Why not invest in a trusty juicer to help you add more fruit and vegetables into your diet?
The trend for juicing is something celebrities like Millie Mackintosh have been adopting for a while and buying a decent machine with plenty of handy functions will help you juice your way to five a day.
If you’re looking to shed the pounds, juicing is also an effective way to help you do it.
Most brands use a powerful blade system that can breakdown whole fruits and vegetables without any prep – making the machines quick and easy to use daily.
For juicing purists, the masticating juicers – commonly known as slow juicers – are also a popular option. The process of low heat extraction helps preserve the nutrients of the fruit and veg, giving you a superior juice over cheaper, speedier options.
Compact designs are perfect for everyday use when trying out juicing for the first time as they can easily be dismantled and stored away. Or keep it centre stage on your counter top as a constant reminder to stay healthy and avoid the junk.
All the major retailers including Amazon, John Lewis, Argos and AO sell a wide variety of machines at various price points.
Picking the right juicier for your lifestyle and budget is key, so before splashing out read our round up below of the best juicers currently on the market.
Best juicers for 2021
1. Philips HR1832/11 Compact Juicer
Pros
- High extraction means you’ll get all the goodness retained in your juice.
- Compact design makes the juicer small yet perfectly formed.
- Comes with in-built ‘QuickClean’ technology so you can wash and go (and the parts are dishwasher safe).
- Makes up to 1.5 litres of juice.
2. Braun J300 Multiquick juicer
Pros
- The Braun J300 juicer can make a glass of fresh juice in 15 seconds. The design comes with a two litre
- Comes with a two litres pulp collector container that contains the mess and residue from fruit and vegetables.
- Parts that can be taken out are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
- Has an in-built powerful 800w motor.
3. Philips HR1889/71 Viva Collection Masticating Juicer
Pros
- Powerful juicer can extract one litre of juice
- All the components are dishwasher safe making it easy to clean and practical enough to use everyday.
- The masticating style juicer means more nutritional goodness from fruits and veg used is retained.
- The large feeding tube means users can feed through whole fruits and vegetables instead of having to cut up everything beforehand.
4. Smeg SJF01CRUK Retro Style Slow Juicer
Pros
- Makes five litres of juice using clever bladeless ‘slow squeezing’ system to retain nutritional value of ingredients.
- The retro stylish design is perfect to show off on display on your counter top.
- All removable components are dishwasher safe.
5. Aicok Slow Juicer Masticating Juicer Machine
Pros
- Can process a wide range of fruits and vegetables including oranges, celery, ginger, wheatgrass and leafy greens.
- The auger spins at 80 RPM to preserve the vitamins, enzymes, minerals and nutrients. So juices have minimal oxidation, and foaming.
- Easy to assemble and operate, with dishwasher-safe parts for faster clean up.
- Quieter than rival centrifugal machines as it runs at less than 60 decibels.
6. Philips HR1947/31 Avance Collection Juicer
Pros?
- Sophisticated technology allows you to juice starchier fruit and vegetables as well as nuts, wheatgrass and ginger easily.
- Has a special pre-clean function that removes all residue juice from the machine, making it quicker and easier to clean thoroughly once dismantled.
- Very compact, so ideal for small spaces.
7. Omega Juicers Omega Juicer J8008C
Pros
- Produces high quality juice without destroying nutrients using the slow speed function to get the most out of really tough ingredients such as wheatgrass and leafy greens.
- Includes a pressure adjusting nozzle and an inbuilt scoop handle.
- Streamline and compact design is ideal for small kitchens or storing away in a cupboard
- Five variable pressure levels that can be set through a nozzle on the end cap.
8. Sage BJE430SIL the Nutri Juicer Cold
Pros
- Large chute (85mm) chute allows you to juice whole apples, pears and oranges in seconds.
- Powerful 1250W motor allows for faster juicing and big two litre jug capacity makes it a good option for families.
- Nutri Juicer Cold technology works to extract an average of 70% of the nutrients from fruit.
- Features an automatic pulp ejection and dishwasher safe parts for easy cleaning.
Buy now from John Lewis – £179
Which juicers are best – what to consider?
There are plenty of juicing machines on the market depending on your needs.
There are some great compact models for those who are short on space and they work just as well as larger models.
If you’re keen on getting the highest quality juice opt for a top of the range masticating (slow) juicer. These high spec models can extract 95% of juice from a range of fruit and vegetables, even leafy greens and wheatgrass in seconds.
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