Source: Biggest Loser
Link: http://www.taylorusa.com/media/lit/Juicer-Pulp-Uses.pdf
Most people
throw this vegetable and fruit pulp away after they have made their juice.
There are however many uses for your juicer pulp.
Depending on the juicer you use and the type of food you are juicing, the pulp that
is left will range from fairly dry or very wet pulp. Both wet and dry will
contain a large amount of dietary fiber or 'roughage'.
By consuming
both the juice and the pulp, you get the benefits of high nutrient levels as
well as the necessary fiber.
By adding the juicer pulp to meal recipes we will increase the dietary fiber
levels of these recipes. Adequate levels of dietary fiber are sadly missing in
many diets in the USA and can cause digestive disorders.
Juicer pulp can add bulk to recipes and help retain moisture in the dishes we
prepare.
If you don't have time to make up some of the tasty treats mentioned below on
the day of juicing then you can simply put the pulp in a container / freezer
bag and freeze the pulp until you are ready to use it.
The
nutritional properties of freshly made juice are at their peak right away and
the nutritional value rapidly declines due to oxidation of enzymes. The fibrous
nature of juicer pulp on the other hand will not rapidly decline.
Juicer Pulp in the Garden
One of the most natural and greenest uses for your juicer pulp is making garden
compost with it.
Just put the juicer pulp along with any peelings and cores of the fruit /
vegetables used into your compost bin and let the natural process of
decomposition take place. This will result in production of garden compost that
can be used to grow your own vegetables and fruits.
Garden compost when dug into the soil helps improve soil by allowing more
oxygen to enter the soil and helps the soil retain water.
It also prevents weed growth and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill
sites.
Finally, some people recommend using certain type of pulp for feeding to the
birds in your garden. Try putting some juicer pulp out for the birds in your
yard and see how they take to it. Carrot pulp seems to be popular.
Other Ideas for Juicer Pulp – some are
“outside the box”!
1. You can use vegetable and fruit pulp in
'layered' recipes such as vegetable lasagnas, casseroles, pates and terrines.
2. Carrot and apple pulp muffins are a
delicious way in which to use the juicer pulp to create a tasty treat high in
fiber.
3. Carrot cake is another traditional
recipe that can easily be converted to Carrot Pulp Cake.
4. Soft fruits like various berries,
grapes, etc. leave a wetter pulp than hard produce such as carrots or apples
and so the flavor left in the pulp is often more intense. These soft fruits can
be easily mixed with a little water and frozen to make delicious ice pops that
are free from dyes, artificial flavors and the horrendous amounts of processed
sugar syrups that are found in many commercial versions of the ice pop.
5. Soft fruit pulp is also great for
adding into your own home made sorbets or for using as dessert toppings.
6. Carrot or apple pulp can be added to
dog biscuit/treat recipes for those who make their own dog
treats.
7. Mix some into the dog's or cat’s
food. Give your dog fruit and veggie pulp whenever possible. Cats
seem to like carrot pulp.
8. Make your own vegetable juice using
veggie pulp, water and tomato juice, blend and drink.
9. Add fruit pulp to plain yogurt to
make a delicious flavored snack or to fruit flavored yogurt to boost the intensity
of the flavors.
10. Veggie meatloaf - mix together
hamburger, beaten eggs, crumbled crackers, seasonings and pulp
mixture of parsley, celery, carrots, beets, cabbage and apple pulp.
11. Balsamic vinegar and veggie pulp
marinade
12. Add vegetable pulp to just about any
soup or stew recipe for additional fiber and nutrients
13. A variety of veggie pulp can be used
in dips, soups and sauces.
14. Make vinaigrette salad dressings
using fruit or vegetable pulp with olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper
15. Sprinkle on top of salads
16. Add to your home-made salsa
(especially onions and peppers)
17. Add to your smoothies
18. Combine with soaked flax and
dehydrate for snacks
19. Add veggie pulp to veggie burgers or
taco meat
20. Add fruit pulp to your herbal teas,
especially ginger or apple
21. Add fruit pulp to your favorite
cereal hot or cold (apple, pear, peach sound great in oatmeal)
