Whether you go for the occasional green juice post-workout, or you make daily trips to your local juice bar, those produce-packed drinks can do some damage to your wallet pretty quickly (goodbye, $12). So if you're a juicing devotee, it's probably worth it to put that money toward a reliable juicer, so you can DIY your own veggie- and fruit-pressed drinks at home. Sure, it takes a little more time and effort to make yourself—but investing in a juicer means you know exactly what you’re adding to your diet every day, too.

Why a juicer instead of a blender, you ask? Blenders are great for smoothies, but throw an apple into one, and you'll be left with a sad pile of applesauce. Juicers, on the other hand, press fruits and vegetables to extract their liquids, separating the pulp from the stuff you actually want to sip on.

But not every juicer gets the job done impeccably. That’s why the Women’s Health Test Kitchen whipped up dozens of juices to find the best juicers out there, evaluating each machine based on ease of use, effectiveness, and number of parts to clean (trust, that makes a huge difference). Here, a few tried and true favorites to help you reach your full juicing potential.

(And check out the Women's Health Kitchen Gadget Awards for more top-notch tools and appliances.)