I was looking for my first juicer, and believe me, I did my homework. I watched YouTube videos and went to the stores to asked some very knowledgeable sales reps what juicers do and what machine to buy! I learned a lot about juicers, and I chose this one. The Nutrition Center 8006 is a slow speed juicer that gets all the juice out of foods that I didn't even realize produced much juice. Leafy greens, wheatgrass, ginger root, etc.. I have made the better tasting juices than I thought possible and I have lost 12 pounds in the month that I've had it. I use it for ice creams made from frozen bananas, and whole fruit sorbets too! It is performing like a dream! I can't wait to try making healthy pastas with it! Exciting times ahead with my amazing machine!