The very best juicers: Things to consider before shopping, squeezing and sipping

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If you were around in the 90s, the first juicer to come into consciousness was likely Jack Lalanne’s almighty Power Juicer. A pioneer in the wellness movement, Jack’s “juiced-up” high-energy infomercials promised better health in just a few sips. While juicers have certainly evolved since then, there’s still no denying their magical ability to help you look and feel your best.

Why? Juicing allows you to consume a large number of fruits and vegetables in one sitting, which increases nutrient absorption, improves your digestion and gut health, boosts your immune system and assists in creating healthier gut bacteria — all of which improve your hair and skin as well. What’s not to love?

That said, when juicing, choose your weapon wisely. If speed is what you’re after, centrifugal juicers can deliver. But be wary: the high-speed blade may strip away precious nutrients from produce during its chopping spree. For maximum retention of nutrients and potency of flavour, go slow with a masticating cold press juice extractor — these gadgets methodically crush and press ingredients to preserve all of their original benefits in one glassful of goodness.

So if you’re struggling to incorporate enough fruits and vegetables into your diet on a daily basis — which, let’s be honest, is all of us at times — it may be time to invest in a good juicer. But which one? Masticating or centrifugal? Slow or two-speed? Lucky for you, we’ve got a juicy guide to the best juicers available to order in Canada.

Quick summary of best juicers

Best overall: Hurom’s H200 Easy Clean Slow Juicer
Best affordable slow juicer: Cuisinart CSJ-300C Easy Clean Slow Juicer
Best for celery and versatility: Omega Juicer MM1500GY Juicer and Nutrition System
Best for citrus fruits: Cuisinart Citrus Juicer with Glass Carafe
Best splurge worth springing for: Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer REVO830W
Best budget option: Breville Juice Fountain Plus Juicer

Best juicers explained

Best juicer overall: Hurom’s H200 Easy Clean Slow Juicer

Key specs:
Chamber Capacity: 500mL
Product Dimensions: ‎30.48 x 43.18 x 78.74 cm
Can fit: Whole apples
Made from: BPA-free plastic

Why buy: Not only does this juicer look magnificent on your countertop, but its self-feeding hopper chamber can fit whole apples. With less prep and less cleaning — admittedly the most annoying aspect of juicing — this masticating marvel boasts scrub-free cleaning (thanks to its design using elongated grooves instead of fine, mesh holes), an easy-to-understand ergonomic design and a modest countertop footprint. Did we mention how pretty it is? Instead of collecting dust at the back of your cabinet, this is one appliance you’ll want out on display — which might just encourage and inspire you to use it more often. The catch? It’s one of our more costly picks.

Fine print: You can add more ingredients while the juicer is still running thanks to its upgraded self-feeding hopper.

Price: $699
Where to buy: Amazon

Best affordable slow juicer: Cuisinart CSJ-300C Easy Clean Slow Juicer

Key specs:
Chamber Capacity: 1.5L
Product Dimensions: 28.58 x 40.01 x 32.39 cm
Can fit: Apple halves
Made from: BPA-free plastic

Why buy: If you’re set on slow masticating juicers, but you’ve got a modest budget, Cuisinart’s Easy Clean Slow Juicer is for you. Like Hurom, this model has a generous, self-feeding hopper and passes the smoothness test for kale (with claims of no fibrous strings left behind) — plus, it has the versatility to make nut milks, tonics and spritzers alike. If you’re new to juicing, or do it more weekly than daily, this crowd-pleasing machine is ideal for you. 

The fine print: The big pulp and juice jugs included form snugly around the juicer for less mess.

Price: $237
Where to buy: Amazon

Best juicer for celery and versatility: Omega Juicer MM1500GY Juicer and Nutrition System

Key specs:
Chamber Capacity: 1L
Product Dimensions: 15.52 x 48.01 x 32 cm
Can fit: A whole cucumber
Made from: Glass and BPA-free plastic

Why buy: If you’re an avid home cook who also likes making their own nut butters, milks, purées, baby food, sorbets and pasta, this Omega system is for you. It takes up more counter space but it’s slightly less noisy compared to high-speed juicers — plus, it comes with a specialized celery end-cap for juicing celery stalks which are notorious for cramming up juicers. With claims to extract more juice than other juicers, leaving drier pulp, it offers six nozzles and machine-washable parts.

Fine print: This juicer was endorsed by The Medical Medium due to its high performance and prized celery-juicing abilities.

Price: $555
Where to buy: Amazon

Best citrus juicer: Cuisinart Citrus Juicer with Glass Carafe

Key specs:

Chamber Capacity: 0.7L
Product Dimensions: ‎17.5 x 20.8 x 31.29 cm
Can fit: Orange halves
Made from: Stainless steel, plastic and glass

Why buy: For those who don’t fuss around with anything other than our favourite sweet and sour citrus fruits, this juicer is for you. With an adorable glass carafe perfect for mess-free fridge storage and three pulp options, it’s perfect for traditional lovers of orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit juice. Pro tip: After juicing your citrus of choice, pour the juice into small silicone ice molds and freeze so you can enjoy freshly preserved, mess-free doses for smoothies, wellness shots, or recipes calling for lemon or lime juice. To take it a step further, why not turn your citrus peels into a non-toxic countertop spray? Just pop them into a jar, cover with white vinegar, allow to sit for 1-2 weeks, then strain into a sprayer bottle, add some water and essential oils and spray away, the eco-friendly way.

Fine print: It has a cover-activated final-spin feature which extracts more juice from pulp and protects against dust in storage.

Price: $70
Where to buy: Amazon

Best splurge juicer: Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer REVO830W

Key specs:
Chamber Capacity: 0.6L
Product Dimensions: ‎25.4 x 20.32 x 48.26 cm
Can fit: Whole apple
Made from: Alloy steel and plastic

Why buy: Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer makes everything from smoothies, baby food and nut milk, to sorbets and juices making it a great choice for big families (or big juice-heads). Super-versatile, it’s also ideal for delicate herbs, berries, carrots and apples. With patented technology, Kuvings promises more vitamins, minerals and enzymes are extracted, leaving behind dryer pulp and a better juice yield. If you’re a big juicer, and then some, this one is worth the splurge.

The fine print: It features a safe, flap-gate system so tiny hands won’t come into harm’s way. 

Price: $1,130
Where to buy: Amazon

Best budget juicer: Breville Juice Fountain Plus Juicer

Key specs:
Chamber Capacity: 0.5L
Product Dimensions: 35.79 x 32 x 41.71 cm
Can fit: Apple halves
Made from: Stainless steel, glass and plastic

Why buy: As one of the most popular and affordable juicers on the market, the Breville Juice Fountain Plus is a great starter juicer for those just wetting their feet — especially if speedy extractions are what you’re after. Where it lacks in offering the most nutritious, in-tact juice, it makes up for in some cool features such as two-speed control: low for softer fruits and leafy vegetables, high for denser ingredients. Our favourite bonus is the froth separator — which is what notoriously ruins a good juice for some people. If you’re always pressed for time (pun intended), this centrifugal juicer with stainless steel blades will serve up your sip in a hurry.

The fine print: It comes with a 35.2 fl oz juice jug and a handy cleaning brush.

Price: $250
Where to buy: Amazon

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