Ginger Orange Green Juice?
Today I have a VERY IMPORTANT revelation related to juicing!
Jason walks into the kitchen last night with a theory about the workings of our juicer, saying it would be more effective if I pushed the produce slowly. This way the centrifugal motion remains at a high speed, producing more juice (the harder you push the plunger the slower the blade and filter go ’round).
I gathered the same amount of produce for our evening juice – half a pineapple, several carrots and broccoli trees, celery and a cucumber.
I juiced everything s l o w l y and filled up the pitcher with less than usual – half the broccoli and cucumber were left over!
Jason said “wow – I feel like an engineer again!” 😉
Perhaps this is common knowledge, but if it isn’t I wanted to impart his wisdom so everyone could benefit! It really was a big difference.
This morning’s juice was simple to make and complex in flavors. The oranges I have right now are some of the best this season – vibrant and sunny!
ginger orange juice
serves one
2 oranges, peeled
1 large bunch kale
1 – inch piece ginger
Juice and try not to smile enjoy!
Happy Friday!
caroll says
May 27, 2012 at 3:52 amand this is one of my favorite juices recipes you made, drink several times a week!
Cameron says
February 29, 2012 at 2:25 amthis is such a great combo, thank you! (I had it was my breakfast today!!)
spabettie says
February 29, 2012 at 12:15 pmone of our favorites too, Cameron! glad you found it!
shivani says
November 16, 2011 at 9:56 pmcan i replace kale with spinach????
spabettie says
November 16, 2011 at 9:57 pmof course you can – it should taste great!
shivani says
November 16, 2011 at 9:59 pmthanks!!!..will try it in a while then..:)
spabettie says
November 16, 2011 at 11:56 pmenjoy Shivani!
Sal says
November 7, 2011 at 10:59 pmthis one is my favorite so far! we are loving our new juicer, and just had to tell you!! we printed many of your daily juice files and are feeling GREAT! thank you!
spabettie says
November 8, 2011 at 5:38 pmSal, I am so happy you are enjoying your juicing! Cheers to you!
amanda says
August 14, 2011 at 6:42 pmcan you tell me exactly how you juiced slowly i need to know so i can do it tomorrow lol
spabettie says
August 14, 2011 at 7:04 pmI turned on the juicer to the highest speed, then I placed the vegetable in the chute and pushed down with the plunger VERY SLOW. you can listen to the motor – try to keep the motor sound at the same level, don’t let it “slow down” by pushing to fast.
hihorosie says
August 9, 2011 at 10:25 amsmart boy! I do try to juice slowly just so as to be gentle with the juicer but not actually realizing I’d be getting more juice that way. Wow, genius! I’m going to have to try this concoction. We’ve got some kale to use. 🙂
spabettie says
August 9, 2011 at 11:58 amyes, it’s good on the juicer too, just keeping things running smooth, I’m sure! I do think I’m getting quite a bit more juice than before. Enjoy this one – I love it!
Tropical Eats says
August 7, 2011 at 6:45 pmive got giant hunks of ginger in my fridge and have no idea what to do with them.
wonder if this would work in a regular old blender???
definitely going to give it a whirl!
spabettie says
August 7, 2011 at 10:07 pmit might work, but I would use VERY little ginger at first – it’s really strong and if it’s all staying in there blended, it will be potent! 🙂 let me know how it goes! did you find out who Bill Bowerman is yet? 😀
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spabettie says
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