Vegetable Juicing Recipes

We all love fresh Fruit juice, but vegetable juicing recipes are a bit brow-raising especially to beginners of the raw foods diet. Fresh fruits are naturally sweet but most vegetables aren't. Is there a way to make something healthy taste better than fresh lawn clippings? You bet there is! Here are some tips for preparing your vegetable juicing recipes:

1. Add in some fruit or carrots to sweeten up your greens and mellow out the taste. People on raw food diets or juicing aficionados won't only put unpeeled carrots into the juicer; they'd also add in some greens and other vegetables like cucumbers and celery. If you want a sweeter blend, add in an apple or pear to your juice. That will not only add flavor, but will boost the vitamins and mineral content of your vegetable juice. 

2. Go fresh, go organic. If you can, choose fresh, organic vegetables and fruits for your vegetable juicing recipes. Fresh means more nutritional value and tastier juices, and organic means healthier drinks as these weren't sprayed with chemical pesticides. Fresh and organic vegetables are more consistent with your health goals.

3. It’s best to leave the skins on in juicing vegetable recipes, that’s where much of the nutritional value is.  Your juicer will shred and break down the skins and extract all that nutritional goodness for you to enjoy.

4. Get a good juicer to get the most out of vegetable juicing recipes. A good one to have at home should be powered by at least a 450-watt motor. Your goal is to get as much juice from your fruits and vegetables as you can, and preserve the vitality of the produce as you do. Some juicers may produce better juice, but can be more difficult to clean, so think about what will work best for you.  It’s better to juice every day with a slightly inferior juicer than once a week with a great juicer.  Therefore, do your research, read reviews and listen to the experts and other juicers.

5. Vary your ingredients. Be creative with your vegetable juicing recipes not only for your palate’s sake, but for the nutritional value that variety will bring you.  Let your imagination run wild and over time work towards drinking plenty of green juices as they are packed full of nutrition, have low sugar content, and can help alkalize your body. Read more on the importance of alkalizing your body.

6. Get started now!  Even if you can only afford the cheapest juicer buy it now and get started.

There's no hard-and-fast rule on vegetable juicing. You can try different fruits and vegetable mixes, get used to the taste and experiment with the variety of flavors and sensations you get.  Here are a few basic recipes to get you started.

Ginger Hopper

- Carrot
- Apple
- Ginger (small piece)

Green Refresher

- Cucumber
- Celery
- Kale
- Apple (optional)

Citrus Cooler (with citrus juicer)

- Orange
- Grapefruit
- Lemon
- Lime

Energizer

- Watermelon (rind and all)
- Celery

Fruit Cooler

- Apple
- Pear
- Lemon (one)

Green Monster

- Collards or Bok Choy
- Celery
- Cucumber
- Parsley or cilantro

Share Your Favorite Juicing Recipes

Do you have a great juicing recipe? One that has helped you increase energy or eliminate pain, or one that you simply enjoy for the mouth-watering flavor? Share it here so we can all reap the health benefits of it and savor the deliciousness!

Please include the ingredients and preparation instructions to be sure beginners can achieve the same results when recreating your recipe.

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The contents of this website and my newsletter are gleaned from my experiences and observations, meant only for educational purposes and not intended to replace medical advice, consultations, or treatment of any kind. I recommend you see your professional health care provider if you suspect you have an illness or disease of any kind. I’m not medically trained, and I would never suggest or imply that I know what is best for someone else’s body or overall health, ultimately each of us is the only one who knows what’s best for us.