extractor

Today I was feeling a slight gag response when I thought about the juice so I decided it would be a good idea to add more fruit today to make it more appealing.  That worked and it was better tasting.  It’s funny throwing the blueberries down the extractor’s shoot…they pop back up so you have to be quick and cover with your hand so they don’t fly all over the kitchen.

The extractor I am using is an very old Hamilton Beach which still works really well. I am doing this 30 Day Juicing Challenge with an extractor and not a blender because there are claims that the nutrients are absorbed into your cells better without the fiber. I still haven’t found a use for the leftover pulp that I throw away everyday from my extractor. Joe the Juicer uses an extractor but many people prefer the blender. Do whatever feels right for you.

So, today I used blueberries, apples, celery, and a carrot.  Pretty simple. I kept it that way because I am hosting a Valentine’s dinner party tonight and didn’t have time to add anything extra. I made 8oz. and slugged it back.  Clean up was a snap with the kitchen brush and it’s dried and put back into the pantry until tomorrow.

I am using this as a meal replacement and I have noticed already my pants are fitting looser.  Do I feel any amazing burst of energy as of yet? No. Still waiting but this is only day 4.

What I can’t imagine is how anyone can do a complete juicing fast as Joe Cross did in the documentary Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead.  I find doing it once a day enough for me.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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