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a lovable green juice for weight loss in a glass with parsley and lemon wedges
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Green Juice for Weight Loss

Whether you're interested in green juice for weight loss or simply to sip on, this lovable recipe will bring a dose of vibrance to your life. This quantity of produce makes about eight cups of juice in my juicer, but your mileage may vary substantially depending on your juicer.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Fresh Juices
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green juice for weight loss
Servings: 8
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope

Ingredients

  • 4 large leaves lacinato kale optional (see note 2)
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf Italian parsley (about 4 ounces/113 grams), including stems
  • 1 large cucumber about 12 ounces/340 grams, including skin
  • 2 medium lemons peel and pith removed
  • 2 small green apples about 8 ounces/(227 grams) total
  • 1 large bulb fennel about 20 ounces/600 grams, including fronds
  • 1 bunch celery including leaves (about 1 pound/454 grams)

Instructions

  • Cut up fruits and vegetables according to the manufacturer's instructions on your juicer. Some juicers require quite small pieces, some require hardly any cutting.
  • Feed all ingredients through juicer in the order listed.
  • Strain juice through a fine-mesh sieve if you like. (I always do this.)
  • Stir and serve.

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Notes

  1. I use the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer, a masticating juicer that juices pretty efficiently and preserves nutrients for a longer period than centrifugal juicers. You can make this recipe with any juicer.
  2. I know it seems strange to list an optional ingredient first, but if you're using kale, do put it through the juicer first for maximum yield
  3. The nutrient retention in fresh juice has a lot to do with what kind of juicer you're using. If you have a centrifugal juicer, it's best to drink your juice fairly soon after you make it. With a masticating juicer, feel free to juice in larger batches. They'll keep well in an airtight container in the fridge (such as a quart-sized mason jar) for two to three days.
  4. Juice can be frozen for longer storage, but you'll find that any remaining solid bits fall out of suspension and sink to the bottom after defrosting. I'm not personally a huge fan of the texture of defrosted juice, but if you're okay with it, freezing can be a good bet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.4g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 0.7g