How to Get Fiber While Juicing
One of the best ways to get all the nutrients you need in a day is juicing, but it can be hard to get enough fiber when you juice.
If you are eating your regular diet and using juice as a healthy treat, fiber shouldn't be a problem. However, if you are doing a detox or juice fast, you will need to supplement your vitamin intake with sources of fiber.
This article will teach you how to incorporate fiber into your juices so that you're not just getting a nutritional hit but also filling up on fiber as well.
Perhaps the easiest way to get enough fiber is by eating a variety of whole fruits and vegetables, but this may not be possible while doing a detox or juice fast as many foods contain too much sugar for those particular diet plans.
If adding more fresh produce isn't an option, I recommend using supplements to meet your daily requirements. Athletes must have at least 25 grams per day, so if you are on any rigorous physical training plan, you must take care of your body outside just juicing!
Is juicing a waste of food?
If you are sticking to a strict detox, then it might seem like you are wasting a lot of fruit and veggies.
But let's be honest, how often do fruits and veggies go bad on your counter or in your fridge? On top of that, most of the leftover parts are fiber. You weren't going to digest those anyway.
Everyone has a different idea of what "wasting" means... but I'd be willing to bet you use more of your produce juicing (to more long-term benefits) than you ever did before.
Let's not be naïve. Juicing is a serious undertaking, and if you're just now getting into it... well, then good on ya. But for the seasoned vets out there: what I'm about to say might sound like common sense. And in some ways, it is! Listen up because maybe we have all been missing something that will make our lives easier.
I've found these "rules" lately with my juicer; find one or two recipes that are near perfect (meaning they taste great AND provide your body with everything you need). Don't get too experimental right off the bat! You'll want to know why so many people love these specific drinks before trying them yourself—this way when others ask.
When you love the juice, you're less like to have a lot of waste.
What to do with the fiber from juicing?
One of the questions I get asked a lot is how I can use all the leftovers? The leftovers are mostly pulp, and if you want to get all the nutrients from juicing, you must know what to do with the fiber.
There are a few ways to use this leftover pulp. This is one of those things where there isn't a right or wrong way, just different preferences depending on your purpose for juicing. Here are some ideas:
Smoothies - You can make smoothies out of any fruit and vegetable combination using an equal ratio (e.g., 50% banana/50% greens). Add juice to thin down the mixture as necessary, and add ice cubes or frozen yogurt when serving iced drinks!
Summary
You must know your juicing goals before you decide how to get more fiber while juicing. If you are detoxing, then take a fiber break. The amount of time you are detoxing should not cause any long-term adverse effects.
Some of the ways to get more fiber is using the leftover material in smoothies... or mixing it with your food.
