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How to Choose the Best Juice Extractor / Juicer Machine for You

veronica — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:18:25 +0000

If you are looking to buy your first juice extractor or are looking to get a new model then this guide will explain the fundamentals of the different electric juicers available. Even though there are many juice extractors on the market to choose from, it is good to know that there is only three basic types –
1) Centrifugal Juicers
2) Masticating Juicers (single gear juicers)
3) Triturating Juicers (twin gear juicers)

Centrifugal Juice Extractors

Centrifugal Juice extractors are made with powerful high speed motors that make juicing quick and easy. The motors can run anywhere between 3000RPM to 7000RPM. This makes the centrifugal juicers the fastest of juicers. If you have limited time in your day and want to make fresh juice as quick as possible then a centrifugal juice extractor is your best choice. Centrifugal juice extractors are generally the cheapest of the various electric juicers available, so they are also a great choice for a limited budget. The two models I recommend are the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer and Breville Juice Fountain Elite

Jack LaLanne Power Juicer
* Stainless-steel electric juicer produces fresh juice quickly and easily
* Extra-large round chute and food pusher; stainless-steel blade
* Whisper-quiet 3,600 RPM induction motor; patented extraction technology
* Large-capacity pulp collector; non-drip spout; dishwasher-safe parts for quick cleanup
* Measures 16 by 12 by 15-1/2 inches; limited lifetime motor warranty
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Breville Juice Fountain Elite
* 1000-watt juicer with 2 speed controls, high (13,000 RPM) and low (6,500 RPM)
* Die-cast steel housing; stainless-steel micromesh filter; titanium-plated cutting disk
* Circular 3-inch feed tube accommodates whole fruits and vegetables
* Pulp container, juicing pitcher, and manual/recipe book included; dishwasher-safe parts
* Locking arm bolts move up to 1/4″ in all directions to ensure a snug fit in the locking arm
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Centrifugal juice extractors work by placing produce into a feed chute where it comes into contact with a round spinning grater blade that looks similar to a cheese grater. The high speed of this disc then grinds and grates down produce rapidly. Then the centrifugal force created by the high RPM’s separates the pulp from the extracted juice allowing the juice to run out into the collecting container.

The are several main draw backs of centrifugal juice extractors. 1) They are noisy because of the sheer power at which they operate 2) The high RPM’s generate a lot of heat that will kill off some of the enzymes and antioxidants in the fruits and vegetables it juices and therefore produce a less nutritious juice. 3) Centrifugal juicers are not very good at juicing leafy greens.

Masticating Juice Extractors

Masticating juice extractors run at a much slower speed than centrifugal juicers and extract juice by a different mechanism. Masticating juicers use a single gear through which produce is broken down slowly and extensively to ring out a considerable amount of juice. So the juice yield, and therefore the nutritional value, is higher than that of a centrifugal juicer. The slow speed of operation also drastically reduces the amount of heat that fruits and vegetables are subjected to in comparison to a centrifugal juicer. This preserves a lot more of the living enzymes and antioxidants, producing a juice that is more health promoting. The low speed also makes masticating juicers very quiet machines. So we can see why masticating juicers are the popular choice for those who are focused on making healthier juice. Two of the best reviewed masticating juicers are the top selling Hurom HU-100 Slow Juicer and the Omega 8005 juicer.

Hurom HU-100 Slow Juicer
* Slow juicer provides maximum nutrition and taste from juiced fruits, vegetable, and grasses
* Dual-stage extraction crushes then presses for increased yield and minimum waste
* Small footprint, quiet operation, and attractive design; ; easy self-cleaning feature
* Includes fine and coarse dual stage screens, pulp extraction plugs, self-cleaning screen holder, two 50-ounce juicing cups, tamper, brush, and instruction manual
* Measures 9-3/4 inches long by 6-3/4 inches wide by 15-3/4 inches high; 10-year warranty
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Omega 8005 Juicer
* “Masticating-style” Single Augur juice extractors
* Dual-Stage Juicing System for Maximum Efficiency
* Built-in reverse eliminates clogging.
* Body is Plastic that is painted with a silver chrome finish
* Manufacturers 10 year Limited Warranty

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The main downside of masticating juicers is that the juicing time takes longer than centrifugal juicers and that they are heavier machines.

Triturating Juice Extractors

Triturating juice extractors are the elite of juice extractors and work in the same way as a masticating juicer but with two gears rather than one. The gears run side by side and extremely close together. As vegetables pass through the gears they get just about every last drop of juice squeezed out of them at a very slow speed. So triturating juice extractors are a little more effective than single gear masticating juicers and produce a higher yield and less oxidation. For this reason triturating juicers provide the best benefits of juicing. These juicers are exceptionally good for wheat grass juicing and for other ‘thin’ vegetables like leafy greens. Naturally, triturating juice extractors are more expensive too. Recommended models include the Green Power Juicer and the Super Angel 3500.

Green Power Juicer
* Bio-ceramic & magnetic technology ionizes juice delaying oxidation keeping juice fresh for 72hrs!
* Juice fruit, vegetables, wheatgrass, leafy greens and even make mochi, baby food and tasty dessert!
* Continuously juices preventing pulp from cloggin, resulting in dry pulp and nutrient rich juice.
* Large feeding chute, light weight and incredibly easy to clean up. Includes multi-purpose kit.
* 90 day Unconditional Guarantee
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Super Angel 3500
Super Angel Living Juice Extractor will juice almost anything from carrot and apples to wheatgrass and spinach. It is not limited to just regular juicing. You can also enjoy soy milk and delicious tofu. The revolutionary, all stainless steel design, incorporates a twin gear impeller press system that powerfully rotates at a low 86 rpm (the most ideal speed) keeping all enzymes and nutrients alive in the juice.
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The Super Angel Juicer – The Twin Health Juicer

Darren — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:16:03 +0000

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There are so many different juicers out in the market, that it’s hard to find the best one. One of the factors you have to consider in finding the best juicer for you is the functions that you expect your juicer to perform.

For example, do you need a juicer for home or commercial use? Determining what your requirements and preferences are will greatly help you in finding the ideal juicer. In addition to your requirements, make sure that you choose a quality juicer that is durable so that it will remain functional for a long time.

The quality of your juicer is very important, as it directly correlates with the quality of the juice that it will produce. An example of a great juicer is the Twin Health Juicer. This juicer is built to last and provide you with great tasting, healthy juice for a long time. What’s more, minimal maintenance is required to ensure that your juicer continues to work properly.

The Twin Health Juicer is popular among consumers nowadays because, besides being built to last, it’s also extremely functional. The Twin Health Juicer is manufactured from the best materials, and its design and features are the product of extensive product research and development. As such, the Twin Health Juicer is both aesthetically-pleasing and useful, and can juice large quantities of vegetables and fruit at a time.

The secret to the Twin Health Juicer’s impressive performance lies in its twin gear system, which squeezes out every last drop of juice, even from the pulp. This provides more nutrition and the very best benefits of juicing. The gear revolves slowly, so there is no danger of the juicer overheating. In addition, the juicer doesn’t make a lot of noise when in use.

The Twin Health Juicer also has safety guards that prevent contact with the stainless steel gears. This Angel Juicer is exceptionally well-designed, functional, and safe for everyday use.

Super Angel 3500
Super Angel Living Juice Extractor will juice almost anything from carrot and apples to wheatgrass and spinach. It is not limited to just regular juicing. You can also enjoy soy milk and delicious tofu. The revolutionary, all stainless steel design, incorporates a twin gear impeller press system that powerfully rotates at a low 86 rpm (the most ideal speed) keeping all enzymes and nutrients alive in the juice.
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1) Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Review
2) Juice Extractors

Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Review

veronica — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:56:49 +0000

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If you are a health enthusiast, you have already come across the inspirational pioneer Jack LaLanne. If you haven’t, and are looking for a motivational health buff to cheer you on, I highly recommend checking him out. With a nice dose of encouraging Jack LaLanne YouTube videos and a few Dr. OZ shows, you will be ready to start setting your wheels in motion, and get yourself a Jack LaLannne Power Juicer.

Why? Because if you’re serious about getting healthy, you have already learned a few inevitable truths; you need a significant amount of fresh fruits and vegetables in order to get your ‘daily’ life giving essential nutrients. For some of us, these may still be considered ‘inconvenient truths’. Whatever side of the line you’re on, juicing may just be what you need to start enjoying your fruits and veggies. I know for me, getting the daily ‘recommended’ amount of fruits and vegetables essential to staying healthy, preventing diseases like cancer, and prolonging our life well beyond 100, is simply not doable. And I love my fruits and vegetables!

Honestly, with a busy schedule, the best way to get what I need is to throw in some clean organic carrots, a few apples and some greens into the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer chute, and wa-la, I am ready for an awesome morning.

Of course, buying the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Classic is an investment, and it’s important to know what you’re getting. I have owned a Jack Lalanne Power Juicer Classic for over 2 years and I would say it is an indispensable possession for a healthy lifestyle. I highly recommend this juicer, as it is one practical way to get your daily essential fresh nutrients. But like with every purchase, there’s some pros and there’s cons.

Pros of the Classic Juicer:

For me, if it’s not easy to use, I won’t go near it. So I can attest to how simple it is to use. Plug in, turn on, take the pusher out, put in your veggie or fruit of choice, push it down and watch the juice flow into the glass placed at the spout. Make sure you have the pulp container placed correctly. And most of all, have fun!

You will also be happy to learn that the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer is a quality sturdy juicing appliance. It is not made of flimsy plastic. It is also “whisper-quiet”, as described in the ads. I was pleased to learn this fact when I was recovering from my wisdom teeth surgery. My husband sustained me on one juicer recipe after another, and I hardly heard the thing. And when you’re in as much pain as I was in, noise is no fun!

What you will find in your research is that most juicers end up giving you more pulp and less juice. I can’t give you exact numbers, but I can tell you you get a great amount of juice! The official Jack LaLanne power juicer website claims the juicer extracts “up to 30% more” vegetable and fruit juice than other juicers. For a household juicer, you really do get the most juice for your buck! And, the pulp certainly won’t go to waste.

The pulp goes directly into the collector that fits in the back of the juicer. If you have the time, you can really put that pulp to use. I recall loving to make zucchini carrot bread, but absolutely dreaded grading the vegetables for the bread mix. Dread no more. Make yourself a nice carrot and zucchini juice in the morning. Store the pulp in the fridge until you get home. Throw it into the mixing bowl with the other ingredients after work. And you can have warm muffins with dinner or if you prefer bake them for breakfast. If you fancy some warm soup, just use the pulp in a nice vegetable chicken soup. I also like to use the carrot celery juicer pulp in my turkey burgers or loaf. Fruit pulp is great in cookies or muffins. Whatever your preference, it is safe to say, your juicer pulp will not go to waste.

Another feature of the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer you will learn to appreciate is the large chute. You can throw in large sized vegetables and fruits without much preparation. At most, you may need to slice some of your produce in half, but this is the exception not the norm. For those of us who live busy lives and want to make juicing part of our daily healthy lives, cutting down on food preparation, is extremely helpful.

Lastly, you get a lifetime warranty on the motor. The juicer parts are not included in the warranty; you will need to replace those yourself. After 2 years, juicing 1-2 times a day, the juicer is still going strong.

Cons of the Classic Juicer:

With all appliances there will be some cons, and the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Classic does have a few.

The Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Classic does not have a non-drip feature, like other models. Basically this means that after you make your juice and you take the glass away, you will need to stick a towel under the chute until all the liquid drips out, which is really not a lot. You don’t want to stain the counter, so do have a towel handy when removing the glass. And if you’re like me, I clean as I go anyway, so it’s really not a big a deal. Once done making the morning juices, I will take it apart, clean the juicer, put my pulp away, and let it dry for the next morning. So all in all, the dripping doesn’t bother me.

This model is also white and its plastic components can get stained more easily from fruits such as carrots and oranges if you don’t clean them immediately after juicing. But like I said, cleaning as you go is a great way to avoid this, keeping your Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Classic spiffy white!

Lastly, if you’re not careful, some tougher vegetables can get a bit stuck at the bottom of the chute. But honestly, this only happens when I’m not being cautious or paying attention. If your carrots, for instance, get a bit stuck, just use your pusher to apply some extra pressure to help the carrots through. Use common sense here. Push as hard as you need to without overdoing it, and it will go through. And I will attest that this is a pretty normal part of juicing. I have used top of the line industrial juicers, and this is a common issue for most juicers. So just be aware, take you’re time while you’re juicing, and it should flow as easily as 1-2-3. And like I’ve said before – have fun!

Jack Lalanne Power Juicer Review Conclusion:

Despite a few cons, my husband and I are still enjoying our juicer and all the benefits it brings with it. So far, it is the best way I have found to get more veggies and fruits into my daily diet. Juicing has really become part of a heatlhy lifestyle, and I am more than happy to recommend this particular model to anyone looking to buy a juicer. A $100 investment in the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Classic pays for itself a 1000 times over in regards to the health benefits you receive.

Also, if you already own a Jack Lalanne Power Juicer, we would love to hear your stories and comments. It’s always nice to hear from real folks out there, with real stories. In the meantime, have fun juicing and enjoy! For free recipes visit Jack LaLanne power juicer recipes.

In Health
Veronica Haynes