If you’re looking to boost energy levels, gain mental clarity, fight off illness and even improve work performance, these 3 juicing recipes will do all of that, and then some.
With juicing, you’re able to combine powerful sources of vitamins and nutrients that your immune system, organs and skin need to perform at their very best.
For example, did you know that consuming beet juice can help lower your blood pressure? Read: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23596162
Or how about seeing up to an 80% decline in Alzheimer’s disease just by incorporating fresh juices and vegetables 4 times a week into your diet?
Read: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23231777
These are just a couple of examples of the power of juicing.
Improving Heart Health
This recipe focuses on fueling your body with a powerful dose of phytonutrients which help repair damage to heart cells.
Ingredients:
1/8 of jalapeno pepper
½ ginger
1 clove of garlic
1 full beet
3 carrots
1 full lemon
1 cucumber
Add all ingredients to your juicer. Mix until smooth and consume immediately.
Instant Health Booster:
This vitamin-packed recipe includes everything you need to feel your best while also helping you fight aging. A glass of this fantastic juice will fuel your entire body!
Ingredients:
1 medium red apple
2 Bartlett pears (cored)
½ cup cherries
½ cup of water
Directions:
In your blender, combine apple, pears and cherries. Mix well. Add in water and drink immediately. You can also refrigerate this juice for up to 2 days in an air-tight container.
Instant Energy Boost
If you’re looking for a quick energy boost, this electrolyte-loaded juice is exactly what you need.
Ingredients:
1 can (20-ounce) of lychees in syrup. Drain and rinse prior to using. You can also use 20 peeled and seeded lychees.
2 peaches
1 cup of coconut water
Directions:
Combine lychees, peaches, coconut water into your blender and mix until smooth. Pour into tall glass with ice. Drink immediately.
Workout Repair
If you’re looking to refuel your body after a workout, this potassium-fueled juice will help balance your electrolytes and ensure you stay hydrated.
Ingredients:
2 medium oranges
½ cup of raw almonds (unsalted)
2 medium apples
1 small sweet potato
½ cup of water
Directions:
Combine oranges, almonds and apples into blender. Blend for a few minutes before adding in sweet potato and water. If you find it too thick, you can add an additional ½ cup of water.
Immune Booster
Drink this infection-fighting juice all year long to stay healthy. The garlic included in this juice contains powerful antimicrobial properties that will instantly boost your immune system.
Ingredients:
1 small beet
3 carrots
6 stalks of celery (with leaves)
1 stalk broccoli
2 garlic cloves
Directions:
Mix everything in your blender until smooth. Pour into tall glass with ice. Drink immediately.
