Three Little Juices
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Matthew Kenney in his book, Everyday Raw writes of his Sweet Green Juice: “Green juice is simply one of the finest things you can offer your body.” It really feels that way when you drink it – and for that matter – when you drink any other fresh fruit and vegetable juice. They just taste healthy! Some of them even give you a natural boost or buzz. They’re great for starting the day or for a mid-afternoon refresher. I’ve picked three of my favorites to share here.
The mint in our garden took a beating this summer, but came back with a vengeance this fall. A couple of handfuls of it went in to making this bright-flavored green juice. I love the peppery heat of the fresh ginger.
Sweet Green Juice
Serves 2
2 cucumbers
2 carrots
2 apples (I quarter and core first)
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 cup mint
2 stalks celery
1 inch piece of ginger
1 lemon, peeled
Run all of the ingredients through a juicer and serve immediately.
The beet-apple-celery combo is a classic, though I’d never tried it until my sister suggested it. I’m not a big beet fan and at first was reluctant to even try a juice that included beets, but it’s fantastic. The vibrant purple-red color is simply beautiful.
Beet-Apple-Celery-Kale Juice
Serves 2
2 large beets, quartered
3 apples, quartered and cored (I used 2 Fujis and 1 Gala)
2 stalks celery
1 lime, peeled
4 stalks kale
Place all ingredients in a juicer.
This bright flavors of this grapefruit-based juice will definitely wake you up, get you focused and clear your head – and probably your sinuses.
Grapefruit Cleanse
Serves 2
3 grapefruits, peeled
2 apples (I quarter and core; use sweet apples)
2 limes, peeled
3 stalks kale
Put all ingredients through a juicer, divide between two glasses and serve.
I’m shopping for a juicer…what do you recommend?
I’m in the market, too – but here’s the one I have now: http://www.juiceman.com/p-1-jm300br-juice-extractor-white.aspx It works really pretty well for the price.
I’m looking at getting either a Vita-mix 1321 or an Omega juicer – not sure which one yet. They offer a big range (decent prices, too).
Let me know what you decide!
Will do, thanks for the info.
The Omega is the one we’re looking at right now. The Hurom is almost the same style, but doesn’t have a decent warranty – the Omega has a 5+ warranty. I like our Breville, but it throws too much good fruit into the pulp bin.
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