Making your own cold-pressed juice is easier (and cheaper) than you think

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Raw. Organic. Superfood. Buzzwords that would have been roasted in an early 2000s episode of Sex and the City have turned into the pillars of modern wellness. The green juice trend is one that has really taken off, and drinks made with nothing but fruits and veggies can be a really good thing — when done right.

For people who don't buy produce regularly (or who simply don't want a side salad for every damn meal), juicing is a way to keep up with vitamin intake in a few swigs. Consistent supplement takers might switch their loyalty to raw juice after finding out that their vitamin C capsules probably aren't doing much. Though juiced fruits and veggies are *not* a meal replacement and can't take the place of eating a regular old carrot, they're still a healthy, refreshing drink with less sugar than a smoothie or orange juice from the carton. Read more...

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MOST VERSATILE

Omega Slow Juice Extractor (J8006)

Choosing between a juicer and a blender? This Omega can make anything from wheatgrass juice to butter or ice cream.

• Power: 200-watt motor
• Slowest speed: 80 RPM

$299.99 from Amazon

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MOST HIGH-TECH JUICER

Hurom HZ

We stan a juicer with brawn and brains. The Hurom HZ is the slowest on the list, can clean itself, and comes in rose gold.

• Power: 150-watt motor
• Slowest speed: 43 RPM

$599 from Hurom

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BEST WIDE-CHUTE SLOW JUICER

Breville Big Squeeze

The locking issues can definitely be overlooked when Breville's cold press provides such a high yield of gloriously clean juice.

• Power: 280-watt motor
• Slowest speed: 80 RPM

$399.95 from Amazon

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BEST VERTICAL JUICER

Tribest Slowstar

Make perfect cold-pressed juice when you want it, switch to the mincing attachment, or easily store it in the corner.

• Power: 200-watt motor
• Slowest speed: 47 RPM

$379.95 from Amazon

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BEST AFFORDABLE OPTION

Aicok Slow Juicer

Juicing newbies will like this budget juicer's straightforwardness and pros might just be impressed with how well it handles greens.

• Power: 150-watt motor
• Slowest speed: 80 RPM

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BEST CITRUS PRESS

Jamba Juice Citrus Press

Jamba Juice ain't new to juicing, and now you can achieve that authentic, freshly-squeezed feeling at home.

• Power: N/A
• Strongest press force: 550 pounds

$159.99 from Amazon

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BEST JUICER FOR GREENS ONLY

Original Healthy Juicer (Lexen GP27)

If you're only in it for the kale, celery, or wheatgrass game, this well-reviewed manual juicer saves serious money.

• Power: Manual
• Slowest speed: N/A

$64.95 from Amazon

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