ReadytoMaintain 0 Posted November 6, 2009 Hello all! I was wondering . . . does anybody "juice" here to supplement their vegetable and fruit intake? If so, how has that worked for you? Thanks for the help! ReadytoMaintain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malaika 50 Posted November 6, 2009 Hello all! I was wondering . . . does anybody "juice" here to supplement their vegetable and fruit intake? If so, how has that worked for you? Thanks for the help! ReadytoMaintain I haven't, but what a GREAT idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReadytoMaintain 0 Posted November 7, 2009 So, since I am on full liquids now and I love and miss my fruits and vegetables, I went out and bought a juicer. This morning I made a lovely carrot/apple juice (3 large carrots, 2 small apples, 1 celery = full 8 oz glass). WOW!!! First of all, it is soooooo filling - so I diluted it some. And second, if you are longing for some FLAVOR or SWEETNESS, or TANG, well, then I suggest a juicer. I really am happy about being able to add veggies to my liquid phase instead of just broth and Soups. I am still keeping in mind to limit my sugars so no pure fruit juices for me. I really wanted to vegetables anyway. ReadytoMaintain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JudyJudyJudy 7 Posted November 7, 2009 Hello all! I was wondering . . . does anybody "juice" here to supplement their vegetable and fruit intake? If so, how has that worked for you? Thanks for the help! ReadytoMaintain I had that same thought myself, along with Baby foods. I think it's a great idea too!!!! Just make sure you get your protiens first, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cajun 46 Posted November 8, 2009 So, since I am on full liquids now and I love and miss my fruits and vegetables, I went out and bought a juicer. This morning I made a lovely carrot/apple juice (3 large carrots, 2 small apples, 1 celery = full 8 oz glass). WOW!!! First of all, it is soooooo filling - so I diluted it some. And second, if you are longing for some FLAVOR or SWEETNESS, or TANG, well, then I suggest a juicer. I really am happy about being able to add veggies to my liquid phase instead of just broth and Soups.< /span> I am still keeping in mind to limit my sugars so no pure fruit juices for me. I really wanted to vegetables anyway. eadytoMaintain Did you add up the carbs and calories for that juice? Usually a lot of carbs/cals in those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReadytoMaintain 0 Posted November 8, 2009 JudyJudyJudy and Cajun, I am in the liquid phase right now and my diet is not calling for any Protein until the third week. So, I am not counting carbs/sugars right now. I am on the full liquids without Protein stage. Next week, I will make sure I complete Proteins BEFORE adding something like a veggie drink. BTW, it was 3 carrots, 1 celery stick, 2 small granny smith apples. That was all the carb and sugars I had for that day. Thanks! ReadytoMaintain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jachut 487 Posted November 8, 2009 As a bandster, I have thought about it many times, just havent gotten around to it. I dont buy fruit juice like orange juice becuase the kids just guzzle it. But I have difficulty getting 2 fruit, five veg every single day. Not needing to lose anymore, i could easily afford the calories, sugar and carbs in fruit juice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites