If you want to add more nutrients to your day, this detox juice recipe is here to help. It’s made with hydrating ingredients like fresh cucumber, lemon, and celery, but it tastes much more refreshing than you might expect. (Thanks to some flavorful additions, like lemon, apple, and ginger.)
This recipe assumes that you’re using an electric juicer, which helps separate the juice from the fiber found in fresh produce. But if you only have a blender, you can still make this juice! Be sure to read the tips below for guidance.
I’ve been making this juice since 2006, when I completed my first 3-day juice fast. While I don’t do juice cleanses anymore (because I think it’s more important to build daily habits you can repeat), I still enjoy this detox juice as a sort of multivitamin. It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals, and tastes amazing!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Featured Review “I make this several times a week and just love it! Makes my stomach feel so good.” -Brenda
Cleansing Detox Juice Ingredients
- Cucumber. Cucumbers are approximately 96% water , so they will help keep you hydrated, and another study suggests that they may help control blood sugar levels.
- Celery. Celery contains antioxidants that may help digestion by protecting gastric mucosa . Research also suggests it could help to improve cognitive function.
- Italian Parsley. Parsley is a natural diuretic and is high in vitamin K. Research suggests that parsley juice may have a protective effect against environmental toxins, particularly against heavy metal exposure (like cadmium, which was tested in that particular study.)
- Apple. Even with the fiber removed, apple juice may help protect against oxidative stress , thanks to its high antioxidant content.
- Lemon. Lemons are known for their detoxifying properties, likely due to their high vitamin C content . The antioxidants in lemon juice may even have a protective effect on the liver, especially when it comes to injury due to alcohol consumption .
- Ginger. Ginger consumption has been shown to boost digestion and may even help your immune system, thanks to its anti-viral properties . Ginger has so many potential health benefits, you may want to try making ginger tea , too.
If you are looking to change things up, try adding in fresh beets or kale as an alternative to any of the ingredients above. You’ll get even a larger variety of nutrients this way!
How to Make Detox Juice
Step 1:
To get started, wash the fresh produce, then cut it into a size that will easily fit into the chute of your juicer. If you’re using a masticating juicer with a narrow chute, you may need to cut everything down to the size of a pickle spear. (The celery stalks should fit perfectly already, but remove their leaves for the best flavor.)
Centrifugal juicers, like the one I use in my photos, tend to have larger chutes, so minimal chopping is required. If you’re using a large apple, you might need to cut one or two sides off to make it fit. Otherwise, the rest should fit just fine!
Step 2:
If your juicer has two speed settings, start with the low setting first. Add the whole cucumber, followed by the celery and parsley, nested together. (This will prevent the parsley from flying around your juicer when using a centrifugal model.)
Switch the speed to high, then juice the apple, ginger, and lemon. There’s no need to peel the lemon for this recipe, as the peel also contains nutrients. However, if you are concerned about a bitter flavor, you can cut away the peel first.
Pro Tip: Sandwich the fresh ginger between the apple and lemon as you add them to the chute, so the ginger will be sure to hit the blades of your juicer, without flying away.
Serving Tips
As soon as the produce has been juiced, it’s ready to drink right away. Fresh juice is best enjoyed right away, for maximum nutrient absorption.
If you need to make this juice in advance, fill an airtight container all the way to the top, and secure it with a lid to minimize oxidation in the fridge overnight.
It’s still best to drink juice made with a centrifugal juicer within 24 hours, but if you have a masticating juicer, the juice can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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- 1 large cucumber
- 1 head of celery (about 6 to 8 ribs)
- 1 small handful Italian parsley
- 1 medium apple
- 1 small lemon
- 1 inch fresh ginger
Instructions
- If your juicer has two speeds, start on low. Run the cucumber through the juicer, followed by the celery and parsley nestled together to help prevent the parsley from flying around in the chute. (This is only an issue when using a centrifugal juicer, not a masticating one.)
- Switch the speed to high, then juice the apple, ginger, and lemon. Sandwich the ginger between the apple and lemon, so that it won’t fly around in the chute or go into the pulp basket before it hits the blade of the juicer.
- Your juice pitcher will separate the juice from the foam on top as you pour it into a glass, then enjoy it right away for the most nutrition. If using a centrifugal juicer, you can store the juice for up to 24 hours in the fridge in an airtight container. If using a masticating juicer, you can store the juice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 72 hours. Either way, make sure you fill the container all the way to the top, so that no air is left inside to help slow down the oxidation process.
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Detox Juice
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 head of celery (about 6 to 8 ribs)
- 1 small handful Italian parsley
- 1 medium apple
- 1 small lemon
- 1 inch fresh ginger
Instructions
- If your juicer has two speeds, start on low. Run the cucumber through the juicer, followed by the celery and parsley nestled together to help prevent the parsley from flying around in the chute. (This is only an issue when using a centrifugal juicer, not a masticating one.)
- Switch the speed to high, then juice the apple, ginger, and lemon. Sandwich the ginger between the apple and lemon, so that it won’t fly around in the chute or go into the pulp basket before it hits the blade of the juicer.
- Your juice pitcher will separate the juice from the foam on top as you pour it into a glass, then enjoy it right away for the most nutrition. If using a centrifugal juicer, you can store the juice for up to 24 hours in the fridge in an airtight container. If using a masticating juicer, you can store the juice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 72 hours. Either way, make sure you fill the container all the way to the top, so that no air is left inside to help slow down the oxidation process.
