Many of the most popular New Year's resolutions to make—and break—are those having to do with increasing energy, losing weight, or the overall improvement of one's health. Even if you don't subscribe to New Year's resolutions, it's possible that with winter comfort foods and holiday over indulgences, you would benefit from including healthy, fresh-squeezed juice in your daily habits.
An increase in the intake of the vitamins found in fruit and vegetables can reverse damage done to the body from caloric, fatty holiday food, as well as sugary beverages or alcohol. Plus, not only do juices introduce a large quantity of nutrients into your system very quickly, they also make great, low-calorie meal-replacements while reducing the risk of colds or flu. The following juicers are some of the most popular on the market within a range of prices from around $40 to almost $300.
Black & Decker
Buying this Black & Decker model is an entry-level fruit and vegetable juice extractor that provides a great way to determine if juicing is a long-term habit that's right for you. It's smaller than some options, featuring a 400-watt motor and a 10-ounce carafe that's great for single serving juicing. It's easy to disassemble and is dishwasher safe.
Breville
This Breville model is a great mid-range juicer that features an extra-wide 3-inch feeder chute, a stainless-steel cutting disc with a micro-mesh filter that enables you to extract up to 30-percent more juice than most models. It has an 850-watt motor, two speeds, and a 32-ounce carafe for making large quantities of juice in a single session. It comes with a cleaning brush, a 1-year warranty, and is dishwasher safe.
Cuisinart
The Cuisinart is also a high-quality, mid-range die-cast juice extractor with a 3-inch feeder chute. It features a 1000-watt motor, five settings, and a 34-ounce carafe. Although it's dishwasher safe, it weighs around 14-pounds making it a bit difficult to move. It comes with a cleaning brush and recipes.
Hamilton Beach
A slight upgrade from the Black & Decker, this Hamilton Beach model is still considered an entry-level model due to the lower price-tag. It has an 800-watt motor, a 3-inch feeder chute, and a 20-ounce carafe. This die-cast machine is dishwasher safe and comes with a cleaning tool, recipes, and a 3-year limited warranty.
Omega
The Omega is a more expensive model and is considered a "nutrition center," as the dual-stage processing means that it not only juices, but also minces, chops, and even extrudes pasta and grinds coffee. The lower speed used means that a greater amount of juice is extracted from the fruit and vegetables, so you don't have to use as much. It has an 800-watt motor, weighs 13-pounds, and comes with a 15-year warranty, carafe apparently not included.
In Conclusion
Good health is always a worthwhile pursuit, and during the cold and flu season of winter—or while you're traveling—it's that much more important. Additionally, these five juicers provide great options in a range of price-points to make fantastically, nutrient-dense beverages.
Drinking freshly-extracted juice has been shown to increase one's immunity and energy levels while improving moods, all of which could use a boost in the darker days of winter. If you aren't accustomed to juicing, it's a good idea to start with a less expensive model to determine whether you want to stick with it. Then, check out a variety of juice extractors and even blenders to determine which is the best option for your RVing juicing needs. Personally, we have the Breville juicer. Bottoms Up!