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Detox Green Juice

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Today we are talking green juice.  Wait!  Before you make a sour face, give me chance to explain. Not all green juices are created equal.   I’m going to share with you a simple, refreshing,  and delicious detox green juice to that will give your body a blast of vitamins and minerals that you will want to make again and again.

Many of you know that I am on a serious healing journey, and daily self-care is major part of that journey for me.  One of the things that I do every morning is to make a green juice to give my body a concentrated dose of vitamins and minerals.

If you follow my blog, you already know that I am not a fan of fad diets or crazy body cleansing.  But one thing that I know is that our bodies can all use a bit of support when it comes to detoxification. Giving your body a huge dose of phytonutrients (plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventive properties) is a great way to promote the body’s natural ability to detoxify, especially if you are going through a healing journey like I am.

WHY DETOX?

I wrote about 5 Reasons to Start a Gentle Detox a while back. Here’s the shorter version:

  • Environmental pollutants are on the rise.
  • Detoxing can help you shake sugar cravings.
  • Detoxing can help improve your digestion.
  • Detoxing can improve the look and feel of your skin.
  • Your liver will thank you.

For me personally, I drink my daily green juice to support my liver.  Having and treating Lyme disease makes this extra important. Lyme disease is often one of those things that gets worse before it gets better.  And I am in that phase. Think headaches, brain fog, lethargy, and fatigue. Not fun. Keeping my liver in tip top shape helps my body with the extra heavy burden of die-off and neurotoxins that come along with treatment.

But you don’t need to have a chronic illness to benefit from detox green juice. Because of our lifestyles and the world we live in, our livers are overburdened with the daunting task of detoxifying every thing you put in it. Giving your liver a little extra love in the morning is a good thing.

NOTE:  Drinking this green juice is NOT a substitute for healthy, clean living.  It is a tool to help our body’s own natural detoxification processes function better.  You cannot out-juice a bad diet or unhealthy habits.  Keeping your elimination systems working properly is essential to vital health. Be sure to check out my post on 6 Gentle Detox Routines for Better Health. 

I also do not recommend juicing as a meal substitute. Remember that many of the vitamins in juice are fat-soluble, meaning that they need a bit of fat to be able to be assimilated into the body.  For this reason, I usually follow my green juice with a big breakfast full of healthy fats.

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WHAT I JUICE:

My detox juice recipe is simple.  It’s almost always the same, with a few additions here and there for variety. The goal is to get as many nutrients into my body as possible.

Dark green lettuce:

Romaine is my go to lettuce green for juicing because it produces a lot of juice.  It’s a powerhouse of vitamin A and C (antioxidants and immune boosting), Vitamin K (bone building), Vitamin B plus folate (for cell repair), potassium, manganese, and lots of other essential minerals. The antioxidant properties of romaine help to decrease inflammation in the body and to fight off free radical damage. Red and green leaf lettuces can also be used.  I don’t recommend iceberg lettuce as it is mostly water and does not have mush nutritional value.

Cilantro:

Cilantro is a rock star when it comes to detoxifying. It is well-known for helping rid the body of heavy metals which can cause many health issues in the body, especially for those with chronic illnesses. Along having powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, it is a very good source of vitamins A, C, K and traces of the B vitamins.  Be sure to use both the stems and leaves.

 Celery:

Celery juice is highly nutritious and one of the most hydrating foods we can put in our bodies.  Think electrolytes. Celery leaves are high in vitamin A, and the stems are an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C and dense in potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and essential amino acids.

Cucumber:

Think hydration. Cucumbers are 95 percent water, keeping the body hydrated while helping the body eliminate toxins. They provide vitamin K, vitamin C, beta-carotene and manganese plus phytonutrients such as flavonoids, lignans and triterpenes, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits. Don’t forget to leave the skin on because the skin contains a good amount of vitamin C.

Apple:

I usually throw in a piece of fruit for a bit of sweetness. Personally I don’t mind a super “green” tasting juice, but Little One is more likely to drink her green juice if I add an apple.  Green apples tend to have the least amount of sugar, but any apple will do.

Extras I add in occasionally:

  • Ginger (great for digestion)
  • Lemon (natural cleanser and supports liver function)
  • Parsley (chlorophyll to  supports phase 2 of liver detoxification supports kidney function)
  • Other fruits (when apples are not in season, I often add a seasonal fruit like a pear.)
  • Coconut water (hydrating)

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What I don’t juice:

I know that raw kale is a very popular ingredient in green juices.  I, however, do not like to juice raw kale very often. I prefer it cooked.  Raw kale is also known to be goitrogenic, which means it affects thyroid health. Good to know if you have any thyroid issues.

How I juice:

I’ve owned many juicers over the years.  The one I own currently is THIS one.  It’s a slow masticating juicer which is ideal because the juicing process is much slower and does not introduce as much heat and oxygen as with a centrifugal juicer. You end up with a more nutritious juice.

If I didn’t already have one, THIS is the one I would get as the motor is better and so is the warranty.

Don’t have a juicer? Instead of forking out the big bucks for a fancy cold press (masticating) juicer, you can make excellent juice by using a high speed blender.  It’s easy, it’s fast, and it requires very little clean up. THIS is the one that I have.

How to juice with a high speed blender:  Simply place chopped ingredients into blender.  Add a 1/2 cup of water or coconut water.  Start at slowest speed and slowly turn up to highest speed. Process until smooth but not warming up in any way as this destroys vital nutrients. You can add a few cubes of ice to reduce heating. Strain with a nut milk bag. (I do this over a large glass bowl to make it easier.)

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Juicing tips:

  • I recommend using only fresh, organic produce for juicing to get the most nutrients and to avoid the harmful toxins and pesticides that we are trying to rid our bodies of.
  • Avoiding heating the juice as you process it will ensure that the maximum amount of nutrients are available to you. If using a juicer, I highly recommend investing in a slow ( or masticating) juicer.  These juicers extract juice by first crushing and then pressing fruit and vegetables for the highest juice yield. Because they don’t produce as much heat, they keep more of the fresh ingredients’ nutrients intact.   If using a high speed blender, adding a few cubes of ice to your blender jug while processing can help keep juice cool.
  • If your high speed blender comes with a tamper tool, use it to push the produce down while you process.
  • To make straining my juice easy, I like to use a nut milk bag.  They can be purchased at health food stores or online HERE. 

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Daily Detox Juice

  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
  • Yield: 1-2 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 5–6 leaves of romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro (leaves and stems)
  • 1 cucumber (not peeled)
  • 2 stalks of celery
  • 1 green apple

Instructions

  1. Wash all ingredients and run through juicer. Drink immediately and enjoy.
  2. If using high speed blender, wash ingredients, chop into smaller pieces, and place into blender jug in the order listed in recipe, adding 1/2 cup of water or coconut water. Start on lowest setting and slowly increase speed to highest setting. I use my tamper attachment to push the produce down. Blend until smooth but not warm. Strain through a nut milk bag. Drink immediately and enjoy.

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  1. Jeannette says

    August 10, 2016 at 6:58 am

    I drink a superfoods juice
    Using my Nutribullet I combine
    1 teaspoon of wheat grass powder
    1 teaspoon of cocoa powder
    1 teaspoon of Spirulina
    Add half of an apple
    Sometimes adding 1 inch fresh ginger

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  2. Emily says

    January 2, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    what a awesome idea using a blender for a juicer. Now that I’ve read your article it seems so obvious and simple! Duh. Thanks. I also found it comical that you substitute the seasonal apple with a pear. I could be wrong but I thought that apples and pears were of the same season ? Any who I’m excited to try out this juice. ✌???

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  3. Allison says

    March 14, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    Can I quadruple the recipe and store in the fridge several days so I don’t have to make it everyday?

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    • Katja Heino says

      March 20, 2018 at 9:26 am

      Juice like this is best made fresh every time. It loses potency as time goes by.

      Reply
  4. Kim says

    November 3, 2018 at 3:58 pm

    Hi Katja, I’m excited to try this out! Does the juice need to be strained though? Can I drink it with the fibers still in?
    Thanks.

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    • Katja Heino says

      November 7, 2018 at 1:48 pm

      You can totally drink it with the fiber in it. I do that with juice sometimes too.

      Reply
  5. Amanda says

    January 23, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    How many oz do U drink of this detox drink

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    • Katja Heino says

      January 30, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      It really depends on my mood. This recipe makes 1-2 servings. I drink either half of it or the whole thing, depending on what’s happening on that day. If I’m doing a little health reset, I’ll drink the entire recipe several times per day. Hope that helps. 🙂

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  6. Sarah says

    March 4, 2019 at 9:48 am

    Is this to detox the liver .

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    • Katja Heino says

      March 5, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      It is for overall detox. It helps your body do it’s thing of detoxing through the liver, kidneys, etc. 🙂

      Reply

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