[quote=SJ1979 post_id=22620 time=1309803172 user_id=486]I'm toying with the idea of getting a fruit juicer squeeze. We were in fact given one as a wedding present but I think it went unused on eBay! Now, I wish I'd kept it, as I not only love juices but so does my daughter. Does anyone have one, would you recommend it, is it worth the faff, or is it easier to just buy supermarket juices/smoothies!? My husband is convinced that after you've bought the fruit and veg, it's cheaper to buy shop-bought smoothies!!

Any feedback much appreciated![/quote]

I like Breville and BLACK + DECKER. Juicing works particularly well, and my whole family loves both of them. Easy to use and clean, I would recommend it to anyone.

I have a Breville Cafe series juicer - like this http://www.ukjuicers.com/breville-je4-juicer?gclid=CLLope6NjaoCFcNP4QodY0RSyw
It was given to me by someone who was moving and didn't want it although it was nearly new - I only recently realised how expensive it was! It is excellent and now having read this post I am determined to use it more! :D

Has anyone tried the Vitamix?

I've seen one demonstrated and while they seem really amazing, I wonder if it would get used enough to justify the high price.

Completely agree! A masticating juicer is far superior, but for someone new to juicing, it's a bit of an investment when it might be a 5 day wonder and live in a cupboard :)

Champion juicers are THE best out there. They are costly ([color=#FF0000]very[/color]) but instead of whizzing/oxidising/destroying the vitamins in the juice out of the fruit, the spikes tear open the fruit & retain an incredible percentage of the vitamins. I can't recommend them enough, I've tried a few juicers in my time & this one is incredible!

I have Black & Decker. Works fine.

I don't bother peeling the fruit or veg!!!

I agree with MrsAmanda, I have the same juicer and recommend it highly, I think it's won awards on Which?. Just like MrsAmanda, I only wash it every few goes, just rinsing in between. I buy the fruit (and often carrots) at the beginning of each week from the fruit and veg guy in the balham market in one go so try to save time that way. It may work out slightly more expensive and it's not as convenient as buying from the store since you have to peel all the fruit, but I think the taste is so much better. I use it everyday and think if you are confident you will make the effort regularly, it's really worth it!

I have a juicer and love it, it's this one:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4225427/Trail/searchtext%3EPHILIPS+JUICER.htm#pdpFullProductInformation

I have to admit, the juicing and cleaning can be a bit of a faff, until you get into the swing of things. Once you've found your rhythm, it's only a few minutes work. I put a bag in the pulp container, which makes it easier to clean. Most of the bits just need a rinse under the tap. I tend to give mine a proper wash every few goes, just rinsing inbetween. And if you have a dishwasher, make sure the parts are washer-proof. Fresh juices aren't comparable to shop-bought, which have to be pasteurised so lose most of their enzymes. It's not always a cheaper option, either, but again, for me the taste and goodness from freshly made juice is worth the investment.

This type of juicer won't juice the likes of berries for a smoothie. For that, you're better off just using a regular blender; I use a simple stick one.

So yes, shop bought juices might be easier/cheaper, but the difference between them is night and day.

I'm toying with the idea of getting a juicer. We were in fact given one as a wedding present but I think it went unused on eBay! Now, I wish I'd kept it, as I not only love juices but so does my daughter. Does anyone have one, would you recommend it, is it worth the faff, or is it easier to just buy supermarket juices/smoothies!? My husband is convinced that after you've bought the fruit and veg, it's cheaper to buy shop-bought smoothies!!

Any feedback much appreciated!