Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) Anyone got one of these? A friend was raving about it and I wondered about getting one for ES for Christmas. It's pretty pricey though, so would be interested in the views of someone else who has one. Would it just end up at the back of the cupboard like my last juicer? click Edited January 10, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 My brother and his fiancé have one and they love it! They had one each as he was living here and she was in the US, but as he has moved states side now, our parents have his. My sister also has one. I have been tempted as he loves it so much and would do well on their sales team but yet to bite the, er, bullet. Has your son expressed an interest in one? I know he is into keeping fit with all the running her does, so it probably would be a good thing for him. It does pulse everything down to a fine juice, so no bits or just tiny bits. He buys seeds and powders to add to the juice to get extra vitamins and fibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Interesting thread, I've been looking at these; I had an old juicer years ago and spent more time washing all the bits up than drinking juice, so it hit the tip. I'm loathe to get another white elephant, but these do seem to have quite a following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I got a Ready Steady Cook Rocket Blender for £11.99 from Argos at the start of the year which I used 3 times a day for 3 or 4 months to make up Cambridge diet shakes and it was great - it's still going strong and is used regularly They're great for making up weight loss or protein shakes and crush ice really easily to make it like a slush or frappuccino; it's so quick and easy to use and even easier to wash up. The bases are so small that they can live out on the worktop and take up hardly any room compared with traditional jug blenders. I have used them to make hot soups but as the air inside expands it's not ideal so you need to unscrew it very slowly! I bought a Breville Blend-Active a few weeks ago to bring to Uni which is very similar, at the moment they are £18 on Amazon with two cups or the Hinari Genie Blender is often on offer at £20 in Asda. I don't see how much different the Nutri Bullet can be, apart from paying for the brand name so personally would go with one of the other makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My daughter has a nutribullet and raves about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I have the ASDA version - it seems sturdy enough too for what it costs - under £30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I bought the Breville active blend a couple of weeks ago. Love it. So easy to use and clean. I make a fruit smoothie everyday. Either with milk or juice, sometimes adding oats or spinach. Bought mine from Amazon. It came with two 600ml and two 300ml bottles and cost 30 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I might be a sucker but I think it looks amazing! Am v tempted myself, despite much cheaper versions around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have a Champion juicer which I love.It does veg which I love,some seem to be only good for fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 I might be a sucker but I think it looks amazing! Am v tempted myself, despite much cheaper versions around. That's kind of how I feel! Can't work out if I'm being a mug considering spending so much on such a small item and if it really does do more than the cheaper versions . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have one! I have one! I lurve it and use it everyday..... Makes things much smoother, no real working parts to clean, it's a win win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Did you get one ANH, I am thinking i might just go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Yes, I did . I was in John Lewis last week and saw it for the same price as I've seen it online so just made a snap decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Update on the Nutri Bullet ... ES has used it every day since Christmas and seems to really like it . I printed off a load of recipes for juices/smoothies aimed at runners so he's been using them or at least getting ideas for combinations. You usually end up using whatever you have to hand, tbh. It really is easy to clean. The blades are on a small base so it just needs a quick rinse under the tap and the jugs are as easy as a normal glass to clean (although leaving them to soak does help!). So thumbs up here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 We got one for Christmas and so far it's been used everyday for breakfasts. I prepare the fruit and veg the night before, fill up the cups and put in the fridge, then in the morning they just need a quick blast and breakfast is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...