Healthy Juicer Recipes - Benefits of Juicing
Fruit Juice Drinks
If you are interested in leading a healthy lifestyle then creating smoothies or juicer recipes for breakfast or lunch could assist you through the journey of weight loss and health benefits. In order to use a juice or a smoothie as a meal replacement it has to be all about the taste. Each juicer recipe below is a celebration of flavors, thanks to the abundance of wonderful ingredients that are accessible to us all.
Our society was not always juice fanatics. There was a time when we went about our lives thinking a swig of juice from a carton was all the vitamin C we needed. Eating fruit and vegetables is a vital part of healthy, balanced diet, with many health organizations recommending that we should eat at least five servings a day. Eating a banana in the morning is an easy task, but having four more servings is another thing all together. Yet we discovered as our love affair with juices developed, that our daily requirements were already being fulfilled by sipping on our juice concoctions.
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Benefits of Juicing
Juicing at home gives you the freedom to experiment with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and then you can see first hand how they affect your well being. As juices and smoothies become a regular part of your life, not only will you begin to feel healthier but your senses will grow sharper. Fresh juices are a great source for good nutrition without the calories, fat or additives. It also has a positive effect on your cardiovascular system, blood pressure, aging process and plays a major roll in any weight loss program.
So, lets get started. Peel those bananas, cut up the pineapple and deseed the melon - smoothies and juicing has never tasted so good!
Banana Maple Smoothie
1/2 ripe banana slices
1/2 c maple low fat yogurt
1/4 c ice
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons pecans, toasted
Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into chilled glass.
Spring Salad Juice
1/2 c carrot juice
1/2 small ripe avocado, chopped
1/4 c baby spinach
1/4 cup ice
3 tablespoons frozen wheatgrass juice,
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
1/2 teaspoon matcha tea power
Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into chilled glass.
Double C Parfait
1 small (9-ounce) papaya, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup vanilla low fat frozen yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons light agave nectar, divided
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 chopped peeled kiwi fruit, divided
Puree papaya in a blender with frozen yogurt, 1 tablespoon agave nectar, and lime juice. Pour into chilled glasses. Rinse blender, and puree kiwi fruit, reserving 1 slice, with remaining 1/2 tablespoon agave until smooth. Spoon on top of papaya mixture and garnish with kiwi fruit.
Berry Power Up Smoothie
1/4 c frozen unsweetened strawberries
1/4 c frozen unsweetened blueberries
1/4 c frozen unsweetened raspberries
1/4 c pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon whey protein
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses.
Tropical Treat Juice
1 c fresh or frozen pineapple
1/2 c soft silken tofu
1/2 c coconut sorbet
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons cold water
Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into chilled glass.
Additional Ingredients and Add-Ins
The following ingredients or add-ins can turn any juice recipe or smoothie into a nutritional powerhouse. Try these suggestions and add an additional bonus to any drink.
- Whey Protein - Add this milk based protein to repair your muscles.
- Wheat Germ - Two tablespoons adds 20% of your daily Vitamin E and Folic Acid.
- Ground Flaxseed - Sprinkle smoothies for heart healthy omega-3 vitamins
- Wheat Grass - Offers similar benefits to broccoli and tastes great in juices or smoothies
- Kefir - This probiotic beverage calms stomach troubles and boosts calcium
- Silken Soft Tofu - Adds a heart healthy protein with a calcium kick.
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Comments
I was juicing regularly and just kind of got away from it but think I will start again. I mostly was doing vegetables but the fruits sound great. Great hub!
They sound great, Thank you for sharing.
Ron and Pamela: I love juicing and try to create a smoothie or juicer at least three times a week. What a difference it can make on your well being. I do use it as a meal replacement. I know cleaning that blender can be a pain the but I know the benefits are great. Thanks for your comments and thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for the hub! I'm going to try and start juicing this summer but have never done it before. I'll definately be trying some of these!
Cassidy: Juicing is fun, healthy and enjoyable. Thanks for stopping by!
Well HELLO tropical treat juice!! lol I see this in my near future! Also, the berry power up smoothie looks amazing. I have soy protein that is just dying for a bit of pizazz! lol thanks for sharing these!
You've got some really cool recipes here... that berry power-up is right up my alley!! Thanks!
Caroline Muscle: Thanks for stopping by - I love smoothies and love juices. The recipes I listed are my favorite!
The most delicious fruit juice and smoothy recipes. Bursting of energy and vitamins, ready in a jiffy and all you need is a juicer and a blender.
Great smoothie recipes. Thanks for sharing! I eat a lot of fruit but don't have a blender...I think it's time that I invest in one. :-)
Thank you for stopping by and thank you for those kind words!
These sound great Cheri! I need to drink more juices....
I love juicing. You have some delicious recipes on here ... I can't wait to try some!
I like juice very much. and I found something different from this hub. You have nice recipes. I am glad to make this one. Good work, Cheri.
Lamme: I do enjoy juicing and I hope these recipes come in handy for you.
Thanks for sharing....I liked the tropical treat best... tried it and and....really refreshing
Smoothies for sure.....they are so healthy...and there is no end of varieties you are able to make. juicing everything yes!! More vitamins...more energy!! Awesome hub!!
I do enjoy smoothies but I have been told that you're better off eating the fruit as opposed to using a blender to turn it into a smoothy as you burn off calories when eating and also when digesting fruit.
You can also consume several pieces of fruit in a few gulps which can contain large amounts of natural sugars which can be bad for your teeth and be full of calories.
Obviously better than snacking on a chocolate bar though :op
Can you shed any light on this?
Thanks :)
Which4u: I believe if you eat fruit in moderation you will be okay. I understand you can eat a couple of pieces in a very short time but I have been drinking smoothies for years with protein (Protein smoothies) and have kept my weight under control and have had no major teeth issues. But I also exercise 4 times a week to maintain my calorie intake.
do you have juice recipes for using nopal cactus?
Nancy: I am sorry but I do not have any...
give more recipes.................................................
Cheri, what a wonderful Hub! We make juices or smoothies at our house at least a couple of times a week. LOVE IT!! I know I'm doing something good for my family when I make a fresh juice or smoothie for them.
I even bought a special smoothie blender that was very inexpensive. It has a special spout you use to serve the juice or smoothie when it's done, or even while it's blending. It is SUCH a hit at our house.
Staci-Barbo7: Thank you for stopping by. I purchased a VitaMix blender and I juice at least 3 x's a week. Its healthy and the juices taste great!
very nice idea.... thanks..
Hi Cheri,
I love the article. I have been juicing for over a year now and try to do it at least once a day. I love juices with a base of cucumber which balances out the the overly sweet friuts such as pineapple.
Just writing this makes me want to make a juice!
rprcarz50 2 years ago
Thank you for this great information and taking the time to put this one out on the web. I used to juice several years ago. The blender clean up got to me so I gave it up. I did feel remarkably better when juicing. Great Hub!
Thank You
Ron
As Always Also a2z50 Keep on Hubbing