The Better-For-You Green Juice | Make this Weekly!

August 13, 2024 Dr. Livingood

Boosting your immune system and maintaining optimal health can be delicious and straightforward with the right approach. ]

Green juice is a powerful drink loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help strengthen your immune system, detoxify your body, and boost your energy levels.

Whether you’re embarking on a juice fast or simply looking to add a nutritious drink to your daily routine, this green juice recipe is a great option.

Benefits of Green Juice

Here are some key benefits of including green juice in your diet:

Boosts Immune System: Packed with vitamins A, C, and E, green juice helps support your immune system, making it easier for your body to fight off illnesses.
Detoxifies the Body: The chlorophyll in green juice aids in detoxifying your liver and cleansing your body of toxins, which can improve digestion and skin health.
Increases Energy Levels: Nutrient-rich green juice provides a natural energy boost, helping you stay alert and focused throughout the day.
Promotes Healthy Skin: Antioxidants in green juice help combat free radicals, supporting inflammation and promoting clear, glowing skin.
Aids in Weight Loss: Low in calories but high in nutrients, green juice can help control cravings and keep you feeling full, supporting weight loss efforts.

How to Make It

Let’s dive into the recipe for an easy yet effective green juice that you can easily make at home with ingredients you probably already have in the fridge!

Ingredients:

1/4 of a broccoli (including the stem)
A handful of organic spinach (or other greens like kale, dandelion, parsley, or romaine lettuce)
4 stalks of celery
2 cucumbers
1 peeled lemon
3 green apples (preferred for their lower sugar content)

Instructions:

Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash all your vegetables and fruits thoroughly. Cut the broccoli, spinach, celery, cucumbers, lemon, and apples into sizes that fit your juicer.
Juicer Setup: For the best nutrient extraction, use a slow masticating juicer. However, any juicer will work. I personally use a Breville juicer.
Juicing Process: Start by juicing the broccoli, including the stem, as it contains valuable nutrients. Next, juice the spinach or other greens, followed by the celery and cucumbers. Add the peeled lemon for a refreshing twist. Finally, juice the green apples for a touch of natural sweetness.
Mix and Enhance: Once all the ingredients are juiced, stir the juice to ensure it’s well-mixed. For an added nutrient boost, you can stir in a scoop of greens powder.
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy the green juice over ice for a refreshing drink, or serve it as is. Dr. Livinggood and his family prefer it over ice, but it’s delicious either way.

Conclusion

Adding green juice to your diet is an excellent way to boost your immune system, detoxify your body, and increase your energy levels. This simple recipe provides a delicious and nutritious drink that supports your health goals.

Whether you’re on a juice fast or just looking to incorporate more greens into your diet, this immune-boosting green juice is worth trying.

Consistency is key to experiencing the benefits of green juice. Aim to drink it two to three times a day if you’re following a specific protocol, or a few times a week for general health maintenance.

With regular consumption, you’ll likely notice improvements in your energy, skin, and overall well-being.

So, get your juicer ready, gather your ingredients, and start enjoying the benefits of green juice today!

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