33 Juicing Recipes for Weight Loss - Part IX - Juicing Tools of the Trade

I know a lot of people who want to try juicing but are intimidated by the long list of tools and equipment that a lot of juicers seem to think they need. When you’re an advanced juicer who’s invested in the whole juicing program, I can’t blame you for wanting the latest gadgets and the top-of-the-line equipment. It’s a lot like taking up photography or surfing or any hobby – the more you learn about what you’re doing and the more you get to see the results, the more you want to up your game and you’ll have a genuine interest for the tools of your trade; all the tools. But unlike most hobbies, juicing is a hobby for your health. Despite the wide array of equipment that’s being marketed for juicing (and some are truly expensive), it doesn’t mean that you have to shell out a huge amount of cash to start juicing.

The Essential Tools for Juicing

There are some tools for juicing that you absolutely need to have and there are some that you can do without. Chances are you won’t need that $300 dehydrator or that $500 high speed blender. Here’s a list of the tools that every juicer should have:

Chef’s Knife	I might be stating the obvious here but a good chef’s knife or a hefty kitchen knife is a useful and necessary tool for juicing. You can replace a mandolin and a corer with a good knife, provided you’re willing to learn a few knife skills (and if you handle the knife carefully).
Blender	A blender is the all-in-one tool of a juicer. You can make smoothies and you can also do a MacGyver method of juicing provided you have a strainer handy. And with a good blender, you can grind nuts and beans to add to your smoothies and juices. You can get a starter blender for about $20 but I would recommend that you shell out at least $50 for a blender that lasts and can handle constant use.
Juicer	Technically, you can make do with a blender, especially if you’re just starting out, but a good juicer will go a long way. If those specialized $100-$200 juicers sound like a little too much, opt for the $30-$50 range. There may be less features for you to play with, but they’ll get the job done.
Peeler	You might already have one in your kitchen or you might not. With just $2-$4, you can have a good peeler and save yourself a lot of trouble. This is a sample from the book 33 Juicing Recipes for Weight Loss--to get the complete recipes you can get the book here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NB0RD8I