that it what is keeping me well while everyone else is sick;)

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  87. Lydia

    Joy,

    Thumbs up to not letting your juice bottles boss you around.

    Thanks for all the juice ideas. Ginger is the spicy love in my life. We are good friends.

    Have you ever had Ginger People Ginger chews?

    Thanks for the bright colors to add to the cold and dark new england winter. :)

    happy friday

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  90. Abby

    I’ve been hesitant about juicers, but this post makes me want one so bad. I had no idea there were two different kinds! Or that it was so easy! Thank you for inspiring me to try yet another technique in the kitchen.

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  91. Amy W

    I LOVE JUICING!!! I have a Jack LaLanne centrifugal and I don’t think you can do nut milks in that but so awesome that you can do it in the masticating juicer! The slow juicers ate better for if you want to juice things like wheat grass or those foods with a lower juice yield. I got my juicer as a gift so I had no say.

    I absolutely love juicing beets and have an awesome “detox” beet juice recipe but my favorites are still the simplest like apple carrot ginger. (Also, red bell pepper is awesome in juice.)

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  92. Phoo-d

    I love to juice. It gives you an energy that rivals coffee (not that I’ve given up coffee) and I love how my whole system feels happy after a big glass of juice. If I were to buy a juicer again I would totally go for a Hurom. My Breville works beautifully and can go in the dishwasher (bonus!) but I know it misses juice in the leftover pulp. I find that I am happiest with a combination of juicing and blending. It is extra dishes, but that way I get the benefits of both juice and fiber. I’ll juice most fruit, carrots, beets, and cucumbers. Then I’ll put the juice in the blender along with leafy greens, pineapple slices (lots of vitamins in the core), chia seeds, hemp protein powder, fresh coconut water, and any frozen add ins.

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  93. Laura @FoodSnobSTL

    I saw pistachio milk/juice on 101 Cookbooks that I really want to try. Also, I giggled at masticating . . . because I am five. I had no idea there was a difference in the types of juicers though. I feel enlightened!

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  94. robyn

    quite honestly, i know i should juice, but i just haven’t-and it won’t be starting today…today all i want to do is eat high fat, high sugar food. GIVE IT TO ME!

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  95. Tessa

    I’ve had a juicer for some time now, a centrifugal one. Used it for the first time after reading your post.. I read “carrot ginger orange” and tried it immediately. I combined it with some honey and some tablespoons of coconut milk. Delicious. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  96. Kate

    Santa got the family a juicer for Christmas!! We’ve used it at least once a day since. I think my 3 yr old feels the same as you did as a kid when we drag that thing out!! Hopefully he’ll grow up and appreciate it!! My favorite green juice right now is celery, cucumber, kale and pear. The energy juicing gives you is undeniable!

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  97. Paulette

    Since I have picked up a few pounds from the holidays, I thought of buying a juicer. Thought is the key word here. LOL But now after reading your post I just might consider it. Thanks Paulette

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  99. Averie @ Averie Cooks

    Congrats on your Hurom! What a nice treat for yourself. I just sold a really expensive Breville because I wasn’t using it b/c juicer cleanup and me…we aren’t friends. My Vita is a snap, my food proc is medium, my juicer…ugh, wasn’t happening. But I still have other juicers! Two more. So I can get in on the action.

    I love the way juicing feels and that fresh juice hitting my cells. It’s just so awesome. It’s just time-consuming on the back end!

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    • Jaclyn

      I’m in the same boat. Loved juicing, but the cleanup was brutal. By the time I had washed and prepped the produce, juiced it, and then cleaned the juicer, it took me like 30+ minutes to yield a glass of juice!

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  100. Jayne

    I love all the info you’ve shared. Carrot and orange juice with a dash of milk is my favourite. food colours make me very happy too. I mean, some foods look so vibrant they almost look radioactive. but so good for the body.

    a masticating juicer must be what the vendors use here to extract juice from sugarcane. i get what you are refering to… not the same huge monster of a machine but the home-friendly kind. I think that’s definitely better than the blade kind.

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  102. Rachel

    You make me wish I had a juicer. I’ll just have to make do with my habit for Mason Jars full of cold pressed juice from 1204 Local on Abbot Kinney instead, even if it is rather pricy!

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  103. Ann

    This post just makes me want a juicer. Now I’m going to spend way to much time researching and trying to figure out how I can fit one in my already full tiny kitchen.

    Store bought juice is part of my life though. My breakfast has been a smoothie with carrot juice, orange juice, mango (usually frozen), banana, and white chocolate whey protein (didn’t see the flavor when I grabbed it). It kind of taste like those orange sherbet cups from childhood. It’s delicious without the protein too, completely different flavor but not as filling.

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  104. Anthea

    Wow, with both you and Heidi at 101 Cookbooks delivering amazing juicing posts this week (my two fave blogs!), I think the e-universe is sending me a message! Who knew the juicer was so versatile… Now to find a spot for it in my teeny-tiny kitchen. Thanks for the inspiration, Joy!

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  105. Mariam

    Oh and I had no idea you could make dairy-free milks using a juicer, next time I will definitely, I tried making walnut milk last week (without a nut-milk bag) and it tasted pretty watered down! Thanks for that, I just might go wipe the dust of our juicer :)

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  106. Mariam

    We’ve had a juicer for about 7 years minimum – only thing is we haven;t used it in about 4 years! Its just soo big and hard to clean my family pretty much finds it useless unless we’ve got one of those ginormous bags of carrots! So I can’t really just juice myself a cup of juice in the morning! I really do miss it though, at those juice bars I always get apple, carrot, orange, lemon and mint – SO GOOD! It almost even brings me back to my daily fresh mint-lemonades in Egypt!

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    • Janet

      Thanks for the juicing ideas. When I use a lot of strong tasting greens like kale or broccoli in my juice or smoothie I add 1/4 tsp cinnamon and it gives a great flavor, covers up the strong taste, and packs a punch of antioxidants too.

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