In this article we will discuss the various types of juicers available and the pros and cons of each. There are three main types of juicers to consider for juicing wheatgrass; manual wheatgrass juicers, electric wheatgrass juicers, and multipurpose juicers. The most important thing to look for is a masticating juicer as opposed to a centrifugal one.

Masticating vs. Centrifugal

Masticating juicers are highly recommended for wheatgrass because they crush the grass to make juice rather than shredding it. The benefit of this is no heat build up. Typically centrifugal juicers run at anywhere from 1725-5000 rpms. The heat created from this speed can destroy the enzymes and nutrients in the wheatgrass which will defeat the purpose of drinking wheatgrass in the first place. Another advantage of a masticating juicer is they are not nearly as loud as centrifugal ones.

Manual vs. Electric

Manual juicers have many advantages over electric juicers except one, they require more effort. With a manual juicer the user does all the work so it can get tiring. If this is something you would not mind then manual is the way to go as they are generally cheaper to buy, use no electricity, and are much easier to clean. With cheaper electric juicers it is also easier for them to become clogged due to the amount of fiber in wheatgrass thereby making electric juicers less convenient after all. The best electric juicers for wheatgrass are those that are designed specifically for wheatgrass as they are typically slower so as not to create excess heat or noise.

Multi-Purpose Juicers

If you’re looking for a juicer that can juice fruits and vegetables as well then this is the way to go. Multi-purpose juicers tend to cost more but the health benefits and potential savings on buying juice can quickly make up for it. Should you decide to go this route there are many more juicer features to take into consideration. We recommend you have an idea of they types of things you’ll be juicing and research from there.

Price

Assuming you decide to go with a dedicated wheatgrass juicer you can expect to pay a wide range of prices. The most economical wheatgrass juicers are manual ones and can range anywhere from $40 to $140. Should you decide to go the easier route and get an electric wheatgrass juicer than you can expect to pay anywhere from $200 to $800. Although these juicers can be a sizable investment it is the best investment you can make in your health.

This is a good starting point for juicing your own wheatgrass. If you’ve read this far then you already know the health benefits of this miracle plant. By growing and juicing your own wheatgrass you will save yourself a lot of time and money as opposed to buying it from a store everyday. Read our other post on growing wheatgrass and be on your way to a healthier lifestyle.