20 healthy juice recipes using a slow masticating juicer
We just recently purchased a juicer from Amazon and started playing with recipes to make delicious yet healthy juices.
A cup of fresh juice that contains natural ingredients, vitamins and enzymes can provide what the body needs to function and it is also gentle on the stomach because it is easy to absorb. It is the easiest way to add vitamins and essential minerals to your daily diet to help prevent diseases, nurture the immune system and even aid in delaying skin aging process.
A tip when preparing recipes for the morning while on empty stomach is to avoid higher-acidity juice as it can cause some discomfort. Also, keep in mind that juices should be consumed in moderation, one to two 250ml juice cups per day for adults and one to two 150ml juice cups per day for children.
Choosing a juicer
There are hundreds of juicers available on the market for sale and if you don’t know exactly what you want from your juicer then the task might become a little more daunting and even tiring.
We opted to purchase a slow masticating juicer for a couple of reasons:
- The juice quality — Centrifugal juicers cause heat , friction and oxidation to turn the fruit into juice which can break down and destroy certain vitamins and minerals, while the slow masticating juicer preserves 100% of the real nutritional value.
- No chunks, no hair — Since the masticating juicer squeezes the juice out of the vegetables and fruits, there will be no chunks and big pieces in the juice and no pineapple hair either.
- More Fiber — Fiber is needed for a healthy digestion and centrifugal juicers breaks down those fibers that our bodies can use. Masticating juices preserve those fibers and with that you have a juice that is more potent and has more protein as well.
Finding the best juicer for you
What is most important to you when purchasing a slow juicer? Is it noise, is it speed, is it price? Find out what really matters to you and your family so you can buy the juicer that really fits your wants and needs.
Below you will find different options so you can compare each item to help you determine which is best for you.
Amazon’s Best Seller
AMZCHEF Slow Masticating Juicer
- 7 masticating spiral
- Stop automatically for every 20 minutes of operation
- On/ Off / Reverse button
- Quiet operation — less than 60 decibals
- Different colors to choose from
- Rating: 4.4 Stars,
- Reviews : 2,836 reviews
Amazon’s Choice
- 2 speed mode: Soft and hard.
- 10-year warranty on the motor and 3-year warranty on parts.
- Quiet operation — less than 50 decibels
- Rating: 4.5 stars
- Reviews: 3,225
The Quietest
- Low speed of 80 RPMs.
- 7-level spiral system
- Quiet Operation — less than 40 decibels
- Rating: 4.5 stars
- Reviews: 1,618
The Most Compact
- Easy to store in a cupboard or leave it on the kitchen counter
- Low speed of 40 RPM.
- Quiet operation: Less than 60 Decibels
- Ratings: 4.1
- Reviews: 859
The Easiest to clean
- Reviews: 859
- Scrub-Free Cleaning
- Juice pour control
- Quiet motor: rotates at 43 RPMs
- Ratings: 4.5 stars
- Reviews: 114 reviews
Healthy Juicing Recipes
Now, on to the best part which is making the juices! Below you will find 20 recipes of healthy juices for your enjoyment. Also use it as an idea to create your own recipes, try to follow the principle of 50/50–50% therapeutic veggie or leafy green and 50% tasty.
This idea will help you create juices that are compacted with the most amount of vitamins and minerals but it will also satisfy your taste buds.
Apple Radish Juice
Ingredients:
- One Apple
- Half Carrot
- 6 oz of milk
- Honey (as desired)
Preparation:
Peel apples and cut them into small piecer. Add cut up apples and carrots into the juicer. Mix juice with milk, honey and mix well.
Why is it good for you? Rich in carotene which is beneficial to eye health. Can also aid in cleaning up the blood vessels and effectively separate cancer cells.
Green Goodness
Ingredients:
- 2 oz cucumber
- 2oz Kale
- 2 oz apple
- ginger
- half a lime
Preparation:
Peel and cut apples as well as lime and ginger. Run all ingredient through the juicer.
Kiwi Juice
Ingredients:
- 2 Kiwis
- 2 pieces of lemon
- Honey (as desired)
Preparation:
Peel kiwis and add them to juicer, then add lemons and run some cold water through. Add honey as desired.
Why is it good for you?
Kiwi can help to stabilize mood, can also contribute to brain activity, decrease cholesterol, promote heart health, help digestion and even prevent the accumulation of harmful metabolites in the body.
Mean Green Juice
Ingredients:
- 4 Large Kale Leaves
- 4 Large Swiss Chard Leaves
- 2 Large Carrots
- 1/2 Head of Broccoli
- 1 Medium Apple
- 1/4 Lemon (Remove Peel)
Preparation:
Add all ingredients to juicer and enjoy.
Cucumber Juice
Ingredients
- 6 oz of cucumber
Preparation:
Add cucumbers to juicer and enjoy.
Why is it good for you?
Helps regulate blood pressure, prevent excessive myocardial tension and can enhance brain development.
Orange Sweet Potato Juice
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fresh sweet potato juice from about 1 medium sweet potato, peeled
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) fresh carrot juice from about 1 large carrot
- 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) lime juice from 1 lime
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) orange juice from 1 to 2 large oranges
Preparation:
Mix all juices into one.
Spicy Red Juice
Ingredients:
- carrot
- 2 cloves garlic
- red bell pepper
- cherry tomato
- lemon
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated horseradish root
- salt
Preparation:
Add all ingredients except for salt to slow juicer then once done, add salt.
Pineapple Juice
Ingredients:
One pineapple peeled and cut
Preparation:
Add pineapple pieces to juicer and enjoy.
Why is it good for you?
Pineapples can help stabilize blood pressure, prevent arteriosclerosis as well as coronary heart disease.
Thai Juice
Ingredients:
- fresh ginger
- fresh galangal
- 2 cups cubed mango
- 2 cups cubed pineapple (about 10 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice from 1 lime, peel, seeds, and pith removed
- 2 tablespoons canned full-fat coconut milk
Preparation:
Add ginger, galangal, mango, pineapple to juicer. Then add juice with lime juice and coconut milk.
Wheatgrass , Green Apple and Lemon
Ingredients:
- 1 oz of wheatgrass
- 2 green apples cut and peeled
- Half a lemon
Preparation
Add all ingredients to juicer
Why is it good for you?
Wheatgrass is a micro green that contains several kinds of vitamins, it is easily digested and absorbed by our bodies.
Wheatgrass, Pear and Lemon
Ingredients:
- 1 oz of wheatgrass
- 2 pears
- half a lemon
Preparation
Add all ingredients to juicer.
Wheatgrass and Cantaloupe
Ingredients
- 1 oz wheatgrass
- 9 oz of cantaloupe
Preparation
Add all ingredients to juicer.
Wheatgrass and Pineapple
Ingredients
- 1 oz wheatgrass
- 9 oz of pineapple
Preparation
Add all ingredients to juicer.
Celery and Pineapple
Ingredients:
- 4.5 oz of pineapple
- 4.5oz of celery
Preparation
Add all ingredients to juicer.
Veggie Apple Juice
Ingredients:
2 apples cut up.
7 oz of cabbage
1 celery
Preparation:
Add all ingredients to juicer and enjoy.
Why is it good for you?
Can help with weight loss and also assist with fatigue.
Beet the Bloat
Ingredients:
- 3 Beets
- 3 Carrots
- 2 Celery Sticks
- 1" Piece of Ginger (Peeled)
Preparation:
Add all ingredients to juicer and enjoy.
Pomegranate Juice
Ingredients:
- Four pomegranates
Preparation:
Add all pomegranates to juicer and enjoy.
Why is it good for you?
Contains amino acids that helps with digestions, softens blood vessels and lowers cholesterol.
Beet Apple
Ingredients:
- 3 and a 1/2 apples
- 1/8 cup of beets
- 1/3 lemon
Preparation:
Add all ingredients to juicer and enjoy.
Why is it good for you?
The large amount of iron found in beets make it the perfect ingredient to protect liver cells and to help the body eliminate toxins. When you combine the beets with the benefits of apple aiding in digestion along with lemon’s ability to cleanse the body, this recipe becomes the perfect healthy cleanse drink.
Wheatgrass Pear
Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/4 cup of sliced pears
- 1 ounce of wheatgrass
Preparation:
Add all pomegranates to juicer and enjoy.
Why is it good for you?
The dietary fiber in wheatgrass helps stimulate digestion and improve the body’s ability to detoxify while naturally building immunity. A flavonoid, Luteolin, found in pears can aid in the health of bronchial tubes . By mixing the two together you can create a delicious and potent low calorie, detox juice for your daily consumption.
Carrot, Orange & Kale
Ingredients:
- 1 carrot
- 2 oranges
- 2 large kale leafs
Preparation:
Add all ingredients to juicer and enjoy.
Which recipe that you have not yet tried and can’t wait to taste it? Let me know in the comments below.
Keep in mind that you can adjust each recipe to your taste and if you are not fond of a certain ingredient you can always replace it with a different one.
If you try any of these recipes, tag me on your stories and/posts on instagram @jujugurgel and let me know how you liked it.
Happy Juicing!
