By: Heather Hemmings

For people who are on diet or are conscious about their health, there is nothing as rewarding as a glass or fresh fruit or vegetable. The effects of fresh fruit are easily felt through an individual's increased rate of metabolism and high levels of energy. To extract juice from the fruits and vegetables, some people use blenders which are not recommended since they do not process all parts of the fruit. To enjoy all benefits that are available in a fruit, every part of the fruit needs to be processed and this is only possible through the use of a juicer machine. The juicer will be able to process and extract all essential nutrients that are in the fruit or vegetable better than the stomach can on its own.

Types of Juicing Machines

There are two main types of juicers that are used; centrifugal and masticating juicer. Centrifugal juicers operate by making use of a flat cutting blade that is positioned at the bottom part of the juicer machine. Although these types of juicers operate at fast speeds, they generate plenty of heat and are very noisy. Furthermore, due to their fast movement, the level of friction is high and this increases the wear and tear of the machine. This type of machine also leaves bits of fruit in the juice and is hard to clean.

Release More Nutrients

The other type of machine which is the masticating juicer is very popular with most people. The motor of this machine operates at a much slower rate compared to that of the centrifugal. Due to this, they are able to preserve and release more nutrients by slowly squashing the juice out of the vegetable or fruit. Fruit or vegetable juice produced from this juicer is kept from being unpalatable since it operates at slow pace thus producing less friction and heat. In addition, since the machine produces less heat vitamins, enzymes and other essential nutrients are not destroyed.

Masticating juicers are much easier to clean compared to other types of juicers, thus making them ideal if you are looking to experience healthy living.

Choosing the correct juicer is very important if you want to get the most nutritional benefit from juicing. Masticating juicers are kings amongst all other types of juicers for their superior design and ability to extract all the nutrients from fruit and vegetables