Juicing vs Blending Which is Best? See for yourself!

[cat5fan]

Thanks for the video. I'm a little unhappy with the answer. We would not be here watching this video if we weren't trying to introduce fresh stuff into our diet. So I guess could you answer as you say "Good, better, best". We don't want to buy both right off the bat. So how should we ease into this lifestyle?

[rawfoods]

This may be the video you should have watched instead:

watch?v=EXio7Vfl4vc

[devonblaine]

"remember when you were a baby?"

uh, no. I don't. lol

Great videos though! :)

[madametj]

Would it be so bad just to add water to the carrots when blending? Your body needs water anyway.

[rawfoods]

You can add water to the blender, and it will blend more easily. The texture will still be very thick..

[moonman14]

All your videos have helped me make my decision (Omega 8004) Will be ordering from you very soon...but I want the fiber too...I am thinking I will just mix a little of the pulp extracted...does that make sense or would it be better to use a blender....doesn't make sense to me to buy 2 units...

[rawfoods]

Yes, you can juice and then take some fiber out of the pulp catch bin and mix it back with the juice if you would like.

[Tritdry]

John i like your video, its a very interesting debate between juicing and blending, what are your thoughts on using a hand held blender? As far as i am aware, they dont reach as high resolutions per second compared to stationary blenders, and therefore oxidation would be decreased, but they may not break down the material as well, what are your thoughts?

[rawfoods]

In general, I agree. Some hand blenders run up to 17,000 rpm, which is still really quick... In general, they are good for certain tasks, such as whipping cream (because they do introduce air). The hand blenders can also get messy.. If your serious, get a real blender or a juicer.. You CAN use the juicer as a kind of "blender" by using a "blank plate" which will fairly effectively mush up anything put into it, which is called "baby food".

[CassieDynomite]

I think blending is better

[MolgaPvP]

Wouldn't using the homogenizing blank with the Green Star make the same mushy substance as the blender, eliminating the need for the blender at all? (Granted I know this would be more time consuming)

[rawfoods]

Yes, it would. Although the texture may not be the same.

[spartacus3]

Chewing, which has been with the human race for thousands of years, causes enzymes to be activated, thereby assisting the digestive process throughout the entire alimentary canal.

[liquidyou]

I'm wondering if it's a good idea to blend the carrots and then put the contents into the juicer. Would that make juicing the carrots faster and put less stress on the machine?

[rawfoods]

Yes, you could do that. But blending also tends to oxidize the food more, which would be counterproductive in my opinion.

[fcarabat]

I just love this guy, love watching his videos... love the energy he puts out!!

[makinista]

Why it's no mentioned here that blenders take a way some nutrients and due to fast spinning of the blades that creates heat and oxygenate the process?.

[BillyBones139]

Have you done this comparison with greens? I'm on the fence regarding getting a juicer vs a Vitamix for greens.

[rawfoods]

The results and pros/cons that I talk about in this video would be similiar for leafy greens. When blending leafy greens, you will NEED to add a liquid (water) to get them to blend.

[BillyBones139]

@rawfoods

Thanks very much for making this video. I decided on an Omega 8006 juicer. I can simply add some of the non-soluble fiber back as desired. I'm also using the non-soluble fiber to make crackers in my dehydrator or putting it in my composter. :-)

[cherbear1001]

Is it a good idea (IE possible) to juice small berries? I would LOVE some raspberries in my juice in the morn.

[rawfoods]

While you can juice berries, I recommend blending them. IF you juice them, you will get little juice, but alot of pulp (waste) and berries are expensive.. unless you grow them yourself..

[Dkellybrew]

Dude I bought a blender but I was looking to juice...I can't believe that happened. And now I fell in love with my 159.99 Ninja 1200 that I refuse to take back because it's so fuckin awesome lol...but I still need the juicer

[TheGraceofChrist]

Is there a stainless steal juicer that's high quality? I'm pretty sick and probably need to get juicing as soon as possible.Thank you so much for your input.

[rawfoods]

Go for the Nowalk Juicer, its all Stainless Steel.. Its also $2500

[infernoflo]

doesn't this guy look like John Edwards?

[ramos0710]

Would it be a good idea to juice a carrot cucumber and tomato then blend that with some leafy greens like kale collards and swiss chard

[rawfoods]

I would personally juice them all. But yes, you can juice some produce items, and then blend additional veggies or fruits into them if you so desire. There are pros and cons to each blending and juicing as explained in this video.

[ramos0710]

Would it be a good idea to be

[qwondoflex]

Fiber provides bulk, and keeps you regular. The leftovers from juicing can be tossed onto a bowl of quinoa,rice,etc and eaten raw. Some people can't chew hard veggies due to age, or jaw disorders. Blending, and juicing do a lot of the work. I toss water into my blender with shredded carrots, strain, and drink it. It's very simple.

[pakinbabe]

could you add some apple juice to the carrot to make it more liquid? I have a vitamix and debating about getting a juicer. I was looking at the jack lalane ones?

[nickorization]

You provide so much unique information that is completely unavailable anywhere else, do you ship worldwide (Germany specifically)? How does it work with the guarantee ?

[szymusiek1980]

We should juice the vegetables and blend the fruits. My strong examples: juice from the carrots and paste (mousse) from the apples. It's better to eat the whole content of the fruits, and only essential elements of vegetables - a juice.

[johnlvs2run]

A blender is better for green leaves.

[hollleeee]

This dude is adorably clumsy. I miss Hawai'i.

[Moonbase0ne]

I agree with you sobizzr. I had a juiced years ago. I currently have a blender and will be trying out blending soon. I'm honking maybe mixing some fruit with a vegetable or 2 here and there? Anyways, I don't really want to go out and get a juicer again at the moment. For now though, I mix my veggies with rice, no meat. Eat my fruit whole, but will try blending fruit.

[sobizzr]

juicing or drinking juice gives a very fast nourishment . blending wil give the same nourishment although at a slower rate but with the advantage of getting fibers for the colon and fat absorptions. we win on both, and this video is doing an excellent job explaining it. thank you.

[MrSmudger687]

I'm not sure whether or not juicing makes absorbtion easier, however I feel that the most compelling argument for juicing allows you to consume far more vegetables than you ordinarily would if you were to eat the whole vegetables. Even though some nutrition will remain in the fibrous vegetable after juicing, overall, you get more nutrition.

[melissam0ss]

FINALLY you have explained to perfecttion how doing both PLUS eating is so healthful! I bought a breville juicer and love it. got on track with my health quickly. yesterday I bought a Blendtec blender (watched your comparison vids for research!) and now i make soups and smoothies with pulp. watching you nibble carrots was so cute. wish i lived near your garden!! thanks for all your HELPFUL videos!! people NEED you!

[MrTokyoUbaYokai]

This Guy Is So Activated!! How Awesome :)

[belbel77]

we know that its vitamix blender...can you please add the name of the juicer in your info section...thank you! I dont have alot of time right now to read all comments.:)

[rawfoods]

This juicer is the Green Star GS-1000 model.  That being said, Im not a big fan of this particular juicer. The newer model is the Green Star Elite, which is a big improvment, in my opinion. That being said, I do testing and make videos on all the major brands of juicers out there, so you can choose the juicer that will best meet your needs.

[belbel77]

@rawfoods

Since you have tested alot of these juicers...what is your favorite one?

[rawfoods]

My favorite juicer depends on what im juicing/what im doing with the juicer. My top two favorite style juicers (for me an what I juice) - your needs may be different, in which case, I would reccomend a different juicer. I like the Omega 8004 and Omega 8006 and Omega VRT350HD or Omegfa VRT330HD

[Danbis0]

@rawfoods

Which machine is best at making coconut., Almond or hemp oil?

[harlemw651]

Great vid! Answered all my questions :-)

[blakreign39]

use pulp as a soup base 

[Nilsosmar]

@blakreign39

.... or you can make veggie burgers, crackers or cookies from it.

[deceiver123m]

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[Salmondoors]

Thank u you!,

[ssssaaafff]

Man kind made it's greatest expansion in history because they learned to cook which broke down grains easily and that made him spend his time developing and waring because he didn't have to spend all his time foraging eating to get enough calories. Now the blender is the new way to cook. It is perfect way to break down the fiber walls so we can get more nutrients which cooking did. Juice is good especially when sick or for some tasty drinks but blenders are the way to go.

[formaldehyde28]

I laffed at 7:56. good vid

[TheLoserKingdom]

You make really good videos.

[ashworth1025]

Yeah....maybe you should get a Blendtec HP3A total blender with the 3 qt pitcher. It beats the heck out of the vitamix. Plus....add about a half cup of water to the carrrots and you have carrot juice!

[myIsweetIself]

WOW! Thanx for this video! Man you really know your stuff!!! I read many books on modern nutrition and you really sum it up perfectly. All this juices and mushes are great but as you say, don´t forget the fiber, it is vital for our health. And best food of all are green, leafy veggies!!!

Eat veggies and fruits also as they are using your teeth!!!

GoRawNow!!!

[RawFoodGuy99]

Hey Hey don't talk bad about Vitamix !! LoL....

[colorlight2]

Great info , and so funny! Keep up the good work! ! I have a Waring pro it’s a bit of a fuss for the clean up , But effective , is that juicer like the Cadillac of juicers ? Looks like it , the fibre looks totally dry , great compost Eh! Great stuff! What is good to look for in a blender? Glass? Plastic ? Plunger?

[KissMeQuk]

Fiber is like exercise for your digestion. When you eat fiber, remember to DRINK WATER WHEN YOU EAT FIBER!!! A lot of these blenders or emlusifiers, they want you to add WATER!!! Just like your digestive system needs water so do these machines need water. Your body is made mostly of water. The body loses about 2 QT's of water a day!!! Water helps with digesting and moving fiberous foods. Water and Juicing are the best beverages!!! GO RAW!!!

[zippyspring]

@KissMeQuk, Thanks for the info. I have a very hard time digesting fiber.

[DaleFitness]

Great video! Thanks

[teckniec2]

fiber is not a necessary nutrient. Our bodies can't break it down.

[rawfoods]

Agreed, we can not digest it, but we need fiber in our diet. Try eating a diet, rich WITHOUT FIBER (ie: all meat) and call me in a month to let me know how you are doing.

[bdrelly2151]

@rawfoods check out the movie fat, sick and nearly dead where they just drank vegetable and fruit juice for 60 days.

[MrSmudger687]

@teckniec2 - fiber actually helps prevent bowel cancer. In my mind that makes it necessary.

[pureluck2]

@teckniec2

Fiber is absolutely necessary.

Skip the fiber, hello diverticular disease.

[TejasM14]

@teckniec2 In plain terms the function of insoluble fiber is to make shit move slower. So your body can absorb more nutrients from the food that we eat.

[g1981c]

great video. the one on vitamix vs blendtec was great too.

[EntFan1]

Well I think blending greens is good with the smoothies with a vitamix or a blendtec. But to make smoothies with carrots and starchy vegetables like beets or brocolli is not a good idea. It doesn't taste good. Because green leafy vegetables are not really vegetables. So I would juice carrots,beets,celery,broccolli­, but blend spinach,kale.

[rawfoods]

In two on high speed, minutes the vitamix or blendtec will cause the liquid inside it to steam.

Generally it takes a minute or less to blend most smoothies.

[FoodCubes]

These videos are incredibly informative, thoughtful, and honest. I'll definitely check out your website.

[HotVoodooWitch]

I agree completely: juicing and blending shouldn't be an either-or proposition. My Norwalk juicer and Vita-Mix 5000 reside in happy side-by-side harmony on my kitchen counter. Their different functions complement each other beautifully and I wouldn't be without either one.

BTW John, the most nutritious carrots are older--the wife of the president of Norwalk told me that she likes to tell people that "carrots are like women--they improve with age!" They do need to peeled lightly, though.

[Onoroian]

Do these high speed blenders cause heat to kill some of the nutrients or and denature enzymes?

thank you for your videos

[rawfoods]

If you run the high speed blender for 2+ minutes straight, it will get hot. Tempertures about 118 degrees can denature enzymes.

[imlivingandlearning]

Great reply, John! :-)

[kriquit]

What happens when you blend the carrots in the blender for another minute? Won't it become more liquid? Just wondering cause I just bought a Vitamix!

[rawfoods]

No, it will not become more liquid. They are as "liquidfied" as they will get.

[kriquit]

Thanks. Oh well, I guess I will just have to add extra water...

[rawfoods]

No, they will not become more liquid. The only way to get them more liquid is to add water.

[otcube]

How about a video on choosing the right blender?

[rawfoods]

Im working on it.

[rawfoods]

I have added a video on blendtec vs vitamix..

[Forsure3333]

Sometimes I add nuts to veggies in the blender.

[rawfoods]

Adding nuts to veggies will slow down their digestion time due to the fat. That can be a "good" or "bad" thing depending on who you ask. I personally do not reccomend adding nuts to a "green smoothie"

[Forsure3333]

@rawfoods Thanks. I stopped doing it. I will eat my nuts at least an hour after my juice.

[Beepinsqueekin]

I have a large family and cannot afford a juicer yet. But I do have a Blendtec blender, you know, the one that can grind up a tennis shoe? LOL Anyway, I blend my veggies and strain them thru a polyester paint strainer bag (same as a nut milk bag tho much cheaper). Before I drank my juice before straining and it hit my tummy too hard...must have been fiber overload. Straining it prevents that discomfort. LOVE your videos!

[simo134]

Can you juice apricots with the skin or do you need to peel the skin off first?

Thanks.

[rawfoods]

You can juice them with the skins. You must remove the pit.

[desmond1639]

@simo134 when I blend oranges with the high dollar blender, I leave the peels on. So I assume that it is okay to leave the peel on apricots.

[rawfoods]

I would not leave the peels on oranges, as in the peel of the orange is indigestible naturally-occuring chemicals that can cause indigestion and gas. (Unless of course, thats your goal)

[jjljcra]

Good video. Nice instruction.