Looking for an easy way to nourish your body, boost your energy, and stay refreshed? Juicing is one of the most delicious and effective ways to flood your system with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, one glass at a time. Whether you’re reaching for something hydrating, soothing, or green and powerful, the right blend of fresh produce can make all the difference.
These three vibrant juice recipes, straight from the pages of Pat Crocker’s best-selling Juicing Bible, deliver both flavor and function, ideal for giving your body a gentle reset.
Lemon Aid
A hydrating, tangy-sweet refresher that’s packed with vitamin C and electrolytes, perfect for hot afternoons or post-workout sipping.
SERVES 1
Ingredients
2 lemons
2-inch (5 cm) slice of watermelon, cut to fit the tube
1⁄2 cucumber
1 tsp liquid honey, optional
Instructions
- Using a juicer, process lemons, watermelon and cucumber.
- Whisk and pour into a glass. If desired, whisk in honey.
TIP: Before juicing, be sure to remove white pith and seeds from lemons, and peel watermelon and cucumber
This juice is quite tart, but very refreshing, so taste before adding the honey
Pear Pineapple
Naturally sweet and tropical, this digestive-friendly juice supports gut health and gives your immune system a juicy boost.
SERVES 1
Ingredients
2 pears
2 spears pineapple
1 cup red or green grapes
1 lemon
Instructions
- Using a juicer, process pears, pineapple, grapes and lemon.
- Whisk and pour into a glass.
Green Goddess
A crisp, green powerhouse loaded with antioxidants and detox-friendly nutrients, ideal for a clean, energizing reset.
SERVES 1
Ingredients
1 spear broccoli
1⁄2 cucumber
1⁄2 green bell pepper, trimmed
2 sprigs fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Using a juicer, process broccoli, cucumber, pepper and parsley.
- Whisk and pour into a glass.
CAUTION: Parsley should be avoided during pregnancy and in cases of kidney inflammation
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