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Green Juice Recipe: A Simple, Healthy Detox Drink

This Green Juice Recipe transforms ordinary vegetables into a powerhouse drink that delivers instant nutrition and sustained energy. It combines fresh greens, crisp vegetables, and zesty citrus to create a surprisingly delicious drink that supports natural detoxification.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 16 ounces servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh kale leaves (stems removed)
  • 1 large cucumber (peeled if not organic)
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 green apple (cored)
  • 1/2 lemon (peeled)
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup coconut water (optional)

Method
 

  1. Thoroughly wash all produce under cold running water. Remove kale stems by folding leaves in half and cutting along the thick center vein. Roughly chop cucumber, celery, and apple into chunks that fit your juicer or blender. Peel ginger and lemon completely.
  2. If using a juicer, begin with leafy greens like kale and parsley. Feed them slowly through the chute, using harder vegetables like cucumber to push them through.
  3. Process cucumber, celery, and apple through your juicer.
  4. Add lemon and ginger last to preserve their volatile compounds and bright flavors.
  5. For blender users, combine all ingredients with coconut water and blend on high for 60 seconds. Strain through fine mesh or cheesecloth for smooth consistency.

Notes

Consume immediately for maximum benefits. Store fresh juice in airtight glass containers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Avoid using too much ginger as it can overpower other flavors.