Which is Better – Vertical or Horizontal Masticating Juicer

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Choosing between a vertical or horizontal masticating juicer is a smart move. This type of appliance produces a better quality juice than centrifugal juicers. On the down side, masticating juicers take longer to use. It is a question of how much effort you are prepared to invest into your juicing lifestyle.

To tell you the truth, I used a centrifugal juicer happily for many years before I bought my first masticating juicer. In actual fact, I still make use of my centrifugal juicers to this day. So it’s not true to say that masticating juicers are better in all cases. What I do like about them though is that their slower speeds juice fruits and vegetables in a less aggressive manner, therefore the juice that they produce is fuller bodied, richer and for me, it tastes nicer.

If the idea of this type of juicer appeals to you then the next decision you’re faced with is choosing between a horizontal or a vertical styled unit. The horizontal juicers have been around for longer. There is probably a wider range of units that you could choose. It is also the case that the horizontal style are cheaper, in general than the vertical masticating juicers.

Omega are one of the most widely recognized brands. They have their fingers in many juicing pies as they sell centrifugal, horizontal masticating and vertical masticating juicers. You can find out more about their premium upright unit in this Omega VRT350HD review. There are distinct advantages to each style.

Horizontal Masticating Juicers

• Great at juicing leafy green vegetables.
• Can make frozen desserts, nut butters, salsa and baby foods.
• Cheaper than their vertical brothers.

Vertical Masticating Juicers

• Greater through-put than their horizontal counterparts.
• Good at juicing leafy greens.
• Can make nut milks.

As you can see from the points above, it all comes down to how you want to use your juicer. They are both very easy to use and even though they have a reputation for being more complex than centrifugal juicers, this is not necessarily the case. There’s a short learning curve with any new kitchen appliance you purchase.

If you’re still not convinced that making juice at home is even a good idea then I’d like to point you to an article that talks about Fruit juice being blended for heart health. You are living in denial if you don’t accept the burden of proof that fruits and vegetables are beneficial for our long-term health.

Make health fun for the entire family. Juicing together is a fun way to stay healthy.