Why do I need a juicer?

[PeterB]

decay wrote:
IMHO, throwing away all that fiber seems like a waste of nutrition.

just eat more fruit and veggies!

Bingo, that's precisely why I use mine -- to get more fruit and veggies in my diet. And since I'm not using it for juice, I'm really getting all the fiber. (Essentially I'm just converting whole frozen fruit into a dessert...)

Edit: oh, and I'd eat peanut butter regardless, but now I get homemade. Lightly roasted with sea salt + honey = homemade goodness.

[Dennis S]

You're probably right, rz, but what about the "roughage?" Wouldn't a lot of the magic of fiber be because of it's "roughage" state, even after it's chewed? It seems like if it's ground into tiny pieces, or near-liquid, it might not do it's work. I don't know. I'm just asking.

Also, with your Vitamix, have you ever counted the carbs? They can add up quick.

[OWC Jamie]

I think Georgia-Pacific, Kimberly Clark, Marcal and P&G all have stakes in juicer companies.

[Dennis S]

I had a juicer years ago and gave up on it because it was too hard to clean. Maybe they've improved.

[3d]

My jaw would hurt from eating all those carrots and celery stalks in a glass of juice. Juice doesn't replace normal servings of vegetables (and fiber), it supplements it.

[Catzilla]

http://www.hulu.com/watch/19046

[Dennis S]

I would get one if I had the money and counter space. I'm sure if you're organized and diligent, you could improve your health.

[rz]

Unless you're doing something like mixing dough (which we've done), cleaning a Vitamix is easy. After you've finished using it, put in a drop or two of liquid soap, run the blender on the variable setting for about 10 seconds, then rinse it out. NEVER put it in the dishwasher.

[colonel panic]

you like a da juice

[NewtonMP2100]

to get high, athletic performance.....at the detriment of one's health.......???