Detox juice is the nutritious juice that is extracted from fruits and vegetables using different methods, including by hand or with an electric juicer.
With a 3 day detox juice cleanse, you drink only juice and water for a period of time, usually for 3 days, to give your liver and digestive system time to detox. During the cleanse, aim to drink every 2 – 2 ½ hours and try to be consistent. Skipping a juice may disrupt your blood sugar levels and cause you to go off the juice detox.
Here are the top benefits of a juice detox:
- Helps you lose weight quickly.- Improves nutrient absorption.
- Feeds good bacteria in your gut.
- Helps lower cholesterol.
- Helps detox your liver.
- Lowers blood sugar levels.
- Improves your skin.
- Broadens the range of vegetables you eat.
- Improves athletic performance.
How to Make Detox Juice
The most basic method of juicing is to squeeze a fruit or vegetable by hand, but for most people you’ll want to use an electric juicer.
With an electric juicer, you just add the ingredients and process into juice.
Each detox juice recipe below is made the same way:
Step 1 – Wash all ingredients well and pat dry.
Step 2 – Cut fruit and vegetables into 1-2 inch chunks. Remove any peels.
Step 3 – Place all ingredients in a juicer.
Step 4 – Process into juice according to manufacturer’s directions.
Top 10 Detox Juice Recipes
Always use organic ingredients whenever possible to reduce the risk of toxins. Each recipe makes 2 servings.
#1. The Ultimate Green Detox Juice
Apple are full of nutrition. In addition to being a good source of Vitamin C, apples also contain polyphenols, which can have numerous health benefits.Add or subtract the apples servings to make it more or less sweet according to your taste.
Ultimate Green Detox Juice Ingredients:
- 2 green apples, cut in half
- 3 stalks celery, no leaves
- 1 cucumber
- 8 leaves kale
- 1/2 lemon, peeled
- 1 piece fresh ginger
- Sprig of mint (optional)
#2. Tropical Carrot Apple Juice
Carrots are an great source of vitamin A in the form of beta carotene. They are also an excellent source of B vitamins, vitamin K and potassium.
The carrot juice is pleasantly sweet, and pairs well with the tartness of the apples. When buying apples, choose firm ones as they will produce a clearer juice.
Tropical Carrot Apple Juice Ingredients:
- 1 large apple, quartered
- 1/4 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks
- 2 large carrots
- 2 pieces fresh ginger
#3. Zesty Lemon Apple Juice
Besides all the antioxidants in the apples and lemons, the cucumbers have many health benefits as well, including vitamin K.
Zesty Lemon Apple Juice Ingredients:
- 2 lemons, peeled and halved
- 4 apples, quartered
- 2 cucumbers, halved
- 1 cup water
#4. Kid Friendly Green Juice
Spinach is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals. It contains high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron and calcium.
Kid Friendly Green Juice Ingredients:
- 2 oranges, peeled
- 1 lemon, peeled
- 1 green apple, quartered
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 leaf kale
#5. Red Zinger Breakfast Juice
The beets are a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as folate, potassium, manganese, iron and vitamin C. (6)
Red Zinger Breakfast Juice Ingredients:
- 2 lemons
- 2 carrots
- 2 apples
- 2 beets
#6. Green Spinach Lemonade
Kale is really high in nutrients and very low in calories, which makes it one of the most nutrient dense foods available.
Green Spinach Lemonade Ingredients:
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 stalks celery
- 4 leaves kale
- 1 piece ginger
- 2 apples
- 1 lemon
#7. Allergy Fighting Green Detox Juice
Parsley is a good source of vitamin K and vitamin C as well as vitamin A, folate and iron.
Allergy Fighting Green Detox Juice Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup seedless grapes
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 apple
- 1 ming sprig (optional)
#8. Orange Dreamsicle Detox Juice
Carrots have a lot of health benefits. They are a good ingredient when juicing for weight loss and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health. (9)
Quick Start Detox Juice Ingredients:
- 2 medium apples
- 3 medium carrots
- 4 celery stalks
#9. Easy Start Detox Juice
Carrots have a lot of health benefits. They are a good ingredient when juicing for weight loss and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health. (9)
Quick Start Detox Juice Ingredients:
- 2 medium apples
- 3 medium carrots
- 4 celery stalks
#10. Green Ginger Ale
Ginger is a wonderful spice. Just 1 – 1/2 grams of ginger can help prevent various types of nausea like sea sickness, chemotherapy nausea, nausea after surgery and morning sickness. (10)
Green Ginger Ale Ingredients:
- 3 medium apples
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cucumber
- 1 piece ginger root (1″ dia)
- 1 lime (peeled)