Super Power Green Juice

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 10 mins

Serves: 2-1/2 cups juice (2-3 servings)

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Ingredients

3-4 cups greens (spinach or kale)

1 medium apple

1/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks

1 cucumber

3 stalks celery

1-inch chunk of ginger

1/2 lemon or 1 lime (peeled or unpeeled)

2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)

Directions
  • Prepare all the fruits and vegetables, discarding cores, seeds, and skins (if desired). Place ingredients in juicer, and press “on” to start the juicing process. Press again to turn off juicer. Pour into glasses and add ice if desired. Add chia seeds to your juice if desired. Store any excess juice in the refrigerator in airtight containers for up to 2-3 days.

To celebrate National Green Juice Day, Mona Dolgov, our health and wellness nutrition and culinary expert, has create our NEW signature Super Power Green Juice that can get you started toward a healthier lifestyle!

Each 8 oz cup of Super Power green juice (only 98 calories) contains over 4 cups of fruits and vegetables, in additions to splashes and dashes of citrus and fresh ginger that adds extra nutrients and flavor!

As far as sugar levels, this juice was specifically formulated to use fruit as a small flavor enhancer. So, no sugar overload! Over 80% of juice is made with green veggies!

Concerned about the fiber? Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to this juice and add 5 g fiber and 5g protein to your juice! And remember, the juice has soluble fiber from the ingredients as well that will add to your fiber content for the day!! Perfect for optimal digestion!

So, what do all these ingredients do for you?

Hearty Greens

Kale or Spinach: These greens are filled with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, and potassium. These nutrients are crucial for various bodily functions, including immune support, eye health, bone health, skin health, and cell repair.

Your Hydrators!

Celery: Celery is a great hydration veggie, so it adds lots of liquid to your juice!  It is also a great source of Vitamin K, important for blood clotting and bone health. Plus, potassium helps regulate blood pressure and supports heart health. It contains phytonutrients, called phthalides that helps with overall blood flow.

Cucumber: Cucumber is also your hydration veggie, and contains Vitamin C, K, and potassium.

Your Flavor Enhancers

Apple: Apples contain Vitamin C and antioxidants that can help support digestion and brain health. Plus, apples contain soluble fiber, which stays in your juice! It adds a touch of sweetness to your juice. Try different varieties!

Pineapple: This small amount will enhance your juice flavor, but also contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties, plus Vitamin C and manganese to help aid digestion.

Ginger: This herb is great for digestion and can be a boost to the immune system, plus it adds a LOT of great flavors.

Lemon: This citrus favorite (and yes, keep the skin on!) are high in Vitamin C and add flavor freshness!