Food & Fine Dining Hungry? Come on down to Wings - Fun, Food and Drinks.
Top Restaurants in town? Got a good recipe to share? Share culinary info or post up photos of your delicious dish. #revsceneVLS |
 | 
01-04-2008, 07:35 AM
|
#1 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 553
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
| questions about juicers
looking to buy a juicer, but not sure what to look for exactly ie. whats a good power range, capacity, how easy to clean.
anybody had any experiences good or bad with them? how is a juicer better vs. a powerful blender??
i'll probably pick one up maybe at costco, or maybe zellers, home outfitters, linen n things maybe. those are all the stores i can think of off the top of my head.
__________________
- - -
| 
|  | |
01-04-2008, 11:36 AM
|
#2 | | VLS Head Mod
Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: E Van
Posts: 8,002
Thanked 911 Times in 396 Posts
|
I think this is more appropriate for the food forum
__________________ Quote: Originally posted by ThE ReMiX
---------------------
REMEMBER:-->RS is a place for car enthusiasts to come and get together because of their intrest and love for cars. Hating is not an option-take your immaturity elsewhere! |
----///-\\\----Put This
---|||---|||---On Your
---|||---|||---profile If
---|||---|||---You Know
----\\\-///----Someone
-----\\///-----Who has died
------///\-----Of
-----///\\\----Cancer
----///--\\\-----Or whom maybe suffering from it | |
| | |
01-04-2008, 01:45 PM
|
#3 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: There and Back
Posts: 278
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
If I were you, stick to the stainless steal juicers. They get a better yield out of the juice. I used to have the JuiceMan and a Hamilton Beach one.. they're ok, but the pulp is still very moist. The point of it all is to get the pulp as dry as you can so you've extracted as much out of it as possible. Not to mention the stainless won't get carrot/beet stains on it, which is an eyesore, but it does it's job.
Invest in one so you don't have to replace it at after a couple of years.
Juicer vs Blender:
Blender: Just blends everything together, and keeps all of it in tact. The fibres stay in the juice and it's a fraction harder for your stomach to absorb it as quickly as it can.
Juicer: Shreds the vegetable or fruit, strains out the fibres and the seeds (which will make your juice bitter) and extracts only what you need out of the juice: the nutrients and only a fraction of the pulp/fibre. Your body will naturally absorb it quicker than a blended drink because it's already eliminated all of the fibre, which will just make you more regular.
If you have any more questions feel free to PM. I've been juicing for about 2 years almost daily now, and my sister got me into it and she's been at it for about 5 years.
__________________
It is our earth, not yours or mine or his. We are meant to live on it, helping each other, not destroying each other. - J. Krishnamurti
| |
| | |
01-16-2008, 10:38 PM
|
#4 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 918
Thanked 400 Times in 86 Posts
|
i have a braun from the bay. Works well. I bought it for carrot juice. But after seeing the cost of Carrot Juice at Costco vs buying a bag of carronts, peeling, washing and cutting, then cleanup; i now hardly use it....
bag of carrots $6..... 3 x 3ltr 100% carrot juice at costco = $7.... lol
| |
| | |
01-17-2008, 06:56 AM
|
#5 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 553
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
i ended up buying this hamilton beach one from zellers for $89.99. so far so good, its just strictly a juicer so i can't put ice or anything else like that (i think). i just bought some bags of frozen fruit at costco for about 7.40/bag and just throw them in. pretty good in taste and lots of pulp comes out. i've had it for about 2 weeks or so and its workin great, no complaints so far.
heres the link: http://shop.hbc.com/webapp/wcs/store...egory_rn=12547
__________________
- - -
| |
| | |
01-25-2008, 07:53 PM
|
#6 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: There and Back
Posts: 278
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
| Quote: Originally posted by matrixfwd
i have a braun from the bay. Works well. I bought it for carrot juice. But after seeing the cost of Carrot Juice at Costco vs buying a bag of carronts, peeling, washing and cutting, then cleanup; i now hardly use it....
bag of carrots $6..... 3 x 3ltr 100% carrot juice at costco = $7.... lol | you never had to peel/cut. just wash them and that's it. the most nutrients are found just underneath the skin. *shrug*
__________________
It is our earth, not yours or mine or his. We are meant to live on it, helping each other, not destroying each other. - J. Krishnamurti
| |
| | |
12-13-2010, 08:41 PM
|
#7 | | manage the cap you say????
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 11,183
Thanked 3,613 Times in 1,181 Posts
|
sorry for the bump
but does anybody have a suggestion for a juicer that i could buy for regular usage
just vegetables and fruits, something reliable and easy to maintain / clean up
$100ish? for my parents for christmas
__________________
⌒
＼＼ ＿_____
＼(ಠ益ಠ)
> ヽ
/ へ＼
/ / ＼＼
ﾚ ノ ヽ_つ ayyy lmao
/ /
/ /|
( (ヽ
| |、＼
| 丿 ＼ ⌒)
| | ) /
`ノ ) Lﾉ
| |
| | |
12-20-2010, 11:21 PM
|
#8 | | manage the cap you say????
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 11,183
Thanked 3,613 Times in 1,181 Posts
|
nebody?
__________________
⌒
＼＼ ＿_____
＼(ಠ益ಠ)
> ヽ
/ へ＼
/ / ＼＼
ﾚ ノ ヽ_つ ayyy lmao
/ /
/ /|
( (ヽ
| |、＼
| 丿 ＼ ⌒)
| | ) /
`ノ ) Lﾉ
| |
| | |
12-21-2010, 11:04 PM
|
#9 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bowen Island
Posts: 1,605
Thanked 525 Times in 148 Posts
|
Hey there, I know quite a lot about juicers.
Get Breville, and make sure the motor is 600W and above -- increased spin speed means you get more juice out of the vegetable/fruit.
The advantage of using a juicer, is that it separates all the nutrients out of the plant. When you just eat a plant whole, much of the nutrients (in liquid form), are trapped in cellulose, which is the indigestible "fiber" of the plant. I have read previously on some online magazine that up to 20% of nutrients could be wasted this way (I have no source however).
The other advantage of course is that you save tonnes of time and increase your nutrient uptake.
I recently upgraded my juicer by buying off someone on craigslist -- it was brand new, sealed in the box and never used. Bought it for $60 and it was still selling online for $250!
| |
| | |
12-22-2010, 09:06 AM
|
#10 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 10,054
Thanked 3,066 Times in 1,184 Posts
|
I was at the Costco in Richmond last night, and noticed they were selling Vitamix juicers. They're not always available, and they were $500! I believe these are industrial strength juicers. Any comments?
__________________
Do Not Put Aftershave on Your Balls. -604CEFIRO
Looks like I'm gonna have some hot sex again tonight...OOPS i got the 6 pack. that wont last me the night, I better go back and get the 24 pack! -Turbo E
kinda off topic but obama is a dilf - miss_crayon
Honest to fucking Christ the easiest way to get a married woman in the mood is clean the house and do the laundry.....I've been with the same girl almost 17 years, ask me how I know. - quasi
| 
| | |
12-22-2010, 10:17 AM
|
#11 | | manage the cap you say????
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 11,183
Thanked 3,613 Times in 1,181 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by achiam  Hey there, I know quite a lot about juicers.
Get Breville, and make sure the motor is 600W and above -- increased spin speed means you get more juice out of the vegetable/fruit.
The advantage of using a juicer, is that it separates all the nutrients out of the plant. When you just eat a plant whole, much of the nutrients (in liquid form), are trapped in cellulose, which is the indigestible "fiber" of the plant. I have read previously on some online magazine that up to 20% of nutrients could be wasted this way (I have no source however).
The other advantage of course is that you save tonnes of time and increase your nutrient uptake.
I recently upgraded my juicer by buying off someone on craigslist -- it was brand new, sealed in the box and never used. Bought it for $60 and it was still selling online for $250! | do you know where i could find this locally?
sears?
__________________
⌒
＼＼ ＿_____
＼(ಠ益ಠ)
> ヽ
/ へ＼
/ / ＼＼
ﾚ ノ ヽ_つ ayyy lmao
/ /
/ /|
( (ヽ
| |、＼
| 丿 ＼ ⌒)
| | ) /
`ノ ) Lﾉ
| |
| | |
12-22-2010, 10:21 AM
|
#12 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: GTA
Posts: 29,017
Thanked 10,508 Times in 4,310 Posts
|
Breville's line of products can be found at any department store i.e. London Drugs, Sears, The Bay, Zellers etc.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by Badhobz Yeah. Typical Mainlander Barbie doll.
Her car even smelled nice. Like a mixture of luxury perfume and a hint of….. vag ? Fish sauce ? Something a bit dank | | |
| | |
12-22-2010, 10:24 AM
|
#13 | | manage the cap you say????
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 11,183
Thanked 3,613 Times in 1,181 Posts
|
oh stupid me...
didnt even see "find a retailer" on the site till now
__________________
⌒
＼＼ ＿_____
＼(ಠ益ಠ)
> ヽ
/ へ＼
/ / ＼＼
ﾚ ノ ヽ_つ ayyy lmao
/ /
/ /|
( (ヽ
| |、＼
| 丿 ＼ ⌒)
| | ) /
`ノ ) Lﾉ
| |
| | |
12-22-2010, 11:13 AM
|
#14 | | Meow
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burnaby
Posts: 1,284
Thanked 652 Times in 215 Posts
|
My work homeoutfitters have lots of breville juicers, and tomorrow we have a special 25% one item in the store. That's like 299.99 -75bucks so that's around 225 plus taxes for a breville. We also have a sharper image juicer for 129.99 that you could also use the juicer on, its not as great as the breville but it does the job and is a lot cheaper. Posted via RS Mobile | |
| | |
12-22-2010, 01:28 PM
|
#15 | | manage the cap you say????
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 11,183
Thanked 3,613 Times in 1,181 Posts
|
^all home outfitters?
metro? maybe ill swing by tomorrow
__________________
⌒
＼＼ ＿_____
＼(ಠ益ಠ)
> ヽ
/ へ＼
/ / ＼＼
ﾚ ノ ヽ_つ ayyy lmao
/ /
/ /|
( (ヽ
| |、＼
| 丿 ＼ ⌒)
| | ) /
`ノ ) Lﾉ
| |
| | |
12-22-2010, 01:32 PM
|
#16 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: GTA
Posts: 29,017
Thanked 10,508 Times in 4,310 Posts
|
If you plan on going to Metrotown, don't drive. The parking lot is a mess.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by Badhobz Yeah. Typical Mainlander Barbie doll.
Her car even smelled nice. Like a mixture of luxury perfume and a hint of….. vag ? Fish sauce ? Something a bit dank | | |
| | |
12-22-2010, 01:34 PM
|
#17 | | Meow
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burnaby
Posts: 1,284
Thanked 652 Times in 215 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Not really racist! ^all home outfitters?
metro? maybe ill swing by tomorrow | yea all homeoutfitters, i noticed there are some cheaper brevilles to, around the 120-190 range, but its not the really nice steel ones.
| |
| | |
12-22-2010, 01:36 PM
|
#18 | | SFICC-03*
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: richmond
Posts: 8,064
Thanked 2,456 Times in 989 Posts
|
^was the kitchenaid mixer on sale at home outfitters the 325w 5qt artisan?
| |
| | |
12-22-2010, 01:38 PM
|
#19 | | manage the cap you say????
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 11,183
Thanked 3,613 Times in 1,181 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by bcrdukes If you plan on going to Metrotown, don't drive. The parking lot is a mess. | not surprised at all... metro was packed like sardines the other day
__________________
⌒
＼＼ ＿_____
＼(ಠ益ಠ)
> ヽ
/ へ＼
/ / ＼＼
ﾚ ノ ヽ_つ ayyy lmao
/ /
/ /|
( (ヽ
| |、＼
| 丿 ＼ ⌒)
| | ) /
`ノ ) Lﾉ
| |
| | |
12-22-2010, 01:49 PM
|
#20 | | Meow
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burnaby
Posts: 1,284
Thanked 652 Times in 215 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by unit ^was the kitchenaid mixer on sale at home outfitters the 325w 5qt artisan? | nope, u can use the 25% on it, but on boxing day we will have kitchenaid custom pro, for 199.99 , but only in metallic chrome colour.
| |
| | |
12-22-2010, 01:52 PM
|
#21 | | SFICC-03*
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: richmond
Posts: 8,064
Thanked 2,456 Times in 989 Posts
|
hmm... never heard of that model before
| |
| | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:31 AM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
