easyGREEN.

greenJUICE.

...it looks like you are drinking grass clippings & it can taste great too!

maybe you are already incorporating green liquid wonders into your daily regimen via juicing, blending or green smoothie making, if so, AWESOME!  carry on!  :)

however, if you're not currently into green drinks, it may be something to consider trying. greenDRINKS are an awesome way to add healthy, vibrant, nutrient rich leafy greens & goodness into your life!

i titled this post easyGREEN because these two recipes are simple & tasty introductions into the world of greenJUICE (i'm talking about blended juice specifically here).   because over the years, let me tell you, i have tried & concocted some nasty tasting combinations (trial & error in full effect), so by putting these out there i am hoping to save you a couple of "yucks"! 

i truly love my juicer & it has served me well over the years, however, i am currently having a love affair with my blender.  also, i think it's important to know that you don't need a juicer in order to create healthy green drinks.

with blending, you ingest all of the fiber from the produce, because you are eating the leaves, the stems, the skin, etc.  also you don't have to use as much produce when blending, which is a little easier on the budget!  not to mention the clean up is a breeze AND you are still absorbing so many nutrients!

and when it comes to nutrients i think dark leafy greens are the key to greenJUICE!  a few of my favorite dark leafy greens are:  kale, spinach, collards, watercress & swiss chard.  they are packed FULL of so many vital nutrients including; calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc and vitamins A, C, E and K, fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll and so much more!!!  

and with so many nutrients, comes so many potential benefits...

*blood purification

*improved circulation

*strengthened immune system

*promotion of subtle, light and flexible energy

*mood booster 

*promotion of healthy intestinal flora

*cancer prevention

*improved liver, gall bladder and kidney function

pure leafy green awesomeness!!!  

spinachCELERY.

ingredients.

3-4 handfuls of spinach

1 large banana

2-3 celery stalks

1/2 cup orange juice 

1/2 cup water

handful of ice

1tbsp chia seeds

directions.

place all of the above in a high powered blender & blend. (i use a vitamix)

notes.

if you are new to greenJUICE and feel as though you need to sweeten it up a bit more than the recipe calls for, you could do so by simply adding more banana or by using 1 cup orange juice (instead of 1/2cup water & 1/2cup orange juice).  a half of a pear would also be a nice addition to this one!  then as your pallet adapts to the greenGOODNESS you can reduce the fruit amounts if you choose.  

kaleCUCUMBER.

ingredients.

3-4 large kale leaves

1/2 apple

1/2 cucumber

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 cup water

handful of ice

some parsley (a little goes a long way)

directions.

place all of the above ingredients into a blender and blend.

notes.

again, if you feel as though you need to sweeten it up a bit more than the recipe calls for, you could do so by simply adding more apple, more carrot or by using 1 cup orange juice (again, rather than 1/2cup orange juice & 1/2cup water).  then as you drink more greenJUICE you may reduce the fruit amounts, if you choose.  

and as always, experimentation is encouraged!  however, i will definitely be posting more tasty & nutrient rich greenDRINKS as time goes on.   

have a beautiful day!

enjoy. e.