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Juice as a meal

2021-01-11T05:05:01.000Z

I recently bought a citrus juicer and am looooooving the fresh orange juice. After drinking about four cups of juice I feel quite satiated and can go a while without feeling hunger again. I've been considering having a large glass, maybe eight cups of orange juice, for breakfast as a meal because I feel so great afterwards and it's so delicious! I suppose I'm just wondering if having a meal that is solely juice is sufficient for breakfast. What do y'all think? I see a lot of raw eaters have mostly juice throughout the mornings so wondering what y'all's take is

Bananas are a JUICY fruit!!!

2017-09-12T15:56:52.000Z

I put yellow bananas out all day in tropical heat and direct sun. They got squishy soft and the skins turned completely dark, but the fruit inside was still fresh yellow.

When I opened one it dripped clear juice! and when I tasted it I realized I had never had a truly ripe banana before in my life!!

SUPER SWEET!!!

Has anyone else experienced this?

Juice fasting, BOWEL SERPANTS, is John Rose telling the truth?

2017-01-25T13:26:49.000Z

Are bowel serpents real? Are the photos real? Is there any scientific data? Does Juice fasting involve cal restriction?

Why does Juice give me stomach aches?

2015-07-26T20:40:43.000Z

Hi family, this has always perplexed me and of course I've come up with my own ideas about it but I want to hear yours too.

The experience is that at first when you're drinking a lot of juice or eating high quantities of fruit, it starts to hurt. But then the pain fades and all the sudden you're hungry for that food that was hurting you.

I think it's because when you start to consume something, it requires enzymes and digestive fluids to be produced that will digest that food, but at first, it takes some time to get them flowing. Once they're flowing it feels good and you want to eat more of that food.

Here are some things that can help to make the juices flow:

eat healthy and clean. you'll be more ready to produce juice-digestion-related stomach fluids if you aren't full of crud
drink water. I like to get 2 liters before each meal but 1 liter is minimum
sleep until you feel like getting up. going to bed early enough to not need an alarm will take you to a new level of digestion.

What do you think? Any other ideas? What are the causes of this pain, and what are the solutions?

Here is a video I made about it

https://youtu.be/E5aUx9iRyek

Any suggestions for person who has Morgellons?!?!

2015-05-06T04:11:47.000Z

Hi everyone,

Not sure if anyone here could help me out with this but it's worth a try.

My family member has had itchy scabs/rashes all over her body for about 3 months now. She's been to the doctor and they couldn't really tell her what it was, they just had several possibilities of what it might be.

So we have been doing a lot of research on our own and first thought it might be scabies and now she is quite sure that it is Morgellons. She has the little "fibers" appearing from her skin and other symptoms that completely lead to Morgellons.

The only thing I could find on 30BAD about Morgellons is how it could be related to chem trails and GMOs? But I just wanted to see if anyone knew anything about the disease or had any suggestions. Any topical, internal, or diet related suggestions would be appreciated

Only thing I could think of is to fight it from the inside. She eats vegan and drinks smoothies but is not high raw or raw vegan. I know juice cleanses are controversial but do you think that would be good for this situation?

Hopefully someone can help. She's really struggling with this.

-Camille

Running in Chicago

2015-03-17T12:13:58.000Z

So I ended up needing to make a last minute trip to Chicago and caught the Amtrak last night. My first half marathon is this weekend, and I really don't want to miss out on my runs. Does anyone have suggestions for places to go? Also, if anyone knows of good raw and/or vegan food and juice places, that'd be awesome to know too!Thanks!

Chicago

2015-03-17T12:08:20.000Z

So I ended up needing to make a last minute trip to Chicago and caught the Amtrak last night. Any suggestions on food and/or juice places to check out while I'm here? I also need a couple of places to do my runs (5-8 miles) if anyone has suggestions for that as well...Thanks!

Trader Joe's OJ Rant

2014-10-31T15:51:19.000Z

So Trader Joe's sells non organic pasteurized oj, non organic unpasteurized oj, and organic flash pasteurized oj. Wtf! It's obvious they understand the concept of organic and raw but do everything they can to not let me have it. It's like saying to a trick or treating kid, "yes it's holloween, yes i have the candy, but no, there's no freakin way that i will give you this candy on holloween."

Plastic or metal citrus juicer?

2014-09-27T16:56:11.000Z

I'm getting a citrus juicer to make orange juice and I'm not sure which one I should get!!

Diabetic Getting High Numbers on RT4

2014-05-22T16:43:32.000Z

My mother started on RT4 a month ago and she is feeling great, it seems to be helping with some intense pain she was having, and she is finding it pretty easy to stick to. However she is concerned about her blood sugar numbers because she is diabetic (Type II). Her numbers are around 200 or higher (and doctors tell her 90 - 120 is ideal). Now are the ranges that are typically considered ideal incorrect? Anyone have any idea what blood sugar range is normal on RT4?

The only thing she is doing that *might* be problematic is she is drinking a lot of freshly made orange juice which I know is not a completely "whole" food. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. She is doing great but I would really like to either allay her concerns or figure out how to get the numbers under control.

Fruit Juice + Lettuce for fiber?

2014-05-09T16:39:57.000Z

Hi guys, i bought grapes and they have very bitter seed and skin, i really want to juice them to get the calories, but i'm worried about the fiber and sugar absorption.

I though on add some lettuce and cucumber mixed with the juice and throw everything on the blender... do you think this solves any of that 'problem' about juicing? or is it still not enough to make a fiber-sugar meal just like whole fruit?

Thanks guys!

Is store bought pasteurized juice for breakfast still Raw Till 4?

2014-04-26T05:43:53.000Z

Well for that matter, is raw juice even "raw"? Wouldn't that be consider "refined"?

To be honest, I'm not even too sure what "refined" is lol. When I think of refined sugar, I think of sugar cane that was ran through a juice press, then the juice dehydrated to get the sugar crystals. Is that the same way they make sea salt, from dehydrated sea water?

Anyways, basically what I'm trying to get at..

If I have a bottled juice like Lakewood Organic mango nectar for breakfast, does that still follow Raw Till 4? It's been pasteurized, so I like to think not. Even though it's refrigerated, it was at one point heated? That would kinda be the same thing as eating a cold baked potato? I dunno.. From what I gathered, eating cooked or steamed carbs are slower to digest and help keep your weight stable. That's why we save those things for the last meal of the day. For someone trying to lose weight, I don't think this would be too optimal.

I'm just trying to understand the science of the body a little better, and it's reaction to foods once it's been cooked. I'm technically not over weight. I'm skinny, but I have a lil belly that I've had my whole life of 31 years that I'm trying to flatten out.

Thank you, and my apologies if this is common knowledge or if it's been covered before..

Smoothie Recipe

2014-03-29T16:35:13.000Z

So I've just recently started trying to incorporate the HCRV lifestyle this week, and while I still need a lot of work...along the way I have discovered a smoothie recipe I love! Before, I would make a smoothie with well intentions, but it would take FOREVER to finish or I wouldn't finish at all, because I really didn't like the flavor. So I thought I'd share. It's a very simple recipe and I find myself wanting it more than once a day.

2 cups orange juice

1 cup of mixed berries (raspberry, blueberry, strawberry)

It's very simple and you can mix different things in there, and adjust the measurements to your liking. Feel free to share your favorites with me. (PS: not a big fan of veggies. So if the fruit counters it and makes it unnoticeable.....that's perfect)

Fearful toward my morning poo's color 0__o

2014-03-28T09:59:55.000Z

Yesterday shed light upon some fear. I woke up, drank my morning water, and then felt a bowel movement coming on like what usually happens during my morning water. As I am walking upstairs to the bathroom, I feel a wetness inside of my underwear. I reach the bathroom to pull down my pants and discover a red liquid dripping uncontrollably from my bum. It got all over my underwear, the floor and toilet seat. It had a consistency of water, and what seemed to be the color of blood. There was a nice amount of red in the toilet with my stool as well. I've pooped hints of red many times in the past from excessive amounts of watermelon, but it was always more of a pink. This time it was more on the dark side. My diet has consisted of primarily watermelons and fresh juices for the past 3-4 days. I've also eaten a few bananas in this time. I put my first ever beet into a juice during that time frame; however, it was a good 2-3 whole days before the happening of this scare in which I speak of. I would not be worried if it was simply the color red in my poo, but I am concerned as to why the red liquid would have been in the picture. I've been a strict lfrv, with no exceptions, for approximately 8 months now. I refuse to visit the ER to allow man made chemistry into my body. Half of my family is telling me it is from what I'm eating, and the other half is telling me I am ridiculous for refusing a trip to the ER. I am still concerned. Since this experience, I've noticed slight discomfort on and off in my back and abdominal region, but it could be my mind since I've always had a bit of hypochondria in me. I seek insights from others whom eat the way I do. Please help, brothers and sisters. Lots of love to ya!

Just got a Juicer! Give me knowledge! ... Please :)

2014-02-04T01:27:47.000Z

So I got a juicer a couple days ago and did some

orange juice

Apple juice

Beet juice

and carrot juice

Any good juice combos or ideas for the pulp?

I can't compost where I am or I totally would.

Any tips or tricks?

I am searching for information anywhere I can find it!

Thanks!

Green Juice?

2014-01-05T00:19:38.000Z

I don't enjoy salad. I have tried numerous different styles and have made all different dressings (I found a lot of good ideas on the forums here!) but still I find I can eat maybe 3 bites and I am just done. I have always hated salad haha.

So that being said, what is the ideal way to get my greens?

I sometimes make a green smoothie with banana & kale or spinach but I don't like having those every day. but

Something I used to do before I was completely vegan was I would make a green juice in the morning consisting of:

-cucumber

-apple

-celery

-greens (kale/spinach etc)

I don't like juicing much because of removing the fibre and all that..

BUT would this be a good thing to have first thing in the morning maybe as a bit of a boost to get some nutrients in before I start the day? It wouldn't be breakfast. More of a 'pre-breakfast' vitamin shot if you will!

Would this kind of juice have any negative affects? I don't 100% understand the science behind all of this yet.

Something moving in my green juice !!!!

2013-12-09T09:20:38.000Z

Ok.

there is something moving in my Green Juice!!!

CALLING OUT ALL BOTANISTS, BIOLOGISTS, SCIENTISTS, etc :)

I put some of my Green Juice under my microscope ( x1260 magnification level).

I took a video of it with my mobile phone, (sorry about the low quality video)

I can see Pyramid-shaped Crystals jiggling around !!

can anyone explain what these are?

- i would really appreciate someone (with definite knowledge) who can explain it to us.

- This would be in ALL green juices, I guess!

(but there is not much data available online because not many people put it under the Microscope).

PS: I am assuming that these crystals are not bad things. but the fact that they are MOVING makes me interested.

here are the ingredients of the that juice:

Cucumber, Kale, Watercress, Amaranth, Ginger, Lemon

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(here is the link if the above video isn't working)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znzxi3AN_EQ

Something moving in my green juice !!!!

2013-12-09T09:10:06.000Z

Ok.

there is something moving in my Green Juice!!!

CALLING OUT ALL BOTANISTS, BIOLOGISTS, SCIENTISTS, etc :)

I put some of my Green Juice under my microscope ( x1260 magnification level).

I took a video of it with my mobile phone, (sorry about the low quality video)

I can see Pyramid-shaped Crystals jiggling around !!

can anyone explain what these are?

- i would really appreciate someone (with definite knowledge) who can explain it to us.

- This would be in ALL green juices, I guess!

(but there is not much data available online because not many people put it under the Microscope).

PS: I am assuming that these crystals are not bad things. but the fact that they are MOVING makes me interested.

here are the ingredients of the that juice:

Cucumber, Kale, Watercress, Amaranth, Ginger, Lemon

(here is the link if the above video isn't working)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znzxi3AN_EQ

Help? Should I eat with no appetite?

2013-11-01T19:05:43.000Z

For 2 weeks now I've been eating fully raw, at least 2000-3000 calories everyday, except yesterday and today it's been really hard for me to eat, I haven't had much of an appetite. More so it's just that food doesn't seem appealing to me right now. Yesterday I had 1L of tangerine juice (with pulp of course) for breakfast, and I was fine, but when I tried to eat lunch (10 pears) I only got through 4 or 5 before I had to stop. So I went and bought some dates because I figured "I can usually slam those in" but same thing. Normally I can eat upwards of 30 in one sitting but I only managed to eat about 15 and that was in the course of an hour. They don't even seem like they'd taste good. I also ate lettuce wraps for dinner last night. I chopped a bunch of vegetables up and put some lemon and lime juice on them and wrapped them in iceberg. That was all I could manage to eat. Similar today. Only I haven't eaten yet :( when I woke up this morning I had a thick white coating on my tongue and I can tell my breath stinks. I'm also groggy and have some gas. I don't know what could be causing the lack of appetite but can you guys suggest any foods that are easy on the stomach or things you can eat even when you feel yucky? Is it okay to not eat a lot if you don't feel well if it's only for a little while?

JUICING?!!

2013-09-22T18:27:41.000Z

Hey ya'll I am currently working on creating a delicious raw soup and so far I have combined carrot juice, celery juice, and tomato juice and then mixed in the tomato pulp, chopped spinach, chopped peppers, and zucchini noodles. It was very delicious. However I was thinking about mixing some corn and potato juice and pumpkin juice into the mixture, but I don't want to eat the starch as it slows down detoxification. Is the starch found in the juice itself or in the pulp? thanks!

Is one litre of freshly squeezed orange juice a day too much?

2013-05-26T18:46:59.000Z

The reason why I'm asking is because I know it's recommended to eat whole fruits (with fibre intact). However, if orange juice is an extra on top of normal fruits, is that ok? Or is one litre a day a bit much?

HCRV Work Lunches

2013-05-20T19:22:07.000Z

Hi guys!

At home I make soups, salads, pate, juice, smoothies, etc. However must of these require I have a blender, juicer, or other such devices. I was wondering, What do you guys usually bring with you to work for a packed lunch. At my office we have nothing for food prep or storage, so I usually just bring with me a ton fruit, but I can never seem to eat enough fruit during my lunch break, so when I get home I'm starving! Any suggestions?

Why has my weight loss slowed down? And what can I do to speed up the process?Is this normal?

2013-05-18T14:22:52.000Z

Hi people,

Okay so I just recently went raw. I am technically doing Joe Cross's 100 day reboot. However after a week I decided to add whole raw fruit to the mix. I was running for 40mins every day for the first week and lost 10 pounds. After which I run every other day or twice a week and have had some dehydrated fruits and vegetables here and there, no oils though. I am now on day 20 and have lost only 14 pounds. I expected 1 for 1. Is this normal? And what can I do to accelerate my weight loss process besides cutting dehydrated foods out? I've heard about quite a few people who lost 1 for 1 on the reboot program without exercise even.

Grape Juice

2013-05-18T09:50:56.000Z

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone else had this same problem with grapejuice. Recently, whenever I drink 100% grapjuice (perservative free) from the store I get super sick. In fact, the last time I drank it (about 700 ml) it all came right back up. This very strange for me, because I very rarely vomit even when sick. Iive also noticed that other juices that have grape juice mixed in sometimes make me feel sick too, although I have not had the same results with the mixed juice as with the 100%. In fact some other grape blends I have no problem with.

Anyone have any thoughts about this?

High fructose corn syrup and regular pasta

2013-05-12T12:51:59.000Z

Is it okay to consume these??? Like I just got juice (welches) 0 fat 30 carbs 28g sugar, is that okay despite the corn syrup? & does pasta have to be gluten free?

Juice fast?? What are your experiences...?

2013-04-15T09:39:30.000Z

Hi there, I watched Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead at the weekend and have been inspired to do a juice fast...

I have been vegan for about a year and mainly eat low fat raw - with some cooked potatoes, rice every now and again.

I'm hoping to drop some weight and get super healthy and wondered what people thought about juice fasts? I was aiming for a 30 day juice fast.

What are your experiences???

Appreciate your help :)

Kate x

Helllllllppp me! Horrible heartburn on orange (juice) island.

2013-04-09T01:35:46.000Z

Quick background info because I know you guys are gonna ask for it. ;-)

Haven't consumed meat in 10 years. Vegan (cooked and raw alternated) for 2 years. 100% 811 since January 7th (so...just over three months now).

I've been dealing with a very mild but annoying yeast infection for over a year now (after a course of antibiotics for a gum infection in February of 2012). I occasionally eat too much (over 10%) fat with my evening salads, so I believe this is the reason I can't quite kick the yeast. I tried to go overt-free for a month but failed because I can't seem to get my salads down without lemon juice and tahini. So I decided to go on orange island for a week, both to rid myself of my addiction to tahini and to utilize all that vitamin C to assist with rebalancing my candida.

So today, my husband (who wants to do orange island with me) and I bought 280 pounds of oranges. Yum, right? So excited...we love oranges! And we get to juicing (with a hand juicer...to keep as much fiber as possible). Now, we've made meals of orange juice in the past...two quarts = 1000 calories. But today was the first time that we've drank more than two quarts each in one day. The plan was 6 quarts a day = 3000 calories. Nick is doing fine, no issues. But me? After 4 quarts, I've got the most painful heartburn I've ever had in my life.

I should mention that I've had severe acid reflux since I was a baby. The old doc I used to see in my childhood suspected an esophageal hernia, but I never got scoped to get an official diagnosis. My reflux issues are usually postural, meaning they generally only occur when I'm laying down. I also get reflux when I haven't eaten anything in over 3 hours. Reflux and heartburn usually present to me with two different sensations. Right now I seem to be feeling a combination of both. The acid in my stomach is in overdrive AND it's coming up into my esophagus.

This really hurts! And I've had it now for hours! :-(

Obviously, my first instinct is to run far away from orange island. But before I do, I just want to make sure that if I continued, the acid issue would indeed NOT get better. Because if this is temporary, I may try to stick it out because dealing with a yeast infection for over a year now is getting really old really fast.

Anyone with experience on orange island have any advice for me? Thanks so much! <3

Orange juice: unripe organic vs ripe conventional vs sweet pasteurised organic juice

2013-04-01T02:00:35.000Z

My local store only has unripe organic valencia oranges. So what would be e best option for orange juice? Sticking with slightly sour organic oranges, getting the conventional riper oranges or buying pasteurised organic juice that tastes sweet. The pasteurised juice has no additives.What would you choose?

How long does Orange Juice keep for?

2013-03-17T06:17:34.000Z

If I juiced some oranges how long would be ok to keep the juice in the fridge for? A day, 2 days, more? Or will it lose too many nutrients if I keep it more than a day?

A gallon of sugar cane juice a day??

2013-03-01T08:28:49.000Z

Has anyone ever consistently drank 1 gallon of sugar cane juice a day for a period of time? not as a cleanse or juice fast but as part of your everyday diet.i have it available to me right now so i'm all over it...but in order to make it worth while a 1 gallon mono meal of it it makes the most sense. thats only about 1600 cal. so i've been eating papaya too. In your opinion do you think this is worth it or i should just use a quart a day in banana smoothies instead? Thanks!