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November 13, 2014

Juicing versus Blending/Smoothies

by Andrew

Juicing versus Blending/Smoothies

Posted by Andrew Klutz · November 13, 2014 at 8:56am

People often ask: which is better–juicing or blending? When your body is experiencing a crisis like cancer or other degenerative disease, many times your digestive system is also in crisis, making it difficult to get the proper nutrients from food needed to heal. We believe from all the reading we have done that juicing has an favorable advantage over blending when you are trying to heal cancer. Lose the fiber and your body quickly absorbs the nutrients into the blood stream. Yes, you need the fiber, but not in your juice. Eat a well balanced diet the rest of the day. Eat lots of plant-based foods rich in fiber. But leave your juice as JUICE.Or have a smoothie later in the day for a snack. Avoid too much fruit in your juice. One apple or one crisp pear should be your limit to avoid bringing too much sugar into the bloodstream, causing sugar spikes (we know by know that sugar is cancer’s favorite food).

In a nutshell: Blending requires DIGESTION, which is a heat-related activity for your body. Heat, like the heat from a blender or high-speed juicer, can kill off certain enzymes, phytonutrients and micro-nutrients readily available in juiced raw produce. Juicing, with the pulp removed through a slow, masticating juicer like the Hurom juicer, only requires ABSORPTION. Thus, your body can absorb up to 99% of the nutrients in juice.

Here are a few links to help explain the differences.

http://www.foodmatters.tv/juicer-buying-guide

http://www.foodmatters.tv/articles-1/juicing-vs-blending-which-one-is-better

http://juicing-for-health.com/juicer-review/what-to-look-for/juicing-vs-blending.html

http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/juicing-vs-blending-infographic/

http://usa.hurom.com/

With this Hurom Slow Juicer and Smoothie maker, you can have the best of both worlds without heating up the produce.

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September 27, 2014

Slow (Masticating) Versus Fast (Bladed) Juicers– The Breakdown

by Andrew

I have used many of both types of juicers and while they each have their pros and cons, I prefer a slow juicer for the vast amount of nutritional value it gives the juice.
Here’s the breakdown.
Centrifugal (fast) juicer:
Nutrient retention: Not so great. The high-speed spinning creates some heat, which can break down the nutrients and enzymes.
Ability to process leafy greens? :Less efficient, producing far less juice with little to no juice produced from wheatgrass.
Ability to process nuts for “milk”?: No
Noise level: As loud as a blender
Speed: No advantage-the two juicers, run side by side, juice at the same speed.
Up front prep work: Very little as the larger opening can accommodate large pieces of produce.
Cleanup: More, because the high speed imbeds the pulp into the mesh basket.
Pulp: Some
Price: Generally lower.
Masticating (slow) juicer:
Nutrient retention: High. This process produces no heat, thus retaining more of the ingredients’ nutrients, enzymes, phytonutrients, and micronutrients.
Ability to process leafy greens: Very high, including grassy and leafy greens. Great for folks who want or need green juices.
Ability to process nuts?: Yes. Great for making your own almond, soy or cashew milk.
Noise level: Very quiet
Speed: No real advantage. Upfront prep is amore, since you must cut the produce into pieces under two inches in size.
Cleanup: Very easy due to the low speed, usually hand wash only is recommended.
Pulp: A lotPrice: Higher, on average $100 more, but the juice output amount is higher with less produce, giving a cost savings in the long run.
The bottom line:
Buy a centrifugal juicer if:

— You use the juice mostly for cooking, baking or other processes where heat will eventually be applied
— You’re not picky about getting maximum nutrients
— You’re trying to save cash
Buy a slow press juicer if:
— You’re into cleansing, making nut milks and green juices, and you like fresh juice
— You want to pack the most nutrients into your body as possible
— You don’t mind spending a few extra bucks

Happy juicing, folks! Get healthy and kick your disease to the curb!

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August 21, 2014

Juicer Donations!!!!!

by Andrew

We have some awesome news this month about a very generous donation that just came to us. Sur La Table, a great kitchen store, has just donated 8 gently used, Hurom juicer demo models to The Mama Edna Project. Based in Seattle, Sur La Table has stores nation wide. We are so very excited and thankful that we can help an additional 8 people with cancer in the coming weeks. One juicer has already been placed into the hands of a new cancer client this week in Houston, Arizona. Thanks Sur la Table!!!

If you or someone you know has a new or gently used slow (or masticating) juicer such as the Hurom Slow Juicer, the Breville Juice Fountain Crush, the Omega Slow Juicer or similar model that is no longer being used, please consider donating it to us so that we may pass it along to someone with cancer or other degenerative disease. We will provide you with a tax-deductible receipt as well.

Many thanks for your support in this endeavor of helping folks with cancer get the nutritional boost they so desperately need before, during and after treatment.

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February 4, 2014

The Breville Juice Fountain Crush

by Andrew

Here at The Mama Edna Project, we usually use one of two juicers. We featured the Hurom a few ago. Today, we feature the Breville Juice Fountain Crush. It operates very similarly to the Hurom. It’s produces the same quality juice as well. From the Breville website about this juicer:

“It’s the slow juicer that crushes and squeezes to make juice with nutrients and a little fiber for a thicker, smoother texture. The 240 watt motor quietly juices everything from berries and oranges to wheatgrass and carrots for delicious results.” It also has a 10 year motor warranty. We love this machine!

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January 14, 2014

The Hurom Slow Juicer/Smoothie Maker

by Andrew

The juicer we use most often here The Mama Edna Project is the Hurom slow juicer/smoothie maker. Slow juicers tend to yield more juice from the produce that you put in it. Also, since slow juicers have no blades and turn slowly, the juice does not heat up and experiences less oxidation, which protects more of the enzymes, micro nutrients and phyto nutrients so critical in the care of terminal/chronic illnesses. This juicer retails for $399 and has a 10-year warranty. The extra cost for the machine is well worth the warranty and the increased yield and quality of the juice from the produce. We really need donations to purchase a couple new machines. Please donate if you can. See the ABOUT page for more information.

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