Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Pulp Fiction!



We've been talking, for a while now, about uses for our pulp after juicing. It seems a shame to throw out something that has so much potential. Our initial thought was to do a compost pile with them but, since we don't currently have a compost pile, that idea is out the window.

As I was looking around the Reboot with Joe  website, I came across an article highlighting nine ways to use that pulp.

Here's a quick summary if you don't feel like checking out the whole article:


I found another site that had some very cool ideas for pulp use. These are a few I'd really like to try, so I'll keep you updated if/when we give them a shot.

This site also has a few good pulp ideas. Ah, the wonders of the Internet.

We've also thought of using the pulp from fruit juicing to bake a nice dessert. We'll keep you updated on that one, as well.

Until next time, make healthy choices!

20 comments:

  1. Most of mine goes in the compost pile. However, I've found that straight veggie pulp, mixed with a few seasonings, finely chopped nuts and olive oil makes a great pesto base. Add a little butter and cream and voila, you've got an excellent sauce to pour over pasta!

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    1. Oh wow, that sounds pretty tasty and something we're going to have to try!

      Thanks for following us here on your journey :)

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  2. That's a lot of left over! I don't blame you for wanting to find a use.

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    1. Hehe, we've wasted quite a bit unfortunately so here's to hoping that can change.

      Thank you for following, as well! :)

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  3. Even if you don't have a compost pile can you bury bits of it in your flour beds? Seems like it would still benefit them.

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    1. We have tried that with our container garden and, I agree, it couldn't hurt :)

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  4. Greetings Mr. and Mrs. Means. Just popping by from Mark's (Blog). I immediately thought compost but you added some great ideas for pulp. Will try to make healthier choices.

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    1. Hi Sheena, thanks for the follow and it's tough to make those choices, but with support it just might be easier :)

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  5. I think a veggie broth is a good idea, and you're oh so right about the Internet! There's so many solutions to be found when sharing is so large.

    LOL at your post title for this one. :)

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  6. I agree a veggie broth is the way to go. Create your own V-8 juice for soups. I'm finally where I want to be in the plan, juicing and salads, after several false starts. I've found the evening the hardest, I don't know why but that's when the desire for munchies hits the hardest. I've had to rid the house of all possible temptations, crackers being the go to - even with all the bleached white carbs. House is finally free -- as long as I can keep hubby and son from bringing it in, I'll finally be on plan. Weight is down by 5, but not celebrating yet!

    Good luck all!

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  7. Aloha and Hi to Mrs. Means (You're a good woman to put up with that fellow - even if he has a cool name - and all his '80s albums :)

    I'm not a big fresh juice person, I'll admit, but you have me thinking - and it would be good for the kids too, right?

    PS... could a writer, who wrote a story after he drank some fresh juice, be accused of coming up with Pulp Fiction? :)

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  8. Hi there! Hoping on over from Mark's blog. (:
    Interesting ideas for reusing the pulp. My neighbor would probably just give it to his chickens, don't suppose you have any of those laying around the house.. :D. As for me, I make a lot of soups so turning it into veggie broth and freezing it is an excellent idea imo.

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  9. Hi and Welcome to our blog. The veggie soup was the first thing I tried I didn't put enough water in it and it was just a mess. I have looked up several recipes for it and absolutely know that we will be doing this with our pulp, well atleast until we can get a nice garden going.

    @Mark Koopmans LOL! Thanks I tell him that all the time, he's a good guy, Im very thankful we found each other even if it was late in life.

    Juicing would be great for anyone even if its only one juice a day, I can tell the difference if we dont get a chance to juice.

    My whole family have the black circles under their eyes and I have heard that it was a vitamin deficiency. When we started juicing that was the first thing Mark and I noticed the darkness going away. I was definitely getting more vitamins in my system even though I was taking vitamins before.

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  10. Thanks for the tips for using the extras! It is a shame not to find a way to use them...these are all great~
    Nice to meet you :D

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  11. Fantastic! I always feel guilty throwing that stuff away!! Thanks! ~Angela

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  12. PS: Following now and just shared your blog on my Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angela-Tague-Journalist-Writer/121086417974932 Love it!

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  13. @Ella: Thank you for following..we hope to help spread some good news on getting fit :)

    @Angela: Oh very cool...thank you so much. Following you there, too :)

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  14. Greetings
    I'm stopping by to wish you "happy blogging." I am on Mark's friend list. So glad you are choosing the healthy lifestyle. I have a Norwalk juicer that leaves very little nutrition in the pulp. When I ate totally raw, I used the carrot pulp for "meat balls." I ate raw for 3 years but quit because I lost too much weight. With weight, it's either feast or famine, huh?

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  15. Welcome! I'm not as good Mark remembering to blog so I apologize that we haven't put a new post up. Promise one soon!

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  16. If they can make carrot cake why not carrot biscuits? I betcha ya they'd taste great too washed down with a nice cup of tea.

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