Juicers are not alone for healthy wheatgrass shots and long green juices. The latest designs can create so much more magic with fresh smoothies, sorbets and nut milks, all in no time. Delicious cocktails, mocktails and chilled yoghurts can all be made in a good juicer, as can healthy baby food for young children.
Sure, it might be easier to buy juice at the grocery store, but making your own juice from scratch is much more satisfying, we say, with no added sugar or preservatives to dull the taste. To get the best performance from the juicer, you need to prepare properly: you need to chop and wash your fruits and vegetables so that they fit neatly into the hopper, and choose the right mesh filter for the task at hand. But the endgame with a delicious drink in hand is definitely worth it. And once you master the art of juicing, there's no turning back. A chilled fruit juice for breakfast can taste much more nutritious than juice from a carton, while a freshly squeezed pomegranate daiquiri at sunset will be the talk of your dinner party.
There's a wide choice of stylish juicers you can buy online, but here's our selection of the most versatile options on offer. We've used these juicers to pulp whole fruits like apples and pears, squeeze the goodness out of leafy greens like kale, and tackle fibrous veggies like celery and broccoli. We noticed how easy they are to use and clean and how effective they are at extracting every last drop of juice.
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Update May 2024: We've added three new options, including the budget-friendly Nutribullet Magic Bullet Mini Juicer, and included essential buyer's guide information, plus tips on making the healthiest drinks with your new machine.
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