Many folks assume that a blender performs the same function as a juicer. Blenders are perfect for creation delectable smoothies made with milk, yogurt, fruit and/or ice. A blender use rotating blades to chop and slice whatever you supply. Nothing is discarded. The end product contains the broken down skin, seeds, and flesh of the produce.

In contrast, a juicer uses centrifugal or chewing power to separate the juice from the fiber. This is the secret behind the benefits of juicing. All the nutrients are extracted from the fiber and made available for immediate and complete assimilation by the body. The process used during blending, doesn’t have this advantage.

In addition, a smooth liquid can not be created in a blender, as all the fiber is retained. The fluid produced in a blender is of a much thicker consistency.

Some fruits, such as bananas, don’t juice successfully in a juice extractor. These fruits form an excellent base for smoothies, and in this respect a blender can complement your juicer beautifully. You can add the juice produced by your juicer to the smoothie mix for added oomph. This is also the place where you can easily add extra fiber such as flax seeds, to replace some of the fiber lost during the juicing process.

When you drink a blended smoothie, you have to ‘chew’ it in a sense, to ensure proper digestion. This isn’t necessary with juices made with a juice extractor.