Citric Acid Free Detox Green Juice
This vibrant green juice is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and you are. Cucumber and celery form a hydrating, mineral-rich base, while fresh spinach and parsley layer in deep, grassy flavor without overwhelming the glass. A peeled lemon brings brightness and that unmistakable citrus lift entirely through the whole fruit itself, which is what makes this recipe work so well for anyone avoiding added or isolated citric acid — no powders, no preservatives, just the real thing. A knob of fresh ginger adds a gentle, warming kick that ties everything together beautifully. Whether you run it through a juicer or blend and strain it, the result is clean, cold, and surprisingly satisfying. Serve it over ice the moment it's ready and you'll get the best color, the sharpest flavor, and the most from every ingredient in the glass.
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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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