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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies, Smoothie Bowls, and Juices

    Modified: Feb 24, 2025 · Published: Dec 31, 2018 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Green Detox Juice

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    This Green Detox Juice is delightfully sweet while being incredibly healthy. It is perfect for starting your morning or doing a cleanse. 

    Green Detox Juice with cucumbers, apples, celery, and parsley next to it.

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    One of the best things that you can do for yourself is to consume a variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the day. A great way to do that is to make fresh juice with a juicer.

    Recently I have been enjoying pure celery juice daily. It is said to help with inflammation.

    I also like to make green smoothies made with whole foods to start my day. As long as I have my chocolate all-in-one shake and a banana to add some natural sweetness and don't taste all the greens, I'm good to go.

    This Green Detox Juice is delightfully sweet while being incredibly healthy. It has the perfect balance of apples, celery, cucumber, and parsley.

    It is packed with antioxidants and full of flavor, making it perfect for a juice cleanse. You could also add a Carrot Juice Cleanse to your detox regimen.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • What Does Green Juice Do For The Body?
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • How Long Does It Last?
    • When To Drink It?
    • How Much Should You Drink A Day?
    • 🍏 Other Healthy Drinks
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is an easy way to get more fresh fruits and veggies into your diet.
    • It will boost your energy levels.
    • It's easy to make your own juice and cheaper than store-bought cold-pressed juices.

    What Does Green Juice Do For The Body?

    You not only get more nutrients than eating fruits and vegetables alone, but you get an instant boost of energy. Green juice helps to detox the body, flush out toxins, and improve your energy, digestion, and overall health.

    It also helps to alkalize your body.

    You'll notice an immediate boost of energy and well-being when you drink it.

    If you stayed up too late and kicked back a few too many glasses of wine, this will get you moving again.

    I have been juicing for many years but I am not great at consistency. I go through phases of juicing daily for a few months, then go without for a few months or longer.

    One thing that I can say for sure is that I always feel better when I am juicing on a daily basis. I feel more energized and healthy.

    A green drink is like a shot of vitamins into the veins - its effects are immediate.

    There are times when my body tells me it's time to juice. I get cravings for a freshly pressed green drink.

    Normally it happens in the Spring or early Summer months, but recently it happened in the fall. It's those times that I know a cleanse is in order, or at least a daily juice.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Green detox juice ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Green apples: Add a touch of sweetness. I used Granny Smith apples. Use your favorite variety.
    • Celery: Adds nutrients.
    • Cucumber: Adds nutrients and a lovely cucumber flavor.
    • Parsley: Only a handful is needed or it will overpower the other flavors. Leafy greens are another great option.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Fresh ginger root
    • Mint leaves or other fresh herbs
    • Spinach, kale, collard greens, or other leafy greens
    • Pineapple
    • Mango
    • Lemon juice or lime juice
    • Carrots or other raw vegetables

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    🔪 Instructions

    Chopped ingredients in the hopper of a juicer.

    Step 1: Thoroughly wash all the ingredients. Remove the apple cores and seeds.

    Slice the apples, cucumber, and celery stalks so that they can fit into the juicer.

    Step 2: Juice all ingredients. Discard the pulp, compost it, or use it in dehydrated crackers.

    If you're shopping for a new juicer, you can check out my Hurom H400 Juicer Review to see if that's the one for you.

    💭 Tips

    • Use organic ingredients. It defeats the purpose to drink toxins in your juice.
    • Drink on an empty stomach. This allows the juice to go straight into your system.
    • Drink within 15 minutes if possible. I've noticed fresh juice gives me more energy than older juice.

    How Long Does It Last?

    While it is best to drink freshly made juice right away, if it's stored properly it will last for up to two days. Store juice in a glass airtight container. Fill the juice to the top of the container so that air doesn't get to it.

    If you don't plan on drinking the detox green juice within two days you can freeze it into ice cubes. Freeze juice immediately after juicing. Thaw in the fridge.

    When To Drink It?

    Fresh juice should be consumed on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before a meal. This allows your body to absorb all the nutrients.

    If you drink fresh juice first thing in the morning on an empty stomach you'll get a nice energy boost, and you may not need that morning cup of coffee afterwards!

    How Much Should You Drink A Day?

    Since I am not a doctor, I cannot tell you how much green juice to drink, but I know for myself that less is best when starting out.

    If you are detoxing for the first time you may feel side effects, so start with small amounts to begin with.

    Green Juice in mason jar close up.

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    If you tried this Green Detox Juice Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you go in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    This easy green juice recipe for detox is perfect for a cleanse or to include more fruits and vegetables in your diet.

    *This post was originally published on November 23, 2014. I updated the photos and added text.

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    Green Detox Juice
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    Green Detox Juice

    This Green Detox Juice is delightfully sweet while being incredibly healthy. It is perfect for starting your morning or doing a cleanse.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 244kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • Juicer

    Ingredients

    • 2 Granny Smith apples
    • 1 large cucumber
    • 2-3 stalks of celery
    • Handful of parsley
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    Instructions

    • After washing and slicing the apples and vegetables, juice in a
      juicer. (Make sure to remove the apple core and seeds.)

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 1109mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 30.1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Laura Foley says

      January 01, 2019 at 5:37 am

      Amazing post! This green juice sounds refreshing. Definitely will try it by following you. Thanks!5 stars

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