Juicy ladies everywhere

[kellybenelly83]

Ok, so I have just bought a juicer, I intend to use it as much as possible to help me maintain a healthier diet. 
I am not replacing meals, nor am I detoxing, however I am trying to shift my breakfast from peanut butter on toast/bagel to : Juice at home, grapefruit or oatmeal once I get to work.

I have only used it twice so far and stuck to fruits, but I need some good inspiration for morning recipes that could be filling enough to stand alone as breakfast if I need it to. 

Any good recipes/suggestions? Any fruit you love to add?


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[cnf2013]

Add nut butter or protein powder. Protein keeps feeling fuller longer, so make yourself a peanut butter and banana shake and enjoy! You can buy flavorless protein powder too so it's still just yummy fruitiness if that's more your taste.

[brettanomyces]

Not at all where my mind went when I saw this thread title. Ha.

You can get some veggies in there also! I used to mix spinach in my fruit smoothies.

[Sparkly]

We do smoothies rather than juicing at home, but I've done juice cleanses and drink store-bought/cold-pressed juice a lot. I personally LOVE spinach and kale in my green juices/smoothies. I find both apple and banana are both great for overcoming the "green" taste if you're not into it. I also love adding pineapple. I've added avocado too, to make it more filling and add some good fats. Chia seeds are another good option because they have protein, fiber, and omega-3s (I think) so again filling and super healthy!

[cnf2013]

Feb 16, 2015 15:11:31 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

We do smoothies rather than juicing at home, but I've done juice cleanses and drink store-bought/cold-pressed juice a lot. I personally LOVE spinach and kale in my green juices/smoothies. I find both apple and banana are both great for overcoming the "green" taste if you're not into it. I also love adding pineapple. I've added avocado too, to make it more filling and add some good fats. Chia seeds are another good option because they have protein, fiber, and omega-3s (I think) so again filling and super healthy!

Oh yes, seeds! I'm a big flax fan. You can buy it ground up so it's really easy to add. 

[NatalieDavid]

Oh I love love love my juicer! Adding carrots is a nice way to incorporate veggies without the over-powering veggie taste. Spinach is one of my favorites. Apples seem to juice the best and go great with every other fruit. I use my juice as a breakfast substitute by adding some vanilla protein powder. It will make a huge difference in your fruit and veggie daily portions and over all health! Also, my personal opinion is bananas are gross (texture) unless mixed with ice and milk to make a shake.

[gdaisy09]

I use my blender for smoothies, most mine have banana because they seem to help with muscle cramps (yay potassium!) and I use plain greek yogurt for some calcium and protein:

banana, pineapple, blueberries, celery, yogurt
banana, blueberries, strawberries, orange, spinach, yogurt
banana, pineapple, blueberries, broccoil, spinach, yogurt (this one was a little vegetablely)

I've been buying frozen berries since they're cheaper and the blender purees them just as well, not sure if frozen works as well on a juicer.
I've heard that addind a sweet potato to a juicer can give the juice a creamy quality.

[ghostmonkey]

Feb 16, 2015 14:49:42 GMT -5 kellybenelly83 said:

Ok, so I have just bought a juicer, I intend to use it as much as possible to help me maintain a healthier diet. 
I am not replacing meals, nor am I detoxing, however I am trying to shift my breakfast from peanut butter on toast/bagel to : Juice at home, grapefruit or oatmeal once I get to work.

I have only used it twice so far and stuck to fruits, but I need some good inspiration for morning recipes that could be filling enough to stand alone as breakfast if I need it to. 

Any good recipes/suggestions? Any fruit you love to add?


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Where's your protein? Where's your fats?

You should never plan on drinking a meal as a long term goal. It needs to supplement, not replace. Saying you want it to be stand alone is meal replacement.

[kellybenelly83]

Feb 16, 2015 15:26:18 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Feb 16, 2015 14:49:42 GMT -5 kellybenelly83 said:

Ok, so I have just bought a juicer, I intend to use it as much as possible to help me maintain a healthier diet. 
I am not replacing meals, nor am I detoxing, however I am trying to shift my breakfast from peanut butter on toast/bagel to : Juice at home, grapefruit or oatmeal once I get to work.

I have only used it twice so far and stuck to fruits, but I need some good inspiration for morning recipes that could be filling enough to stand alone as breakfast if I need it to. 

Any good recipes/suggestions? Any fruit you love to add?


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Where's your protein? Where's your fats?

You should never plan on drinking a meal as a long term goal. It needs to supplement, not replace. Saying you want it to be stand alone is meal replacement.

the stand alone would be in a pinch, if I knew I had an early meeting and wouldn't be eating until much later for example, was looking for anything I could throw in to make it a little more substantial.

[cnf2013]

Feb 16, 2015 15:26:18 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Feb 16, 2015 14:49:42 GMT -5 kellybenelly83 said:

Ok, so I have just bought a juicer, I intend to use it as much as possible to help me maintain a healthier diet. 
I am not replacing meals, nor am I detoxing, however I am trying to shift my breakfast from peanut butter on toast/bagel to : Juice at home, grapefruit or oatmeal once I get to work.

I have only used it twice so far and stuck to fruits, but I need some good inspiration for morning recipes that could be filling enough to stand alone as breakfast if I need it to. 

Any good recipes/suggestions? Any fruit you love to add?


'

Where's your protein? Where's your fats?

You should never plan on drinking a meal as a long term goal. It needs to supplement, not replace. Saying you want it to be stand alone is meal replacement.

Using it as a stand along meal is fine as long it covers nutritional bases. Honestly, even a fruit and veggie smoothie is a lot healthier than say, stopping at McDonalds and grabbing a breakfast sandwich on the way, which lots of people do. Adding a spoonful or two of nut butter would add in the healthy fats and protein and make it a perfectly fine breakfast option. Just because it's in liquid form does not discount it as a meal as long as it's nutritious, filling and healthy. 

[ghostmonkey]

Feb 16, 2015 15:32:21 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Feb 16, 2015 15:26:18 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Where's your protein? Where's your fats?

You should never plan on drinking a meal as a long term goal. It needs to supplement, not replace. Saying you want it to be stand alone is meal replacement.

Using it as a stand along meal is fine as long it covers nutritional bases. Honestly, even a fruit and veggie smoothie is a lot healthier than say, stopping at McDonalds and grabbing a breakfast sandwich on the way, which lots of people do. Adding a spoonful or two of nut butter would add in the healthy fats and protein and make it a perfectly fine breakfast option. Just because it's in liquid form does not discount it as a meal as long as it's nutritious, filling and healthy. 

You need to chew. It actually sends signals to your body to prepare for digestion (part of which involves nutrient absorption). It also activates the reward sensors in the brain and is part of why many people still feel like they are hungry even if they drink a more balanced meal.


It is easy to add those things, but juice and oatmeal alone, or much worse juice and a grapefruit is an extremely nutritionally unbalanced meal.

[kellybenelly83]

Feb 16, 2015 15:51:16 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Feb 16, 2015 15:32:21 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Using it as a stand along meal is fine as long it covers nutritional bases. Honestly, even a fruit and veggie smoothie is a lot healthier than say, stopping at McDonalds and grabbing a breakfast sandwich on the way, which lots of people do. Adding a spoonful or two of nut butter would add in the healthy fats and protein and make it a perfectly fine breakfast option. Just because it's in liquid form does not discount it as a meal as long as it's nutritious, filling and healthy. 

You need to chew. It actually sends signals to your body to prepare for digestion (part of which involves nutrient absorption). It also activates the reward sensors in the brain and is part of why many people still feel like they are hungry even if they drink a more balanced meal.


It is easy to add those things, but juice and oatmeal alone, or much worse juice and a grapefruit is an extremely nutritionally unbalanced meal.

Ok I can understand that, I've been looking up recipes to add in proteins if I know I will be in a pinch, but I will look at what I can eat/prepare at work to help balance it out. 

[negirl824]

Here are my two favorite juices

*apple, carrots, and a little bit of ginger

*2 green apples, 1/2 lemon, some carrots, kale, and an orange or 2

I add Chia seeds to them after I pour it into my cup.

ETA: I don't use them as meal replacement. I eat a balanced diet and just add these when I'm in the mood for an extra boost.

[expatmama11]

Feb 16, 2015 15:57:04 GMT -5 negirl824 said:

Here are my two favorite juices

*apple, carrots, and a little bit of ginger

*2 green apples, 1/2 lemon, some carrots, kale, and an orange or 2

I add Chia seeds to them after I pour it into my cup.

ETA: I don't use them as meal replacement. I eat a balanced diet and just add these when I'm in the mood for an extra boost.

I was just typing that my favorite is apple, carrot, and ginger juice. 

I am am also a big chia seed fan. I add them to all kinds of stuff. 

I have protein smoothies as meal replacements but not plain juice. I would be starving in 2hrs. 

[ghostmonkey]

Feb 16, 2015 15:54:46 GMT -5 kellybenelly83 said:

Feb 16, 2015 15:51:16 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

You need to chew. It actually sends signals to your body to prepare for digestion (part of which involves nutrient absorption). It also activates the reward sensors in the brain and is part of why many people still feel like they are hungry even if they drink a more balanced meal.


It is easy to add those things, but juice and oatmeal alone, or much worse juice and a grapefruit is an extremely nutritionally unbalanced meal.

Ok I can understand that, I've been looking up recipes to add in proteins if I know I will be in a pinch, but I will look at what I can eat/prepare at work to help balance it out. 

For those kinds of mornings, a protein bar might be a good pairing. Otherwise Chia seeds would be a good add- they have fats, protein, and fiber. If texture is an issue, you might have to watch that part though, especially if you prepare in advance.

[♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪]

Feb 16, 2015 15:51:16 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Feb 16, 2015 15:32:21 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Using it as a stand along meal is fine as long it covers nutritional bases. Honestly, even a fruit and veggie smoothie is a lot healthier than say, stopping at McDonalds and grabbing a breakfast sandwich on the way, which lots of people do. Adding a spoonful or two of nut butter would add in the healthy fats and protein and make it a perfectly fine breakfast option. Just because it's in liquid form does not discount it as a meal as long as it's nutritious, filling and healthy. 

You need to chew. It actually sends signals to your body to prepare for digestion (part of which involves nutrient absorption). It also activates the reward sensors in the brain and is part of why many people still feel like they are hungry even if they drink a more balanced meal.


It is easy to add those things, but juice and oatmeal alone, or much worse juice and a grapefruit is an extremely nutritionally unbalanced meal.

G'damn! I didn't know that! So do people who chew gum all the time have to shit more often??

[ghostmonkey]

Feb 16, 2015 17:01:50 GMT -5 ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ said:

Feb 16, 2015 15:51:16 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

You need to chew. It actually sends signals to your body to prepare for digestion (part of which involves nutrient absorption). It also activates the reward sensors in the brain and is part of why many people still feel like they are hungry even if they drink a more balanced meal.


It is easy to add those things, but juice and oatmeal alone, or much worse juice and a grapefruit is an extremely nutritionally unbalanced meal.

G'damn! I didn't know that! So do people who chew gum all the time have to shit more often??

Not how that works, but good try.

[♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪]

Feb 16, 2015 17:04:17 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Feb 16, 2015 17:01:50 GMT -5 ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ said:

G'damn! I didn't know that! So do people who chew gum all the time have to shit more often??

Not how that works, but good try.

Worth a shot!

[teenybenoit]

I bought a Nutribullet last spring and it was good but we have slowly tapered off and gone to a low carb/high fat diet which works better for me.
However, I believe if you have an iPhone or iPad there is a Nutribullet App which has a whole bunch of juicing/smoothly recipes, you might find something good there. Also I suggest Pinterest.
Good luck and enjoy!!