Is it good t0 drink green juice every day? These are the benefits

10 years ago, everyone went out with a green juice in their hand. It was part of a new wave of wellness that had celebrities, some models, and mortals (alike) hooked on drinking cold-pressed juice daily. The furor passed a bit and new healthy protein and collagen drinks emerged and took their place, almost everywhere, except Los Angeles. Not for nothing, in 2023, Louis Vuitton was inspired by the detox juice culture of LA to make Pacific Chill, a perfume with fresh notes of carrot and lemon.

But let’s put an end to the debate, is this practice of mixing vegetables, fruits and seeds still valid? “The mission of the project is to help people achieve a healthier and fuller life through a clean diet and lifestyle, free of toxins”.

When we talk about toxins, we not only refers to touching and inhaling harmful substances, but also to negative thoughts and managing emotions. “The toxins that we ingest and should avoid are found in processed and hyper-processed foods; in foods sprayed with pesticides and agrochemicals, in medications (avoid medications that are not absolutely necessary); in the inadequate water we drink which contains chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals, pesticide residues and other contaminants; in the plastic from which we drink water or many foods are packaged.”

Is it good to drink green juice every day?

“It has many benefits”. “It strengthens our immune system, deep hydration at the cellular level, alkalization of the blood (slightly alkaline blood is lighter, less viscous, thus allowing it to transport more oxygen and nutrients).” In addition, it provides a large amount of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.“It helps the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which is essential for good gastrointestinal health and for good health in general.”

What happens if I drink green juice every day?

“Drinking one, two or three green juices every day is an excellent way to start on the path to improving our health and well-being”. Although the nutrition expert insists that one of the most important aspects is to make it with organic ingredients as much as possible. “Or at least avoid using the vegetables and fruits most contaminated with pesticides”. “Pesticides and other agrochemicals are toxins that cause serious damage to health.”

Also submerging non-organic fruits and vegetables in 2 liters of water with 2 tablespoons of baking soda (without aluminum). “After 15 minutes, throw that water away and rinse very well” .

How to drink a green juice?

Believe it or not, there is a best time to drink a green juice and this is immediately after its preparation to avoid oxidation. “It is best to drink it from a glass or glass jar slowly, salivating with each sip, since saliva contains valuable enzymes”. It was also advised not to drink it too cold, because: “a very cold drink paralyzes the stomach and intestine to a certain extent.”

What should a green juice have?

“Our recommendation is to prepare a green juice with a variety of green vegetables and a low-sugar fruit such as a green apple or kiwi”. It is best that the base of the juice be vegetables rich in water such as cucumber or celery, for example. Then you can add vegetables and green leaves that you have at home (and it is also a good way to avoid food waste).

“The lemon should not be missing in a green juice and should be squeezed into the container before starting with the rest of the ingredients, as it will largely prevent oxidation. It can be extracted with everything including peel and seeds, which will give it extra nutrition (especially bioflanoids), but the taste will be very bitter”. A piece of ginger cannot be missing either, as this plant has many anti-inflammatory properties and gives it a very good flavor.

What are the best green juices?

“If we make the juice in a centrifuge extractor it will be very difficult to obtain juice from green leaves and
herbs, so we do not recommend using them, we will only waste them”. “On the contrary, a masticating extractor (cold press) will easily extract green leaves and herbs.”

Green juice recipe

There are two recipes one for green juice in a centrifugal juicer and another in a masticating juicer.

Green juice in spin extractor for 1 person:

• 2 heads of celery (approximately 12 stalks)
• 1/2 cucumber with peel • 4 thick asparagus
• 4 florets of cauliflower or broccoli (broccoli will give a less pleasant strong flavor)
• 1 piece of ginger, approximately 4 cm
• The juice of 1⁄2 yellow lemon
• 1 or 2 green apples

Preparation:

• Squeeze the lemon into the container where the juice will fall.
• Cut the vegetables and apples into pieces that fit in the mouth of the juicer. (In
general, depending on the extractor, it is only necessary to cut the apples and put them in with all the seeds).
• Add the ingredients little by little to the extractor.
• Empty it into a glass glass
• Drink it freshly made, thanking and enjoying each small sip,
becoming aware of its flavor and its healing power.

Green juice in masticating extractor (cold press) for 1 person:

• 2 heads of celery (approximately 12 stalks)
• 1/2 cucumber with peel
• 4 thick asparagus
• 2 florets of cauliflower or broccoli (broccoli will give a less pleasant strong flavor)
• 1 bunch of cilantro
• 3 kale leaves or 1 bunch of spinach
• 1 piece of ginger approximately 4 cm
• The juice of 1⁄2 yellow lemon
• 1 or 2 green apples

Preparation:

• Squeeze the lemon into the container where the juice will fall.
• Cut the vegetables and apples into pieces that fit in the mouth of the juicer.
• Add the ingredients little by little to the extractor.
• Empty it into a glass cup.
• Drink it freshly made, thanking and enjoying each small sip,
becoming aware of its flavor and its healing power.