Juicer Reviews, Recommendations & Expert Opinions

Juicer – Reviews, Recommendations & Expert Opinions

People are very much aware of the importance of eating the right food for their good health- that is an understatement. Vegetables and fruits are on the top list of foods that we need to consume because of the micronutrients, minerals, and vitamins we can get from these.

Nevertheless, more often than not, we fail to eat the substantial amount of fruits and vegetables and with this regard, juicing becomes a healthy option so that we can get the right nutrients. Moreover, aside from the complete nutrients we can get from juicing, the essential components are preserved unlike in cooking which only breaks down and destroys the key elements of phythochemicals and complete enzymes of fruits and vegetables.

Now, the question that is worth answering would be – which juicer you should get from the wide array of choices available in the market?  You may find the question troublesome because it involves money when you purchase juicer and you just want to make sure you have the right investment suited for your needs.

After doing my research, I realized that there are several important factors to consider when you are getting a juicer and it all boils down to:

• Types of fruits & vegetables for juicing
• Quality of the juices
• Noise level
• Ease of juicing

Another question that will surely pop into your mind would be- which type of juicer is better for your personal use?

Different people have different purposes in purchasing a juicer. Most people just need a juicer that is good enough for juicing fruits and vegetables. Some people need a better juicer because they are willing to change into a raw food lifestyle. Only very few need a high quality juicer so oxidation would be minimized.

To help you choose the best juicer suitable for your needs, here are the recommendations you may opt to consider when buying your own juicer. You may just refer to what type of consumers do you belong according to which type of juicer is appropriate for your needs.

1. I just need a juicer for juicing both fruits and vegetables easily and quickly.

The most common type of juicer appropriate for everyday household use is the centrifugal juicer. Aside from the fact that it is the most affordable among its counterpart, people generally use this juicer as they find it easier and faster to use. Vegetables and fruits are simply grated into a pulp by using centrifugal force that pushes the pulp to the strainer screen and spin it at a very high revolutions per minute or RPM. The advantage of centrifugal juicer is the speed of juicing that can be done but there are also limitations with the use.

The centrifugal juicer is not designed for grasses and leafy foods such as wheatgrass, parsley, spinach, and other types of herbs. Moreover, once you are done juicing your fruits or vegetables, consume it right away because the shelf life of your juice is shorter as to compare with types of juice that other high end juicer can make.  The reason behind this is because the juice gets aerated so great amount of oxygen is dissolved causes the juice to spoil quickly. The price of centrifugal juicer varies in brand, model, and additional product features.

To name a few, Acme 5001 Supreme Jucirator or known as Induction model because the motor has no brushes that can be worn out. The design is simple and the housing is made of plastic with stainless steel strainer basket. You may try to purchase this simple and efficient juicer for everyday use.

The Breville Juice Fountain Professional JE900 Juicer is a very popular brand and well-known to its sturdiness and durability. This heavy duty juicer has wider feed chute designed to save time in cutting.

Lastly, if you are particular in the foam a juicer can produce, L` equip 110.5 Mini Juicer is the model you may want to have because it produces less foam compared to its other competitors. The motor is also powerful to juice hard fruits and vegetables with the help of the pulp ejection, one of the best features of this model.

2. I am interested in making vegetables juice only OR I would like to have high quality wheatgrass juice.

There are people who specifically want to change their eating habits into a vegetarian lifestyle. In this case, you may be looking for a juicer made for green leafy vegetable since centrifugal juicer functions are inadequate to extract some green leafy vegetables. Likewise, there are also some types of consumers who are looking for juicer particularly designed for wheatgrass. The reason why there are models only made for these particular consumer needs is because green leafy vegetables have lesser juices compared to fruits, and quite hard to extract. As a result, juicers that are suitable for juicing fruits would be less effective when juicing vegetables. To produce vegetables juice effectively, you would need a juicer that is specifically able to juice soft produce and runs at a low RPM.

There are two types of juicer specifically made for vegetables, the single auger and dual stage single auger juicer. The single auger was initially marketed for wheatgrass, the most popular drink for its rich chlorophyll content and best detoxification properties. The dual stage juicer, on the other hand, also works the same as single auger but the only difference is that the initial crushing of the vegetables, the juice is still passing through different process – juicing screen to juice cup, then the crushed vegetables passes through the second stage wherein a finer holed screen is going to filter out more juice.

How does single auger juicer work?

The single auger juicer is the most versatile juicer and also gives the best quality of wheatgrass juice. Since then, single auger juicer is really catered to produce excellent wheatgrass juice. When it comes to speed, this juicer has to run at a low RPM (80-120 revolutions per minute) for little oxidation in maintaining the health benefits. The auger pushes the wheatgrass forward and meshing it into paste and then pushes it through stainless steel strainer to separate the juice from pulp.

Now, the new version of this juicer allows you to juice other vegetables and juicers as well. To give our consumers an idea of what are some of the available products in the market, here are the examples of brand and model of single auger juicer.

• Omega 8003/Omega 8005/Omega 8006 may take less than 2 minutes to clean and this model can juice wide variety of fruits and leafy vegetables and provides the consumer a 10 year warranty for a worth investment. If you are particular on the irritating noise of the juicer, this is absolutely for you because Omega single auger juicer produces less noise that can be used anytime of the day.
• Samson single auger juicer model GB-9001 also gives 10 year warranty from the company. What is good on this model is that it can produce higher yield, but with drier pulp for quick cleaning. The 6 in one machine feature of this model catches the attention of the consumers – vegetable extractor, fruit juicer, seasoning chopper, meat/fish mincer, food mill to make noodles, steamed rice, and bread sticks, and optional cold-press oil extractor.
• Green Star juicer is ideal for various fruits and vegetables to produce the maximum benefits of minerals, vitamins, and enzymes of higher juice yield. A drip tray is included so no more messy drops on the countertop. Most importantly, Oxidation is zero because of the slow-speed press rollers and there is no heat coming with your fresh juice.

What about the dual stage single auger juicer?

This juicer is similar to the one above but it is more powerful in a way that there is a finer holed screen to obtain more juice from the vegetables. As a result, you can expect more juices are produced with this machine.

There are limited brands for dual stage single auger juicer. The Solo Star dual stage single auger juicer is made to handle any kinds of fruits and leafy vegetables you want to juice. The low speed gently squeezes your produce to its maximum yield of juice with no worry on its durability. On the other hand, Omega 8004 and Omega 8006 is the upgraded version of the Omega 8003and 8005 model with 15 year warranty and easier and quicker to clean as to compare with the Solo Star brand.

Single auger and dual stage single auger juicers are really perfectly made for people who are raw food enthusiasts, who love to eat plant-based foods not subjected to any form of cooking and destroying the essential nutrients and live enzymes. These are people who do not mind juicing grass and vegetables, despite of the grassy taste, to achieve and maintain a sensitive body system and experience a total increase in their energy, mental capacity, and able to live a long and healthy life.

Our health is our personal responsibility. Improper diet can be suicidal by inducing body impairments and illnesses. With our daily consumption of unhealthy foods, our bodies are largely lacking proper and adequate nourishment. Less people are meeting the required optimum nutrition that can help in keeping our bodies strong and healthy. But with the advent of technology, it brings us closer to our goal: to live longer and healthier life. Juicer is not a just a display in your well-designed kitchen. It is merely a worthy investment and important necessity which serves as the other means to extract all the important nutrients we need from vegetables and fruits in the form of one glass of fresh juice.

If you have other needs that I have not covered, feel free to drop a comment below and our team will get back to you shortly.