You’ve just unboxed your new blender, excited at the prospect of making healthy changes to the way you eat and live, when you realize you don’t have juice recipes for juicers. Here to help are five great starter recipes, perfect for the juicing beginner.
the supreme green
Green smoothies combine the rich nutrients of vegetables, which many of us don’t enjoy eating on their own, with the sweet flavors of our favorite fruits, making for deliciously fruity juices that are bursting with vitamins and minerals. Green juices are a fantastic way to take advantage of your new juicer for maximum health benefits. The Green Supreme, then, will boost your energy and dramatically improve your health, giving your body the nutrients it needs in one delicious glass of juice.
2 large hands of spinach
5 dark green lettuce leaves, such as romaine
1 whole stalk of celery, including the leaves
1 handful of parsley
2 large apples
Apple and Carrot Zinger
The sweet and fruity blend of apples and carrots in this drink is complemented by the zing and spice of fresh ginger. In addition to being a great anytime snack, this juice is a perfect choice for days when you’re feeling under the weather or suffering from indigestion or an upset stomach. The nutrients will help get your body back to top shape quickly, while the ginger will help calm any nausea you may be feeling.
6 carrots, including green leafy ones
1 apple, any variety
1-inch slice of fresh ginger root
Juice only from one large lemon
Good morning sunshine
A perfect breakfast blend, this sweet fruit juice blend is ideal for those looking to lose weight with a juicing regimen while providing plenty of caloric energy and healthy nutrition. Using frozen strawberries instead of fresh will give this juice a thicker, colder texture, more like a smoothie.
1 ruby red grapefruit
1/2 large banana
2 large oranges
6 strawberries, fresh or frozen
home juice V8
Many love the rich, tangy taste of V8 Vegetable Juice, and while it’s packed with nutrients, making your own is much healthier, as the store-bought variety suffers from added preservatives and too much added sodium. Using your own fresh ingredients and adding salt to taste is a top healthy and delicious option. This recipe makes about two large servings. For those who like it spicy, a pinch of cayenne pepper can easily be added, but be warned: a little goes a long way.
3 medium carrots, including green tops
2 stalks of celery
1/2 cucumber
1/2 bell pepper, any color
1 handful of spinach
1 handful of parsley
3 medium ripe tomatoes
Berry Blue Pick-Me-Up
This flavorful drink is an ideal choice for times when you are feeling down. The delicious mix of berries and greens alone is sure to lift your mood, but the addition of St. John’s Wort, a well-known herbal antidote to depression, will lift your spirits in no time.
12 blueberries, fresh or frozen
8 strawberries, fresh or frozen
1 cup fresh broccoli
6 whole fresh green beans
1 carrot
10 drops of St. John’s wort tincture
These juicer juice recipes should be a great start on your new healthy journey. As you try more combinations, let your imagination run wild. Juicing is a fun and delicious nutritious adventure.
