Alpha Gal Friendly Detox Green Juice
This vibrant green juice is a powerhouse of fresh produce — cucumber, celery, spinach, parsley, lemon, and ginger all working together in one bright, energizing glass. For anyone managing alpha-gal syndrome, navigating packaged drinks and store-bought juices can be a minefield of hidden additives and mammalian-derived ingredients, so making your own at home is genuinely the smartest move. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so you can sip with total confidence. The lemon brings a zippy brightness that balances the earthiness of the spinach and parsley, while fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that makes this feel like more than just a health drink. Whether you run it through a juicer or blend and strain it, the result is a clean, vivid juice that tastes as good as it looks. Serve it over ice right away to catch it at peak flavor — this one doesn't wait around.
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2 servings
- 1 large english cucumber, cut into chunks
- 4 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
- 1 cup fresh parsley, loosely packed
- 1 lemon, peeled and halved
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 clove garlic, peeled (optional)
- ½ cup cold water
Instructions
- 1
Wash all produce thoroughly under cold running water. Peel the lemon and ginger, and cut the cucumber into chunks large enough to feed through your juicer chute or blender.
- 2
If using a juicer: feed the cucumber, celery, spinach, parsley, lemon, ginger, and garlic (if using) through the juicer in alternating batches, starting and ending with the cucumber to help push the leafy greens through. Collect the juice in a measuring cup or pitcher.
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