The best reason to ask "why a juicer" is to look closely at the label of most fruit juices. What comes first? Corn syrup? Sugar? How much fruit (or vegetable) is actually in the juice? Unfortunately, most of the easy-to-buy, right-off-the-shelf juices available in the grocery stores are not so much the juice from raw fruits and vegetables as they are sugar water with a bit of fruit or vegetable juice. These juices also generally contain a number of preservatives, coloring agents, and other unnecessary and possibly detrimental additives.  That brings us to juicing your own fruits and vegetables. This can be done by hand of course, but see how many eight-ounce glasses of orange juice you cans squeeze before getting tired. Or, for a greater challenge, try juicing vegetables or grasses. That's why a juicer. Breville Juicer, Jack LaLanne, Vita Mix, Omega, Champion, Green Star and others. If you think that you will be using your juicer often, it makes sense to splurge on a good one. The better quality juicers are made for daily use and will last you years, while the less expensive ones are fine for occasional use. To find out about the high quality juicers available in the market click here. One thing to consider: you will likely find yourself using your juicer more often if you purchase one that is easy to clean.