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Green Citrus Juice

Just looking at this juice makes me feel healthier. This fresh zingy juice is bursting with vitamins and minerals and will certainly awaken your taste buds.

green juiceI’ll break it down for you on why kale, pear, cucumber, lemon and basil make such a killer combo.

ingredients1 bunch of kale, 2 cucumbers, 2 pears, 2 lemons, 1 bunch of basil

Adding kale to anything instantly affirms high nutritional value. It is one of the most nutritious greens filled with vitamins A, B6, K, calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. It is a must add in the majority of my green concoctions.

Pears are rich in natural fruit sugars and offer enough sweetness without being overpowering, while also acting as natural diuretic. They are a great alternative to apples and a great source of fiber, vitamin B2, C, E, copper, and potassium.

Cucumbers add a refreshing element to any juice along with the benefits of conventional antioxidants, electrolytes, vitamin B, C, K, maganese, and flavonoids. I like to add them to my smoothies too, to up the water content.

Lemons add a sharp boost, loads of vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and pectin fiber. All of which help with stimulating the digestive system and flushing out toxins.

Basil is one of my favourite inflammation reducing herbs. It protects the brain, liver, and heart from free radical damage and also keeps things interesting flavour wise. Don’t be shy and experiment with other herbs as well, my go to’s are basil, parsley, mint and cilantro. You will be surprised how delicious adding herbs can be.

There you have it; one delicious juice, five simple ingredients, and multiple benefits. What are you waiting for, get juicing! 🙂

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Happy Green. xx

Get Juiced

I wasn’t completely on board with getting a juicer; it deemed a bit unnecessary in my eyes. After all, my blender was working just fine, I was getting the full nutrient value of using whole fruits and veg, and a juicer seemed like such a pain to clean. However, as with any new gadget, I let down my guard and welcomed this new toy into our home and the shift to juicing has been quite refreshing.

While I won’t convert to juicing 100% of the time, I have enjoyed the switch up between blending and juicing; it’s surprising how different the recipe combinations can taste.

Obviously, I have been experimenting with many different recipes while also enjoying my favourite tried, tested, and true go-to’s. It has basically been the “battle of the juices” at CasaDelSal and let me tell you, there have definitely been some interesting combinations. Stay Tuned!

In the meantime, I’d love to hear your favourite go-to combinations, please share!

First off, this Blue Potato recipe doesn’t fail. Whether you blend or juice it’s a win-win.

Blue Potato

  1. Simply blend or juice sweet potatoes, pears and blueberries (measurements don’t make much difference here)
  2. When blending you may need to add some water to thin it out
  3. Yield ~4 servings

Next up, this Sweet Greens combination is much sweeter as a juice, but equally delicious in smoothie form + you get maximal nutrients from the kale and spinach when blending.

Sweet GreensSweet Greens

  1. Blend or juice 1 cucumber, 2 apples, 2 pears, 2.5 cups spinach and a bunch of kale
  2. For blending you will need to add some water to thin it out
  3. Yield ~ 4 servings

Now something a little more adventurous and definitely a juice only type of combination.

Veg Out, as  I like to call it. Essentially this is your make at home V8 alternative. This juice is best served right away and is a great way to get a ton of nutrients in one glass.

Veg Out

  1. Juice together, 2 carrots, 5 celery stalks, 1 cucumber, 4-5 tomatoes
  2. Yield ~ 4 servings
  3. Best served cold

 

Keep Calm & Juice On. xx