Omega Juicer Model 8005

Overall Rating: ( 17 reviews )

1. Posted: May 20 2008

   I got this juicer a few months ago after researching various different brands and models. I knew it was going to be an investment, so I didn't want to get something cheaper that was easier to afford "right now" but have to replace later on. I chose Omega because of the great customer service I've read about. I actually have the 8003, which is the same model in white. When the juicer arrived, I'll admit that we didn't use it for the first month or so. We'd never juiced before, so it was part intimidation, I guess, and part being afraid we'd break the machine or just not be able to get it. Plus it seemed like it would be a huge chore to assemble it, cut the food up, and then take it apart to wash every nook and cranny each time. I figured the lazy person in me would win out for sure. But then I got a nice book on juicing, and took their challenge for a beginner's week- it covered fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens. I haven't stopped since. This juicer is set up so conveniently. It's easy to put together, the two cups collect the juice and pulp (which is squeezed so dry that running it through a second time just to see provided no extra juice) well, so you don't have to empty it or stop in the middle. If a piece of food is not getting "eaten" by the machine, the masher thing works great, and has a rubber stopper for splashback. It does squeak a little when you put very wet foods like pineapple in it, but all in all it's really quiet, and almost relaxing to hear. You could easily juice without someone in the next room knowing you were doing it. It takes oranges (which I've heard you just can't get everything out of unless you use a citrus press)and bleeds them dry. Leafy greens are great too, and it really gets everything it can from everything we've put in it. The first time we used carrots, it did sort of stain the auger (the white part inside that turns and squishes the food) but it's not stained now, and if it were, that wouldn't bother me really. As long as it stays clean, you're fine. And cleaning- is so easy. What you can't get with a rag or sponge and soap, you can get with the attached toothbrush accessory. It's really easy, there's no hard to reach spots, and then just let it all air-dry and you can put it back together to use again. I highly recommend this juicer, it's very full-functioning, very well made, and despite the lack of information in the book, really quite easy to put together. In fact, mine came already assembled (not attached to the base, though) so just taking it apart showed me how to put it together.

2. ( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 19 2008

   I just bought this juicer a few days ago and have used it a few times already and absolutely love it!!! It looks very nice and modern and has a very sturdy frame and design. I did alot of research before purchasing this one and decided to go with it since it also juices wheatgrass and leafy greens. I'm so glad I chose this one! It is very easy to use, is very nice looking, very quiet, not too hard to clean, and the juice is absolutely delicious!!! I just came up with this recipe for 2-3 glasses and LOVE it: 1/3 cucumber, 1 kiwi, 2 apples, 3 celery stalks, 3 carrots, 1 orange and a squeeze of lime/lemon juice. It is soooooo delicious and I feel refreshed and re-energized after. [...] I recommend this to anyone and think it is a great investment in your health! Its my first juicer and I already feel like a pro! =)

3. Posted: May 6 2008

   Since I never had a juicer before I was spending quite a lot of time on the internet to understand what I wanted vs what machine could offer. Because of my weight problems I decided to go for liquid diet so I knew I would not use much fruits for my diet (higher content of sugar) but rather vegetables. So it has come to decision between centrifugal juice extractor (Jack LaLanne juicer and Breville 800-JEXL) or masticating juicer extractor (Omega 8005 or Green Power). I wanted machine for the "greens" and masticating type supposed to do better job with all kinds vegies and grass (it doesn't produce heat like centrifugal action). In the case of Green Power juicer - I am not sure if it offers good ratio of price to juicing action so I have bought less expensive Omega 8005. The juicer arrived just in time (and as scheduled)and in perfect condition. I was already fasting for 7 days and I wanted to drop finally some nutrients in a big hole I have created there, so I did my first glass of juice (I've purchased books "The juice fasting bible" by Sandra Cabott, MD and "Juice Bible" by Pat Crocker). I couldn't believe my eyes, me a glutton, I couldn't finish this glass of delicious juice (called hot spiced carrots). My stomach has shrunk! The next step was to disassemble machine and clean it. It was quite easy and I was expecting 30 min chore but it took me less than 5 min. The only thing which probably will take longer, it is preparation of the food for juicing action. You have to cut them in smaller pieces because the opening is intentionally made smaller to prevent jams from bigger chunks. Does it bother me? No, I like solutions which works and so far no jams. With the help of juicer, finally, I was able to settle down for my loosing weight diet. For 2 days of liquid diet, I drink daily 2 glasses of juices and maybe some water, tea and coffee. On the third day I eat smaller amount of solid food, mainly meat with the steam vegetables (plus liquids) because I lift weights and I bike. On the 4th day total fasting (only water) and the next day a new cycle starts over again. Now, in the 6 weeks of this diet I was able to go from 255 lbs to 221 lbs. I think, drinking a lot of juice now, helped me to stop cravings for sugar and other "evil" carbohydrates (cookies, pastas, bread, white rice etc.) I have no more cravings for this crap food which created overweight problem for me. So, Omega 8005 is at core of my healthy diet, now. It was excellent purchase for me and well spend money. The machine look simple and solid. I can't imagine which part of Omega 8005 can break down even after many years of using.

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