I know that this may ruin the post but ....

http://www.kanojotoys.com/100-spunks...on-p-1137.html

Can someone explain the difference in all of these models? What makes one better than the other? Is it the speed, the torque, the blade design?

I cook with kale all the time, it's prominent in a lot of portuguese dishes, but never considered having it with fruit though, worth a shot, I know its loaded with good stuff in it.

http://whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=38

sounds good thanks

I think speed and efficiency (pulp dryness) are the 2 biggest factors to look into.

They say a super fast spinning juicer will oxidize your juice and it will be frothy from the aeration. But it will make your juicer way quicker than the slower quieter auger types.

I agree with the post that recommended trying it out with a 'cheaper' model and if you liked it then you could upgrade. Ease of cleaning should also be a factor since you dont want to get discouraged and stop using the unit.

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthrea...ll-The-Juicers

Which Vita-Mix do you guys have? I see a couple of options.

my 'cheaper' blender has been running strong for the past 8 years or so.. hehe

:thumbsup

Looks like the difference is only the accessories. The more expensive models include a jar to grind grains into flour, and the most expensive model also has a 2L jar for large quantities.

So I guess the question is whether those are useful options for home use. I'm pretty sure I could live with buying flour and blending in batches.

The warranty might be different too, they mentioned 7 years and 5 years in different places on the site.

Ah I see, thank you for the good explanation. I guess it might be nice to have a capable blender as well as a good juicer for greens where extracting the nutes is all you need/want to do.

This one looks cool and is cheaper than the Vitamix, but is USA only it says

http://www.blendtec.com/products/view/3003

The vitamix makes hot soups too though, and this one doesn't I guess.. But again what's it to pour your soup into a pot for a minute or two.

We got the VitaMix 5200c.

Yeah...if you let it run long enough, the motor gets hot enough to heat shit up. It's nuts.

Blendtec $399 with two jars at Costco USA, so next time I'm there I'll grab one.

The one I use is "perfect Food".

All I can say is, when I'm taking that stuff, I feel healthier, my digestion is like clockwork and I make the best muscle gains. Spirulina is one of the best protein sources.

We ordered something tonight. I don't know what she ended up with, but we've got a bunch of vitamin, protein and green mixins coming in the next few days.

Found a Breville juicer for sale today by chance, the 600W version that retails still for around $300-350 (and used to be $500+) for $35. Picking it up tomorrow.

Damn, these high end blenders are 2x - 3x the price here in Thailand. They must get hit with a high import tax on them.

Paying $1000 for a Vitamix is a wee bit too much.

Bookmarked! Good info in this thread :thumbsup

600w is pretty weak. I used an 800 once, broke it. Oops (sorry Mr. Pheer), My advice, don't rush it. Slower will result in more juice.

I realize now that the Vitamix is better than the Ninja, but you'll do ok with the Ninja, if you don't want to spend that much. It's 1100 watts and will chop the shit out of whatever you throw at it. I've been getting by just fine with mine, but this thread has made me want to get a Vitamix, which I'll probably do when my Ninja explodes.

Thanks good advice. Just got home with it. If I end up breaking it I'll splurge on a new one, but for $35 I couldn't pass this up :P

Yeah, for $35 it would be tough to pass up at least a look. Good luck with it. If you have FB, we have a juicing group where people put up pics of their recipes. http://www.facebook.com/groups/143026395817835/ Might provide some inspiration.