Green Antioxidant Juice

Waking up can be hard to do. I often find myself needing a pick-me-up as soon as I get out of bed and juice seems to be the answer. I have started replacing coffee with juice and find that the juice provides me with more energy to kick start a busy day. The recipe below is a favourite and is an excellent way to wake you up and get your day started.

This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups of juice. This is a juice that is high in fiber, so it is a good amount if you would like to have a couple of glasses throughout the day or if you are sharing with a friend. If you would like only one glass to your self, split this recipe in half.

Green Antioxidant Juice:

   
• 4 cups of Spinach 
• 4 cups of Kale
• 3 Granny Smith Apples 
• 2 Carrots 
• 1 peeled Lemon 
• 4 Celery Stalks 
• 1 cup of Mango (Optional)
  

The mango adds extra sweetness to the juice, but the juice is tasty without it. Some may even find the mango makes the juice a little too sweet. You can try both ways to see which version you like better. Also, peeling citrus fruits  before you push it through the juicer is a good idea to avoid making it bitter.  You can add ice to the juice to cool it down, it makes for a refreshing drink on a hot summer morning.

  

What do the ingredients provide?

Kale and spinach are high in fiber, along with Vitamin A and calcium. They are very high in antioxidants and help prevent cell damage and disease. Kale and spinach also provide Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, and potassium. Carrots are also high in antioxidants and Vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B1, and B6. Along with being vitamin rich, carrots are a great source of biotin, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Celery is particularly high in Vitamin A, but also provides Vitamin C, B1, B2, B6, calcium, magnesium and potassium. 

Due to the healing properties of the ingredients, this juice is especially useful as an anti-inflammatory and for fighting and preventing disease. It is also a great detoxifier since it is fibrous and aids digestion and bowel movements.

This juice is at the top of my list and is a must try. If you are new to juicing and would like more information, you can also check out my page on Juicing.