Green Machine Juice Recipe

Why it's an amazing juice

Detox drinks are awesome to help your body melt away stubborn belly fat. A few that have become quite popular over the internet are my apple cider vinegar drink, green detox juice, lemon cucumber mint detox water, these detox water recipes, and fruit infused water.

All of these beverages, including this Green Machine Juice, are beneficial drinks to cleanse the body for weight loss, promote vibrant skin, increases hydration, energy, reduce hypertension and flush away toxins!

You can easily turn it into a smoothie. Just add about 1 cup of ice and blend the ingredients in a blender and do not strain the pulp for a smoothie.

This Green Machine Juice is great for getting instant nutrients the body can easily absorb. Removing the pulp in homemade juices allows the body to absorb the nutrients faster as it is not working on processing or breaking down the fibers and nutrients quickly goes into the bloodstream.

Health benefits

Drinking a green juice is the beginning step to a transformation goal. Are you ready to transform your body and energy?! I sure hope so, because this drink is bursting with nutrients to help you thrive in everyday wellness!

Here is the breakdown of what you may achieve by drinking a Green Machine Drink in addition to a healthy diet:

• Increased hydration
• Better digestion thanks to apples (apples are also great to turn into healthy apple muffins!)
• The removal of toxins from the body
• Helps vanquish cravings
• Helps control hunger thanks to fiber in fruits and vegetables
• Increased metabolism
• Weight loss and flatter belly
• Healthier immune system
• Less inflammation
• Vibrant and radiant skin!

Key ingredients

To make this drink, first gather fresh organic (is best) produce! Here is what you will need for your detoxing green drink. Be sure to see the recipe card below for quantities.

Chard Leaf – Chard is low calorie and high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin E. It also contains minerals of calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron. It is a leafy green that can aid in reducing hypertension and high blood pressure. antioxidants, nutrients, antioxidants and supports overall health [source].

Romaine Lettuce – Romaine is a leafy green that is crisp in texture and great for juices as it adds natural liquid to the beverage that is full of phytonutrients. It contains vitamins A, C and K and B vitamins such as folic acid which helps reduce the risk of stroke. It also contains mineral such as copper, calcium, iron, magnesium.

Kale –  Kale is one of the healthiest leafy greens to consume. It is packed full of antioxidants and aids to reduce oxidation stress on the body. This stress breaks down the body's cells and causes aging and wrinkles. Kale helps to reverse this oxidation, and can help promote a youthful look [source]!

Cucumber – Cucumbers are one of the easiest green fruits to enjoy (yes, they are actually a fruit!) and are packed with fiber and made of 95% water to help hydrate the body and reduce inflammation by aiding to flush away toxins. It also supports the digestive track and contains vitamin A and K.

Celery – Celery contains less energy calories in it than it takes the body to break down the vegetable through digestion. That means it helps speed up the metabolism and supports weight loss.

Apple – An apple a day keeps the doctor away! Apples are extremely rich in antioxidants and support a healthy immune system by blocking away free radicals. It also aids in better digestion since apple are rich in fiber, decreases inflammation to support neurological function, reducing risk of stroke and dementia. Apples also aid to reduce the risk of chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease. Use green apple or your favorite kind.

Lemon and Lime – Increases a healthy immune system, is a powerful antioxidant, helps to ward of hunger, jump start the digestive system, and is full of citric acid to defend the body against free radicals. Lemons and lime also balance the pH levels in the blood to keep the body at an alkaline state.

Fresh Ginger – Ginger is great for digestion, reducing inflammation and easing an upset stomach.

Coconut Water – Coconut water has loads of potassium which helps to regulate the heart rate, increase hydration, and reduce blood pressure levels.

What you need

You need a high powered blender and a nut bag to make Green Machine Juice in a blender. To juice it, an juicer works and I recommend the Breville juicer or this Hamilton juicer works well and is more affordable.

I love using my Vitamix and this mesh / nut bag - as both are top-of-the-line for blending and straining.