Food Preparation: Juicing, Grinding, Crushing, Steaming, Broiling, Baking etc....

[GSD]

Oh yes and grilling :grin:

There are many different ways to prepare foods

There are often benefits or detriments to the specific ways that you prepare foods

Some examples include ease of digestion, activation or destruction of enzymes, release of fats, and breakdown of nutrients

Feel free to post the various foods your eat and the way you prepare them

Share your experiences or knowledge you have obtained on your own or working with a nutritionist or from other sources


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[GSD]

http://www.dawgsaloon.com/showthread.php/5655-Diet-amp-Nutrition?p=248685&viewfull=1#post248685

I'd like some info on juicing.

What are good fruits/vegetables to use?

What's a good juicer to get? I think I may ask Santa to bring me one.

[Bye You!]

Lmao at tag#5. :giggle:

[GSD]

http://www.dawgsaloon.com/showthread.php/5655-Diet-amp-Nutrition?p=248685&viewfull=1#post248685

I'd like some info on juicing.

What are good fruits/vegetables to use?

What's a good juicer to get? I think I may ask Santa to bring me one.

I can start with this

As far as I know there are 4 types of juicers

Extractors aka Masticating
Centrifugal
Single Gear
Dual Gear aka Triturating

This site lists it as 5 but count 2 types of centrifugal that I really don't consider different. However, the site gives good details about the types and will save me a lot of typing :grin:

http://www.fernsnutrition.com/juicer_types.htm

They have recommendations but are a site selling them.

If you can wait a day or so I can dig up and post some less biased information and links I got when I looked into it earlier this year

[GSD]

Lmao at tag#5. :giggle:

:jj:

[GSD]

Oh and believe me home make wheat grass juice (which that site rightly notes on all appropriate juicers) is an important consideration in choosing a juicer

That's one mistake I made but didn't realize until after I purchased it

Although where the heck you'd get it fresh in nyc I don't know. But once you do get it you can just grow it yourself like herbs

[Bye You!]

I can start with thisAs far as I know there are 4 types of juicersExtractors aka MasticatingCentrifugal Single GearDual GearThis site lists it as 5 but count 2 types of centrifugal that I really don't consider different. However, the site gives good details about the types and will save me a lot of typing :grin:http://www.fernsnutrition.com/juicer_types.htmThey have recommendations but are a site selling them. If you can wait a day or so I can dig up and post some less biased information and links I got when I looked into it earlier this year Of course I can. Santa's not coming for a while. Thanks!

[GSD]

I finally found the info I was looking for on juicers

The Consumer Reports info, although free, was less complete & helpful that the other sources

You can juice all fruits vegetables and herbs. Commonly people only think of fruit. Favorite combinations have been a mix of fruits, vegetables and herbs.

I'll post some of these later but here is an uncommon one and the taste is meh but mega healthy.

Potential Health Benefits ***** : Taste: * : Potential Benefits - Heal intestines, support immune system, cleans blood, clears sinuses, alkalizes small intestine, detox heavy metals

Garlic, Onion, Cilantro & mixed with water

High in vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin C, Chromium + lower amounts of 8 others

Ended up buying a centrifugal Breville juicer. Cheap $89 @ amazon. Works great but not for wheat grass which I just grind myself. Minor drawback takes 3-5 minutes to clean

I cross checked as many review sources as I could for the different models I narrowed it do to in the end
Here are a few helpful sites in addition to Amazon / Nextag / ePinions http://www.epinions.com/Juicers & other really big sites for reviews and information

Reviews
http://www.consumersearch.com/juicers/review
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances/kitchen-appliances/juicers/juicer-buying-advice/index.htm
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/articles/juicer-buying-guide.php
http://www.buyjuicers.com/firstjuicer.html
http://www.buyjuicers.com/bestjuicer.html
http://www.happyjuicer.com/wheatgrass-juicers.aspx
http://juicerreviewsonline.com/
http://www.reviewcentre.com/products535.html
http://www.all-about-juicing.com/
http://products.howstuffworks.com/juicer-reviews.htm

I'll bbl if you have any questions

[GSD]

Crushing Garlic and waiting before eating it or cooking with it (although this can significantly reduce or destroy the benefits) releases chemicals that have many positive effects on the body

Among other things they help the heart,blood, cholesterol levels and they are antibiotic, antimicrobial

Read these to find out more

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02935/Four-Unexpected-Food-Facts.html

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/phytochemicals/garlic/

[GSD]

Taking request for topics in this thread

If I get none I'll continue on my own

[GSD]

Sprouted grains, beans, herbs pretty much anything that grows

Some benefits
Increases nutrient values and availability in all sources
Eases digestion
Can change and acid forming food to alkaline

Sprouting
http://tondro.com/HFF/Grains3B.jpg

Drying
http://tondro.com/HFF/Grains2B.jpg

Dehydrating
http://tondro.com/HFF/Grains4B.jpg

Sprouted Bread
http://motherrimmy.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ingredients.jpg


Useful Websites
http://www.sprouting.com/
http://nourishedkitchen.com/sprouted-grain-flour/
http://www.everynutrient.com/the-benefits-of-eating-sprouted-grains.html
http://community.vitamix.com/_Making-Sprouted-Whole-Wheat-Flour/blog/290741/22442.html
http://greenlivingideas.com/2008/06/12/sprouting-grains-and-legumes/

[GSD]

Information and useful links on sprouted grains, diets (not for weightloss) & digestion

http://www.dawgsaloon.com/showthread.php/3593-****The-OFFICIAL-ChuckZ-Hangout-Thread****?p=595665&viewfull=1#post595665

http://www.dawgsaloon.com/showthread.php/3593-****The-OFFICIAL-ChuckZ-Hangout-Thread****?p=595853&viewfull=1#post595853

[GSD]

Juicing

http://www.hps-online.com/foodsjuices1.htm - THERAPEUTIC FOOD AND JUICES

[GSD]

Juicing

http://www.hps-online.com/foodsjuices1.htm - THERAPEUTIC FOOD AND JUICES

http://cdinsky.com/blogs/blog/dave-the-raw-food-trucker-healed-himself-from-cancer-diabetes-kidney-disease-more/ - Inspirational

[Dainty Jainty]

Yesterday I made a tasty smoothie you may enjoy. In a blender put 1 cup soy milk, 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries, 1 banana. Blend for a few seconds and you're done! Delicious.

[DlistCelebutard]

Yesterday I made a tasty smoothie you may enjoy. In a blender put 1 cup soy milk, 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries, 1 banana. Blend for a few seconds and you're done! Delicious.

I add raw chopped Kale, and flax, chia or hemp seeds to mine, sometimes add agave for sweetener.