My Go-To Green Juice

While I have been fascinated with juicing, it wasn’t until this past year when I finally purchased my first juicer! It has since become one of our most-used “appliances” in our home, as we make a juice at least once a week. Not only is it easy to do, but its a simple way to provide my body with the nutrients that it needs.

Since the purchase of our juicer, I’ve had friends and family ask about the difference between a juice and smoothie - in terms of benefits. I don’t pretend to be an expert but some of the benefits to juicing include: quicker absorption of nutrients and minerals; better digestion; decreased risk of disease; and better heart health. It also gives your liver a break! There are such a variety of juice recipes out there but I continually come back to this one, which has become my go-to. It includes a variety of ingredients (i.e. chard, citrus and ginger) that are packed with minerals and nutrients. Whenever I drink this, I can literally feel it fueling and nourishing my body. Enjoy!

• 1 bunch chard

• 2 green apples, chopped

• 2 oranges, chopped

• 3 sticks celery

• 1 lemon

• Ginger

• Place all ingredients (minus the lemon) in the blender.

• Squeeze lemon into juice, stir and enjoy! (Best served cold)

• Swiss chard is one of THE healthiest vegetables around. Loaded with phytonutrients, antioxidants and flavenoid syringe acid, known to help regulate blood sugar.

• Chard is an excellent source of: calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potasium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and Vitamin K.

• Oranges provide an amazing source of vitamin C. Their scent and flavor is also known to be uplifting.

• Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory and antixodant effects.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Jenna Miller Photography