The incorporation of fresh juices is a staple of many detox diets and a delicious, refreshing way to get the nutrients your body needs. Many store bought juices are laden with preservatives, chemicals and added sugars; but fresh juices have all the health benefits without the nasty additives.
Perhaps the best way, and most economical way to get fresh juices is by buying your fruits and vegetables fresh and using a juicer. By extracting the juice from the fruit or vegetable, individuals are taking all the valuable nutrients and enzymes without the body having to do so much work to break it down. Drinking fresh vegetable and fruit juice means that the body is receiving lots of antioxidants that help combat illness and disease.
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Below are some great juice recipes to be incorporated into your daily diet or for use in many detox regimes.
*All juices are to serve as is, but if they are too strong for you, use your discretion and dilute them with water.
(1 Serving)
3 apples, 2 cups watermelon, 1 lime (remove the peel)
Process the ingredients in a juicer and serve.
(1 Serving)
4-6 Carrots, 3 handfuls fresh Spinach leaves, Handful of Flat Leaf Parsley, 2-3 Sticks of Celery
Process the ingredients in a juicer and serve.
(1 Serving)
1 cucumber, 2 large sweet apples, 2 sprigs fresh mint leaves, 1/2 inch ginger root
Process the ingredients in a juicer and serve.
(1 Serving)
3 celery sticks, 2 pears, 1 bunch watercress
Process the ingredients in a juicer and serve.
(1 Serving)
2 tomatoes, 2 carrots, 3 ribs celery, Squeeze of lemon juice
Process tomatoes, carrots and celery in a juicer, then add lemon juice, stir, and serve.
(1 Serving)
2 apples, 2 cups of raspberries, 1 orange
Process the ingredients in a juicer and serve.
(1 Serving)
1 kiwi, peeled, 1 orange, peeled and sectioned, 1/2 mango, peeled and sliced
Process the ingredients in a juicer and serve.
5 Comments
After word of mouth recommendations, I have decided to detox from the many years of not very healthy choices. Looking forward to eating stuff that is actually good for my body.
A friend recommended I look into detox diets to help me with my health issues, so glad I came across this site.
Interesting. Very good article.
I have been putting these tips to great use and I am happy to say that I look and feel slimmer. Thanks!
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