I'm here with a juicing 101 guide. Yes! You can use juicing for weight loss. Cooking reduces the nutritional content in most vegetables. Drinking vegetables raw allows the body to absorb more enzymes, nutrients, chlorophyll and antioxidants.
Study guide for Juicing 101? How to blend!
Don't have a juicer? Save yourself some money and use the blender! For all of the recipes I am sharing, all you need to do is:
- Place the ingredients in the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Use some water in case contents get stuck.
- Place a mesh drainer over a bowl.
- Pour over the bowl, reserving pulp for smoothies or baked goods.
- Pour juice into a glass or cover and chill.
Voila!
Adding protein can make your juice more balanced. Use almond milk, Greek yogurt, flaxseed or peanut butter.
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1. Mean Green Toxin Flusher
This flushes away toxins as cucumber is a diuretic that stimulates your liver and kidneys. Parsley helps with the intestine’s digestion. Kale and parsley are rich sources of vitamin A, B, C and K. Drinking this daily not only helps with weight loss but also boosts the immune system.
Ingredients:
2 to 3 kale leaves
A small handful of parsley
Half a lemon (not peeled)
1 medium cucumber
1 medium Fuji apple
2. Cucumber, Celery, and Apple Juice
This contains few calories but packs a wealth of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The properties decrease the absorption of fat by the intestines and stimulate your metabolism so you lose weight more easily.
Ingredients:
1/2 of a cucumber
3 stalks of celery
1 green apple
1/2 cup of water
3. The Happy Berry
This drink is great post-workout to replenish lost electrolytes.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup berries
1/2 apple
1 celery stalk
A small piece of cucumber
1/2 frozen or fresh banana
4. Pineapple-spinach Whole Juice
Rich in protein as well as potent antioxidants, vitamin A and vitamin C.
Ingredients:
1 cup pineapple, cubed
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 ounces of filtered water
1/2 teaspoon of fresh, grated ginger (optional)
5. Post-workout Refueler
The protein in almonds helps build and repair muscle, while the potassium balances your electrolytes and fluids.
Ingredients:
2 medium oranges (10 ounces total), peeled and cut into chunks
1/4 cup whole, raw almonds
1 small sweet potato (about 4 ounces), scrubbed and coarsely chopped
1 medium apple (8 ounces), cored and cubed
1/2 cup water
6. Total Health Booster
A swig of this vitamin-packed beverage fuels your whole body and even helps to prevent aging. Lutein plus vitamins A and C increase collagen production for younger-looking skin.
Ingredients:
1 medium apple (8 ounces), cored and cubed
2 medium soft pears, cored and cubed (about 1 pound total)
1/2 cup cherries (fresh with pits removed or frozen and thawed)
7. Breakfast Zinger Juice
Start your day with this blend of energizing fruits and veggies. Gluten-free, low cholesterol, low fat, low sodium, no added sugar, vegan and vegetarian.
Ingredients:
2 cups (480 ml) coconut water
2 lemons, seeded, halved
2 carrots, halved
2 apples, seeded, cored, quartered
2 beets, quartered
1 cup (130 g) ice cubes
8. Frozen Strawberry Grape Juice
A medley of grapes and frozen strawberries combine to make this fresh, all-natural and unique juice. Gluten-free, low cholesterol, low fat, low sodium, no added sugar, vegan and vegetarian.
Ingredients:
1 cup (170 g) green grapes
1 cup (170 g) red grapes
1 cup (140 g) frozen strawberries
½ cup (70 g) ice cubes
9. Strawberry Coconut Agua Fresca
This refreshing, fruity coconut water offers variety to your juice routine. Gluten-free, high fiber, low cholesterol, low fat, low sodium, vegan and vegetarian.
Ingredients:
3 cups (450 g) frozen strawberries
2 cups (480 ml) coconut water
1 lime, peeled, halved
2 Tablespoons agave nectar
2 cups (260 g) ice cubes
Finally, don’t forget to exercise at least 5 times a week for 30 minutes, as a helper to these drinks that detox your body, improve digestion, and promote the loss of fat.
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