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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Juicer

• THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO • BUYING A JUICER JUICING: The separation of the juice and the fibre (pulp) from the produce being juiced. • WHY JUICE? • Health benefits of drinking 100% juice far exceed those of eating solid fruits and vegetables. NATURAL RAW GOODNESS No heat or friction destroys vitamins, minerals and enzymes GET ALL THE NUTRIENTS DIRECTLY Juice lets us consume essential nutrients directly and faster QUICKER ABSORPTION Juice is easier for the body to absorb and digest than solids DISCARDS CHEMICALS IN PULP Juicers can discard chemicals found in non-organic food through the pulp • CHOOSING A JUICER • Choosing a juicer can be a tough decision, considering the amount of products on the market. This infographic will arm you with enough knowledge to choose a juicer suitable for your individual needs. FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A JUICER SPEED NUTRITION VERSATILITY Each juicer has a different RPM, which influences the speed of juicing and the nutrient value of the juice it produces.* Juicers that preserve all the nutrients in your juicer usually has a low RPM as this produces very little heat or oxidation.* Some juicers only focus on juicing, while others are multi-purpose and can make nut butters, pasta, mince and more. PRICE NOISE LEVEL EASE OF CLEANING Juicers with more parts Be prepared to spend a few hundred dollars, Juicers can make a lot of especially if you're after a juicer that produces high quality juice. noise, especially those with high RPMS. Take this into consideration if noise that need cleaning would require more time for assembly and cleaning each time you use it. level is important to you. SIZE PREP TIME YIELD Some juicers can be quite heavy or bulky. Take this into consideration especially if you have limited kitchen space. Some juicers can take in whole fruits and vegetables whereas others need them to be Check the juicer pulp. Very dry pulp is a good indication that the juicer has squeezed out the maximum amount of chopped up into pieces. nutrients and juice. *Rotations per minute - the juicer's blades/auger/ gears rate of rotation per minute. WHY IS RPM IMPORTANT? HIGH RPM juicers spin at high speed and cause more friction and heat. This also exposes the juice to more air and oxidises the juice faster, therefore lowering the nutrient value of the juice produced. LOW RPM juicers squeeze and chew the food slowly, causing little to no heat. Lower RPM exposes the juice to a lot less air, greatly reducing oxidation and preserving more of the nutrients in the juice. • TYPES OF JUICERS • CENTRIFUGAL JUICER GOOD GENERAL PURPOSE JUICER FOR BEGINNERS Uses a high speed shredder disc that generates a force that separates the juice from the pulp, which drains away separately from the fibrous remnants. Very High RPM: 3000 - 6000 RPM Price Range: $20 - $200 ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES • Affordable Easy to use • Quick and effective • Reduces food preparation time as they accept larger ! fruit and vegetable piecesi • Loud and noisy • Yields less juice Destroys enzymes by introducing heat and oxygen • Extracts nutrients less efficiently • Not suitable for juicing greens or wheatgrass • Longer clean up time COLD PRESS (MASTICATING) JUICER Uses a single auger. Operates via a mastication (chewing) or cold-press method to squeeze out juice from fruits and vegetables. GREAT FOR THE DAILY JUICER Low RPM: 40 - 1000 RPM rice Range: $200 - $500 ADVANTAGES : DISADVANTAGES • Quieter operation • Lower speed reduces heat and • Heavier and sometimes bulkier • More expensive • Longer food preparation, as smaller food pieces foam • Protects nutrients and enzymes • Suitable for juicing greens and sprouts Yields more juice are required for their narrow chutes • Juice preserved in better condition for longer • Can often be used to make nut butters, pasta and ice cream • Easier to clean • Child friendly - no sharp parts GREAT FOR SERIOUS HEALTH ENTHUSIASTS TWIN GEAR (TRITURATING) JUICER Uses inter-meshing stainless steel twin gears to squeeze and press fruits and vegetables. Lowest RPM: Less than 200 RPM Price Range: $300 - $700 ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES !• Larger and heavier than other juicers • Slower juicing process • Longer cleaning time • More expensive • Quieter operation • Produces highest yield of juice • Produces least oxidation and foam • Retains maximum nutrients in juice • Can juice all fruits and vegetables including wheatgrass, pine needles and leafy greens • Juice can be refrigerated for a few days • Often able to make pasta shapes, %3D baby food, rice cakes, nut butters, and frozen fruit desserts REAMER/ CITRUS JUICER Uses a ridged conical center to extract juice from halved citrus through pressing and grinding. GREAT FOR THE MORNING OJ Only suitable for citrus fruits such as grapefruits, lemons, limes, and oranges. Available in both electric and manual models. RPM: Varies depending on model Price Range: $20 - $100 ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES • Most inexpensive type of juicer Easy to clean Compact and portable Easy to use Highly durable, especially the manual types • Limited to citrus fruits • Can be messy if not used carefully • Usually requires manual work WHEATGRASS COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR WHEATGRASS LOVERS JUICER Slowly squeezes or wrings juice out. Made exclusively for juicing wheatgrass and other leafy greans. Available in both electric and manual models. Very Low RPM: 80 - 120 RPM Price Range: $85 and above ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES • Juices wheatgrass, leaves, herbs, and fibrous produce • Yields a high output of juice Nearly silent operation • Preserves natural enzymes Typically not suitable for juicing fruits or vegetables • Can be expensive and complicated to assemble • Usually heavy and bulky BEFORE YOU BUY • DO YOUR RESEARCH Consider the factors mentioned above including how often you will be using your juicer, what recipes you want to be able to do, and the reliability of the brand. READ USER REVIEWS Find out what other people are saying about the juicer that you're interested in through forums, user reviews, or from friends. VISIT ROADSHOWS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Check out the juicer in person to see how it works, its actual size, noise level, and juice quality. It's also a great opportunity to ask questions and find out more. FIND OUT THE EXTENT OF THE WARRANTY Make sure you get the full warranty with your juicer, and make sure that it's local. If you buy online, find out what the warranty procedure is from the seller. SOURCES Smart Extraction Syste m www.andatech.com.au/blog www.health.gov.au www.livestrong.com juicepresso www.cancer.gov www.fernsnutrition.com juicepresso.com.au %24

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Juicer

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Choosing a juicer can be a tough decision, considering the amount of products on the market. This infographic will arm you with enough knowledge to choose a juicer suitable for your individual needs.

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