SlashGear

MISS TOOLTIME and I swung into emergency action. We went online to see if perhaps there was a way of resetting the machine that we had missed, or where we could go to replace the machine. Since the Elite Power Jucier is new to the market it is only available online. No shops in my area seemed to stock it. So we found ourselves reviewing articles on competitive juicers. 24 hours later, the Jack Lalane marketing team had sold me on why I could no longer live without fresh juice but had inadvertently pushed me into the clutches of a competing brand, the Breville 800 Fountain Elite.

I can only describe the Breville 800 Fountain Elite as the Rolls Royce of juicers. Assembly was very easy and its aluminum construction is very pleasing to the eye. There were no spanner like devices to install and uninstall the filter and blade. Cruising at 13,000 rpms (compared to Jack Lalane’s 3,600 rpms) this jet engine of a juicer is by far my favorite gadget to date.

Although, we never did work out why Jack Lalane’s machine stopped working, their customer service center agreed to replace the machine and promptly sent me another one.

In the end, I am of the opinion that both machines process great juice. Jack Lalane’s Elite Power Juicer costs around $150 plus tax while Breville’s 800 Fountain Elite Juicer cost $299 plus tax. So there is a big difference in the price. However, Breville’s Juicer really looks professional grade and it is easier to clean and assemble. If you are one of the types that feels that you need to put your juicer away after each use, then this is not for you. Not only will you probably never use it but it is bulky to move around. I prefer to have the juicer in the kitchen as a readily available working appliance.

Leading a healthy lifestyle and diet can be very costly. Having this juicer at home is not only very convenient but I really believe that it has almost paid for itself already. I have been juicing everyday, twice a day since Jack Lalane first introduced this concept. Perhaps its psychological, but I really feel a marked improvement on how my body feels. If you don’t believe me, take a look at how well 90 year old Jack Lalane looks, or better yet try it for yourself. I’d really like to thank Jack Lalane for helping me achieve some greater awareness about what I put into my body. I’m only sorry that in the end Breville scored higher in my user rating.

I hope you find this review helpful. You gotta juice!