Juicing cleanses are all the rage right now, but they are NOT cheap. In fact some juices can cost you up to $12 a bottle and–let's be honest–that's not ideal when you're on a tight budget. If you're looking to do a cleanse but don't want to cough up $300 for a week's worth of juices (yes, it can cost up to THAT much), then we have the perfect solution for you.
You can do it from the comfort of your own home WITHOUT having to spend more ridiculous amounts of money. In fact, you will even gain more nutritional value simply by freshly juicing them yourself!
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As an avid juicer, I love starting out my mornings with a juice I created with my own blend of fruits and veggies. Not only is it detoxing, but it's a great way to get a daily serving of greens into your system. The best part is the cost for the amount of produce and fruits you buy is in your control and can range as little as $20 a week.
The only thing you will need is a juicer–which vary in prices–but are an excellent tool to have in your kitchen. I use the Breville BJE200XL Compact Juice Fountain 700-Watt Juice Extractor, and although it's on the cheaper scale ($99), it still hasn't failed me. Juicing, many say, is better than blending and smoothies because it gives your body instant easy access to all the nutrients found in the fruits and veggies since your body doesn't have to work as hard to break down the fiber.
To make the juicing process less overwhelming, I've come up with some of my favorite detoxing juicing recipes. Check them out below!
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Carrot, Ginger, Apple
This juice is packed with Vitamin C and is perfect to combat or prevent colds. The recipe is as follows:
3 carrots
2 apples (or as many as you like)
1 small piece of ginger
Apple, Kale, Lemon
Get your serving of Vitamin A, calcium, and greens with this cancer-fighting drink. To get the amazing benefits juice:
1 handful of kale
2 apples
1/2 a peeled lemon
Orange, Carrot, Beet
This interesting combination is chockful of vitamins and delicious. Juice the following ingredients:
2 Oranges
1 medium beet
2 carrots
Add more apples or carrots for extra sweetness.
Spinach, Apple, Carrot
Get your Vitamins A, C, K, and B with this nutritious beverage. Follow this recipe for ultimate results:
5 carrots
2 apples
2 cups of spinach
Pineapple, celery, cucumber
This blend is perfect for detoxing and especially losing weight! Start your day off with the following recipe:
1 cup of pineapple
1 medium cucumber
2 stalks of celery
