Health requires healthy food ~ Roger Williams
I am a firm believer in that old saying, ‘we are what we eat’. That’s why I love freshly made juices so much. They enable me to get a stack of nutrition into my body fast, and they are easy to make and consume when I’m in a hurry, or don’t want to stop the flow of my writing too long.
I am fortunate enough to have a vegetable garden which provides much of my own juicing ingredients, but a trip to the local farmers markets and you’ll be ready to make your own juices too. My rule of thumb is always to juice what is fresh, local and seasonal. The fresher it is, the more nutrients and vital life force are still within, ready to be poured into you!
Beetroot Cleanser
This is a great recipe for cleansing and supporting the skin and blood, and it packs in some great anti-oxidants and vitamin C.
Push through a juicer and consume straight away. If you have weak digestion, have your ingredients at room temperature, or place in a sink of warm water for a few minutes to take the chill off.
You can adjust the quantities to suit your tastes and the size of your glass, but the basic ingredients are:
- 1 beetroot, washed but not peeled
- 1 handful of parsley or kale
- 1/2 a lemon, skin on
- 1 large carrot
- 1 stick of celery
- 1 inch of ginger (optional but excellent)
- Optional – 1 clove of garlic if you are brave – this is especially good if you are run down
Creamy Green Juice
I love green juices, and this one is terrific because it has a creamy rather than a watery texture. It is an excellent tonic for your liver, gall bladder, adrenals, kidneys and bladder. Once again the quantities are adjustable. Throw the ingredients in a juicer and you’ll be in sipping heaven in just a minute or two.
- 1 small green apple (Granny Smiths are my favourite)
- 1/2 to 1 lime with skin on (you could substitute lemon)
- 1/2 a cucumber with skin on
- 1 zucchini (courgette)
- 1 wedge of pineapple, no skin
One of the best things about juicing is that once you get the hang of it, you’ll find that you are inclined to try all sorts of weird and wonderful combinations, that are surprisingly tasty. They are also a great way to get vegetables into non-vegetable eaters!!!
If you are diabetic, or have sugar issues, go easy on the fruit. And try to vary the colours of your juices too. Drink up, and enjoy!
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Ways to increase your daily nutrition — high in antioxidants and nutrient dense! YUM! 😀
I love juices and wish that I had a juicer and a garden. The juicer is probably more likely at this point. I will keep these recipes in mind for that future machine!
They are usually easy to find at yard sales and on ebay! 😉 Juicers that is, not gardens…
i have a juicer that i haven’t used in years. and i have two farm markets within walking distance. i’m bookmarking this page for this coming spring/summer juiciness.
Absolutely grand idea! 😀
We were just talking about getting a juicer. And now with a recipe your recipies…….I got the message……. it’s time. I may even have to go get more seeds to plant in the greenhouse.
Glad to have helped the Universe to give you a poke in the right direction! Juicing AND growing things? AWESOME 😀
allthingsboys, it really is worth the risk. Once you’ve had good homemade juices the store bought ones taste like cordial or worse. If you are starting out, use lovely combinations with lots of apple and mild tasting vegetables. Or even start with one thing. Fruits are sweeter, but once you get hooked on veggie juices I bet we won’t be able to stop you. This is also a great way to get kids eating more veggies – give them directions and then leave them in charge!
Timidly considering…
These looks amazing – thank you for sharing 🙂 ♥
I hope you try them! xoxo
I ♥ all these inspiring juicing posts! =0)
They give me great ideas. ♥
Veggiewitch ♥
Thanks Veggiewitch! {{{HUGS}}}
I would have never thought before of mixing fruits with vegetables? Looks great!
The combinations are endless – and scrummy. I must confess that often I make juices by just throwing in whatever is at hand…
Mmmm, so refreshing-looking!
And tastes so refreshing too – especially the green juice. Yum! 🙂