India, July 27 -- If your refrigerator is stocked with cartons of packaged juice, it may be worth trying fresh homemade juice instead. I made that switch to enjoy drinks made from real fruits and vegetables without added sugar or preservatives. The biggest challenge was finding a juicer that could handle different ingredients, extract juice efficiently, and clean up without taking too much time.

After comparing several models, I found that the right juicer can make it much easier to build a daily habit of drinking fresh juice. Some are better suited for soft fruits like oranges and grapes, while others can handle tougher ingredients such as carrots, beetroot, and ginger with ease. Features like wide feed chutes, efficient pulp separation...