If you're looking for a way to pack in nutrients, particularly vitamins, then juicing is a great way to go. Try these juices for a powerful punch of vitamins with every sip.
Beet, Cherry, and Spinach Juice
This recipe is loaded with antioxidants. It makes two eight-ounce servings.
Ingredients
- One-inch piece of ginger, peeled
- 2 red beets, scrubbed and trimmed
- 1 cup cherries, pitted
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
Run all the fruits and vegetables through the juicer, one at a time.
Health Benefits
Health benefits of this juice include:
- It contains the compound gingerol, which is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and has anti-cancer properties.
- It is rich in polyphenols, antioxidants that can help fight cellular oxidation in the body.
- It is an excellent source of vitamin C and iron. When you combine the two, the vitamin C helps your body absorb iron to build blood supplies.
- It is a significant source of vitamin A, which promotes healthy vision.
Spinach, Kale, and Pear Smoothie
This green superfood smoothie gets mild sweetness from pears and oranges. The recipe makes two eight-ounce servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups kale
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cucumber
- 1 pear
- 1 orange
Instructions
Run each of the vegetables through a juicer.
Nutrition Benefits
This juice is loaded with vitamins, including:
- Vitamin C to build immunity
- Vitamin A for better vision and antioxidants
- Vitamin B6 for energy
- Calcium and magnesium for strong bones
- Iron to build red blood cells
Tart Cherry Carrot Juice
This recipe makes two eight-ounce servings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tart cherries, pitted
- 4 carrots
- 1 cup strawberries
Instructions
Juice all ingredients. Add a one-inch knob of ginger if you like.
Health Benefits
Health benefits of this juice include:
- Tart cherries are high in vitamins C and A, while carrots also contain plenty of vitamin A.
- Studies show tart cherries are an excellent source of antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory and pain control effects.
Garden Tomato Juice
Whether you drink this juice by itself or as part of a bloody Mary, it's a nutritional powerhouse. The recipe makes two eight-ounce servings.
Ingredients
- 3 celery ribs
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/4 cup basil leaves
Instructions
Juice all ingredients.
Nutritional Benefits
Nutritional benefits of this juice include:
- It contains lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that may have anti-cancer properties.
- It's a good source of potassium, a mineral and electrolyte that can help prevent leg cramps.
- It's a great source of vitamins C, A, and iron.
- It's a good source of vitamin K, which promotes healthy blood clotting.
Berries and Greens Juice
If you're looking for vitamins and antioxidants, this combination of berries and greens packs a powerful punch. This recipe makes about two eight-ounce servings.
Ingredients
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 pint blackberries
- 1 pint strawberries, stems removed
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup parsley
Instructions
Run all ingredients through a juicer.
Nutritional Benefits
This juice's nutritional benefits include:
- It contains a powerful combination of vitamin C and iron. The vitamin C will help your body absorb iron to build red blood cells.
- It is loaded with antioxidants.
- It's also loaded with vitamin A and contains potassium and vitamin B6.
If You Don't Have a Juicer
You don't need to have a juicer to get the benefits of juicing. To juice without a juicer:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend on high until completely smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
Super Nutrition Juicing
Juicing is a great way to add more vitamins and minerals to your diet. With a little imagination, the possibilities are endless.
