Calling all manual wheat juicers..

[Care4raw]

I am thinking of getting a manual wheat juicer. Seems like an inexpensive way to get started and see if i stay with it. I have seen so many mixed reviews, not sure just what to do.

Some concerns are rusting, cheap parts that break,etc.
Can I get some feedback, esp from those who have used the machines for awhile without problems. However,ll feedback appreciated!

I have a Champion and vitamix and really love the high quality.. but in this case , I would really like to keep costs down.

[beckx]

semi-related but can't you make wheatgrass juice in the vitamix?

[Care4raw]

semi-related but can't you make wheatgrass juice in the vitamix?

Really?Will it juice?

[crawmommy]

recycling goddess shows you how- check out her blog.


http://aleeshasrawlife.blogspot.com/2008/02/wheatgrass-smoothie-with-vita-mix.html

[Aleesha Sattva]

heehee i was just coming to suggest that! thanks for posting it for her!!!

i make a wheatgrass smoothie daily!

[walnutty]

Great idea! Thanks! I was hoping wheatgrass juice could be made this way.

I made a gallon of green juice (organic baby spinach) in my blender over the weekend. I used unbleached cheese cloth to strain it. It's really good!

[Care4raw]

Thank you for the juicing suggestions! I am going to give the vitamix a whirl and see.

I still like the idea of the 'manual' . Yesterday I lost mt electric for most of the day and i really did think of that manual juicer.Sort of like living one inch closer to being off the 'grid'..my dream.

[Arky]

For some discussion on various juicing options, should you decide to explore one in addition to the Vitamix method, you might find the following article interesting:

www.ethicaljuicers.co.uk/juicers_comparison.php

All the best with your wheatgrass juicing. It's takes some effort to grow and juice it regularly, but, my word, the stuff truly is rocket fuel - the claims made in the health industry are rarely true but wheatgrass has, in my experience, been an incredible exception - it is unbelievably powerful, as a detoxifier and cleanser, with one important caveat - I derived no significant benefit until I consumed a minimum of half a pint per day. I am well aware that this goes against standard recommended practice, but the results, for me, were astounding (including being powerfully anti-parasitic, when wormwood tinctures etc. had made no difference at all).


J.



Here's another related thread:

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?p=399509#post399509