Recommendations for a juicer?

[brainhulk]

I'm looking for something reliable, easy/fast to clean thoroughly.

There are so many to choose from on amazon.

I'm planning on making beet juice.

 

[Naer]

Anything by brevel

 

[Crono]

I have an Omega J8003 masticating juicer. You definitely want a good masticating juicer (versus a centrifugal juicer) if you ever plan on juicing greens like kale or spinach. Pretty easy to clean and perfect for beet juice. Which reminds me, I should probably buy some beets tomorrow (making carrot juice in an hour, though).

I also use mine to make cashew and almond butters. It also has nozzle attachments for pasta/noodles, but haven't tried it in the 1 1/2 years I've owned the juicer.

 

[brainhulk]

I have an Omega masticating juicer. Pretty easy to clean and perfect for beet juice. Which reminds me, I should probably buy some beets tomorrow (making carrot juice in an hour, though).

so when you clean it, all the residual pulp is removed internally? i just don't want anything festering that i can't see.

thanks

 

[Crono]

so when you clean it, all the residual pulp is removed internally? i just don't want anything festering that i can't see.

thanks

Basically the parts that come into contact with fruit/vegetables that you are juicing are easily separated and washable, and you can see whether there's residual pulp or not. The base/motor is entirely separate from the auger and chute, so not much cleaning is needed for that other than occasional wipe down.

It's fairly easy to clean the auger of pulp and clean the screen, and to rinse the collecting baskets (you can look at videos on youtube to see the process). Cleanup takes about 3 minutes for me. Juicing prep and juicing itself takes a little longer, though it's kinda fun pushing the pieces of fruit/vegetables into it and watching it push them out through the screen.

 

[brainhulk]

Basically the parts that come into contact with fruit/vegetables that you are juicing are easily separated and washable, and you can see whether there's residual pulp or not. The base/motor is entirely separate from the auger and chute, so not much cleaning is needed for that other than occasional wipe down.

It's fairly easy to clean the auger of pulp and clean the screen, and to rinse the collecting baskets (you can look at videos on youtube to see the process). Cleanup takes about 3 minutes for me. Juicing prep and juicing itself takes a little longer, though it's kinda fun pushing the pieces of fruit/vegetables into it and watching it push them out through the screen.

cool thanks

 

[Crono]

Oh, and I highly recommend mixing beets with fruits, or at least don't consume more than a shot or small glass of pure beetroot juice at a time. There can be some side effects to overconsuming beets (easier to do when juicing). But it's pretty good to have on hand for adding to other ingredients (as is ginger) for various health benefits.

Almost worth juicing just for the shade of red it produces.

 

[brainhulk]

Oh, and I highly recommend mixing beets with fruits, or at least don't consume more than a shot or small glass of pure beetroot juice at a time. There can be some side effects to overconsuming beets (easier to do when juicing). But it's pretty good to have on hand for adding to other ingredients (as is ginger) for various health benefits.

Almost worth juicing just for the shade of red it produces.

haha cool thanks for the tip

 

[Red Squirrel]

I can vouch for the Omega too. Which reminds me, I need to start actually using it again. But yeah the parts come apart easily, and all the parts that come in contact with the fruit are easily visible. accessible. I tend to give them a quick rinse, or put them in dishwasher if they are really dirty.

There's some actual health benefits to going with masticating vs centrifugal. Something about the enzymes not heating up or something like that. There's a science behind it.

 

[brainhulk]

Oh, and I highly recommend mixing beets with fruits, or at least don't consume more than a shot or small glass of pure beetroot juice at a time. There can be some side effects to overconsuming beets (easier to do when juicing). But it's pretty good to have on hand for adding to other ingredients (as is ginger) for various health benefits.

Almost worth juicing just for the shade of red it produces.

How long does the beet juice last in the fridge?

 

[Jeeebus]

As someone that used a pricey juicer for a year or two and now uses a pricey blender for smoothies...

I'd say consider your options by going to a juice shop, trying both, and seeing which you prefer. I HATED veggie juices. The only way I could eat them was by popping a couple miracle fruit and finding a way to down em. I can easily drink the veggie smoothies. Don't ask me why - personal preference I guess. Proponents of either will tel you that juice/smoothie is healthier, but for me the difference is I actually don't mind the smoothies.

Second biggest difference, and this one is major for a lazy person like me - the blender is 8000% easier to clean than the juicer. It's 2 pieces - the jar and the top. You rinse it out in the sink and cleaning is done - a few seconds. The juicer is multiple parts, they get clogged up with pulp, you need to scrub them with a brush, etc. Doing that every morning is a chore.

 

[pete6032]

Beet juice lasts a couple days. I usually have one juice per day and make 2 days worth at a time so I only have to do it every other day.

Drinking too much beet juice will make your pee turn reddish and your poop will have strings of neo red/pink in it.

 

[brainhulk]

Second biggest difference, and this one is major for a lazy person like me - the blender is 8000% easier to clean than the juicer. It's 2 pieces - the jar and the top. You rinse it out in the sink and cleaning is done - a few seconds. The juicer is multiple parts, they get clogged up with pulp, you need to scrub them with a brush, etc. Doing that every morning is a chore.

This is what I was afraid of. I guess i have to look at some youtube

 

[brainhulk]

Beet juice lasts a couple days. I usually have one juice per day and make 2 days worth at a time so I only have to do it every other day.

Drinking too much beet juice will make your pee turn reddish and your poop will have strings of neo red/pink in it.

Cool, so I guess it's worth the effort? What is the result of your randomized double blind placebo controlled study?

 

[Painman]

I'm sorry, but what's wrong with a simple blender? Don't like the pulp?

Don't tell me that y'all also take fiber supplements...

 

[Kaido]

I have (and recommend) the Champion commercial-grade masticating juicer, in black: ($295 shipped)

https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Juicer-G5-PG710-BLACK-Commercial/dp/B000E4C53M/

Does everything but wheatgrass (which requires a separate machine to do properly). Bonus, you can make banana whip: (i.e. soft-serve ice cream from nothing but frozen bananas!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7quoGMsP7Y

I use mine next to the sink. I have a bowl to catch the juice & a bowl to catch the debris. I push the trash can over to empty the debris bowl as needed. Lay out some paper towels or a dish towel underneath to catch any drips so you don't make your counter messy. The juice will still have some particles in it, which you will want to filter out if you want really smooth juice. The Champion comes with a mesh strainer, but you can get better, easier results with a yogurt strainer, which is basically cheesecloth over a bowl. $19 shipped: (note, it will stain the cloth using red stuff like beet juice)

https://www.amazon.com/Euro-Cuisine-GY50-Greek-Yogurt/dp/B0091XNL0I/

When done juicing, rinse out your debris & juice bowl, then pull apart the Champion. The Champion consists of the large motor base, the blade piece (cutter), the body (feeder/dumper), the tamper (the thing that pushes the food into the body), and the screen & screen holder. Easiest way to do it is to pull everything off, rinse it out with water, and then use a brush & some dishsoap to clean it all off. If you have a stopper for your sink, it's even easier just to fill it up with some hot water & add some dishsoap to make a bubble bath before you start juicing. That way you can juice, rinse, and do a quick scrub. Juicers are a bit of a hassle that way, but if you nail your workflow down, it only takes a minute or two. Also wipe down the motor base (note: before using, spray the motor spindle with Pam spray, or else use a napkin or paper towel coated with some kind of oil like vegetable oil, so that it's lubricated so you can remove the cutter easily). Here's a blow-out illustration of the parts:

http://www.ultimate-weight-products.com/images/champarts.jpg

Another good item to get is a hermetically-sealed storage jar. It's basically a jug that has a sealed lid on top to keep the juice airtight. I use this 34-ounce glass jar for $16 shipped:

https://www.amazon.com/Bormioli-Rocco-Frigoverre-Glass-Pitcher/dp/B0000DE964

Carrot & apple is pretty good. Juice 5 carrots with one apple & chug it. I call it wake-up juice (re: BTTF3). That stuff is like liquid crack haha...you won't need a 5-hour energy shot after that!

 

[Kaido]

I'm sorry, but what's wrong with a simple blender? Don't like the pulp?

Don't tell me that y'all also take fiber supplements...

Juice is different than a smoothie or "whole juice". Smoothies give you the additional benefit of fiber, but if you want juice, it's better to use a juicer. Liquid vs. shake consistency.

 

[Jeeebus]

I have (and recommend) the Champion commercial-grade masticating juicer, in black: ($295 shipped)

https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Juicer-G5-PG710-BLACK-Commercial/dp/B000E4C53M/

Does everything but wheatgrass (which requires a separate machine to do properly). Bonus, you can make banana whip: (i.e. soft-serve ice cream from nothing but frozen bananas!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7quoGMsP7Y

I use mine next to the sink. I have a bowl to catch the juice & a bowl to catch the debris. I push the trash can over to empty the debris bowl as needed. Lay out some paper towels or a dish towel underneath to catch any drips so you don't make your counter messy. The juice will still have some particles in it, which you will want to filter out if you want really smooth juice. The Champion comes with a mesh strainer, but you can get better, easier results with a yogurt strainer, which is basically cheesecloth over a bowl. $19 shipped: (note, it will stain the cloth using red stuff like beet juice)

https://www.amazon.com/Euro-Cuisine-GY50-Greek-Yogurt/dp/B0091XNL0I/

When done juicing, rinse out your debris & juice bowl, then pull apart the Champion. The Champion consists of the large motor base, the blade piece (cutter), the body (feeder/dumper), the tamper (the thing that pushes the food into the body), and the screen & screen holder. Easiest way to do it is to pull everything off, rinse it out with water, and then use a brush & some dishsoap to clean it all off. If you have a stopper for your sink, it's even easier just to fill it up with some hot water & add some dishsoap to make a bubble bath before you start juicing. That way you can juice, rinse, and do a quick scrub. Juicers are a bit of a hassle that way, but if you nail your workflow down, it only takes a minute or two. Also wipe down the motor base (note: before using, spray the motor spindle with Pam spray, or else use a napkin or paper towel coated with some kind of oil like vegetable oil, so that it's lubricated so you can remove the cutter easily). Here's a blow-out illustration of the parts:

http://www.ultimate-weight-products.com/images/champarts.jpg

Another good item to get is a hermetically-sealed storage jar. It's basically a jug that has a sealed lid on top to keep the juice airtight. I use this 34-ounce glass jar for $16 shipped:

https://www.amazon.com/Bormioli-Rocco-Frigoverre-Glass-Pitcher/dp/B0000DE964

Carrot & apple is pretty good. Juice 5 carrots with one apple & chug it. I call it wake-up juice (re: BTTF3). That stuff is like liquid crack haha...you won't need a 5-hour energy shot after that!

lol hence my case for the blender. take top off, rinse in sink. the end.

 

[Capt Caveman]

I have an Omega J8006 and it can do wheatgrass.

 

[Kazukian]

Omega, use it every other day, as mentioned it'll do wheatgrass if that's your thing.

If you're juicing fruits with for instance the Breville, just skip the middleman, dissolve some sugar in tap water and drink it, juicing vegetables is much better for you, and a non masticating juicer doesn't do vegetables.

 

[IronWing]

I have the Champion as well. The grain mill attachment works very well.

The one thing masticating juicers suck at is citrus. For that I recommend a citrus smasher.

Kaido, have you tried the greens attachment for the Champion. I have not myself.

 

[Crono]

Carrot & apple is pretty good. Juice 5 carrots with one apple & chug it. I call it wake-up juice (re: BTTF3). That stuff is like liquid crack haha...you won't need a 5-hour energy shot after that!

Good combo. Apples and carrots are definitely my staple juice ingredients.

Just made my own "wake-up" (alternately: "Here Comes The Sun" ) juice: 3 Bartlett pears + 1 yellow bell pepper. Tasty.

 

[shortylickens]

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Hover bike is the ideal transportation for Juicers. Stick with it.

 

[Kaido]

I have the Champion as well. The grain mill attachment works very well.

The one thing masticating juicers suck at is citrus. For that I recommend a citrus smasher.

Kaido, have you tried the greens attachment for the Champion. I have not myself.

The reviews are mediocre, hence the recommendation for a separate machine (ex. Omega). Other than that, I've read of people having the Champions for 30+ years, pretty solid investment.

For citrus, I use this:

https://www.amazon.com/Epica-Powerful-Stainless-Whisper-quiet-Juicer-70/dp/B00DB8YMN4/

$37 shipped & is super awesome.

 

[Kaido]

Good combo. Apples and carrots are definitely my staple juice ingredients.

Just made my own "wake-up" (alternately: "Here Comes The Sun" ) juice: 3 Bartlett pears + 1 yellow bell pepper. Tasty.

Wow nice, I'll have to try that thanks!