About the Recipe
Ah, the quest for a green juice that doesn't taste like you're drinking your front lawn – we've all been there. Luckily, this recipe is a game-changer. It's like the Avengers of juices; every ingredient is a superhero in its own right, and together, they save your taste buds from the villainy of bland health drinks.
Why This Juice Is So Darn Tasty:
This green juice is like a symphony where every ingredient plays its part. You've got the freshness of celery and cucumber, the tartness of lemon, the sweetness of apple, and the nutrient-packed punch of mixed greens. The optional adds are like improvisational jazz notes – they add a unique twist every time. The result? A green juice that's not just tolerable but actually enjoyable. It's like discovering your favorite song isn't just catchy but also good for your soul. Or in this case, your body. Cheers to green juice that doesn't taste like a hedge trimming!
Ingredients
The Base Ingredients:
1-2 Celery Stalks: Think of celery as the quiet hero. It's hydrating, low in sugar, and brings a fresh, crisp taste.
1 Cucumber: Cucumbers are like the cool kids of the veggie world. They add a refreshing zing and help mellow out stronger flavors.
Half a Lemon: Here's your zesty sidekick. Lemons add a tangy punch and are great for digestion and skin health.
Half an Apple: Apples are the sweet diplomats. They negotiate peace between the tartness of lemon and the earthiness of greens.
About 5 oz. of Mixed Greens: The backbone of your green juice. They're packed with vitamins and minerals but need their fellow ingredients to disguise their 'green' taste.
Optional Adds (The Flavor Avengers):
Carrots: Sweet and earthy. They're like adding a wholesome, rooty depth to the mix.
Beets: These guys are the sweet, earthy underdogs. Plus, they turn your juice into a funky pink color, which is always a plus.
Cabbage: It's subtle and adds body to your juice without overpowering it.
Pineapple: If your juice was a tropical vacation, pineapple would be the beach.
Pear: The sweet, soft-spoken cousin of the apple. It's like adding a whisper of sugar without going overboard.
Kiwis: They're like little tangy bombs that explode with flavor and Vitamin C.
Tools for the Mission:
A Sturdy Juicer: You need something that can handle the Hulk-smash of juicing. The Breville 'The Juice Fountain' isn't just a juicer; it's a legend.
A Lemon Squeezer: Unless you enjoy a surprise seed or two in your drink – then, by all means, skip this.
Knife and Cutting Board: Because trying to juice a whole cucumber is a comic tragedy waiting to happen.
Sink: For washing your veggies and fruits. Because 'au naturel' doesn't include dirt and pesticides.
Two 8 oz. Cups: One for you, and one for that friend who always says they don't like green juice.
Preparation
Steps:
Clean and slice all fruit and veggies into portions that will fit into the juicer.
Juice
Add lemon juice and BFP supplements*
Stir and serve.
Enjoy!
*If following the BFP protocol, you can add spirulina and lechithin to the juice for a health boost during step three.
Notes:
Juice can be stored for up to 2 days in the fridge, however it's best to drink the juice as close to pressing to ensure max enzyme and mineral power. Yum!