re: Juicing - Fill me in.

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Why juice when you can blend and get the fiber? I know some do it to give their body a break from the fiber but on a daily basis wouldn't blending be better?

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The juice is a lot more easily digested. Also the amount of vegetables that go into a couple glasses of juice would be far to much to eat it drink blended.

1/4 cucumber
1 stick celery
1/2 small pineapple
handful of spinach leaves
1/4 lime, peeled
4 Golden delicious apples
1/2 ripe avocado
1 heaped teaspoon of Spirulina powder
Small handful of ice
Instructions: Juice the cucumber, celery, pineapple, spinach, lime and apples. Place juice and Spirulina in a blender with avocado and ice and blend for 45 seconds. Pour into a glass and enjoy! As per usual everything should be as fresh and organic as possible.

These are blended smoothies.. an emulsion blender works well.. you can add yogurt and/or protein powder.

Orange Flax Smoothie
•2 cups frozen peach slices
•1 cup carrot juice
•1 cup orange juice
•2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
•1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger

Citrus Berry Smoothie
•1 1/4 cups fresh berries
•3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
•1/2 cup orange juice
•2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
•1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ
•1 tablespoon honey
•1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Banana Spice Smoothie
•2 ripe bananas
•2 cups vanilla kefir
•1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
•1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
•12 ice cubes

Pomegranate Berry Smoothie
•2 cups frozen mixed berries
•1 cup pomegranate juice
•1 medium banana
•1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese
•1/2 cup water

Tofu Tropic Smoothie
•2 cups diced frozen mango
•1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
•3/4 cup silken tofu
•1/4 cup lime juice
•1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

Good Green Tea Smoothie
•3 cups frozen white grapes
•2 packed cups baby spinach
•1 1/2 cups strong brewed green tea, cooled
•1 medium ripe avocado
•2 teaspoons honey

Blueberry-Almond Smoothie
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons wheat germ
2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or skim milk
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Purée until smooth.

Strawberry-Banana-Flax Seed Smoothie
Soft tofu lends silky texture and satisfying protein to this flavorful smoothie. Flax seeds contribute fiber and a dash of omega-3 fatty acids. You can buy ground flax seeds, or pick up whole seeds and grind them in a coffee spice grinder.
1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, trimmed (8 ounces)
1/2 medium banana, sliced
1/2 cup soft tofu (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
2 tablespoons skim milk
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Purée until smooth.

Apple Spinach Smoothie
The blend of apple, spinach, and Greek yogurt makes a rich, savory smoothie recipe. A touch of maple syrup is just enough to balance the flavors without throwing off your blood sugar.
1 small apple, cored and chopped
2 packed cups baby spinach (2 ounces)
1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice or orange juice
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 cup ice cubes
Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in a blender; purée until smooth. Add ice cubes; purée until smooth.


Spiced Raspberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie
This smoothie is packed with protein from cottage cheese and fiber from raspberries and oats to keep your blood sugar steady. A touch of honey rounds out the flavor.
1 (6-ounce) container fresh raspberries (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
2 pitted dates
2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch ground cinnamon
1 cup ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Purée until smooth.

Nutty Blackberry Smoothie
The combo of Greek yogurt and almond butter balances the sweet-tart flavor of the blackberries.
1 (6-ounce) container fresh blackberries (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons almond butter
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Purée until smooth.

Gingery Strawberry-Kale Smoothie
When you make a smoothie that uses greens, such as kale or spinach, you'll end up with a nicer texture if you blend them with the ingredients, and then add the ice.
1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, trimmed (8 ounces)
6 large fresh curly kale leaves, stems removed
1/2 cup cold water
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons grated fresh peeled ginger
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup ice cubes
Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in a blender; purée until smooth. Add ice cubes; purée until smooth.