Juicer vs. Blender - Household Products Reviews

LovinMyOfficer · 04-12-2009, 01:38 PM

I'm debating on whether to purchase a fruit juicer or a really nice blender? I have neither, but I am wanting to make my own juice drinks and DB suggests just getting a nice blender? Anyone have either? Comments or suggestions? TIA!

epete6501 · 04-12-2009, 01:40 PM

I think you could do more with a blender.

Loretta · 04-12-2009, 01:51 PM

I have this one:
http://www.powerjuicer.com/

There is NO substitute. It's amazing.

LindsayLin · 04-12-2009, 02:02 PM

I have both. I probably use the juicer more though.

sailorsbaby · 04-13-2009, 02:19 AM

I just use my blender, but I want a juicer too. I'm also a kitchen gadget freak, so don't read too much into that. LOL

Rachael · 04-13-2009, 02:21 AM

We have both! Hubby uses the blender more for his protein shakes, I love fresh celery/cilantro/tomato/spinach juice

so I use the juicer more

harmon2005 · 06-10-2009, 01:39 AM

I had both. Here's my take on why I kicked my juicer to the curve. When you have a fruit or a vegetable it's usually more beneficial to the body when you take the whole thing so you don't miss any elements that the food has to offer. When you use the juicer you lose the benefits of the fiber (but more concentration of vitamins & mineral but your body only takes so much of it at a time so it really doesn't matter if you eat healthy overall)... and unwittingly sometimes take in higher sugar count because you end up using more fruits/veggies to have more juice where as if you use the blender the fiber will give larger bulk/quantity. Get you a real good brand blender though or you'll end up with very pulpy drink that may be hard to swallow.

Plus you get to make smoothies!

*Kim* · 06-10-2009, 01:42 AM

I'd get a blender. We bought the Magic Bullet and I think I'm happier with the blender..

csmithwick_819 · 06-10-2009, 01:42 AM

There is a juicer on infomercials with some old guy thats on allllllll the time

It looks like it works really well. You can put in whole pieces of fruit according to the add. I will have to find out the name next time its on

wb3690 · 06-10-2009, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by epete6501

I think you could do more with a blender.

I agree. this is the route we'll be taking.......

04-12-2009, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
LovinMyOfficer Rumor has it... I'm awesome :) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fort Rucker, AL Posts: 1,106 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 5% Longevity: 15%	Juicer vs. Blender I'm debating on whether to purchase a fruit juicer or a really nice blender? I have neither, but I am wanting to make my own juice drinks and DB suggests just getting a nice blender? Anyone have either? Comments or suggestions? TIA! __________________

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Rachael Lil Wayne's Future Wifey Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 23,718 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 11% Longevity: 99%	We have both! Hubby uses the blender more for his protein shakes, I love fresh celery/cilantro/tomato/spinach juice so I use the juicer more __________________ Fall seven times, stand up eight. Japanese proverb http://www.thegourmetcupboard.com Independent Distributor #4313 Biggest Loser Team Purple!! Mrs Ski and myself!!!

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Kim Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: So Cal for me, Sasebo, Japan for him. Posts: 3,980 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 58% Longevity: 23%	I'd get a blender. We bought the Magic Bullet and I think I'm happier with the blender.. __________________

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csmithwick_819 Happiness Is A Choice :D Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Langley AFB, VA Posts: 4,641 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 79% Longevity: 17%	There is a juicer on infomercials with some old guy thats on allllllll the time It looks like it works really well. You can put in whole pieces of fruit according to the add. I will have to find out the name next time its on __________________

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04-12-2009, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
epete6501 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 1,679 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 57% Longevity: 13%	I think you could do more with a blender.

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Loretta MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,217 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 18% Longevity: 41%	I have this one: http://www.powerjuicer.com/ There is NO substitute. It's amazing.

04-12-2009, 02:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
LindsayLin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,528 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 86% Longevity: 31%	I have both. I probably use the juicer more though.

04-13-2009, 02:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
sailorsbaby Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 376 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 57%	I just use my blender, but I want a juicer too. I'm also a kitchen gadget freak, so don't read too much into that. LOL

06-10-2009, 01:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
harmon2005 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 133 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 12% Longevity: 7%	I had both. Here's my take on why I kicked my juicer to the curve. When you have a fruit or a vegetable it's usually more beneficial to the body when you take the whole thing so you don't miss any elements that the food has to offer. When you use the juicer you lose the benefits of the fiber (but more concentration of vitamins & mineral but your body only takes so much of it at a time so it really doesn't matter if you eat healthy overall)... and unwittingly sometimes take in higher sugar count because you end up using more fruits/veggies to have more juice where as if you use the blender the fiber will give larger bulk/quantity. Get you a real good brand blender though or you'll end up with very pulpy drink that may be hard to swallow. Plus you get to make smoothies!