In a kitchen filled with hundreds of pounds of produce, herbs, and bubbling vitality, one thing surprises a lot of our customers: the $4000 commercial Goodnature cold press juicer is sitting collecting dust on the counter.
We didn’t forget it. We just don’t use it. At Hana Hou Juice Co., we press almost every juice with our 4 masticating cold press machines (Nama J2s) — and we do so by design, not limitation.
Let me tell you why.
🧬 Fiber Isn’t a Flaw — It’s Functional Medicine
You may have heard that true hydraulic cold press juicers, like Goodnature’s, remove 99% of the plant solids — leaving clear fruit and vegetable juice as thin as water. That’s not an exaggeration. In fact, that clarity is the very reason Gerson Therapy recommends them for late-stage cancer patients. The idea for them is that digestion needs to rest, and fiber should be eliminated completely.
But here’s where we gently challenge that paradigm:
-Yes, late-stage cancer patients may temporarily need low-residue liquids
-Yes, a watery juice may be easier to absorb when gut function is severely impaired
But long-term healing requires rebuilding — not bypassing — the gut.
🌿 What the Fiber Really Does
When we use our masticating cold press juicers, we retain 15–25% of the plant’s soluble solids — including:
-Pectins and fermentable fibers that feed your microbiome
-Flavonoids and polyphenols that help detox hormones and inflammation
-Enzymes and plant cell materials that soothe and repair the digestive lining
This isn’t residue. It’s medicine.
⚖️ For Metabolic Balance, Not Just Absorption
Clear, filtered juice might be appropriate in some late stage clinical settings. But for everyday healing, hormone support, and metabolic repair, a richer juice helps:
-Stabilize blood sugar with natural fiber
-Slow the absorption of fruit sugars
-Support bile flow and microbial diversity
In fact, many of our juices are formulated to restore gut function, not just nourish around it.
✨ We Use Cold Press — Just Differently
The Nama J2 is a true cold press juicer — no heat, low oxygen, high retention of nutrients. It just doesn’t discard the healing parts of the plant in the process. That’s not a bug. That’s the brilliance.
So while we may still use our Goodnature to make lemonade or other clarity-based juices, the heart of our kitchen runs on intention, not industry hype.
We cold press with purpose.
And we trust that the plant knows best — in all of its vibrant, nourishing wholeness.
Honestly, we’d rather you drink some of the healing fibers than have us throw it all away. Because when you choose Hana Hou, you’re investing in transformation — not just hydration. Every bottle is crafted to help you rebuild from the inside out.
Curious to taste the difference? Explore our weekly juice menus or reach out for a sample pack, free of charge. We press daily, and always with love.
aloha@hanahoujuice.com
By Mare’ka Jensen-Madison, CNC, BCNP
Founder, Hana Hou Juice Co.