Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 At the chance of being laughed off the block, I'd like to ask if the food processors/blenders destroy any nutrients with their fast moving metal blades that get hot. I don't want to " strain at nats " (as the saying goes) or be overly cautious...but just wondering. I'm thinking that you will all tell me that the benifits outweigh any problem...same with juicer. Diana of Dewberry Hill All your favorites on one personal page – Try My Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Some juicers like the Green Power juicer (I have one) rotate at 90 rpm. It smashes the fruits and veg between two rotating interlocking screws. It makes no heat and the claim is that it creates juice that can be stored for noticibly longer times because it is less likely to oxidize and they say the heat does damage it. On Dec 1, 2004, at 9:12 PM, Diana of Dewberry Hill wrote: > > At the chance of being laughed off the block, I'd like to ask if the > food processors/blenders destroy any nutrients with their fast moving > metal blades that get hot. I don't want to " strain at nats " (as the > saying goes) or be overly cautious...but just wondering. I'm thinking > that you will all tell me that the benifits outweigh any > problem...same with juicer. > > Diana of Dewberry Hill > > > > > All your favorites on one personal page – Try My > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Hi Diana, I figure in both juicing and blending, some nutrients would be lost by oxidation, some by the actual motion of the blades itself, and some by the friction produced by the blades ie heating on a localised scale. But I don't know how much of an effect this has. I think if it was anywhere near as bad as cooking, we'd find significant differences in taste, smell and appearance. For example, freshly made carrot juice looks and tastes different to bottled pasteurised carrot juice, as I'm sure most people here have noticed. On the other hand I think juicing and blending can make digestion a lot easier, and consuming large quantities of fruit a lot more convenient. Love and Light, Graeme PS actually it just occurred to me that the effect is probably worse with grinding nuts and seeds, as they seem to get noticably warm, and there's no liquid to help dissipate localised raised temperatures ie at the surface of the blade. rawfood , Diana of Dewberry Hill <cozad76078> wrote: > At the chance of being laughed off the block, I'd like to ask if the food processors/blenders destroy any nutrients with their fast moving metal blades that get hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 This is one of the things I no longer worry about; I've used my Champion for years, I use my blender and food processor with a free mind; even if there is some loss of nutrition, I know I am getting a whole lot more than I ever used to get from cooked and processed foods that I ate for the first 48 years of my life. And what is happening with my body and health has been amazing. When you think about it, foods begin to lose their nutrition once they have been harvested, and we have no idea how long it has been since something has been harvested. So there are a lot of unknowns, and things that can't be either measured or proven in the context of our lives at home. I just trust that by eating raw, my body will take these good foods I am giving it and use it as best needed. This may not seem very clear, so let me know if I need to clarify anything. While I try to remain informed about many things, and am constantly learning about things, I no longer worry about much with regard to my food. I think I have the basics covered, and if anything needs to be improved along the way, I'll deal with it when the need arises. I've spent too much of my life wallowing in anxiety, wanting to be sure I had the absolutely right answer to everything, and I don't want to continue in that path any longer. This is all probably more than you wanted to read....sorry...just got on a roll! Peace, Valerie On Dec 1, 2004, at 9:12 PM, Diana of Dewberry Hill wrote: > > At the chance of being laughed off the block, I'd like to ask if the > food processors/blenders destroy any nutrients with their fast moving > metal blades that get hot. I don't want to " strain at nats " (as the > saying goes) or be overly cautious...but just wondering. I'm thinking > that you will all tell me that the benifits outweigh any > problem...same with juicer. All your favorites on one personal page – Try My Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Thanks for your replies, folks...I guess (just as I thought you'd tell me) that I won't be concerned...but if I should ever need a new juicer I may want to consider the one John has (a Green Power juicer). Happy Processing, Blessings, D of DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 On Thu, Dec 02, 2004 at 12:14:09PM -0800, Diana of Dewberry Hill wrote: > > Thanks for your replies, folks...I guess (just as I thought you'd tell me) that I won't be concerned...but if I should ever need a new juicer I may want to consider the one John has (a Green Power juicer). > It is a great juicer but it is really hard to use. You have to really pusy hard to get carrots into it. Leavy greens, grass, parsely all go in with no effort. My just sits on a shelf and hasn't been used in years. If you can somehow try one before you buy it I'd do so. Maybe you can visit some kind of raw food festival or get together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Trying out the juicers is a great idea, John. Diane, if you know anyone who has juicers, that may be a way of finding one that works for you. I'm very happy with my Champion, and it's had a lot of use over the last 7 years. But I know some folks prefer the Green Power. I guess it depends on what kind of juicing you want to do. The Champion will do a limited amount of greens, working best if you alternate green with pieces of firmer veggies or fruit, like carrots, apples, etc. I'm sure you will find something that will work for you. Peace, Valerie johnd <john wrote: On Thu, Dec 02, 2004 at 12:14:09PM -0800, Diana of Dewberry Hill wrote: > > Thanks for your replies, folks...I guess (just as I thought you'd tell me) that I won't be concerned...but if I should ever need a new juicer I may want to consider the one John has (a Green Power juicer). > It is a great juicer but it is really hard to use. You have to really pusy hard to get carrots into it. Leavy greens, grass, parsely all go in with no effort. My just sits on a shelf and hasn't been used in years. If you can somehow try one before you buy it I'd do so. Maybe you can visit some kind of raw food festival or get together. Jazz up your holiday email with celebrity designs. Learn more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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