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Are we overdoing it? 
I have a juice recipe my husband and I find delicious. I'll make this about 5-6 times a weeks and we'll drink about 12-16 ounces for breakfast or a light ...

Am I getting enough protein and vitamin B12? 
I have looked around and did not find anything on protein and B-12. So my question is am I getting enough protein and vitamin B-12 with my juicing fruits ...

Can I juice veggies and fruit together? 
I was wondering if juicing veggies and fruit together is a bad thing. The ingredients I use in my juice are 2 carrotts, 1 celery stick, 1 or 2 green apples,...

Juicing same veggies and fruit every day 
I started juicing about 2 weeks ago. I juice once a day and usually I get about 12-16 oz of juice. I put in the same things which are spinach, kale, celery ...

Aside from home made, what kinds of juices should I buy? 
I realize that as I start this detox juice diet, I'll have to make my own fruit and vegetable juices though I am uncertain as to the "other" kinds of juices ...

What is the best way to juice spinach, collard greens and chard?  
I have been juicing 5 times a week for the past month and am having great results using my juicer for oranges, apples, carrots, beets, pears, celery and ...

Can I juice sweet potatoes and can I eat them raw? 
I like to drink juice in the morning and I do it about 3 times a week. But all I juice are carrot, celery, apple and cumcumber. I wonder can I juice raw ...

Calorie Counting for Juicers 
I've been juicing for about a month now and I'm absolutely addicted. My problem is trying to figure out the calorie count of the various juices I make....

how many oz of vegetable or fruit juice should be drank a day to lower LDL? 
Recently new to juicing. I needed to reduce my total cholesterol and triglycerides counts and raise my HDL while lowering my LDL as I was diagnosed as ...

How can I increase my platelet count?  
My platelets are extremely low and causing a lot of fatigue. I have Hep C and my liver function is not great right now. My doctor would like to do a liver ...

How to prevent mold in my wheatgrass sprouting? 
I am aware of the goodness of drinking wheatgrass juice but unfortunetly it is difficult to source for fresh organic wheatgrass in my area. So I started ...

Can juices keep for 36 hours?  Not rated yet
If you're juicing for other people can they keep it for 36 hours after delivery"? I want to start juicing for other people, the problem is that they ...

Can beetroot be consumed daily for a cancer patient?  Not rated yet
I am diagnosed with breast cancer and is fighting cancer through alternative medicine which include fresh fruit juicing, exercise and herbal medicine.

Right ...

Breville Compact Juice Fountain  Not rated yet
What is your opinion of the Breville Compact Juice Fountain? I just placed an order for the Breville Compact Juice Fountain because it had great reviews....

Cancer: How do I juice a beet?  Not rated yet
Hello. I am new to the juicing concept and just bought my new juicer. I have been diagnosed with Cancer of unknown primary but 5 tumors were found on my ...

Is juicing for weight loss to be a meal replacement regimen?  Not rated yet
I am almost 50...I have dabbled in juicing before, but I want to venture into it even more so now.

When I juice, am I to juice every meal...or is it ...

Is it safe to juice whole apples, including their seeds?  Not rated yet
I remember when I was young my mother told me there was arsenic or some such thing in the seeds and that I should not eat them. Also, I have a centrigual ...

What to juice for a diabetic?  Not rated yet
I am a diabetic, but I do believe in jucing. I was in the hospital back in January for congestive heart failure. They also said I had high blood pressure ...

Why is juicing better than eating it whole? (e.g. an organic carrot)  Not rated yet
Many people have said to me why do you juice, why waste the other valuable parts of the fruit/veg. I have almost forgotten the answer because in some ...

Portions  Not rated yet
I've read on the internet that no matter how much we drink fruit or veg juice a day, its only considered One portion; hence, the other 4 portions are still ...

What is the horse power (hp) of the Alpha juice extractor?  Not rated yet
I heard that a good juice extractor should be 3 hp and above in order to extract the phytonutrients or enzyme. What is your comment?

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How many times a day can you drink juice when strictly juicing?  Not rated yet
I have never juiced before but feel very unhealthy and am ready to make a change in my life.

I have terrible bowels and it it is not unusual for me ...

Does chayote (vegetable) juice bring your blood pressure down?  Not rated yet
A friend of mine went to Brazil and forgot to take her blood pressure meds. Her brazilian friend made some juice using one chayote (pear shaped vegetable)...

Why can't i get my vegetable juice to taste good?  Not rated yet
I love v-8 juice but i wanted to make it myself for the health benefits but i just can't get the right combination of veggies and it tastes horrible. I ...

I adore beet juice. What should I do with the greens? Recipe ideas?  Not rated yet
I just love pure beet juice with a little lemon, although I find the greens really bitter and don't want to dilute the deliciousness of the beet root ...

Juicing vegetables and doing the lemon/master cleanse  Not rated yet
Hi, I am wondering if it would do any harm to do the master cleanse, and juice at the same time. I am 21 Yrs old, and pretty healthy. Just want to clean ...

Is it okay to mix grapefruit juice with green/carrot juice?  Not rated yet
I juice every day and love it. I have been encouraging friends to get started. One has a sister who bought a Champion and juices grapefruit with everything....

What is a good juicing plan to help a diabetic get well?  Not rated yet
My concern is that have been cautioned not to have too many carbs in my diet. But I love to juice, and I think it makes me feel so much better. I think ...

Would it be healthy for me to go on a juice diet to lose weight?  Not rated yet
Hi, I'm about ten pounds away from being medically over weight (my body mass index is 23.9), so i was thinking of going on a juicer diet, mostly snacking ...

GI Distress with juicing  Not rated yet
I have The Complete Book of Juicing and a great Juicer. For the past 2 yrs, I have tried numerous combinations of both fruits and vegetables. However,...

Can i juice with my fruits and vege together  Not rated yet
I am juicing for over 5 months now. I juice carrot, celery, cabbage, apple, lemon, ginger and sometimes garlic, blueberry. I add superfood powder with ...

Fat loss during juicing  Not rated yet
Hello Sara: thank you for answering my previous question ... I have one more.

I was reading about the amount of pounds/kgs, you shed in your "own" juice ...

What are the best juices for recovery from a cold?  Not rated yet
I haven't had any kind of serious illness in over 25 years, but recently got a cold/flu that was very bad. After 3 weeks I am now over the worst but still ...

Best options for storing juice?  Not rated yet

You have one of the most beautiful, genuine, and valuable sites I have ever seen. Thank you for your work and generosity!

I recently got Green Star ...

How many carrots to juice for eye related problem?  Not rated yet
Recently, I undergone a minor eye laser surgery for a tiny retina hole in my left eye. 3 mths after, the refractive index increases from 8.75 to 10.00....

how do I tell the carb count in fruits and vegetables after juicing?  Not rated yet
I know how to count the carbs for my Type 2 diabetes. That is fairly simple. How can I tell what the carb count is for 8 ounces of apple or carrot juice,...

What is the reaction of juicing of greens on blood thinner ?  Not rated yet
I am taking blood thinners for a blood clot in my leg. What effect will vitamin K,which I am not suppose to supplement, have on the blood thinner (coumadin)...

Grape seeds through a masticating juicer?  Not rated yet
I have an Omega 8003 masticating juicer. Is it OK to put grapes through the machine, with their seeds? The seeds are very hard. Will they damage the parts/...

wheatseed juice and capsicums does it contradict ?  Not rated yet
I started making wheatseed juice every couple day I drink half cup of juiced wheatseed with carrots or apple.

Then yesterday I have read your newsletter ...

How to Juice Bitter Guord (Melon)  Not rated yet
My husband has diabetes and we Indians believe bitter guord juice is very effective in controlling diabetes, so how do i give him.



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Can you recommend a juice remedy for nose bleeding?  Not rated yet
My sons, 13 and 7, frequently have nose bleeding episodes. Sometimes, the bleeding can be quite alarmingly profuse. What can I give them to help prevent ...

How can I lighten my smoothies?  Not rated yet
My boys take cereals and a glass of milk for breakfast. I really like them to take a glass of juice as well but they have little room in their stomachs ...

I have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome  Not rated yet
I have always been health conscious. Run 40k per week plus weight train 4 times per week. Eat fairly healthy. No processed foods or fried. When I turned ...

Storing Juice Overnight??  Not rated yet
I am up at 4.30 am -- it is difficult to juice and get off to the gym and then work -- if I make the juice the night before and store in seal tight jar,...

Is juicing suppossed to replace a meal ?   Not rated yet
My 14 year-old daughter has added juicing to her diet. I want her to add juicing as a positive and healthy addition to her regime. What would a sample ...

Do you peel bananas before you juice them??  Not rated yet
One of my friends was going to start juicing and he was going to put the whole banana in. I didn't think that was quite right.



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Juicing Beets?  Not rated yet
I want to add beets to some of my juicing. I noticed the tops might be good to add to the juicing blend. Are there any advantages or disadvantages to juicing ...

Jack Lalanne Power Juicer   Not rated yet
After reading A LOT of the information that is on your page, I think I bought a pretty expensive juicer that's virtually no good. Would you say that I ...

Do you juice orange or lemon peel as well as the pith and fruit?  Not rated yet
What do you do with the orange peel and lemon peel when you want to juice them? Do you include the peel as well or first peel the fruit to eliminate the ...

Should you mix other fruit with citrus?  Not rated yet
We have a juicer and in the book it said that you shouldn't mix anything with a citrus? In some of your receipes you do?



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Hands turned yellow from drinking carrot juice?  Not rated yet
My hands become noticeably yellowish after drinking vegetable juice mixed with carrot (2-3 piece), celery and apple for about 6 months (about 5 times per ...

Any benefit from using a centrifugal juicer?  Not rated yet
Hi Sara, thank you for sharing this info. about juicing.

I stopped drinking milk a few weeks ago and am amazed that I can now stay awake after I put ...