Juicing Detox Week

The Detox Week

Many Health-concious people occasionally “go on a detox.” First, it’s important to remember that our bodies are constantly detoxifying, not just when we choose.  Second, some of the faddy programs are, in my view, too extreme and in some cases unhealthy. However, other programs encourage us to reassess what we are consuming, and leave us feeling rejuvenated, clearer in mind and body and bursting with energy.  The recipes here are particularly cleansing blends aimed at supporting you during a sensible detox program.

Monday                                 Apple Cleanser

                                         2 granny smith apples,

     2 kale leaves,

     1 stick celery,

     1/3 cucumber,

     ½ beet root.

The fruitness of the apples offsets the more challenging taste of the greens to produce this beautifully red detoxifying juice.

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin B3, vitamin C; calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur

Tuesday                                        Green Hit    

                                    3 Carrots,

                                    2 Sticks Celery

                                    1 Bunch Watercress

                                    1 large handful spinach

                        This is another very cleansing combination with earthy, grassy undertones.

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin B3, vitamin C; calcium, iron,           magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur

Wednesday                                    Carrot Cleanser

                                    3 Carrots

                                    ½ Granny Smith Apple

                                    ½ Orange

                                    ¼ Beet (Beet root)

                                    1 stick celery

                                    2 large kale leaves

Any juice using beet or kale can take some getting used to for the vegetable juice initiate, but once you’ve had it, you can fully appreciate its cleansing properties.

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin B3, B6 and C; calcium, iron,           magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur

Thursday                                    Beet Basic

                        2 Beets

                        2 Carrots

                        1 Granny Smith Apple

                        1 Orange

                        1 Stick Celery

                        ½ inch ginger root

If I have Beets in the refrigerator, this is one of my standard morning juices. It’s a   supreme energy lifting, cleansing and immune boosting blend.

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin C; calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur.

Friday                                      Green Goddess

                                    1 Bunch Fresh Parsley

                                    1 Handful Watercress

                                    4 Broccoli Spears

                                    ½ pineapple

There had to be one juice with this name and this is it – anything with pineapple is good in my book.

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamins B3, B5, C and E; calcium, Iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur.

Saturday                                    Green ‘N’ Pear It

                                    8 Spears broccoli

                                    3 Sticks Celery

                                    2 Pears

You may not wish to adulterate your pear with broccoli juice but believe me, It’s a surprising winner.

                 

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin B5, vitamin C; calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur

Sunday                                    Green Pines

                                    ½ Pineapple

3 Sticks Celery

1 Large Handful Watercress

This is a very cleansing juice with rich, peppery undertones supplied by the watercress.

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin C and E; calcium, iron, magnesium,    manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur