The Best Types of Juicers - Which Ones Should I Get?

 

Are you thinking of doing a juice cleanse? If so, you need a good juicer. Not just any "good juicer" will do, though. You need to determine which one is right for you.

There are three main types of juicers. They are:

MasticatingCentrifugalTriturating

Let's take a look at each of these in greater detail.

Masticating Juicer

Masticating is a fancy word for chewing. When you chew, you masticate. That's how a masticating juicer got its name. It basically chews the fruits and vegetables in order to extract the juice. It extracts the juice slowly, which allows it to retain most of the juice's fiber, enzymes, vitamins and minerals. By extracting it slowly, it's also able to pull out the majority of the juice.

That being said, this juicer works slowly. If you're impatient, it might not be the juicer for you.

Centrifugal Juicer

You probably learned a little bit about centrifugal force in science class. A centrifugal juicer uses centrifugal force to extract juice. This juicer grinds up the fruits and vegetables. Then, it spins around really quickly. That spinning motion causes the juice to exit through a strainer.

This juicer works much faster than the masticating juicer does, and it's not as expensive. However, the quality and quantity of the juice is lower. It's also important to note that if you're going to get this type of juicer, you need to consume the juice right after you make it. It will not store well, since it will continue to lose nutrients as it's stored.

Triturating Juicer

The triturating juicer is also known as the twin gear juicer. This juicer crushes the fruits or vegetables, and then presses out the juice. There are lots of benefits to using this type of juicer, with the biggest being it is able to retain a lot of the enzymes, minerals, fiber and vitamins that come from the fruits and vegetables. You can also store the juice you make with this type of juicer.

However, it's important to note that this type of juicer works very slowly. It also takes a long time to clean a triturating juicer. Because of that, this might not be the right type of juicer for you.

Which One is Right For You?

It really depends on how many nutrients you want from your juice, and how much time you can spend juicing and cleaning. Many people choose to meet in the middle and go with the masticating juicer. They still get a high quality of juice, and while it is slow, it's not as slow as the triturating juicer. However, if you are on a tight budget, the centrifugal juicer will likely meet your needs. Just be sure to consume the juice as soon as you make it, or it will lose its nutrients.

Once you get your juicer, you can start consuming fresh juice each day. You will likely feel better, thanks to all of the vitamins and minerals that come with fresh juice.

Glenn has been covering and reporting on the health wellness, diet and fitness industry for 7 years. For more information on Juicing read http://www.wimausa.org/the-juice-diet-transformed-my-healthwill-it-work-for-you/ or visit their home page at http://www.wimausa.org/

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