15 HEALTHY JUICE RECIPES WITH NUTRITIONIST ADVICE
Eating the recommended quantity of fruits and vegetables every day as an adult doesn’t get much simpler.
But before you try eating three salads a day, there’s a quicker way to get all that good stuff: juicing. According to the Mayo Clinic, juicing can help you lose weight, boost your immune system, wash out toxins from your body, and reduce your risk of cancer.
Continue reading for 15 healthy juice recipes and advice from Dr. Felicia Stoler, an exercise physiologist and registered dietitian, on how to prepare better, healthier juice at home.
You may choose whatever you want from the produce on the aisle, but our favorites are the vitamin boost detox juice, carrot pineapple orange juice, and basic green juice.
1. Carrot, Pineapple and Ginger Juice
The Simple Veganista
• 10 minutes of work;
• Reasons We Love It: vegan; less than 30 minutes; less than 10 ingredients; prep ahead; beginner-friendly
• Principal Ingredients: ginger, pineapple, and carrots
Carrots and spicy ginger are loaded with fiber and vitamin A; pineapple adds a sweet and tart tropical flavor. The carrot greens can be placed into the blender. Please be aware that the sipper’s color will change as a result.
2. Celery Juice
Feasting at Home
• 15 minutes of work;
• Why We Love It: vegan; less than 30 minutes; less than ten ingredients; prep ahead; beginner-friendly
• Organic celery is the main ingredient.
Put the trend for celery juice down to the health benefits of the vegetable. It’s also supposed to keep you hydrated and less inflammatory. It is best to drink it straight away in the morning and then wait 20 minutes to eat or drink anything else.
3. Lemon-Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shots
Minimalist Baker
• 10 minutes of work;
• Why We Love It: vegan, gluten-free, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, easy to prepare ahead of time, and suitable for beginners
• Principal Ingredients: ginger, turmeric, lemon, and orange
Speaking of stylish, you can now find these enchanted elixirs in little bottles at a ton of supermarkets and cafés. However, it turns out that making these immunity-boosting turmeric-infused drinks at home is far easier and less expensive.
4. Simple Green Juice
The Mediterranean Dish
• 15 minutes of work;
• Why We Love It: Suitable for a Mediterranean diet; • Gluten-free, vegan; ~10 ingredients; assemble ahead of time; • Beginner-friendly;Ingredients: cucumber, celery, apple, and kale
Fresh herbs and greens are bitterly enhanced by the presence of a giant Granny Smith apple. If necessary, drizzle in a little honey. If it’s still too tart, try using different varieties of apples, or even a banana.
5. Watermelon Juice
Cookie and Kate
• 10 minutes of work;
• Why We Love It: <30 minutes, vegan, gluten-free, <10 ingredients, easy to prepare ahead of time, and beginner-friendly
• Principal Components: lime and watermelon
Get a nice juicer for this one without worrying: Since watermelon is so soft, you may use your blender to juice it instead. (Aside from that, it’s a fantastic base for a margarita.)
6. Vitamin Boost Detox Juice
SkinnyMs
• 5 minutes of time commitment;
• Reasons We Love It: <30 minutes, vegan, gluten-free, <10 ingredients, easy to prepare ahead of time, and beginner-friendly
• Principal Ingredients: spinach, kale, orange, carrot, and apple
The amount of greens in a glass of this beverage will surprise you. It is improved with the addition of tart-sweet apple and fresh citrus. However, in order to guarantee that the lemon mixes well with the other ingredients, make sure to peel it.
7. Kiwi Agua Fresca
Averie Cooks
• 5 minutes of work;
• Reasons We Love It: <30 minutes, vegan, gluten-free, <10 ingredients, easy to prepare ahead of time, and beginner-friendly
Key Components: kiwi
Agua fresca is made by diluting fresh juice with cold water, which results in a milder, incredibly pleasant beverage that is easy to sip. If you must, drizzle in some agave, but we think it tastes just as good without.
8. Super-Powered Orange Juice
Minimalist Baker
• Why We Love It: <30 minutes, gluten-free, vegan, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly;
• Time Commitment: 10 minutes;
• Main Ingredients: carrot, orange, lemon, nectarine
Similar to brunch for your defenses. This combination of citrus, stone fruit, and root vegetables will quickly become a staple on your breakfast table. Although it’s not necessary, we adore the freshness that mint brings to each sip.
9. Immune-Boosting Kickstart Juice
SkinnyMs
• 5 minutes of time commitment;
• Reasons We Love It: <30 minutes, vegan, gluten-free; <10 ingredients
• Principal Ingredients: parsley, spinach, and tomato juice
Much like Bloody Marys? Then you should try this recipe for nutritious juice. Imagine a blend of fresh tomato juice, spinach, herbs, and an abundance of potent spices. If you want it to taste exactly like the popular brunch beverage, add some hot sauce.
10. Apple Carrot Beet Ginger Juice
Minimalist Baker
• 10 minutes of work;
• Reasons We Love It: <30 minutes, vegan, gluten-free, <10 ingredients
• Principal Components: carrots, apples, ginger, and beets
Bring on the polyphenols, folate, and vitamins. If you’d prefer it sweeter, add a splash of unfiltered apple juice. Although juicing is acceptable, you can also use a standard blender for this recipe.
11. Carrot Pineapple Orange Juice
Two Peas & Their Pod
• 5 minutes of time commitment;
• Reasons We Love It: <30 minutes, vegan, gluten-free; <10 ingredients
• Principal Components: orange, pineapple, and carrot
Psst: If you added a handful of greens, like spinach or kale, to this three-ingredient juice, it would become twice as healthful. If you want it to feel especially tropical, sip it from a glass that has been filled with crushed ice and decorated with a tiny umbrella.
12. Sparkling Pomegranate Juice
SkinnyMs
• 5 minutes of time commitment;
• Reasons We Love It: <30 minutes, vegan, gluten-free; <10 ingredients
• Main Ingredients: seltzer, lemon, and pomegranate
Try adding mouth-puckering pomegranate juice to plain soda water as a way to cut back on soda intake. If unavailable, use any other pure juice without added sugar, such as cranberry, concord grape, dark cherry, or tart cherry.
13. 3-Ingredient Lemon Ginger Water
Minimalist Baker
• 5 minutes of time commitment;
• Reasons We Love It: <30 minutes, vegan, gluten-free; <10 ingredients
• Principal Ingredients: ginger and lemon
You can have this nutritious drink in the morning or at night, and it’s said to have benefits for the digestive system. Add some cayenne or black pepper if you want to make things hotter. (It turns out that the bioavailability of turmeric is increased by black pepper.)
14. Pink Drink
Cookie and Kate
• 25 minutes of work;
• Reasons We Love It: <30 minutes, vegan, gluten-free, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly; • Principal Ingredients: tea, orange juice, and coconut milk
Though it isn’t quite juice, it tastes just as good as the popular Starbucks beverage without all the additional sugar. This beverage, like a few others on this list, tastes great first thing in the morning and doesn’t require a juicer. It also contains some caffeine.
15. Jamu (Indonesian Turmeric Ginger Drink)
Feasting at Home
- 15 minutes of work;
- Reasons We Love It: <30 minutes; <10 ingredients; gluten-free; vegan (optional); Principal Ingredients: turmeric, ginger, lemon
- You can drink this Indonesian specialty hot or cold, just like a cup of tea. It may be made in a juicer or blender, and if you’d rather, you can replace the honey with maple syrup to make it vegan.