Posted on: Mar 4, 2012 11:23 PM, edited Mar 4, 2012 11:26 PM by Stacie
TX
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Stacie wrote:
My Daddy is a big juicer and nutrition buff and I was planning to start juicing then poof "bc" now I AM juicing. I just started last night. Dad did all my equipment research and my adult son is doing the shopping and juicing for me. Just in case I don't feel well i have someone to make and hand me my juice. All under Dad's direction. Family members need a role and these two now feel they are "helping me get well". And they are... My lumpectomy/SNB, possible ANB is tomorrow. Bless you Dad and son. Any words of wisdom for my team from other "juicers" most welcome. Saw another juicing topic but it was 2008 so thought current info would be helpful.
Diagnosis: 2/24/2012, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3
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Kaara
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May 2, 2012 01:02 AM Kaara wrote:
Timothy: I'm with you....I quickly became a convert when we purchased and began using our Vita Mix blender. My juicer is now collecting dust once again in the storage cabinet. Not everyone likes that taste of the fiber in the drink...I think it's acquired, but it's so much healthier for you unless for some reason you have digestive problems. I think many who are taking chemo might have difficulty digesting the smoothies, in which case the juicing is the best option.
Kaara
Diagnosis: 11/14/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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May 2, 2012 01:06 AM dogsandjogs wrote:
Kaara: I've heard you have to drink the juice within 20 minutes for the best effect. This is a nuisance and hopefully not true. I would really like to make enough for one day--
Diagnosis: 12/15/2010, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Kaara
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May 2, 2012 02:35 AM Kaara wrote:
The juices I've heard yes, but the smoothies can withstand 24 hours if you store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. That said, I'm sure the greatest benefit comes from drinking them immediately after making, regardless.
Kaara
Diagnosis: 11/14/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Timothy
Winnipeg, Mb
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May 2, 2012 04:37 AM Timothy wrote:
I've wondered how well adding a vitamin C tablet to a fruit smoothy might help prevent oxidation of the fruit and the dark colour that brings on. I've tried it, and it doesn't make any noticeable change in the taste. I just havent' tested the effect on the longevity of the mixture. I remember back when I was 16 and worked in a restaurant one summer, the potatoes we cut into curly fries went into a vat that we sprinked something called "Spud White" on to prevent them turning black. The ingredients said it was ascorbic acid powder (ie Vitamin C). So if you make your juice in the morning and take it to work, this might be something to try to prevent it going brown.
Concerned husband
Kaara
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May 2, 2012 04:44 AM Kaara wrote:
I add a powdered vitamin C to my smoothie along with MSM because the smoothie absorbs the taste of the two which were formerly taken with water. It doesn't turn brown at all even when stored a couple of days.
Kaara
Diagnosis: 11/14/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
DianaNM
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May 2, 2012 04:49 AM DianaNM wrote:
I would think some lemon would do the trick!
Diagnosis: 4/17/2012, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 2, ER+/PR+, HER2-