Juicing and destruction of enzymes

[Clover]

COLOR="YellowGreen"]I completely understand how heat kills enzymes but I need anyones advice on what a friend mentioned. My friend bought a juicer and said that the faster rpm's a machine has the more likely it is to destroy enzymes.I thought maybe thats just what the salespeople told her to buy it but I dont know where to look to justify what shes saying. HELP!!!! as I will not be able to sleep without knowing this universal question [/COLOR]

[Aleesha Sattva]

I think what she was saying is this:

With centrifugal juicers the faster they turn the more oxidation the occurs... but this occurs in ALL centrifugal juicers. That's why masticating or twin gear juicers are better for juice/nutrient quality.

;)

[maria84]

Hey Aleesha, what would be some examples of masticating or twin gear juicers?

[sport]

Centrifugal juicers have a round blade that spins and grates the fruit.
A twin gear juicer is the nest. I have a green star but it is expensive and trouble to wash.
A single gear juicer is next best. My friend has a Samson one and it is easier to clean.
A twin gear has 2 rotating long gears that rotate against each other and press the juice out.
There are lots of sites that will give you info such as this one.
http://www.happyjuicer.com/juicers/Choosing-Juicer.aspx

[Aleesha Sattva]

There's the answer to your questions in this thread.

[maria84]

thanks!
samson..that's the name of my dog. i just posted something about him in the vegan dog food thread

i bookmarked that page, aleesha.

i have to admit, if i'm buying a juicer i don't really want to go all out on money. i was thinking of buying a l'equip mini but now i see that it's centrifugal so it's not necessarily the best for nutrients. does anyone know off the top of their head if there's a masticating, twin, or single gear that's in $150 price range? If not, I can do the research. I'm just curious.

[Tulpa]

Eventually, the juicer will burn out and she can buy it "right" the next time (what i hope to do with my centrifugal)

[ArcturusXIV]

I think what she was saying is this:

With centrifugal juicers the faster they turn the more oxidation the occurs... but this occurs in ALL centrifugal juicers. That's why masticating or twin gear juicers are better for juice/nutrient quality.

;)

Did not know this! Also, found out the foam or frothe on the top of smoothies is oxidized! Not as nutritious as what's beneath it. You can scoop it off, though I don't recommend adding it to espresso if you go back to cooked. :P