Top Five: Juicers & Juice Extractors

Juicing and raw food diets are popular for the ability to deliver nutrients to your body in an easy to digest way. It sounds easy enough to do but finding the right juicer is essential, as there are many juicer types. It’s best to begin by reviewing your needs and juicer features that are important to you. Always consider the juice machine’s power, extraction method and how easy it will be to clean.

Here is a selection of the best juice machines, which are perfect for home use:

• Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor 67650
  On the low-end price range, this Hamilton Beach juicer offers a powerful 800-watt motor that is able to juice solid vegetables and fruits. This helps reduce precious prep time! On the downside, it may not handle softer fruits well, which could lead to waste. Price is approximately $65.

• Cuisinart CJE-1000 1000-Watt 5-Speed Juice Extractor
  The Cuisinart juicer delivers a 1,000-watt motor and 5 speeds, as well as a 3-inch wide shoot and anti-drip spout. It also uses a 2-liter pulp dispenser and 1-liter juice container, so you can juice large batches without stopping. Price is approximately $150.

• Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus 850-Watt Juicing Machine
  This popular model offers an 850-watt motor and low/high speed controls. It can juice whole apples due to its 3-inch wide mouth. At high speed, the juicer operates at 13k RPMs, which juices firm fruits and vegetables well. You can even juice pineapple without needing to peel it! Price is approximately $200.

• Omega J8004 Nutrition Center Commercial Masticating Juicer, White
  A single-gear masticating juicer that spins at a slower 80 RPM rate in order to reduce foam and clogging. The juicing machine also features an auto-pulp ejection system so that you can continuously work without stopping. Price is approximately $250.

• Vitamix 1363 CIA Professional Series, Platinum
  Ok, so it’s technically a blender. But, the Vitamix isn’t your ordinary blender! With a blade that spins at 240 MPH, it can blend, puree and juice. Unlike juicers which separate the pulp, this device would require that you strain your juice to move the pulp. This machine offers a multi-purpose option that other juicers do not. Price is approximately $500.

The best part of juicing is that you can customize your juice based on the fruits and vegetables you like the most. You’ll also find a wealth of juicing books as well.

Happy juicing!