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It’s time to squeeze more nutrients into your diet. From herb gardens to glass containers, these finds will take your juice game to the next level.

As we move through summer and look ahead to fall, eating well and feeling healthy remain top of mind. Making fresh-pressed, low-sugar juices part of your routine is a convenient way to flush out toxins and add extra nutrients to your diet. However, buying pre-made juice can be an expensive endeavor. Making your own juice is fresher and more creatively cost-effective. Here are a few favorite gadgets and ingredients to take your at-home juicing to the next level.

When it comes to choosing which juicer to buy, there are four main types to consider: manual, centrifugal, masticating, and triturating. A masticating juicer, also known as a slow juicer, tends to produce juice that lasts longer in the fridge. For a top-of-the-line choice, the Hurom Elite crushes fruits and vegetables before they are actually juiced, making for a more efficient and faster juicer than many others on the market.

A set of safe, nonplastic containers is a juicer’s best friend, whether you’re looking for something portable or something perfect for making large batches of juice for a cleanse. Store, transport, or sip juice from these stylish glass jars. They’re made from glass and include lids that seal tight enough to prevent oxidation. Storing juice in glass is vital because fresh juice can interact with plastics that leach into the liquid.

For the casual juice connoisseur on a budget, the Vitamix E310 Explorian is a top choice. While blending won’t produce the smoothest juice possible, it will help fill in the gaps with premade juice. Just blend some fruits and veggies, add juice, then blend for 10 seconds, and drink up. With a 2.2-peak horsepower motor and laser-cut blades, the blender offers features usually found in more expensive models.

Spruce up a glass of fresh juice by tossing in a handful of minerals and superfoods to add a nutritious boost. There are plenty of superfoods on the market — spirulina, goji berries, cacao, hemp seeds, and flax oil, to name a few — that have a variety of benefits. Athletic Greens blends 75 such ingredients in one serving. A scoop can be added to water, smoothies, and juices (as long as they aren’t too acidic).

You can fast-track your fresh juice production with a few specialty kitchen tools. From stem removers for strawberries to slicers for apples and cutters that can peel, core, and slice pineapples in one go, these doodads are necessary additions in every juicer’s kitchen. This kit contains six tools that will cut down on the prep time so you can spend less time slicing and more time sipping.

While wheatgrass may not make the most flavorful juice, this chlorophyll-filled ingredient is highly beneficial. To properly juice wheatgrass at home, you’ll need a centrifugal juicer or pre-juiced wheatgrass from a specialty store. However, both can come with a hefty price tag. If you want wheatgrass for daily use, grow and grind your own with Vevor’s juicer, which can also tackle ingredients like aloe, celery, cabbage, and more.

If there’s one thing every avid juicer can use, it’s a juicing cookbook. While it may seem like making your own juice is simple, there is a bit of skill that goes into concocting a juice blend that not only tastes good but is also good for you. Whether you’re new to the juicing game or finding yourself in a recipe rut, Pat Crocker’s guide can spark creativity in the kitchen and inspire you to experiment with your daily blends.

While there are plenty of add-ins you can buy to boost your juice, the base will usually start with fresh greens. An indoor garden allows you to easily grow plants right in your kitchen so you always have some on hand to add to your favorite recipes. Click and Grow’s Smart Garden can produce greens, fresh herbs, and other veggies 365 days per year indoors. The best part? The low-maintenance pods are easy to plant for anyone who doesn’t have a green thumb.

Whether you’re taking your juice on the road or just keeping things chill during the summer season, a portable cooler will ensure your liquids stay cold. Made from recycled plastic bottles, Igloo’s color-blocked, insulated backpacks are designed specifically for storing beverages and food. The liner is antimicrobial and made from leak-free materials to prevent messy spillage.

One of the most exciting parts of making your own juice is experimenting with different ingredients to create unique and original flavors. But if you aren’t growing your own, the price can add up. A produce-delivery subscription saves on ingredients, supports small farmers, and adds variety to your juicing routine. Misfits Market aims to prevent food waste by delivering boxes of fruits and vegetables that aren’t a standard shape or size but are still perfectly fine to cook and juice.

Sip juice sustainably by using toxin-free, plant-based straws. If your portable containers don’t come with a straw, EQUO boasts an array of natural options made of grass, coconut, rice, and sugarcane. Take your pick of these colorful biodegradable straws that are friendly to both your health and the environment.

A citrus hand juicer can be extremely helpful if you’re making big batches of juice that require scads of ingredients or simply need a hit of fresh, vitamin C-packed lemon to a preexisting blend. While it will require a bit of elbow grease, this unassuming kitchen tool is affordable, electricity free, and easy to clean.

For juice and smoothie lovers on the go, a portable blender is a convenient method to maintain a daily habit. Oster MyBlend combines a personal blender and a sports bottle for a quick way to make smoothies and shakes. MyBlend’s 400-watt motor pulverizes frozen fruit and ice directly into a 20-ounce sports bottle with just one touch. The blender base is small enough to keep on your desk or in your gym bag. Plus, the sports bottle can be refilled with water, so you can stay hydrated throughout the day.

Juicing is a great way to absorb more vitamins and minerals from your fruits and vegetables, but it will leave behind inedible peels, rinds, and pulp. Compost bins keep your countertops clean and your kitchen free of funky smells. A caddie like the Scrap Happy hooks to a drawer so you can slide all your juicing debris directly into it. Then, use the leftovers to create a powerful fertilizer.

A vacuum sealer comes in handy when prepping your juices, preventing leftover ingredients from going to waste. The NutriChef Vacuum Sealer is also ideal for making premade juice packets to use one at a time and for storing whole fruits and veggies so they stay fresh longer in the fridge.

Lauren Paige Richeson is the author of the Avocado Obsession cookbook. She has contributed to Essence, Simply Recipes, Delish, Mashed, Taste of Home, Well+Good, and Eat This, Not That. Follow her on Twitter at @lpfedme. Get Shondaland directly in your inbox: SUBSCRIBE TODAY