Your liver is the second largest organ in your body (besides your skin), and it affects everything: immunity, digestion, nutrient absorption, how your skin looks, and more. It's important to keep your liver happy, and these detox green juice recipes, full of veggies and herbs, are just the thing to show your liver some love.
7 Detox Green Juice Recipes
1. Liver Love Juice
Cucumber and celery are super hydrating with a high water content, while asparagus is a powerful diuretic [source]. This mellow juice is perfect for when you need a fresh pick-me-up.
—1 cucumber
—5 asparagus spears
—10 stalks celery
—Handful of parsley
—Handful of cilantro
—2 lemons, peeled
—2 ounces of aloe vera juice
Juice all ingredients except aloe vera. Pour into glass(es) and stir in aloe juice.
2. Green Baby Juice
A dash of cayenne and a little ginger kick this green juice up a notch—and they help stimulate your metabolism.
—6 leaves kale
—1 cucumber
—5 stalks asparagus
—5 stalks celery
—1-inch piece fresh ginger
—Dash of cayenne
Juice all ingredients and pour into glass(es) and add a dash of cayenne.
3. Antioxidant Punch Juice
Dandelion greens are a super nutritious green containing high levels of the antioxidant beta-carotene, which is known to provide strong protection against cellular damage and oxidative stress [source].
Combined with lemon, celery, and cucumber, this green juice will deliver a real antioxidant punch! If you can't find dandelion greens, try arugula or kale.
—8 stalks celery
—1 cucumber
—1 lemon with peel
—1 lemon, peeled
—3 dandelion greens
Juice all ingredients and pour into glass(es).
4. The Newbie
Even juicing beginners will love this super-simple detox juice. Romaine lettuce, celery and cucumber have plenty of water (hello, hydration and satiety), while apples and lemons help regulate your blood sugar after you've overdoing it on sweets. Did someone say beach-ready?
—1 cup lettuce or greens
—1 cucumber
—5 stalks celery
—1 green apple
—1 lemon, juice only
Juice all ingredients except lemon. Pour into glass(es) and mix in lemon juice.
5. The Detoxer
(Literally) spice up your juice routine with antioxidant-rich, vitamin C-packed cilantro and parsley, and metabolism-boosting ginger and cayenne. This detox juice recipe also works great as an immunity booster if you're feeling under the weather.
—2 cucumbers
—handful of parsley
—handful of cilantro
—4 leaves kale
—4 leaves Swiss chard
—5 stalks celery
—1-inch piece of ginger, peeled
—2 lemons, juice only
—dash cayenne pepper, optional
Juice all ingredients except lemon. Pour into glass(es) and mix in lemon juice.
6. Beet Green
When it comes to cleansing your liver, beets and greens are the way to go. This juice helps rehydrate and get the liver working normally again—especially helpful if you overdid it on the cocktails recently.
—1 beet
—1 cucumber
—4 stalks celery
—4 leaves kale
—1 lemon, juice only
Juice all ingredients except lemon. Pour into glass(es) and mix in lemon juice.
7. Celery Juice
Despite being considered a boring veggie for many years (isn’t it just crunchy air?), celery is actually very nutrient-dense. It’s low in calories, high in fiber and water, and rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, beta carotene, folate, calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium.
What’s most impressive about celery is its phytochemical content. It is known to be an incredibly powerful antioxidant [source]. Specifically, celery contains a wide variety of antioxidant polyphenols, which prevent cellular damage by neutralizing free radicals, boosting the immune system, modulating inflammation, and protecting against disease [source].
So celery’s newfound “celeb status” is well-deserved based on the fact that it is loaded with beneficial micronutrients and phytochemicals that are the foundation of a health-promoting diet. It contains anti-inflammatory properties, lowers blood pressure [source], has been shown in studies to lower serum lipids [source] and glucose levels in pre-diabetics [source], and it was even shown to protect the stomach lining from ulcers in animal studies [source].
The celery juice craze was started by Anthony William, aka the Medical Medium, who says it is “one of the most powerful and healing juices we can drink." To really reap the benefits of celery juice, William suggests that celery be juiced (no pulp), consumed on its own (no lemon, ice, etc.) and on an empty stomach first thing in the morning at least 30 minutes before breakfast.
Before you go...
A green juice is a great way to detox daily. But don't forget your other liquids! Consume cleansing lemon water every morning upon rising. Stay hydrated by drinking half your body weight in ounces of water daily. For a boost in cellular regeneration, add 1 teaspoon of chlorophyll, spirulina, or any green powder to 10 ounces of water 1 to 3 times a day or try this chlorophyll limeade.
How To Make Celery Juice
Equipment
- High-speed blender
- Nut milk bag
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 head of organic celery
- Splash of filtered water
Instructions
- Wash and roughly chop the head of celery into chunks.
- Add the chunks to a blender along with a splash of water.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a large bowl through a nut-milk bag.
- Squeeze the juice through the bag into the bowl.
- Drink the juice immediately for the most benefits.
- Compost the residual pulp, if possible!
Notes
This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Gina Jansheski, a licensed, board-certified physician who has been practicing for more than 20 years. Learn more about Hello Glow's medical reviewers here. As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor.
Photos by Ana-Maria Stanciu
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