cleansing green juice

Green Power Cleansing Juice

Green Cleansing Juice

Fresh green veggies are so good for us and provide so many health benefits, and having a green power cleansing juice is a great way to keep your daily nutritional value of healthy greens.

Ingredients

  • 2  x Big kale leaves
  • 1/2 Cup x baby spinach leaves
  • 1  x Lebanese chopped cucumber
  • 1 x Granny Smith apple roughly chopped
  • 1 x Lemon peeled
  • 1⁄2 Bunch mint
  • Option to add ginger

Directions

Blend or juice all ingredients together and pour over ice.

Health Benefits of Ingredients

Kale is very low in calories and contains no fat. Kale contains a high amount of vitamin A and K, as well as calcium. Kale is also a great source of iron and is full of powerful antioxidants. To learn more about the benefits of kale, read this article on Kale health benefitsLeafy greens

Spinach is another super green leaf that is high in nutritional value and is full of antioxidants. Spinach contains iron, magnesium, calcium, and potassium. This awesome leaf is rich in fiber and has no fat content and low in calories.

Cucumbers contain high amounts of vitamin B including B1, B5, B6 which help assist the body in reducing stress and fatigue. They are 96% water which is great for juice making and promoting hydration. Cucumbers are also very low in calories and high in fiber which helps with weight loss and promoting healthy digestion. To get the most health benefits from the cucumbers you must eat them unpeeled if you peel the cucumbers you reduce the amount of fiber and nutritional value of vitamins and minerals. 

Apples are rich in fiber which aid in digestion and regular bowel movements which are a great way to excel the cleansing process and increase your metabolism. Apples are great for snacking which promotes weight loss, make sure you are eating the peel to get all the nutritional value. 

Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C and promote hydration, that also aids in digestion which supports weight loss. Starting your morning with a lemon water is a great way to boost metabolism.

There are so many amazing benefits lemons have to offer to learn more about why lemons are so good for you, read this MedicalNewsToday article on lemon benefits to health.   ginger lemon tea

Ginger has been around for years and originates from China. Ginger has been known for its aid in healthy digestion, nausea, and support with inflammation. This powerful herb is commonly used in many ways to add flavors to food and beverages. 

Option: Ginger lemon tea is powerful, I recommend having a couple slices of lemon with some fresh ginger and honey.