If you can't afford a Vitamix but need to do a juicing diet, what juicer would you

[MJN]

buy?

Thanks!

[GailV]

I thought a Vitamix doesn't actually juice/extract juice from the fiber. It just pulverizes the whole thing, fiber and all, into a liquid.

A Champion separates the juice from the fiber, for example. You end up with a pile of plant glop and a container of juice.

Does it matter to you which end product you end up with?

[Lady Katherine]

I have a VitaMix and an Acme juicer. Both are good for what they do, but they don't do the same thing. The Acme is great for regular juice, but you do waste a lot of the food as pulp. I've experimented with recipes that use it, but with not much success.

The Vitamix pulverizes the whole fruit or veggie, and gives you a thicker, whole-food drink that allows the sugars to enter the blood much more slowly. It's probably healthier in the long run, but it's not the most palatable choice for some foods.

I would suggest looking on eBay for used ones. The older ones are entirely useable and don't cost as much. It really is worth it. I use mine at least three times every day.

[Claire]

You first need to decide whether you want juice with pulp in it (Vitamix and others) or juice without pulp (Champion and others). Some people think pulp is good for them, but the fiber from fruits and veggies is largely insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber can cause huge problems for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other digestive disorders. Those who juice for medical benefits usually prefer juice without pulp because the nutrients are absorbed earlier in the digestive process and probably more fully and more intensely.

It's worth doing some research on the net to determine which type of juicing you want to do before narrowing your search down to brands.