Gut Friendly 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 — because you are. Cucumber and celery form a hydrating, low-irritant base that's gentle on a sensitive digestive system, while fresh spinach and parsley layer in nutrients without overwhelming the gut. A bright hit of lemon and a knob of fresh ginger bring natural zing and warmth, and ginger in particular has a long-standing reputation for soothing an unsettled stomach. The optional garlic adds a subtle depth if your system tolerates it well, and it's easy to leave out if you're keeping things extra mild. Whether you run everything through a juicer or blend and strain it, the result is a clean, vivid glass of green that tastes far more refreshing than it looks intimidating. Serving it immediately over ice keeps the flavor bright and the nutrients intact, so don't let it sit around — drink it fresh and feel the difference.
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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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