Why juicing helps with diabetes, cancer,...

[AhMeng]

I have green apples and celery blend with Yakult original flavour every morning.... Taste real good and substitute for my breakfast.

 

[Froggy]

I have green apples and celery blend with Yakult original flavour every morning.... Taste real good and substitute for my breakfast.

With normal blender? Good idea too as bacteria is good for tummy.

 

[johnny333]

I tried my very best getting a juicer for fruits and vegetables but could not handle the veg juice. Even blended felt like puking. Got tired of juiced fruit. Now predominately a fish based diet. I admire you guys who can handle it.

I started juicing by including more of the sweet vegetables & fruits like apples & carrots, with a small amount of Kale/chard. As I got used to the taste of the green stuff I increased the percentage of the green veggies .

There's no formula. It's really up up to every individual to design a mix that they find comfortable with.

Currently I only include 1 carrot & 1 Apple with more of the greens: Kale, Swiss Chard & beetroot
I am limiting the amount of sweet veggies & fruits because I have heard that some older people who have drunk carrots long term have developed diabetes. Don't know if this is true but it is easy enough to reduce my carrot intake.

I'm including juicing in my diet because otherwise I wouldn't get enough fruits & vegetables in my diet. They have found that people who eat more vegetables & fruits live longer
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-26818377

If you look at the typical Sporean diet it is not very good & may explain why there are so many cancers out there.

 

[johnny333]

Hi johnny333, first of a a big thank you for the constructive reply which really is helpful. I wish to start my juicing regime soon. I have a juicer that looks like the one I showed but its like probable the first generation type and I don't like to use it, the motor is so heavy. I will go shop for one today armed with the knowledge you gave me.

I may have some questions about this so I hope you don't mind to reply even if you had replied somewhere here before



two questions here

1. If organic stuff is limited here in Thailand for whatever reason and if I need to use non-organic stuff

a. What do I need to take note of the vege in terms of selection?
b. How is the best way to prepare the vege? (i heard using white vinegar but I can imagine it will smell if juiced but not if cooked)

2. How often you drink the juice? What is the best frequency? Do you replace juice for any meals? When does our body absorbs the most nutrients from the juice?

There's no getting around the weight. If you want a quality juicer it has to be heavy. I keep my juicer on my kitchen counter. The augurs( long things) are are kept on the drying rack.
The nice thing about the Angel is that it is compact & attractive looking

Whenever I visit the supermarket in LOS I visit the produce section. I notice that it is rare to see organic even in the larger angmo centric supermarkets. If you shop at a small place you can try to find out more from the owners the source of their produce. If you are using non-organic make sure to peel the apples, oranges, carrots,...

You can clean the veg/fruits by using a ozonator such as the one made by SOTA:
http://www.amazon.com/A2Z-Ozone-Mul...1396843492&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=sota+ionizer
There are also ozonators that are specifically designed to contain & clean produce that look like this:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/EASTECH-Unique-design-and-multi-functional_256603579.html

I have seen these units selling in Spore, Malaysia & Batam. Let me know if want the details . I don't use the ionizers because I get organic Australian produce. Skin & everything goes into my juicer. As the place I get my organic produce has been in the business for years I can trust the quality. So I don't have the problem of selecting quality.

I usually juice once a day in the morning. I drink juice on an empty stomach to maximise absorption. The purpose of my juicing is not to lose weight but rather to supplement my diet with fruits & veggies. I also have other things for breakfast e.g.rolled oats, whole meal bread,.. At nights I sometimes eat un-juiced fruits

There is no rules against juicing more frequently. I sometimes juice organic oranges if I can find them. I use the same method as shown here

[video=youtube;X9GZxsfZ0LY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9GZxsfZ0LY[/video]

 

[johnny333]

If you travel it might not be practical to carry a juicer with you. You could carry powdered super fruits. The following products comes in a compact cannister which is not heavy to carry around. I have tried some of these products when travelling.

http://www.iherb.com/Madre-Labs-Eur...1&disc=0&lc=en-US&w=madre&rc=43&sr=null&ic=24
http://www.iherb.com/Madre-Labs-Mid...1&disc=0&lc=en-US&w=madre&rc=43&sr=null&ic=25
http://www.iherb.com/Madre-Labs-Imm...1&disc=0&lc=en-US&w=madre&rc=43&sr=null&ic=23
http://www.iherb.com/Madre-Labs-Sim...=1&disc=0&lc=en-US&w=madre&rc=43&sr=null&ic=5

 

[Froggy]

Thank you johnny. I was searching for the brands you mentioned. Angel is out but Hurom had changed dealers so I need to check out the new Hurom dealer now. The old Hurom dealer is now representing another Korean brand Kuvings.

 

[johnny333]

Know very little about the Kuvings brand but you can find out more on how it compares with Hurom by watching the videos http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kuvings+vs+hurom
& reading the comments of left by customers at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...keywords=kuvings juicer&sprefix=kuvin,aps,417

 

[Froggy]

Know very little about the Kuvings brand but you can find out more on how it compares with Hurom by watching the videos http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kuvings+vs+hurom
& reading the comments of left by customers at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...keywords=kuvings juicer&sprefix=kuvin,aps,417

Hi johnny, thanks for all the information. So far I saw the comparison it almost all point to Kuvings giving more juice. Anyway I've found the Hurom dealer. I'll go shop around for the ionizer vegetable washers later.

Those Madre Labs powder in the long run is not good for body is it?

 

[johnny333]

Those Madre Labs powder in the long run is not good for body is it?

The powdered super fruits are made from real fruits. They are freeze dried & ground into powdered form. If you don't have access to "real" juice, it is better than doing without. I still include it in my diet. I rotate between the greens & reds.

http://www.iherb.com/Macrolife-Natu...&lc=en-US&w=miracle reds&rc=211&sr=null&ic=13
http://www.iherb.com/Macrolife-Natu...t-Rich-Super-Food-Supplement-30-oz-850-g/7386

I get the bigger cannisters which are too big to carry around for travelling. That's why I prefer the smaller cannisters of the madre labs products for my travels. I get the run down feeling if I stop supplementing for longer than 1 week:(

 

[groinroot]

Pomegranate is known to clear up artery blockages but it's not so easy to find the fruit in Singapore also not that easy to extract the seeds from the fruit.

Pomegranate is available in Little India in the shops along Buffalo Road fronting Tekka Market/Hawker Centre.

Also available is the Indian gooseberry.
This berry, which goes by the Tamil name NELLI-KAI, is said to control diabetics. A kilo costs around $5/-. just buy about $2 is more than sufficienti and eat one in the morning and one at night. An ex-cop recommended me to this and I have found it beneficial. A comprehensive write up is here extracted from http://tamilmaruthuvammooligaisiddhavait.blogspot.sg/2014/03/nellikai-medicinal-uses-nellikai.html

Nellikai Medicinal Values
Amla or Indian Gooseberry is generally known as the ‘Wonder fruit’ because of the medicinal properties and benefits it carries. Many of us are not aware of nellikai nutrition facts and its health benefits. Nellikai is good for health and is useful to treat various types of health problems, skin treatments and hair problems also.

It can be consumed in various forms like pickles, chutney and juice or even raw. People usually have with salt and chilli powder but nellikai in salt water soaked gives a nice taste. Dried amlas can be powdered and used in many types of treatments. By knowing the advantages each and every houses of Tamil nadu villages have nellikai tree.
Kattu nellikai english name : Amla
nellikai botanical name: Emblica Officianalies

Here are the information about nellikai maruthuvam in tamil medicine.
Nellikai medicinal uses and nellikai benefits Tamil Medicines
Eating nellikai during pregnancy gives vitamin c. The fruit contains high amount of vitamin C. So consumption of amla provides high level of vitamin C to body.
Nellikai is known as natural laxative. It is rich in fibre. Regular consumption of raw amla relieves the problem of constipation.

Nellikai and honey: To treat chronic cough and cold, mix 1 tsp amla powder with 1 tsp honey and consume this mixture three times a day.

You might have been heard abut nellikai juice benefits in tamil siddha medicine. Mix amla juice in water and gargle with this water to get rid of mouth ulcers and ever bad breathe.

If you are suffering form joint pain of knee pain then is the best treatment for this. The anti-inflammatory property of not only reduces the pain but also helps to lessen the swelling. It is advised for the patients to consume raw amla or amla juice daily.

Ayurveda suggest Nellikai for the treatment of sleeplessness or insomniac condition. Nellikai oil massage is good for body pain.

If you are suffering form joint pain of knee pain then amla is the best treatment for this. The anti-inflammatory property of amla not only reduces the pain but also helps to lessen the swelling. It is advised for the patients to consume raw nelikai or amla juice daily.

As it is rich in vitamin C, amla is always suggested in the treatment of eyes. Regular consumption of amla or amla products are suggested by the eye specialists. It not only improves the vision but also reduces itching, redness and other eye problems in eyes.

Amla cures indigestion. Amla is a natural blood purifier. It washes off harmful toxins from the body. The troubles related to liver and bladder is also cured with the consumption of amla.

Amla is beneficial in treatment of respiratory problems like Asthma.
Studies have proved that amla is beneficial in treatment for cancer patients.
Those who want to shed their weight, amla can be useful for them. Amla increases protein metabolism in body and thus helps to reduce weight.
Amla is rich in vitamin C and thus work as immunity builder.

Nellikai and diabetes: Nellikai is very useful ayurvedic diabetic treatment. Amla, the wonder fruit contains high level of chromium which is useful in reducing blood glucose level and thus helps to control diabetes.

Amla helps to reduce bad cholesterol from the body and increases the level of good cholesterol. Thus reduces the possibility of heart attack.

The anti- bacterial properties of amla help to cure various kinds of infections.
Wrinkles on the face, fine lines are the signs of pre mature aging. Amla helps to reduce this signs and makes you look younger. Amla powder face pack eradicates the dead skin cells and nourishes skin.

Amla powder also reduces dirt and oiliness from the skin and thus stops the growth of pimples.

nellikai hair oil is beneficial for hair growth and stops hair fall. You can use nellikai powder for hair to reduce the dandruff. Amla is the best remedy in dandruff and lice problem.

Gentle massage with amla oil increases blood circulation on scalp and makes the hair soft and shiny, reduces dandruff and lice and also gives a bounce to hair.

Know about nellikai advantages and include the recipe in your diet at any from weekly three or four times a day.
Very eager to Prepare nellikai recipes and nellikai dishes click the link.

 

[groinroot]

I tried my very best getting a juicer for fruits and vegetables but could not handle the veg juice. Even blended felt like puking. Got tired of juiced fruit. Now predominately a fish based diet. I admire you guys who can handle it.

When you juice veggies throw in a handful of mint leaves. It adds to the taste.

 

[yinyang]

2 expensive juicers sitting idle in the cabinets. don't bother to juice these days. after washing and cutting up vege and fruit, just eat them. it helps with jaw and cheek muscles. plus, they taste better crunchy.

Ah so, minus the hassles. Besides, the fibre and roughage will do well for your intestines. And you shd know better, last you proclaimed to be fecal expert :p

 

[Froggy]

Finally got the Hurom 700. Delivered this evening. Will start using it tomorrow. Will give comment later.

I am thinking of getting an ionizer vege washer here but still not found any however there will be a new model coming in next two weeks and its the Teltron CleanBar AVC-1000. Wonder if anone have any comment?

http://www.teltron.com/en/common/pr...t&a_cd=3&a_item=1&lclass=i_50&sm=4_5&po_no=20

 

[eatshitndie]

Ah so, minus the hassles. Besides, the fibre and roughage will do well for your intestines. And you shd know better, last you proclaimed to be fecal expert :p

intestines need a workout. stretching exercises. this morning, stool was smooth and consistent. good color. luckily, only needed one piece of toilet paper as there was no massive aftermath. all done in the tiny stall at lax.

 

[neddy]

The powdered super fruits are made from real fruits. They are freeze dried & ground into powdered form. If you don't have access to "real" juice, it is better than doing without. I still include it in my diet. :(

Fruits contain too much fructose which is bad for diabetics.

Also, I am careful about where my fruits come from. Eg You will be shocked to find that the apples that I grow at my hobby farm has 3 times more nutrients than one imported into Singapore.

Also, the quality of the fruit is important, soil conditions should be optimal so that the fruit is growing healthy.

Sick soil produce sick fruit, using wrong fertilisers can make the soil sick.

When humans eat sick food, it cause problems for humans.

 

[yinyang]

intestines need a workout. stretching exercises. .. luckily, only needed one piece of toilet paper as there was no massive aftermath. all done in the tiny stall at lax.

Too much (unsolicited) info. Talk about waste management! :p

 

[Charlie99]

Thank you johnny. I was searching for the brands you mentioned. Angel is out but Hurom had changed dealers so I need to check out the new Hurom dealer now. The old Hurom dealer is now representing another Korean brand Kuvings.

I suggest that you consider a "Vita mix" machine.
I bought one about 6 years ago, and still using it.

 

[johnny333]

Fruits contain too much fructose which is bad for diabetics.

Also, I am careful about where my fruits come from. Eg You will be shocked to find that the apples that I grow at my hobby farm has 3 times more nutrients than one imported into Singapore.

Also, the quality of the fruit is important, soil conditions should be optimal so that the fruit is growing healthy.

Sick soil produce sick fruit, using wrong fertilisers can make the soil sick.

When humans eat sick food, it cause problems for humans.

Used to have a garden in the old days. Had bananas, soursop, & chillis growing.
In the old days there were trucks going around selling cow dung by the truck load. It was potent stuff for the garden

I have my doubts on the quality of produce sold in some supermarkets like NTUC:o
Spore has a high rate of cancers and as a GLCs it's about making $. That's why I go to a health store for my organic produce from Aust. I spend about $50/week.

 

[johnny333]

Finally got the Hurom 700. Delivered this evening. Will start using it tomorrow. Will give comment later.

I am thinking of getting an ionizer vege washer here but still not found any however there will be a new model coming in next two weeks and its the Teltron CleanBar AVC-1000. Wonder if anone have any comment?

http://www.teltron.com/en/common/pr...t&a_cd=3&a_item=1&lclass=i_50&sm=4_5&po_no=20

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Looks like a handmixer

 

[Froggy]

Looks like a handmixer

Or a massager really. I guess its still new so still not found any review nor youtube videos.