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    How To Start Juicing + Beginner Green Juice Recipe

    by Elizabeth Rider16 Comments

    Beginner Green Juice Recipe

    Hi Friends! I got the sweetest email from a woman who was so giddy to start juicing and wanted to share her words with you because I know a lot of you experience the same thing.

    This is a common scenario: she had watched all of my videos, happily purchased her new juicer and bought tons of fresh produce with excitement. And then….the big taste. Yuck! What the *&^% is this!?

    Here's what she wrote to me:

    Hi Elizabeth! I am really enjoying your website/blog/Facebook/YouTube videos. I purchased a juicer this evening (Breville) and purchased all the ingredients to begin juicing. One problem...I hated the tasted!!! I am so disappointed and discouraged, please help. Here were my ingredients 6 Kale Leaves, 4 celery stalks, 2 green apples, 1 cucumber, ½ lemon, and small cube of ginger root […] Warm Regards, K Brown

    Starting your adventure into juicing is super exciting--and super discouraging at the same time if you don't like the taste and can barely choke it down.

    I normally don't give advice via email (because I'd be permanently chained to my computer) but I wanted to help her and share this advice with my blog readers too, so I gave her the following beginner green juice recipe to ease into the flavor. She loved it and can't wait to drink more.

    Beginner Green Juice Recipe

    Serves 1, can easily be doubled
    Use organic ingredients whenever possible & wash all produce.
    Peel non-organic ingredients before juicing.

    Ingredients:

    • 4-5 large handfuls spinach
    • 1 large or 2 small cucumbers
    • ½ small lemon (peeled)
    • 1 red apple or 1 pear
    • 1 small carrot

    Add:

    • 1 celery rib (leave out if the flavor is too strong)
    • 1 broccoli stem (if you have one)
    • 1 small cube ginger (optional--if you like the flavor)
    • Start adding 1 large kale leaf every 2-3 juices

    Juicing is just like tasting any new cuisine with strong flavors for the first time--you have to ease into it. Start off with my beginner green juice recipe and every few times start increasing the amount of dark greens and stronger flavors. After a while, you'll crave those dark greens and strong flavors, trust me.

    If you have any questions about juicing or want to see how I make my juice check out my juicing videos on Youtube. Try to stick with at least a 3:1 ratio of greens/low-sugar veggies to fruit/higher sugar veggies (like beets and carrots) to keep your juice in the low-glycemic range.

    Also, here's a chart of what I personally find to be strong and mild flavors; this might help you work your way up to the stronger stuff, too. This list is by no means all-inclusive, these are just the things I juice most often.

    Green Juice Recipe

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    Comments

    1. Michael Davis

      April 05, 2021 at 5:27 am

      This guide is very helpful for beginner about juicing. Those who do not know how to make juice will also learn a lot from now on. thank you for this recipe.

      Reply
    2. Fran F.

      February 13, 2019 at 4:10 pm

      Am trying to improve a couple of digestive issues I'm having and after some research on juicing I bought a Mooka juicer. Found your recipe online and it sounded quite easy so I gave it a try. With alot of trepidation as I lifted the green juice to my lips, I was more than pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was! Since this was my very first taste of fresh-made green juice, it inspired me to add this to my diet on a regular basis. Can't wait to try some of the other fruits and veggies on your list as my tastebuds adjust to juicing. Thanks for sharing this simple, easy-to-follow recipe!

      Reply
    3. Kaz Gachingu

      October 24, 2018 at 5:57 am

      Thank you for sharing this wonderful information

      Reply
    4. Jahidur Molla

      November 13, 2016 at 5:26 am

      Thanks for sharing. @uaejuiceplus

      Reply
    5. Jan Fom

      August 27, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      I was searching for article that can help me to improve my
      juicing experience. Thanks for this additional tips.

      Reply
    6. Christy

      January 13, 2014 at 11:39 am

      I live in the United Arab Emirates. There's no kale to be found, but I know kale is an integral part of juicing. Any ideas?

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Rider

        January 13, 2014 at 11:58 am

        Any dark leafy greens are great, Kale has become popular, but there are so many varieties of greens that are good for you! Just look for dark leafy greens that are available in your area. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Julie

      January 07, 2014 at 9:05 am

      I am starting tomorrow, going shopping tonight to purchase my list of veggies and fruit. Thank you for the help and guidelines

      Reply
    8. Sandy

      January 05, 2014 at 1:12 pm

      started this a while back, i find adding kiwi makes is much better but other than that it is delicous!

      Reply
    9. Teresa Marie Howes

      January 02, 2014 at 10:22 pm

      Thank you for this great recipe! I'll be featuring it in my "Juice Yourself Skinny" blog post at http://www.eatdrinkandbeskinny.com tomorrow! Happy New Year!

      Reply
    10. Enna VanderMescht Turnell

      August 19, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      Do you drink this green juice 3 times a day and just have juicy days and eat then healthy on the other days or can you drink it everyday and eat less food.

      Reply
    11. GuyGettingHealthy4HisFamily

      May 29, 2013 at 8:32 am

      Hi there I stumbled across your page looking for a beginners juicing recipe and I must say it actually tastes pretty dang good. I also tossed in a peeled kiwi into mine and a granny smith apple since I had those laying around. I will have to try a few more variations of this over the next week. Thanks again!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Rider

        May 29, 2013 at 12:31 pm

        That's great! And the kiwi sounds delicous, I'll have to give it a try.

        Reply
    12. K Brown

      February 26, 2013 at 3:57 am

      Thanks so much again the suggestion Elizabeth. I am loving the new juice recipe!! I'll be incorporating Kale starting in March, wish me luck!!!

      Reply
    13. Tegan Westra

      February 25, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      I find upping the amount of lemon cuts off the grassy type taste as well. Great guide!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Rider

        February 26, 2013 at 12:26 am

        Yes! Adding lemon helps so much.

        Reply

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