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Eating healthier doesn’t have to require some rigid, miserable diet and counting calories in an app. Blenders, air fryers, and juicers are simple appliance buys that can transform the way you eat. If you’re big on the taste of fruits and veggies already, juicing is a great way to squeeze the most nutrients out of the stuff you already love. Drinking a green juice is way faster than eating a salad in the car — not to mention those citrus drinks are so refreshing. Plus, juicing is a way to slip in those veggies that you don’t particularly care for. In an apple and celery juice, you’re mostly just going to taste the apple, but get the nutrients and benefits of both.
If you’re looking to get into the home-juicing game — good for you! You’ll probably save a ton of money on store-bought juices that can cost up to $12 per 12 oz. bottle. However, when it comes to making your own juices, the kind of juicer you use can really make or break your experience. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. To start, we compiled a list of the top-rated and best reviewed juicers. (And if you’re in the market for a Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Prime Day deal, it’s helpful to know which devices are the best so when the sales start you’ll know which one to buy.)
Note: This list is comprised of both masticating and centrifugal juicers.
What is a masticating juicer?
So glad you asked. A masticating juicer (otherwise known as a cold-press juicer) processes juice in a slower, quieter fashion, by essentially pressing the juice out of your produce. This method generates basically no heat (hence, the cold-press juicer name), so you don’t have to worry about destroying any nutrients.
What is a centrifugal juicer?
A centrifugal juicer uses a “spin” method of juicing, which is faster and usually a bit louder than a masticating juicer. It uses centrifugal force at a high speed to extract juice from produce. There is some debate over whether the heat created from spinning juicers kills a significant amount of heat-sensitive vitamins and whether cold-pressed juice is healthier.
Are slow juicers really better?
Like we said: While a traditional juicer uses a fast-spinning blade that can get quite hot, a slow juicer is able to extract juice by utilizing a pressing mechanism. There are no blades, so instead of chopping things up the juicer will press the juice out of the fruits and vegetables. A slow juicer will maintain the most amount of nutrients, and will also produce a smoother drink without any of the pulping bits. (Think of a non-slow juicer as more of a high-powered blender.) So if you hate pulp and want to get the most out of your fruits and veggies, then a slow juicer is going to be better for you. To tell if a juicer is slow or fast, look at the revolutions per minute or RPM. A lower number means less heat, while a higher number means faster juicing.
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