Thank you for the post. I’ve been on the fence with juicing and was disappointed to learn that it does take away the fiber. However, in the comments when you mentioned the fiber isn’t lost with “smoothie-ing” makes me consider that method. I have a weight problem and it’s mainly because when I don’t watch myself I eat too much bad and not enough good (plus too much period because my body keeps craving the bad stuff). When I’m on a “diet” I have a problem with not eating enough. Is smoothie-ing something you recommend? Do you know any other good smoothie reciepes or should I just add the same ingredients as in juicing reciepes?

I always thought smoothies were okay because the fiber is still in there. However, he says the blender breaks down the insoluble fiber, and only soluble fiber remains. Soluble fiber is good for moving things through the digestive system. But it is the insoluble fiber that slows absorbtion, so without it the sugar is absorbed just as fast as if you were drinking juice with no fiber. Your advice to add more veggies, and keep smoothies and juices as an occasional item, is spot on.