Just got my first juicer. - Democratic Underground

no_hypocrisy

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Sun Jun-27-10 04:43 PM
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Just got my first juicer.

I'm soliciting any advice, anecdotes, etc. about the benefits of freshly made juice esp. concerning your endocrine network.

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time_has_come

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Sun Jun-27-10 04:45 PM
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1. Congratulations. you're the first person on my ignore list! And it's more than just an honor...

...you get a George Foreman grill, guaranteed to cut the grease!

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no_hypocrisy

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Sun Jun-27-10 04:48 PM
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3. That doesn't address my soliciting for its benefits . . . .

That's begging the question.

Thanks anyway.

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time_has_come

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Sun Jun-27-10 05:01 PM
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5. ok i lied. and broke the rules. you are not on my ignore list. The main benefit

of a juicer is the wicked drinks you can make with it

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no_hypocrisy

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Sun Jun-27-10 05:03 PM
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6. Thank you for both for the clarification and for not ignoring me.

:hi:

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geckosfeet

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Sun Jun-27-10 04:47 PM
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2. Lots of books on the topic - and recipes online.

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tridim

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Sun Jun-27-10 04:49 PM
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4. I've had one for about 5 years.

Edited on Sun Jun-27-10 04:53 PM by tridim

I used it for 2 weeks before getting sick of cleaning it. It took about 40 minutes to clean. Ugh..

Other than that, the juice was amazing. Apple/Strawberry/blueberry/carrot was my fave.

I'd say it's a good investment if you have a big family, and access to apple trees. Apples are much more expensive than pre-made cider.

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monmouth

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Sun Jun-27-10 05:31 PM
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7. Jack LaLanne (? sp.) is still around and kicking and he's been

juicing for years. There may be recipes on his website also...Remember, the acid in the fruits and veggies, can erode the enamel in your teeth..(I just saw the advert for Sensodyne, I think)....LOL.

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Mika

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Sun Jun-27-10 06:21 PM
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8. Buy organic to juice.

Since you are concentrating things by juicing. Was them well too. Dr Bronners soap is good to wash produce. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=dr+bronner%27s+soap+uses&aq=2&aqi=g10&aql=f&oq=Dr+bronn&gs_rfai=C7amYwtwnTILjEYvwygSA17imAwAAAKoEBU_QfqV2

Environmental Work Group's guide to pesticides
http://www.foodnews.org/fulllist.php

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elocs

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Sun Jun-27-10 06:27 PM
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9. If you are going to juice, juice a bunch, a pitcher full.

Although the cleanup is not horrible it's not quick and easy either.

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givemebackmycountry

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Sun Jun-27-10 06:49 PM
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10. BUT!

Drink it fast. 24 hours or less because there are no preservatives in it, it don't last long.

Also:

Find a Farmers Market and go nuts.
Buy a lot of different fruits and vegetables and go home an experiment.

I make a fresh vegetable juice that makes V8 taste like motor oil.
Sometimes, I even leave the Vodka and celery stalk out of the glass.

But, I never forget the fresh ground pepper and dash of hot sauce.

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tinrobot

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Sun Jun-27-10 09:05 PM
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11. I love my juicer

Every morning I toss in a fresh lemon and some veggies - carrots, celery, cucumbers, or whatever else. It makes me feel great and I'm a lot less hungry during the day.

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