Breville JE2

Back in the early 1980s a close friend of mine was extolling the benefits of juicing. I can remember at the time wondering what the point was of smashing fruit and vegetables so that you could drink them instead of eat them! But, come to think of it in those days I was the epitome of health and vitality on a diet of junk food and late night Indian curries. But alas, I was not to enjoy such good health forever... Several years ago I was diagnosed with CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) or M.E. whatever you'd like to call it, and it has been essential for me to get the correct nutrition. What I ... more

We've had the AWT juicer for a while now, and it's become a staple in our kitchen. The AWT juicer is used to extract the juice from fruit and vegetables, discarding the fibrous pulp into a container on the side. Juicing is said to have many benefits, giving your body an instant boost of nutrients, enzymes, vitamins in a form that your body can instantly access, as it doesn't have to digest the fibre. Regular juicing can increase immunity and offer some protection to things like heart disease. So why not just buy ready prepared juices from the supermarket? Well, if you have ever tasted a fresh ... more

Breville JE2 juicer, endorsed by Antony Worrall Thompson. (Printed black autograph on the side of the appliance.) Suggested retail price £89.99 One of my house mates bought this at a slightly reduced price in a kitchen sale. It is probably cheaper with the Antony WT signature. The Appliance Its an attractive silver/gun metal plastic with various attatchments to add onto the base. Read the instructions carefully or it might not work when switched on if all not locked in place! I did that and had to reassemble it! The grater/juicer bit is a hard stainless steel and is covered by the feeder chute ... more