I love vegetables in all forms. Steamed, raw, baked, naked and smothered in vegan mushroom gravy. I also love a huge heaping glass of fresh vegetable juice. Nothing makes my body light up with energy like the easy healing from concentrated vitamins, enzymes and phytonutrients!
While having a juicer is necessary to make this recipe, you might consider finally buying one! I’ve had my Juiceman Jr.($85) for 8 years and it shows no signs of slowing. We make fresh “green juices” at least a few times a week. I often make a double batch and stir in a teaspoon of vitamin C powder to the half I won’t drink fresh. The vitamin C protects the stored juice (kept in an air-tight glass container, of course) from losing it’s potency. This way I can have fresh, powerful juice for a couple of days and save time.
Here’s my current favorite juice recipe:
5 big leaves of kale
2 stalks celery
1 small or 1/2 of a large cucumber (peeled if you can’t find it unwaxed)
1-2 apples (Honeycrisp are my absolute favorite)
1 lemon, yellow rind cut away, but as much as the white pith still in tact, as this is where the majority of the bioflavonoids hang out
Just wait – you will love this!
That sounds delicious!! I think it deserves me hauling out my juicer from storage.
Alex is a GENIUS! Thank god for her amazing work and sharing it here with all of us!…
I’ve tried this specific drink and it is DELICIOUS! It’s refreshing and not bitter at all… I’ve been juicing for several weeks now and haven’t felt this good in years… GO ALEX!
Big love,
Stephanie
I’ve always felt torn about the benefits of juicing. I can’t help but think I’d be better off eating the whole veggie/fruit and getting the fiber, even though I’ve heard that there is no way we could eat enough whole veggies/fruits to get the equivalent nutritional benefit… You’ve inspired me to look into it again. Thanks
This sounds good. i like all the specific details like peeling cucumbers if they are waxed and organic red peppers. And with knowing that a Juiceman Jr. is only $85 i will consider buying a juicer.
I juice every morning, I can’t wait to try this one!!! Thanks!
Sounds great! Now I know what to do with kale…
I love juicing, too! I just tried out a new recipe with fennel and I absolutely love it! This sounds great, I’ve been looking for juices with kale.
Juicing is my absolute favorite! I’m making this one tonight.I’ve never juiced a pepper before!
I love juicing too! Kale is the best! I’ll give this one a try. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve had trouble juicing leaves – they always just shoot out the back. Any suggestions? Also, where can I find vitamin C powder and what brand names should I look for?
Hi Alex, Love the Vitamin C powder tip. I never knew how to preserve the nutrients when storing fresh juice. Thanks!
Juicing is a great way to heal the body also.
I juice all the time. My Juiceman Jr is the travel juicer. I have a Omega and Kenmore at home.
My favorite basic juice is carrot and celery.
Thanks for the tip on the Vitamin C.
Usually make a couple quarts at a time and keep in mason jars. I always take a quart to work with me.
Yum yumm..
I love the Jack juicer! I have a question is the Peal of the Pina ok to drink? What benefits would you think that it may bring? I have been told conflicting info so I wanted to ask you. I also don’t know but I always suggest washing it before juicing it. Alex Forsythe
I have been juicing for two months now and my inflammation and aches from arthritis has gone down considerably! I also have so much more energy and sleep wonderfully now!
I haven’t tried bell peppers in my juicing yet, so I’m looking forward to trying this one!
I actually bought the HealthMaster juicer after watching an infomercial (gasp) with Montel Williams (hey, he sold me!). Love it so far. I’m going to try this recipe – and adding fruit to the kale is probably what I need to do. Our last effort with kale ended up a little bitter (no fruit in there).
As always, you’re the best, Alex.
Does adding the vitamin c keep it from oxidizing? I have only been juicing a short time. Also a new vegetarian. You all are such an inspiration to me.
Yes! The vitamin C keeps it from oxidizing. It allows you to make juice in the morning and take it to work with you without losing as many antioxidants naturally found in the juice. Be well, Alexandra