Kale is one of the most powerful plant foods in the world. Its one of the things I would take with me on a deserted island. 1 cup of kale contains 190% of your Vitamin A, 90% of your Vitamin C, mega does of B6, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, and Potassium. Kale protects your eyes from the sun, preventing cataracts. The enzymes released from kale go in to your liver and trigger cancer fighting chemicals that literally dissolve unhealthy cells throughout your body. Animals with tumors are given a diet of kale and their tumors actually shrink. These are just some of the benefits!
Juicing kale unlocks even more power because your body is able to absorb the live enzymes and nutrients immediately without having to digest it.
So here it is – This is my everyday recipe for kale juice – I drink some combination of this on most days of the week – frequently switching out different types of kale. The fresh ginger adds a nice kick!
Hope you enjoy this and make it a habit that will bring radiant & wonderful health to you and your family!
- 1 bunch dark lacinato kale or curly kale
- ½ bunch celery
- ½ bunch cilantro or parsley
- 1 cucumber with ends removed
- 1 lemon with peel removed
- 2 inches of fresh ginger root
- 1 green apple (optional for added sweetness)
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly and place into a large bowl
- Juice each vegetable in this order – kale, cilantro/parsley, celery, ginger, cucumber, lemon
- Stir mixture before serving
- Clean juicer immediately
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Food Babe
I love looking at recipes like this! I love the options that are certainly coming my way. I so want to change my diet and start to eat healthier again. Thanks for having this up …
Raw kale is great but not good for people with thyroid disorders. You may want to mention that. No raw cruciferous veggie is healthy for thyroid problems and can make it worse. Great blog though!
Is this true if you have no thyroid and on synthyroid?
Hi Vani, can you make this in a blender? Thanks!
I’m going to make it in my Blendtec and strain the pulp through a nut milk bag. Supposedly you get less pulp with a blender?? It probably needs to be a high powered blender though, like a Vitamix or Blendtec. Maybe there is a better way than what I just described. Interested to hear other responses!
You can definitely do this, but you’ll need to drink the juice right away because the high speed action of the blender oxidizing the vegetables faster than a juicer.
I think they’ve debunked the whole blender/oxidation theory.
http://greensmoothierevolution.com/chapter.htm
You could, and then just strain the pulp using a nut milk bag or fine strainer. If you choose this method, you must drink your juice right away because the blender oxidizes the vegetables.
Why would you strain this? I drink a smoothie most mornings
- alternating between kale and spinach weekly
- one or two of banana, apple, pineapple
- coconut milk
- 1/2 to 1 thumb of ginger. I love ginger.
- sometimes any of the following may be added: chia seed, grapefruit seed extract, flax seed oil.
I throw it all in the Blendtec and drink it down, no straining. Aren’t you removing valuable fiber by straining?
I totally agree with you on the fiber issue. Why would we want to throw it out? Fiber is the stuff we are all trying to eat more of. People are even talking about putting the pulp on salads and stews on this blog. Really? Just leave it in the smoothie for goodness sake!
I bought a black & decker Cyclone blender for $24. It works almost as good as expensive models and is a good start for those on a budget.
What kind of juicer do you use for green Juicing? Especially to get the most of the greens?
I have a crazy machine called the Norwalk. But I recommend the Hurom Slow Juicer for home juicing. Good Luck!
What about a “Jack Lalane” juicer. My husband bought me one a year ago and I barely use it… I’d hate for $100. to go to waste. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
I have the stainless steel Jack lalane juicer and it works great! Dont give it up for another brand especially it works.
I have a Jack LaLanne (plastic) and it’s great! Give it a shot.
You mentioned being able to do this cleanse without a juicer.. can you explain? I do not have a juicer but would REALLY like to do this.
I can’t get two 15 oz servings rom this recipe, or any other recipe you’ve shared. What am I doing wrong? I use an Omega masticating juicer. I usually get only one serving, but sometimes not even 15 oz.
I have this same juicer and the same problem–I thought I would get more juice from all of the produce I am using
I recently discovered your blog and can’t stop reading!!! Thank you for all of this valuable information. Question: Why strain the juice after making it in the blender? Is there a reason to not ingest the pulp other than texture? Thanks!
What do you do with the leftover pulp after you juice? I love fresh carrot juice, but then there’s enough pulp left over that I can’t even use it all on salads, etc. Seems a waste.
DeeJay, you can use left over pulp in soups or stews(I would freeze it til use) or compost it
For past year have been making protein drink for breakfast – energizes me and do not get hungry for 4 hours! I use my old Osterizer blender (650 watts) and put in: l cup of water, choice of fruits (usually one banana), 2 fistfuls of either fresh baby spinach or kale, 2 heaping tablespoons of choline cocktail (vitamins and minerals) (can be purchased at Vitamin Shoppe or healthfood store), l tablespoon of flaxseeds and blend away. Recently have been adding chopped celery (to lower blood pressure). Very filling and delicious.
I really need to try this recipe. I am getting hungry about 2 hours after drinking the juice I make. I am wondering if I am using too much fruit. Maybe vegetables have more staying power.
Rebecca, you’ll just have to experiment a little because it will be different for everyone. A smoothie / shake seems to keep me full a lot longer than a juice, so some days that might be a better choice. Good luck!
Try this one…
http://foodbabe.com/2012/09/10/the-green-smoothie-that-made-the-news/
Kale Juice can this be made in a blender?
Julie, for a blender recipe, I would try this one…
http://foodbabe.com/2012/09/10/the-green-smoothie-that-made-the-news/
In one of your posts you mention acid vs alkaline balance and that alkaline is much healthier. What about the acid in lemons and limes? I understand they are really good for you. Any comments on this?
Thanks
Lemons, limes and grapefruits are acidic but are alkalizing for the body. They are great for you, so drink up!
I’ve noticed in your juice recipes(which all sound amazing), that you specify an order to the ingredients.. Why is this? I can never remember and always throw things in all haphazardly in no particular order.. Thanks for all your info!
Since most juicers use a filter of some sort, I have found that doing the leafy greens first and the water based vegetables last help get the most juice out of each serving. It’s not a necessary tip – but I’ve found a significant advantage to doing it this way. Good Luck!
Have you heard of a vitamix juicer? You drink most or all of the fiber is that not good? Is not earlier to take in as much of the produce as possible or is hard to digest?
Hi Flora, a Vitamix is technically a blender (high power) Both juices and smoothies are great for different reasons. Here are a couple of links that explain a little more about the difference. Thanks!
http://foodbabe.com/tag/smoothie/
http://www.elizabethrider.com/the-difference-between-juicing-blending-video-blog/
Under SHOP you recommend the Breville juicer 1000 watt. What about the Breville 850 watt is it still a powerful juicer? My husband and I are new to juicing and the 850 is half the price on Amazon but we don’t want to take the risk of buying a lower one.
This drink is my favorite! Many thanks!
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I have a question… We finally have a juicer and want to start juicing.. but it seems like to juice you need to buy so much produce. We already buy tons of fresh produce but that’s to eat…. what’s needed for just two servings of juice is just so much to me! It seems like this would be very expensive and also time consuming as you’d have to be constantly at the store buying more produce? Am I right?
Hi Essie, it does take a good amount of produce to make the juice. Maybe try juicing every other day if you feel that the cost is too high and you are having to go to the store too often. You will probably feel so good that you will want to start drinking it everyday anyway! Good luck!
I love your blog and your juice recipes are awesome. I’ve come across many articles that discuss the dangers of juicing and they all seem to mention the risk of ingesting harmful bacterias. I’m not sure how drinking raw juice is different from eating a salad..or any raw piece of produce (in terms of exposure to these bacteria). Any thoughts?
Thanks! =)
Luis
I make one similar every morning but add in spinach, romaine, leave the skin on the lemon and add 1/4 avocado for a creamy texture and to incorporate good fats!
Hi Food Babe,
I love your blog!! Do you think this juice would still be ok if the lemon was omitted? Is there another fruit or vegetable I can replace the lemon with? I have acid reflux disease and I have to avoid all citrus fruits or just acid in general.
Thanks,
Michelle
Hi Michelle – you can just leave it out and it will still be great!
I make this same juice all the time. The only thing I do different is omit the cucumber. Love it!
Someone said if you have thyroid problems, not to use the kale juice. Does that apply if someone has no thyroid, mine was removed 30 years ago, and am taking synthroid.