Juice Machines

Status
Not open for further replies.
C

Cogito

Joined
Feb 16, 2006
Messages
862
Location
Chicago
I'm a sucker for kitchen and cooking gadgets and tools. I've got a drawer full of weird gadgets that I have never used to attest to it. An example: I bought an expensive Robot Coupe food processor 20 years ago and have used it about 4 times. It's just a hassle to set it up, clean it after use, etc., to the point that unless I am processing a huge amount of food, it's not worth the trouble.

Well, I've been getting the urge to buy one of those expensive juicing machines that you see on the TV infomercials. They look so easy to use, and seem to produce great drinks. But I'm afraid I'll waste another wad of cash on something that I use a couple of times and then resign it to a top shelf of the pantry.

Do any of you use these things? Are they a worthwhile investment? Do you keep using it once the initial novelty stage is over?
 
My Mom and Dad Have a Jack Lalanne model they never use that is pretty much brand new. They won it at a raffle, he was there at the senior center. I was thinking of putting it on Ebay.
 
My sister-in-law use her juice machine every weekend for about a month or two when she first bought it couple years ago. I did not see her use it for more than a year, because the juice extracted from the machine is so little, so that a cup of apple juice can be more than $2.
 
Juice produces a quick *sugar rush*. I've had many juicers. I have a new LaLanne that I got on eBay for $40 and I seldom use it.

I got tired of throwing away lots of pulp and I now prefer to eat the whole food : carrots, etc.

If you'd like to improve your health, eat more organic fruit and vegetables and chew your food well. You don't NEED a juicer. They're just out to make a buck. Spend more money on organic foods. It's healthier to eat the whole food and get the fiber.
 
Last edited:
I disagree... I don't like eating fruit and struggled with getting enough in my diet but with the juicer I get that fruit (excluding the fiber with the pulp not being there) and all the good nutrients that go with it. I mix the fruit juice with a protein whey that my N.D. recommended which contains no artificial sweeteners, colors, flavours etc. has 0 carbs and is very high in protein. Add that to a touch of milk and I have a breakfast shake. It's quick and tasty and about the only thing I can have in the morning as breakfast without feeling sick.

It lasts a long time before I get hungry for lunch too, which is a plus because my schedule can be crazy some days...
thumbsup2.gif


I feel much better since I started doing this.
 
That's good. Glad to hear it.
thumbsup2.gif


So, what's the reason why you cannot or could not eat breakfast?

We're all different. What's good for you may or may not be good for my body. There are so many variables that determine this : blood type, health status, etc., etc.

To each his own. I don't throw away pulp any more - I eat it in whole foods. I'm not big into raw foods like I once was. Some foods are healthier to eat cooked, like carrots for example. I'm not saying my way is right or wrong, I'm saying that this is what I do because it's what I believe is best, at least for me.

A PhD lady I know tells people to NOT juice carrots because, believe it or not, carrot juice is high in PUFAs [polyunsaturated fatty acids], and I notice it.
 
I can't eat breakfast because of bad nerves in the morning making me feel a touch jittery and on edge. If I eat I feel like I need to throw up.
 
Now that I think about it, what do you do with all the pulp that is created? It seems a shame to throw it out, it's likely a very good source of nutrition. On TV they make cool looking drinks using the peels, skins, seeds, etc, that are sometimes not eaten; I guess I was getting the idea that I would be making neat juice drinks from garbage, but like someone mentioned above, it's probably fairly expensive most of the time.
 
I've seen recipes to make breads, soups, etc., out of the pulp but I always seemed to end up throwing it away.

You need to keep it separate too if you want to do that. If you add orange & lemon pulp to soup you're going to screw up the taste.
 
I put the pulp in the Green-Bin provided by our municipality which they pickup once a week and compost.

I can't eat the pulp it makes me gag...
 
I didn't know it had one. Like I said, I haven't used it much. I'll take a look at it. The thing is a hassle to clean and setup, that's mainly why I don't use it. That Bullet thing looks cool though.
 
My wife bought a Jack La lane power juicer last weekend. I will say it's worth the $60. Not sure what they sell for on TV, but it seems the same model is over $90 on the web.

Anyway - yes it makes juice very well. And no, we don't stop eating whole veggies and fruits. But man a carrot lime juice in the AM is just awesome.

It's a bit of a messy thing, but cleaning it goes quick - the teens seem to juice and walk away....unh-uh - you use it, you clean it.....ah dad........

The pulp goes into the yard waste bin for mulch.

Fun stuff with spinach, celery, ginger etc.......raspberries out of the freezer (need to thaw a bit)....here's a weird one, but really good - beets and raspberries, with a sliver of lemon.

Obviously my first encounter with a juicer. I'm sure the novelty will wear off.
 
Jack LaLanne is a overmarketed piece of junk (as are most centrifugal ejection juicers.

If you're serious into juicing, do some research on single auger masticating juicers, or poke around at discountjuicers.com

I juice fruit and vegetable juice everyday.

Your own body is a juicer. After all, fibre does not get absorbed through the intestinal wall. You can take a big load off your body by juicing, and your body can simply absorb the nutrients.

Everyone thinks they're an expert when it comes to nutrition, but there are simply no downsides to incorporating more fresh fruits and vegetables into one's diet.

If you have any questions about juicers, feel free to ask me. Its something I know a thing or two about.. (unlike motor oil)
grin2.gif
 
Last edited:
I've had a Champion Juicer for nearly 30 years.It's a serious machine (American of course,remember when they made the best of everything?) with a 1/3hp motor.I doesn't centrifuge at high speed,it grates and presses the juice out.It can juice,grate or homogenise,and you can make all sorts of foods with whatever comes out.I also have a flour mill for it too.

These days we use a Breville juicer more,it has more pulp capacity,is easy to use and clean.And we will throw it away when it breaks down as with all appliances these days....unlike the Champion which will nearly go forever.
 
Originally Posted By: Liquid_Turbo
Jack LaLanne is a overmarketed piece of junk ....


It cost $60. Not $200+. Never saw any marketing at all on it. Works quite well, doesn't heat the juice, yield is good. We use it a couple times a day, going on 3 weeks now. If it gives up the ghost, we will look at other styles of juicers, and the Champions look nice. It would have sucked the big donkey pagoda if we bought a $250 juicer and didn't dig it. Sheesh.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

benjamming
  • Locked
Food Processors
Replies
19
Views
6K
Shannow
S
  • Locked
Tastiest city in the world - LA Times chief food critic
Replies
9
Views
5K
OilReport99
Back
Top Bottom