Review: Omega 8006 Juicer

This is my updated review of the Omega J8006 Juicer. I had been thinking about purchasing a juicer for a while but was really undecided before finally settling on this one a few years ago. Mainly, I wanted to improve my energy levels and kick my caffeine habit. Also, because I felt it would improve my health overall.

I picked this one up from Bed Bath & Beyond. It was $299.00 before a 20% in-store coupon. I saved $60.00. To this day, it's still the same price, due to the popularity of this juicer. I'm happy to say that over the years I've had this juicer, it's running and I still enjoy it, which is why I decided to update this post.

If you don't want to pay $300 at Bed Bath & Beyond, you can get it for less on Amazon. If you're a prime member, you'll probably get a deal on the shipping as well. You can find the link at the end after you've taken a moment and checked out my awesome review of this amazing masticating juicer! Or if you want, you can scroll on down to click on the image and go straight to Amazon.

I pulled it out of the box, read the instructions, washed the parts, and put it together. It took a couple of minutes to assemble. There wasn't anything difficult about the assembly process. The instructions are extremely specific with pictures. If this is your first time using a juicer, it's really not that hard. It will probably take you longer to put together the first few times but it becomes second nature after that.

I peeled and sliced several organic gala apples to prep them for juicing. I rinsed them before I juiced them. I chose apples for my first experiment because I figured that the apples would be easy to start with. I cut them into eighths, slicing out the core of four apples. I wasn't concerned with the little bruises here and there. The apples were about to be crushed to oblivion anyway.


I placed the slices into the feed chute and used the plunger to push them into the drum. The auger rotated and crushed the apple slices without any issues. I found that by slicing them into eighths, they easily fit into the chute. I read some reviews by other people stating they had issues getting the vegetables or fruit down the chute, but if you slice them into manageable pieces, then you won't have any problems. It's simply common sense.

As you can see from the image, the pulp coming out of the juicer from my first time juicing apples was not completely dry or even close to being dry. It was definitely more than slightly damp. When I've juiced produce at other times, I have placed the pulp back through but unless you have something hard, like carrots, then it doesn't help to remove any additional juice from the produce. You need something dense and hard to add to it for it to work.

Even the juice that came out was filled with lots of pulp and foam. I used the sieve to strain it. I am not as bothered by the pulp as I am the foam. I don't like foam but maybe you do. Either way, there was a lot of pulp in the juice.

It's not tall at all. It fits underneath the counters. The clean-up takes around five to ten minutes if you work quickly. I always wash the parts in warm soapy water. It states that you can put it in the dishwasher, but I'm not putting it in the dishwasher. The juice from the first batch came out sweet but was definitely not as sugary as commercial juices. While apples don't contain refined sugars (most often in the form of sucrose), but apples naturally contain sugar (fructose).

You should definitely stick with juicing fewer apples if you're trying to lose weight. Here are a few simple recipes if you want to create a healthier, low-sugar juice:

First Recipe

First Recipe

Spinach - One or two cups
Kale - One or two cups, chopped (you can use any type of kale)
Lemon - One, medium
Green Apple - One, any size
Beetroots - One, large
Carrots - One, large
Ginger - A small chunk
Turmeric - A small chunk

Second Recipe

Second Recipe

One beetroot and beet stalks
Spinach - One or two cups
Beet greens - One or two cups
Carrot - One, large
Gala Apple - One, any size
Lemon - One, any size
Celery Stalks - Five
Ginger - Thick, about four inches long (it makes it a bit spicy, so don't use as much if you don't like spicy)

Third Recipe

Third Recipe

Spinach - Several cups
Beetroot - Two or three, use the greens and stalks if you like
Green Apple - One or two, any size
Cara Cara Navel - One, any size
Ginger - Use any sized chunk

Fourth Recipe & Raw Almonds

Fourth Recipe

Kale - A few cups
Green Apples - Two, medium or large
Cucumber - One, large
Lemon - One, large
Celery - Several stalks
Ginger - A large chunk
Turmeric - A small chunk

Fifth Recipe

Fifth Recipe

Fuji Apples - Two or three, any size
Spinach - Several cups
Carrots - Four or five

Sixth Recipe

Sixth Recipe

Oranges - Three, large
Carrots - Two, large
Green Apple - One, large

Remember, the recipes above can be modified however you like but try to keep the apples to a minimum. Those contain the most sugar. Also, don't forget the above recipes will produce several cups of juice, probably around 24 ounces or so.


I'm still as in love with this juicer just as much as I was when I purchased it. It creates healthy fresh, raw juice that quenches my thirst and gives me tons of nutrients and vitamins. If you are considering a juicer, a masticating (slow) juicer is always the best option. You just have to make time to create the juice. Well, and for clean-up, of course.

Click on the image to go straight to Amazon to see the specs on the J8006 Omega Juicer:

I've really enjoyed my juicing journey. It helps to cleanse my system by flushing it with additional nutrients. I don't think that juicing should be used as a means for replacing your meals but it's a great supplement to them. Thanks for reading! Do you have any recipes that you would like to share? If so, leave them below!


Happy Juicing!