How does liquefying fruit compare to eating them whole?
I peel my fruits, quarter them, then hurl in my Vitamix blender. I don't filter or remove anything besides the rind. I'll call them liquefactions, as juice usually filters something.
I often can't eat whole fruit as scraps get stuck in my teeth, but I may not have the chance to floss and can't have scraps stuck in my teeth especially when I'm meeting clients!
How does liquefying fruit affect the flavor, sweetness, or other such properties?
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The flavor of juice will be more intense and sweeter than eating a fruit raw, and the mouth feel will obviously be very different.
A Vitamix will heat up the juice, and heat can change many properties of your juice, including flavor and nutrition. If you only blend for a short time this shouldn't be a problem.
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Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. Juicing is no healthier than eating whole fruits and vegetables. Juicing extracts the juice from fresh fruits or vegetables. The liquid contains most of the vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals (phytonutrients) found in the fruit.Is blending fruit the same as eating it whole?
Blended fruit isn't nutritionally equivalent to the same fruit left whole, according to some experts. Although, of course, some properties remain present, including soluble fiber, blending can break down insoluble fiber.Is it better to eat fruit whole or in a smoothie?
The fibre helps to slow down the speed the fructose is absorbed into your blood stream and can help you feel fuller for longer. This is why it's better to eat whole fruit, rather than fruit in the form of juice or a smoothie.Is Blending better than eating whole?
When compared to eating a salad, blending is more beneficial because your body can absorb more of the nutrients. This occurs because the blender has the power to break up the cell walls of a plant. The result is a release of the antioxidants which also allows for easier digestion.Why is it better to eat fruit whole rather than juiced?
The presence of dietary fiber and other nutrients in the fruit's skin and pulp therefore makes whole fruit significantly healthier than fruit juice.Blending vs Chewing Food
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Yes, short quick blitzes work well. If you are using citrus fruits, and drinking it unfiltered, please keep two things in mind - it will turn bitter very quickly if you store it, and it will have roughage.
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