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!
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1 inch of ginger to just 2 oranges?
yes this will put some ZING!!! in your day
Those oranges look perfect — shape, color, everything!
Now if only you had a tip for finding a juicer that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg
I’m so jealous of your tasty looking combinations lately!!
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I’m one of those who wouldn’t think about juicing slowly. Haha! Sometimes the most obvious things pass by me completely. And Jason sounds so much like Peter getting all excited about figuring that out.
I wouldn’t think that either, Tina!! which is why I LOVE Jason’s brain… sometimes it’s a DUH kinda thing
we love those smart men, right? 
You may have posted this before, but what kind of juicer do you guys have? You are the juicing woman, now! You should do a post of juice superlatives
Tastiest, nastiest, quickest to make, most labor intensive, best for morning, best for night…
we have a Breville like this one –> juice fountain and we love it! I’d love to get a heavy duty one someday, but this one is a really great one!
oh, and actually – juice superlatives – I am thinking about a book.
def not common knowledge for me! I need a juicer first. then I get to try this theory out! hehe
orange and ginger? yes please!
I love citrus and ginger together. I would have never thought about the s l o w movement for more juice!
Mmmm, I love all the ingredients in that one!
I am out of kale! {sad face} That juice surely screams healthy and delicious
hand me over that juice! sounds delicious and more ginger the better for me! I can never have too much of it haha
xo
~Lori
I agree, Lori! we both love our ginger too!
Yes! We tested the slow/fast theory! You’d be so proud…I juiced TWICE today! So.good.
oh, I AM so very proud – YAY! could you tell if it made more juice with less? please say yes – I don’t want to think I’m crazy!
If only I had a juicer, I’d run into the kitchen to try this out!
OOOH…orange and ginger? SOOOO good.
jason: come fix my…everything!
and please kill some spiders too for me.
thanks!
-Eden
PS, sorry kris, I’m still gagging at green juices. i know, i’ll die young with my processed cookie and a diet coke
well then I thank you for still coming by to say hello, friend!! XO
YUM! Great discovery … pat Jason on the back!
Shirley
yes, you did teach me something new…rather, i have heard that slow is better, but did not understand why…
i have my jack lalane but am now in the market for a masticator juicer as well…thinking an omega or huron
I’ve been thinking of getting a second juicer too – looking at greenstar or omega. try going slower – it really does produce more!!
just let me know what you end up getting….i have been holding on until the fall, but need to get a matiscating juicer…i’ve heard great things about the greenstar–isn’t that one the cadillac of all masticators?
ha – the Cadillac! I believe that’s correct.
I will definitely let you know if we add another. if we keep juicing even half as much as we are right now, it would be a good thing to have! 
I have a greenstar so it’s super duper slow naturally and my pulp comes out almost completely dry…but I never did figure out the slow/fast issue when I had a centrifugal! I will pass the tip onto my clients who have bought juicers though—that could save lots of money over time!
I’ve been thinking about getting a greenstar – do you LOVE it? and yes, this really does make a huge difference (especially right now when I’m making 6-8 juices each day, for two of us!) ! I’m using less!
WOW!!! Ginger is going to add a little punch to a morning, I like it!!
Your juices always remind me of something you would find at a smoothie bar….or in hawaii…fun and spunky!!
Have a great day!
xxoo
we love the ginger around here! and Thank You, dear! I love coming up with tasty concoctions!
Cool discovery. Lovely juice. Thanks for sharing.
thanks, Rivki! it really does work!
Oh…this combination sounds amazing!
thanks, Autumn! it was really good – might be breakfast again tomorrow!
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weeeee! I have one!! I actually bought it FROM HER !! I had her make me a custom one (HUGE!) and bright pink, of course… XXO
ive 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!
it 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? 
smart 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.
yes, 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!
can you tell me exactly how you juiced slowly i need to know so i can do it tomorrow lol
I 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.
this 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!
Sal, I am so happy you are enjoying your juicing! Cheers to you!
can i replace kale with spinach????
of course you can – it should taste great!
thanks!!!..will try it in a while then..:)
enjoy Shivani!
this is such a great combo, thank you! (I had it was my breakfast today!!)
one of our favorites too, Cameron! glad you found it!
and this is one of my favorite juices recipes you made, drink several times a week!
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