Folks, I considered every amazon review and spent about 8 hours studying the web before I dropped the cash on this machine. It's a lot of money. But, the juice this thing makes is incredible. In fact, I had mine for three days and loved it so much that I bought one for my dad. He has juiced off-and-on his whole life and I remember seeing EVERY juicer come and go as a kid; Champion, Juiceman I & II, LeLanne, Omega, etc. But we both agree, this juicer beats all juicers. It is the only juicer that I have ever purchased that I KEEP USING. My dad said the same thing. Other juicers are like a novelty and I get sick of cleaning them, but this one is a joy to clean because my body associates it with the most dense and helpful nutrition I have ever received. In fact, the nutrition this thing provides has actually "spilled over" goodness into other parts of my life that I didn't expect. I feel so good from the juice that I have started ameliorating other parts of my life as a result. I work out more, I meditate and pray more. This juicer really was a personal revolution for me. I hesitate to say it because of the many different things this means to so many different people, but I have lost weight. My father reported noticing a thinner face and hands within days of use. It's almost as if the body knows how to take care of itself with the proper nutrition.
Many wrote about how "hard it is to clean," but really, there are only four parts: the augers, the screen, the plunger and the pyrex bowl. I rinse the cutting board and wipe down the machine. I do this all while drinking the juice and it's not a problem. It might take a minute-and-a-half more to clean than the Breville I had before, but I don't know if that is because I am just taking my time due to my love for and pride in this machine, or if it actually takes longer to clean. I just have a huge smile on my face the whole time. There are other models, like the 7500 and the 8500, but even right on the manufacturer's website, they say they prefer the 5500 because it doesn't "auto-reverse" if overloaded. Although, I can't imagine overloading this thing because it is one tough mudder and handles everything I put in there.
Warning, your body will naturally start cleansing when you start to use this machine. You don't have to just use it for veggies either. I put a mix of soaked beans, grains, and legumes through one of the other attachments (see below) and eat it like a totally natural, super healthy, fiber boost to assure that I am helping my insides to cleanse completely.
I have made almond butter with this machine. Great!
I strongly suggest that you purchase the two extra attachments from the manufacturer on[...]: the soft fruit attachment and the nut butter attachment. Soft fruit nose cone has bigger holes so pineapple, blueberries/all berries, melons, and kiwi etc., can go through. Also, if you prefer more pulp in your orange juice than that which comes through with the veggie attachment, you can use it for that too. The two attachments are hard to find on the website, but if you click the 'parts and accessories' link on the first screen and then again on the next screen, you will find them. Keep digging in the site. Totally worth it.
I use this juicer twice (and sometimes thrice!) a day and I recommend it to anyone who wants to make juicing a way of life. Anyone who is trying to use raw foods to heal, you owe it to yourself to get this machine. I know I sound a little fanatic about this, but I mean it when I say it has changed my life. I literally think about the reviews about the "difficulty cleaning it" every time I wash it and laugh as I get a picture in my mind at the type of person that would say it's difficult. Every juicer is a pain in the cheeks, and this one is no more difficult, just different. If anything, it is less difficult because you know you are being fueled by the best juice anyone can possibly make and that perfect nutrition and health are happening right inside of you. Once you figure out your system, it's no big deal. You will laugh with me at those who complained about it too.
I'm glad I found this at 32 years old because I know the next 60 years will be considerably more healthful and happier now that I have found this fountain of youth and longevity. My father and I both have found marvelous benefits, so take it from two generations of enthusiastic, grateful users. Get this machine. Get the attachments. Give yourself the gift of better health. And then give someone else the gift of better health!
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