How To Choose the Right Juicing Machine - 7 Questions to Ask

Before you rush out to buy that latest chrome plated juicing machine you just saw on the infomercial, here are 7 factors you need to consider:

1. Ease of clean-up - How difficult is the juicing machine to clean? If it is a major hassle, you'll never use it because you won't want to be bothered with having to clean up the mess after. Can the machine be easily disassembled for cleaning? Is it dish washable safe? Most are, but you should double check.

2. Capacity - Is the feed chute wide and deep enough to contain the fruits and vegetables without the need for micro-precutting? I promise you, after about the 2nd time you spend pre-cutting vegetables, you will want to do it as little as possible. Also ensure that the juice container cup is large enough to let you juice in quantities without constantly swapping it out.

3. Yield - how much juice does it extract? Does it extract 20% of the juice from the plant? 30%? 40%? The more juice it extracts, the less you will end up spending on fruits and vegetables at the market. A good juicing machine should be able to extract at least 40% of the juice.

4. Power - Many juicing machines have problems with soft, stringy vegetables and fruits. You want one with enough horsepower to prevent it from burning out or stalling under stress. Look for one with over 400 watts of power.

5. Replacement parts - Sooner or later your juicing machine will need replacement parts. How expensive are they? How difficult are they to get? If the juicing machine is low priced but the replacement parts are exorbitantly priced, an inexpensive machine can suddenly become a high priced one.

6. Durability - you want a juicing machine that is built to last. A good indicator of how well it is built is the longevity of the company itself as well as how long they guarantee or warranty the product. For the best juicing machines, look for guarantees in the 5 to 10 year range.

7. Aesthetics - If you use your juicing machine a lot, it's probably going to end up in a permanent location on your counter. Ensure that you like the way it looks and that the style is one you feel comfortable with.

And lastly, although not always true, you often "get what you pay for!"

Once you begin using your juicing machine to make and drink fresh fruit and vegetable juices you'll undoubtedly begin to experience a great sense of wellness and well-being. But to have the best experience, you want to be careful to choose the right one.

Look at the juicing machine's product literature as well as visiting places like epinions.com to find how other people rated the product.