Juicer Recommendations
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Martyn
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We did all the research using Consumer Reports, then we saw a Hamilton Beach juicer at COSTCO, it was rated in the upper portion of the reviews. Deciding factor was that it was a $60.00 juicer with a $40.00 off coupon. We love the juicer, use it every day and love it (love it twice, so it must be good). Can't complain about the price either. We had been willing to pay up to $100 for a juicer.
Stroverlander
Adventurer
I started out with a Juiceman from Target and it worked well for a few months and then some plastic pieces inside cracked and came apart. Replaced it with a Jack LaLanne Power Juicer ($99) from Wal-Mart and it's held up well.
The Power Juicer has a detachable pulp container so you can just empty it out and continue juicing rather than having to stop and disassemble like the Juiceman to remove the pulp when it fills up. The chute design is better and larger on the Power Juicer and doesn't jam when feeding.
I travel with mine and Wal-Mart also has a more liberal return policy than Target. Target told me they wouldn't accept a return or exchange and that I would have contact the manufacturer. So I now purchase things like that at Wal-Mart for an easy exchange when I am on the road.
Jiggity is correct about masticating vs centrifugal and the argument is that in centrifugal juicers, the high speed can produce too much heat which can kill the enzymes. Another benefit of masticating juicers is that they are more efficient and will provide more juice from fruits and vegetables.
I'd like to purchase a masticating juicer down the road but I'll probably pick up an inexpensive manual wheat grass press next.
Also, if you're into raw foods a spiralizer is a great kitchen tool addition for creating noodle salads - beets, zucchini, summer squash, apples, etc.
The Power Juicer has a detachable pulp container so you can just empty it out and continue juicing rather than having to stop and disassemble like the Juiceman to remove the pulp when it fills up. The chute design is better and larger on the Power Juicer and doesn't jam when feeding.
I travel with mine and Wal-Mart also has a more liberal return policy than Target. Target told me they wouldn't accept a return or exchange and that I would have contact the manufacturer. So I now purchase things like that at Wal-Mart for an easy exchange when I am on the road.
Jiggity is correct about masticating vs centrifugal and the argument is that in centrifugal juicers, the high speed can produce too much heat which can kill the enzymes. Another benefit of masticating juicers is that they are more efficient and will provide more juice from fruits and vegetables.
I'd like to purchase a masticating juicer down the road but I'll probably pick up an inexpensive manual wheat grass press next.
Also, if you're into raw foods a spiralizer is a great kitchen tool addition for creating noodle salads - beets, zucchini, summer squash, apples, etc.
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spressomon
Expedition Leader
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h2os2
Adventurer
We have a Breville juicer which is easy to clean up afterwards. http://www.brevilleusa.com/beverages/juicers.html
targa88
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gm13
Adventurer
We've had a Greenstar for 7 years or so. It's a great juicer if you're looking to get the most out of what you put in it. Pricey though and a bit of a chore to clean up, but it'll make nut butter and pasta too. The low rpm of hefty, solid stainless twin helical gears keeps the enzymes kicking.
http://www.greenstar.com/star.asp
http://www.greenstar.com/star.asp
Storz
Explorer
Our budget was 100 bucks, so we were somewhat limited in what we could get. Went up to Kohls earlier and they had the Jack La Lanne "Deluxe" on sale for 109, combined with a 15% off coupon my wife had we made it out the door under our budget. I had read some reviews of it and it seemed well liked, the close off spout is a nice touch we've found. We made some "Mean Green" this morning and it was awesome, can't wait to try out some more!
sickchilly
Observer
Breville Juice Fountain Elite here. Almost 2 years and no issues. If you get a centrifugal juicer, get one with multiple speeds... At least two. This will really help extract the maximum amount of juice from a wider variety if fruits and veggies. Also, from what I've read, spending the extra bill or so for a more "commercial" quality one is worth it in the long run. Just looking at mine compared to the sub-$100 ones on the department store shelves, you can really see and feel a big quality difference. Also, a separate pulp chamber and an anti-foam insert in the pitcher are really helpful.
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
I don't get "juicing" ----- does it remove the fiber and just give you the juice or does it mash it all?
The fiber is what tempers the glycemic punch. Take away the fiber and you could just as well be drinking sugar water with most fruits and many veg...
The fiber is what tempers the glycemic punch. Take away the fiber and you could just as well be drinking sugar water with most fruits and many veg...
Stroverlander
Adventurer
With some fruits and vegetables, it would be difficult to eat a large enough quantity to reap the benefits. Juicing removes much of the insoluble fiber to make this possible (think kale) and is digested much more quickly with little effort on the digestive system and so the enzymes are not wasted with a long digestive process are then available to help quickly nourish the body. Also, some fruits/vegetables when consumed whole, the digestive system is only able to take advantage of a small percentage of nutrients (carrots and beta carotene) while juicing extracts much, much more.
It's important to know which foods are high in sugar (beets, apples, oranges, etc) and which aren't for sure. Blending is also an option as the fiber remains which helps slow down sugar absorption.
Juicing-For-Health, great site for info.
It's important to know which foods are high in sugar (beets, apples, oranges, etc) and which aren't for sure. Blending is also an option as the fiber remains which helps slow down sugar absorption.
Juicing-For-Health, great site for info.
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Honu
lost on the mainland
also get a good blender like a vitamix 
make smoothies get all the fibers and use with a juicer at times
we use our vitamix more than the juicer
for a juicer we have the omega vert 350
here is a video on it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwtOikA6ieM
this guy is quite fun to watch though has a lot of good info and comparisons etc...
make smoothies get all the fibers and use with a juicer at times we use our vitamix more than the juicer
for a juicer we have the omega vert 350
here is a video on it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwtOikA6ieM
this guy is quite fun to watch though has a lot of good info and comparisons etc...
