Green Juice is generalized, as there are different “green” ingredients. For instance, in this roundup, you can find these common ingredients:
- Kale
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Celery; Btw, I have a more in-depth guide for celery juice.
- Broccoli
While green usually refers to veggies, cucumber and apple are two of the most common green juice ingredients. Besides, fruits allow your juice to be tastier, so why not?
Here’s the deal:
When we talk about benefits, just know that one recipe can drastically differ from another.
Now, let’s see what benefits you can get from a green juice.
Benefits
Important: If you plan to have a green juice diet, talk to your doctor firsthand.
It’s no secret that veggies and fruits are healthy. Hence, the “eat your veggies” reminder.
Cucumber is rich in Vitamin K. It also contains antioxidants and may promote weight loss. On the other hand, Apple is great for adding flavor to your green juice. Of course, apples also have several benefits.
Kale and spinach pack a substantial amount of vitamins A, C, and K. Although kale is more nutrient-rich than spinach. In fact, kale happens to be one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world!
On a slightly different note:
Lettuce is a popular option for salad, which I’m sure you already know. Just like kale and spinach, it’s an excellent source of vitamins and other minerals your body needs. Needless to say, it’s also true for broccoli.
Here’s the best part:
These vegetables have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, may help with weight loss, may strengthen your immune system, etc. Amy Myers, MD, talked more about these benefits in-depth.
You can also get most of these nutrients by drinking their juice extract. Better yet? It’s certainly easier to drink than to eat a substantial amount of veggies.
However! Heed these precautions first…
Precautions
Since these are juice recipes, most of the fibers have been removed. While that’s not a bad thing in itself, we still need fiber. So, if you add green juice to your diet, it’s also essential to consider your fiber intake.
Here’s more:
Green juice is more nutrient-dense than its solid regular counterparts. While getting the right amount of nutrients is good, too much is never a good thing.
For instance, drinking too much green juice with high oxalate content may result in some kidney problems.
Furthermore, if you add lots of fruits, your green juice may result in high sugar levels. So, make sure to be wary of your ingredients.
If you add a green juice to your diet, ensure that you’ll only drink it in moderation along with a balanced meal.
Recipes
1. Basil Apple Cucumber Juice
Ingredients:
- 1 huge handful basil
- 2 apples (I used a lady apple & a green one)
- 1 cucumber
- 1 lime
source: shutterbean.com
2. Get Up And Glow
Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers (peeled)
- 5-6 sprigs of fresh basil
- 2 mint leaves
- The juice of 2 grapefruits
- 1 cup of cold water
- 1 TBS. coconut sugar
- ¼ cantaloupe
source: theblondechef.com
3. Delicious Soothing Morning Juice
Ingredients:
- 2 cold cucumbers
- 2 cold Granny Smith apples
- 1 large lemon, peeled (cold)
- 2 teaspoons raw honey or 1/2″ nub of fresh ginger
source: theorganickitchen.org
4. Green Juice
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 3 leaves kale, removed from stem
- 1 cup spinach, baby leaves, loosely packed
- 1 piece fresh ginger, approx 1-2 inch chunk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 apples, cored and sliced
source: downshiftology.com
5. Green Machine
Ingredients:
- 1/2 bunch of kale
- 1 cucumber
- 1 1/4 cups pineapple
source: gethealthyu.com
6. The Popeye Special
Ingredients:
- 5 Cups of Spinach
- 1 cup strawberries
- 2 Kiwis peeled
source: gethealthyu.com
7. Pressed Juicery’s Green Juice
Ingredients:
- 1 head romaine
- 2 pieces of celery
- 5 stalks kale (or other leafy greens)
- 1 to 2 Fuji apples
- 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp ginger
- ½ bunch of watercress
- 1 dash of cayenne pepper
source: honestcooking.com
8. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
Ingredients:
- 1 large handful Fresh Garden Peas
- 1 Apple
- 1 Pear
- ¼ Cucumber
- ½ Lemon
- 1 small handful Ice
source: juicemaster.com
9. Ginger Shot
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Golden Delicious or Gala Apple
- 2-3cm Raw Ginger
source: juicemaster.com
10. Green Refresher
Ingredients:
- 1 golden delicious Apple
- 1 Pear
- 1/4 Cucumber
- 2 large handfuls of Spinach Leaves
- 2-3cm Broccoli Stem
- 1 Lime
- 1 small handful Ice
source: juicemaster.com
11. Pearfection
Ingredients:
- 1 Apple
- 2 Pears
- 1 Parsnip
- 1/4 Cucumber
- 1/2 Lime (Peeled with the pith left on)
- Fresh Mint (1 small handful)
- Ice (1 small handful)
source: juicemaster.com
12. Boost Juice
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Large Pineapple
- 2 Apples
- 1/4 Mug Alfalfa Sprouts
- 1/4 Mug Watercress
- 1/4 Mug Parsley
- 1/4 Mug Kale
- 1/4 Mug Broccoli
- 1 oz Shot of Wheatgrass Juice
- Ice
source: juicemaster.com
13. Natural Energizer
Ingredients:
- 1/4 Pineapple
- 1 Large Handful of Spinach Leaves
- 1/2 Courgette
- 1-2cm Fennel
- 15 pods of Sugar Snap Peas
- 1/2 Lime
- 1 small handful of Ice
source: juicemaster.com
14. Easy Green Juice (4)
Ingredients:
- 1 head celery, chopped
- 2 organic cucumber, chopped
- 2 handful organic parsley, chopped in half
- 1 bundle organic kale, chopped in thirds
- 2 3-inch piece ginger, chopped
- 2 small organic green apple, stem removed, sliced
- 2 medium lemon, peeled and sliced (reserve peel for 3-Ingredient Turmeric Tonic)
source: minimalistbaker.com
15. Spinach Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 8 cupsSpinach
- 2 Lemons
- 1⁄2 Cucumber
- 1 Pear
- 2 Granny Smith Apples
source: noshandnourish.com
16. Four-Ingredient Fall Juice
Ingredients:
- 6 apples
- 2 oranges
- 4 cups Swiss chard (145 g)
- 2 celery sticks
source: simpleveganblog.com
17. Green Juice For Beginners
Ingredients:
- 2 pears
- 2 handfuls of fresh spinach (about 1.5 oz or 40 g)
- 1 stalk of celery
- 0.5-inch piece of ginger root (about 1cm)
- 1/4 fennel bulb (or 2 stalks of celery)
source: simpleveganblog.com
18. My Favorite Green Juice
Ingredients:
- 2 large kale leaves
- 1 head of romaine lettuce
- Handful of fresh parsley
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped
- 2 lemons, peeled
source: eatingbirdfood.com
19. Naturally Sweet Green Detox Juice
Ingredients:
- 2 cups packed baby spinach leaves
- Handful parsley leaves and stems
- 1 medium green apple, rinsed with core removed
- 1 large seedless (hothouse or English) cucumber, rinsed
- 1-inch length piece fresh ginger, scrubbed clean
- 1 medium lemon
source: inspiredtaste.net
20. Green Juice In A Blender
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups kale
- 2 green apples, cored
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves
- 1 medium cucumber, quartered
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, peeled
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
source: justataste.com
22. Healthy Green Juice With Lemon
Ingredients:
- 4 – 6 leaves of kale
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 medium carrot optional
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 green apple
- 1 lemon
- 1 ” piece of fresh ginger
source: simplyquinoa.com
23. Simple Green Juice Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch kale (about 5 oz)
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 Granny smith apple (or any large apple)
- 5 celery stalks, ends trimmed
- ½ large English cucumber
- Handful fresh parsley (about 1 oz)
source: themediterraneandish.com
24. Beginner Green Juice Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 large bunch celery (about 10-12 stalks celery)
- 1 medium apple (any variety works)
- large knob fresh ginger (about 1 inch)
- 1/4 lemon
source: simplyjillicious.com
25. Green Juice
Ingredients:
- 3 celery stalks, ends trimmed
- 8 kale leaves
- 1 cucumber
- 1-inch piece ginger, peeled
- 2 green apples, cored
- 1 lemon, peeled and sliced
source: lovetobeinthekitchen.com
26. Glowing Skin Green Juice
Ingredients:
- 4 Large Apples
- 6 Celery Stalks
- 2 Kale Leaves
source: happyfoodstube.com
27. Sirtfood Green Juice
Ingredients:
- 2 large handfuls (about 2 1⁄2 ounces or 75g) kale
- a large handful (1 ounce or 30g) arugula
- a very small handful (about 1⁄4 ounce or 5g) flat-leaf parsley
- 2 to 3 large celery stalks (5 1⁄2 ounces or 150g), including leaves
- 1/2 medium green apple
- 1/2- to 1-inch (1 to 2.5 cm) piece of fresh ginger
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 level teaspoon matcha powder
source: thesirtfooddiet.com
Over to You
Green Juice has lots of benefits. I mean, you can never go wrong with healthy fruits and veggies, right? So, with the 27 green juice recipes above, you’ll never run out of variety.
Just a reminder to consult with your doctor before going on any green juice diet.
Happy Juicing!
