Vitamix & Omega Juicers:HELP CHOOSING A JUICER?

[Guest guest]

I am trying to choose a juicer in my quest to go 100% raw. I am being

given conflicting advice as to whether I should get a Vitamix or a

Omega Juicer. I know need one or the other to get more enzymes,

vitamins and minerals into my body.

I have been told the Vitamix works so aggressivly that it compromises

the enzymes in the juice and you need to drink it within 5 minutes.

I was leaning in the Vitamix direction due to the fiber content.

I have been told the Omega Juicer works gently and preserves the

enzymes as well as exttracting more juice than regular juicers.

Any advice on this issue?

Many thanks,

Sheri

[Guest guest]

Sometimes I think that I'm juicer!! If I can become fruitarian they say you

need very little water cause your body takes the water right out of the

fruit!!!

-

sheriljay

rawfood

Monday, November 07, 2005 4:27 PM

[Raw Food] Vitamix & Omega Juicers:HELP CHOOSING A JUICER?

 

 

I am trying to choose a juicer in my quest to go 100% raw. I am being

given conflicting advice as to whether I should get a Vitamix or a

Omega Juicer. I know need one or the other to get more enzymes,

vitamins and minerals into my body.

I have been told the Vitamix works so aggressivly that it compromises

the enzymes in the juice and you need to drink it within 5 minutes.

I was leaning in the Vitamix direction due to the fiber content.

I have been told the Omega Juicer works gently and preserves the

enzymes as well as exttracting more juice than regular juicers.

Any advice on this issue?

Many thanks,

Sheri

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Just my two cents - I bought both a K-Tech (Vita-mix) and a green star top of

the line juicer. After three years I only use my K-Tech, almost every day. I

only used my juicer maybe the first 6 months I purchased it. Now it sits on my

shelf.

 

My son also bought a K-Tech and he is not raw and uses it all the time to get

more fruit in his son. He makes a lot of fruit smoothies. For my birthday

instead of cake he made wonderful smoothies and the grandkids loved them did not

miss the cake at all.

 

Linda Sue

 

 

sheriljay <sheri

rawfood

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 21:27:32 -0000

[Raw Food] Vitamix & Omega Juicers:HELP CHOOSING A JUICER?

 

 

I am trying to choose a juicer in my quest to go 100% raw. I am being

given conflicting advice as to whether I should get a Vitamix or a

Omega Juicer. I know need one or the other to get more enzymes,

vitamins and minerals into my body.

I have been told the Vitamix works so aggressivly that it compromises

the enzymes in the juice and you need to drink it within 5 minutes.

I was leaning in the Vitamix direction due to the fiber content.

I have been told the Omega Juicer works gently and preserves the

enzymes as well as exttracting more juice than regular juicers.

Any advice on this issue?

Many thanks,

Sheri

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

The Omega is a great juicer. My website has a great review on the 8003 model.

http://www.storesonline.com/site/520450/product/8

 

As far as fiber content....the whole point of juicing is to remove the fiber and

add massive amounts of nutrients. If you are incorporating raw foods into your

diet, you're getting plenty of fiber. Most Americans are defficient in minerals

and their body is in a very acidic state. As you probably know, when a person

starts eating raw food their body begins to detox. The more minerals you have

in your body, the easier the detox process is because minerals create

alkalinity.

 

When I first started eating raw foods, I was drinking 2 quarts of vegetable

juice a day.

 

If it's enzyme preservation you are worried about, then I suggest the Green

Star. The enzymes will stay intact in the juice for up to three days in the

fridge. However, it's more expensive and takes longer to clean. If you're

willing to make juice every day, then the Omega is GREAT!

 

All that being said, it's great to have a good blender, too!

 

Paula

 

 

sheriljay <sheri

rawfood

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 21:27:32 -0000

[Raw Food] Vitamix & Omega Juicers:HELP CHOOSING A JUICER?

 

 

I am trying to choose a juicer in my quest to go 100% raw. I am being

given conflicting advice as to whether I should get a Vitamix or a

Omega Juicer. I know need one or the other to get more enzymes,

vitamins and minerals into my body.

I have been told the Vitamix works so aggressivly that it compromises

the enzymes in the juice and you need to drink it within 5 minutes.

I was leaning in the Vitamix direction due to the fiber content.

I have been told the Omega Juicer works gently and preserves the

enzymes as well as exttracting more juice than regular juicers.

Any advice on this issue?

Many thanks,

Sheri

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks for that information. Do you know if the Omega Juicer also

does wheatgrass or do I need a seperate juicer for that?

I went to your website to purchase the omega but it doesn't look like

you ship to Canada.

Sheri

rawfood , Paula Wood <wolfmother1> wrote:

>

> The Omega is a great juicer. My website has a great review on the

8003 model. http://www.storesonline.com/site/520450/product/8

>

> As far as fiber content....the whole point of juicing is to remove

the fiber and add massive amounts of nutrients. If you are

incorporating raw foods into your diet, you're getting plenty of

fiber. Most Americans are defficient in minerals and their body is in

a very acidic state. As you probably know, when a person starts

eating raw food their body begins to detox. The more minerals you

have in your body, the easier the detox process is because minerals

create alkalinity.

>

> When I first started eating raw foods, I was drinking 2 quarts of

vegetable juice a day.

>

> If it's enzyme preservation you are worried about, then I suggest

the Green Star. The enzymes will stay intact in the juice for up to

three days in the fridge. However, it's more expensive and takes

longer to clean. If you're willing to make juice every day, then the

Omega is GREAT!

>

> All that being said, it's great to have a good blender, too!

>

> Paula

>

>

> sheriljay <sheri@7...>

> rawfood

> Mon, 07 Nov 2005 21:27:32 -0000

> [Raw Food] Vitamix & Omega Juicers:HELP CHOOSING A JUICER?

>

>

> I am trying to choose a juicer in my quest to go 100% raw. I am being

> given conflicting advice as to whether I should get a Vitamix or a

> Omega Juicer. I know need one or the other to get more enzymes,

> vitamins and minerals into my body.

> I have been told the Vitamix works so aggressivly that it compromises

> the enzymes in the juice and you need to drink it within 5 minutes.

> I was leaning in the Vitamix direction due to the fiber content.

> I have been told the Omega Juicer works gently and preserves the

> enzymes as well as exttracting more juice than regular juicers.

> Any advice on this issue?

> Many thanks,

> Sheri

>

>

 

[Guest guest]

I have the solostar 2 juicer and it works great. I bought it because it was

supposed to juice just about everything including wheatgrass.I haven't done

wheatgrass but it is wonderful for romaine. The pulp is nice and dry so it does

great with leafy greens.

 

Heather K

Do you know if the Omega Juicer also

does wheatgrass or do I need a seperate juicer for that?

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Yes, the Omega 8003 does juice wheatgrass. There are extra shipping costs to

Canada, but I can ship there. Email me offline if you want to discuss.

 

" This machine does everything that you would want in an all-in-one juicer. It is

easy to clean and use, and is very inexpensive for a juicer that can juice leafy

greens including wheatgrass, make baby food, ice cream, purees, and pie crusts.

It's really a great buy! It has a tremendous customer satisfaction record. "

 

Paula

 

 

sheriljay <sheri wrote:

Thanks for that information. Do you know if the Omega Juicer also

does wheatgrass or do I need a seperate juicer for that?

I went to your website to purchase the omega but it doesn't look like

you ship to Canada.

Sheri

rawfood , Paula Wood <wolfmother1> wrote:

>

> The Omega is a great juicer. My website has a great review on the

8003 model. http://www.storesonline.com/site/520450/product/8

>

> As far as fiber content....the whole point of juicing is to remove

the fiber and add massive amounts of nutrients. If you are

incorporating raw foods into your diet, you're getting plenty of

fiber. Most Americans are defficient in minerals and their body is in

a very acidic state. As you probably know, when a person starts

eating raw food their body begins to detox. The more minerals you

have in your body, the easier the detox process is because minerals

create alkalinity.

>

> When I first started eating raw foods, I was drinking 2 quarts of

vegetable juice a day.

>

> If it's enzyme preservation you are worried about, then I suggest

the Green Star. The enzymes will stay intact in the juice for up to

three days in the fridge. However, it's more expensive and takes

longer to clean. If you're willing to make juice every day, then the

Omega is GREAT!

>

> All that being said, it's great to have a good blender, too!

>

> Paula

>

>

> sheriljay <sheri@7...>

> rawfood

> Mon, 07 Nov 2005 21:27:32 -0000

> [Raw Food] Vitamix & Omega Juicers:HELP CHOOSING A JUICER?

>

>

> I am trying to choose a juicer in my quest to go 100% raw. I am being

> given conflicting advice as to whether I should get a Vitamix or a

> Omega Juicer. I know need one or the other to get more enzymes,

> vitamins and minerals into my body.

> I have been told the Vitamix works so aggressivly that it compromises

> the enzymes in the juice and you need to drink it within 5 minutes.

> I was leaning in the Vitamix direction due to the fiber content.

> I have been told the Omega Juicer works gently and preserves the

> enzymes as well as exttracting more juice than regular juicers.

> Any advice on this issue?

> Many thanks,

> Sheri

>

>

 

[Guest guest]

rawfood , " sheriljay " <sheri@7...> wrote:

>

> I am trying to choose a juicer in my quest to go 100% raw. I am being

> given conflicting advice as to whether I should get a Vitamix or an

> Omega Juicer.

 

Well, you will probably get more conflicting advice on this site! :-)

 

People as passionate about food and diet as most raw foodists are, can often be

equally

passionate about food " equipment. " I think the best thing to do is to get both

appliances,

but if *I* were forced to choose one or the other, I would get a Vitamix.

 

All anyone can do is give you their reasons for preferring one over the other,

and then you

have to weigh those same considerations, based on *your* lifestyle and personal

preferences.

 

I'm not sure which Omega juicer model you are looking at, but at least one of

them is a

" masticating " juicer, and, based on some of the other comments in your post, I

think this

is the one you are considering. No doubt, it is a great machine. *But*, based on

my

experience owning a gear-type, masticating Green Star juicer that was very

similar, they

take a *while* to clean (and you pretty much have to clean them after every

use). If you

have a lot of time, this may not be an issue, and that would be great. So, go

for it. So

often, though, I really really wanted a fresh juice -- say, before heading off

to school or

work -- and I simply couldn't, because I rarely had time to make the juice,

drink it (neither

of those things took very long), AND spend at least 20 minutes taking the

blasted thing

apart, scrubbing the screen, prying the pulp out of nooks and crannies, washing

the dozen

or so parts, etc. Yes, it can be a rather " zen " thing -- if you're a monk and

don't have

anything else to do that day (this does not describe my life). It makes great

juice -- GREAT

juice -- but the reality *for ME* was that after the initial charm wore off, I

rarely rarely

used it (and eventually sold it).

 

With the Vitamix, you throw everything in, add a little liquid, run it for a

minute, and

you're done. To clean it, all you do is pour a little dish soap and warm water

in it, run it for

another minute, and rinse. Or if you're really pressed for time, you can even

just pour

some water in it and let it soak til you have time to wash it later. Other than

removing the

lid, there is nothing to take apart.

 

I doubt that enzyme content is compromised, because, unless you run the Vitamix

for

several minutes (for most juices, you only need a minute or so), the contents do

not get

warm. (In fact, ice is a common ingredient, so the finished product is chilled.)

It is true, I

think, that you should drink the Vitamix juices right away, as opposed to

storing them, but

I think this is essentially true for any freshly-made juice. But, with cleanup

such a non-

issue with the Vitamix, why NOT make and drink it fresh each time?

 

I eventually replaced my Green Star with a much easier to clean, more

traditional style

(non-masticating) juicer (a Breville Juice Fountain, but there are many good

brands), for

those times when I do want a pure, more nutrient-dense, pulp-free, raw juice

(liquid

sunshine, I call it). It may not extract as much juice as an Omega or Green Star

type gentle

masticating juicer, but the greater ease of use makes up for that, in my

opinion. Still,

though, every time I use *that* juicer, it seems weird to me to dispose of all

that great

fiber and nutrition in the pulp.

 

So, I use the Vitamix a lot more often.

 

Granted, for the liquid added to the Vitamix receipes, I often use storebought

apple juice

or rice milk or soy milk, which are not " raw, " so if you are, or are aspiring to

be, a purist

(100%), then you would want to use water with the Vitamix (or homemade yogurt,

if you're

not a vegan?) -- or perhaps this would be a reason to go with the Omega.

 

Good luck with your decision. Both sides of the issue have good points (as do

those who

ask why juice in the first place -- just chew); the above is just a reflection

of what has

ended up being the important factors in my reality. And, of course, we all have

different

realities!

 

Peace, all.

 

Audie

 

 

I know need one or the other to get more enzymes,

> vitamins and minerals into my body.

> I have been told the Vitamix works so aggressivly that it compromises

> the enzymes in the juice and you need to drink it within 5 minutes.

> I was leaning in the Vitamix direction due to the fiber content.

> I have been told the Omega Juicer works gently and preserves the

> enzymes as well as exttracting more juice than regular juicers.

> Any advice on this issue?

> Many thanks,

> Sheri

>

[Guest guest]

This is a helpful page for comparing a few juicers:

 

http://www.hacres.com/diet/articles/Juice_Extractor_Comparison.pdf

 

I'm not sure how long ago this testing/comparing took place, so newer models

may be different and hopefully better. I don't think most people would even

consider the Vitamix a juicer since it still contains all the pulp (same as

chewing), but that's just another thing to consider for you as an

individual. It just depends on what you want.

 

HTH,

 

Cindy

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[Guest guest]

> I have been told the Vitamix works so aggressivly

that it

> compromises the enzymes in the juice and you need to

drink it

> within 5 minutes. I was leaning in the Vitamix

direction due

> to the fiber content. I have been told the Omega

Juicer works > gently and preserves the enzymes as

well as exttracting more

> juice than regular juicers.

 

Hi Sheri, I was just wondering if you could share

where you got this info from? Is it just the fact

that the Vitamix heats up the food that's the issue if

it gets too warm, or did you see info somewhere that

just the speed itself can damage enzymes? I'm

interested to know your source on this so I can find

out more.

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I looked around on the internet and found this page.

 

http://www.mercola.com/article/juicer.htm#

 

From what that page says it damages the food due to heat from the 240

mph blades (not sure why they used mph instead of rpm possibly to throw

you off with non-standardized numbers that show a 'BIG' difference thats

not really there) in the Vitamix. The Omega seems to fall in line with

the Champion and Green-Star line of juicers due to it's masticating

action instead of centrifugal design. Not sure if this is the exact

page that is being referred to or not. Hope this helps.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Now that I think about it, I really doubt that the heat from the

blending of the Vitamix would destroy enzymes. At the most, it would

warm it to a modest level for certain soups and vegan chili. I don't

have one, but the Vitamix seems like a heavy duty blender and worth the

money you would spend on one. But like I said, I don't have one (see

previous post disclaimer ).

 

 

>

> From what that page says it damages the food due to heat from the 240

> mph blades (not sure why they used mph instead of rpm possibly to throw

> you off with non-standardized numbers that show a 'BIG' difference thats

> not really there) in the Vitamix.

 

 

--

Thank you for your time and energy,

 

Tim Buckner

[Guest guest]

Yes, my merely semi-educated view is that, at least for the chilled juice

recipes that call

for ice or frozen fruit, etc., there should be little detriment to enzymes. The

hot soup

recipes, though, would be another matter, presumably.

 

It's difficult for me to even grasp what enzymes ARE (even though I understand

what they

DO), so it's harder for me to guess if the blade action could destroy them,

irrespective of

any heat that might be generated.

 

 

rawfood , Tim Buckner <talisen@b...> wrote:

>

> Now that I think about it, I really doubt that the heat from the

> blending of the Vitamix would destroy enzymes. At the most, it would

> warm it to a modest level for certain soups and vegan chili. I don't

> have one, but the Vitamix seems like a heavy duty blender and worth the

> money you would spend on one. But like I said, I don't have one (see

> previous post disclaimer ).

>

>

> >

> > From what that page says it damages the food due to heat from the 240

> > mph blades (not sure why they used mph instead of rpm possibly to throw

> > you off with non-standardized numbers that show a 'BIG' difference thats

> > not really there) in the Vitamix.

>

>

> --

> Thank you for your time and energy,

>

> Tim Buckner

>