I think I’ve had at least two juicers over the last few years – possibly three. But if I recall, one of them wasn’t actually a juicer – it was a ‘double duty’ outfit that, I think, in real life, the manufacturer’s intent was a blender. All I know is that it broke after only a couple months of use. So I found out the hard way that when you need to use a blender, use a blender. When the job calls for a juicer, then use a juicer!

What’s the difference? Pulp. It’s as simple as that.
If you\’ve ever used a juicer, then you know all about the messy cleanup that Jack LaLanne glosses over in his infomercials. I actually stained my white tile countertops (the grout) because my juicer dripped carrot juice for a few minutes while I was busy with something else. But I digress . . .

Back to the pulp. When you juice a fruit or vegetable, the pulp extracts from the juice and, unless you eat the pulp afterwards, you’re missing nearly everything fresh food had to offer. It seems to me, that if you take the time to juice fruits or veggies, don’t you want the get all of the benefits from your slaving over the juicer? I would. Juicing removes the fiber, i.e. pulp, to a ‘trap’ and, if you want the fiber, you’ll have to scoop it from the trap and add it to your juice. That just seems wrong to me! It also seems like a lot or work for a glass of fresh orange juice. I mean, really. Do you want to scoop out the pulp, stir it into the juice, splash it on the counter while stirring, clean up the counter and then enjoy your fresh creation?

Trust me. There’s an easier way.

A blender, on the other hand, will take those fruits and veggies and blend them into refreshing deliciousness! Noted chiropractor and nutritionist, Dr. Ben Kim, reports in his article Juicing vs. Blending: Which Is Better for Your Health? that “blended fruits and sweet vegetables are better for your health than their juiced counterparts, because the naturally occurring fiber in these plants will help to regulate the pace at which their natural sugars enter your blood stream.” That fiber is the pulp and, when you blend your fruits and veggies, you’re putting everything nature intended into your body. What’s better than that?

Let’s take a gander at fiber – what is it and why do you need it? There are two fundamental types of fiber: soluble fiber reduces cholesterol in your blood, unclogs fatty arteries and reduces bile salt in the liver. Insoluble fiber helps with digestion and it cleanses the colon. Personally, I want those things to happen! Fiber also helps reduce your risk of Type II Diabetes, and it keeps you regular!

I could go on and on. So, know this. When it comes to juicing vs. blending, I choose blending over juicing every time. The pulp is an important part of our fruits and vegetables – and, and important part of our diet.

Does pulp deserve the garbage? I think not!

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