Juicer

Your wish “I’m trying to eat more vegetables, but salads are a serious pain. I’m thinking of hopping on the juicing bandwagon, but I don’t want to commit $300 to something that might gather dust in my cabinet after one use.”—Chris W., Bridgeport

Our command A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that more than 70 percent of Americans aren’t getting their recommended five servings of veggies a day. It’s no wonder, since convenience often trumps health when it comes to grabbing a snack—and wolfing down a doughnut is easier than peeling an orange. Juicing, however, is a quick and easy way to get in a couple of servings of vitamin-rich veggies. We found the Better Chef IM550V Juicer ($30, amazon.com) for a fraction of the cost of many similar models. It juices hard fruits and vegetables easily and, according to reviews, is a snap to clean.

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