Making green juice at home is easy and refreshing! Here’s a basic recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (or a mix)
  • 1 cucumber (peeled if waxy skin, otherwise leave skin on)
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 green apple (for sweetness, optional)
  • 1 lemon (peeled)
  • 1-inch piece of fresh ginger (optional, for a spicy kick)
  • 1/2 cup water (or coconut water, optional, for blending)

Instructions:

Using a Juicer:

  1. Wash all the produce thoroughly.
  2. Cut the ingredients into sizes that fit your juicer.
  3. Feed the greens (spinach/kale) into the juicer first, followed by cucumber, celery, apple, lemon, and ginger.
  4. Stir the juice and serve immediately over ice if desired.

Using a Blender:

  1. Wash and chop the produce into smaller pieces.
  2. Add all ingredients to the blender with water or coconut water.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, cheesecloth, or nut milk bag to remove pulp (optional if you prefer smoother juice).
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Add a few mint leaves or parsley for a refreshing flavor.
  • Store leftover juice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Experiment with other greens (like romaine or Swiss chard) or fruits (like pineapple or kiwi) to customize the flavor.

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