We get a lot of questions about the difference between juicing and blending. We’re going to clear up the confusion and set the record straight about the differences so you’ll have a better idea of which one will work for you. Watch Joe’s video.
Whether you juice or make smoothies, you will still get some fiber. There are the two kinds of fiber—here’s how they work in your body:
Soluble fiber
This remains in your juice even when you take out the pulp. Soluble fiber absorbs water in the intestines, forming a gel that helps slow the transit of food through your digestive tract. It also acts as pre-biotic to support healthy bacteria in the gut.
Insoluble fiber
This remains in your smoothie as the pulp.
Insoluble fiber makes you feel full because it literally takes up more room in your stomach. This fiber helps keep you regular. Since your body doesn’t absorb much of it, it also adds bulk to your stool.
Here’s why both juicing and blending are great…
Everyone knows that we all need to eat more veggies and fruit. But only 7% of most people’s caloric intake comes from plant food.
But how do you do it in a way that fits into your daily life?
The answer: juicing and blending. So no matter which one you choose, they will both help you dramatically increase your veggie and fruit intake. And because they are easy and fun to eat, juices and smoothies won’t make it feel like a chore to fit more produce into your diet.
If you’re looking to lose weight…
We recommend buying a juicer and trying a juice-only Reboot. Juicing allows you to reduce your daily caloric intake while flooding your body with necessary vitamins and minerals and without feeling hungry.
If you’re looking to maintain weight and/or get healthier…
Either a juicer or blender can help. Combining juices with plant-based meals will ensure you’re getting enough calories to sustain your current weight.
Can I use a blender instead?
Blending is a great way to add veggies to your daily diet, and many of us do some combination of juicing and blending everyday. However, if you are doing a Reboot, you will have very different results if you blend instead of juice. While you’ll still have the benefits of all that fresh produce, you are still essentially “eating” and therefore will experience weight loss at a slower rate. The recipes on a juice-only Reboot are meant for a juicer so we do not advise using those for a blender as it will not result in the best outcome.
Juicer Buying Guide Read up on all the features and pros and cons of different types of juicers to find the right juicer for you.
Complete Guide to Juices & Smoothies 1.5 hours of video footage with Joe Cross on how to incorporate juices and smoothies into a healthy lifestyle. Developed in partnership with MindBodyGreen.