Juice Recipes for Detox & Health

As home juicing machines and blenders have become more available, more people have been enjoying the refreshing taste and health benefits of fruit and vegetable juice. You may use juice as a way to detox your body and restore health.

Drink to your health

The best thing about a home juicer is the opportunity to mix up whatever you like. You can experiment with your favorites and see what makes you feel your best. Experiment with adding protein powder, vegetables you dont normally eat, or vitamin supplements. Fruit has a lot of natural sugar so you don't need to add sweeteners.

As seen on Oprah

Oprah Winfrey touted Dr. Mehmet Ozs green drink recipe as the way to start your day. Full of antioxidants, fiber, minerals, vitamins, and other nutritious ingredients, it blends familiar ingredients into a sippable powerhouse.

Wash and rinse one bunch of celery, two cucumbers, two apples and two cups fresh spinach. Add a fresh peeled piece of ginger, the juice of one lime, and the juice of half a lemon. Blend all the ingredients until smooth. This recipe makes about two servings.

Berry delicious

Berries are delicious, sweet and usually require no extra sweeteners. For a refreshing berry juice, blend a cup each of blueberries, raspberries and strawberries in a blender. Add a cup of ice if you wish, to chill the mixture. Strain the mixture through cheesecloth or muslin and serve over ice.

AAA juice

Living Foods is an online community dedicated to helping people learn more about the detox properties of juice. AAA juice is one of their recipes. It is full of beta carotene, vitamins A and C, antioxidants and potassium, among other things. Wash all ingredients thoroughly before you begin.

Juice together six carrots, one apple, two celery stalks, half a handful of wheatgrass, half a handful of parsley and one half of a beet, peeled.

Talk to your doctor

Talk to your doctor before making changes in your diet. Even "natural" ingredients like fruits and vegetables can interfere with your normal routine. For example, fruits are high in sugar, so if you have diabetes, a juice detox may not be a wise idea for you. Ask your doctor what you should be careful of before starting a juice fast or incorporating more juice into your diet.