Juicing is one of the best health habits you can incorporate in your daily routine. Raw juice made with fresh organic fruits and vegetables helps your body with the absorption of micronutrients like vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and enzymes. It gives you a natural energy boost in about 20 minutes, as the juice is already in an easily digestible form. Juicing is an easy way to get the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet. It also promotes weight loss, boosts your immune system and gives a glow to your skin!!
Making a small investment in a high quality power juicer is well worth it.

Note - I use more vegetables and less fruits, to keep the amount of (natural) sugar in check. Also,  preferably  buy all organic ingredients. You can experiment with various combinations depending on your family's preference and availability of seasonal fruits and vegetables.

• 1 large - Apple
• 1 medium - Orange (optional) - peel the thick orange cover, but leave the soft whitish skin inside
• 1/2 large - Cucumber
• 2 large - carrots
• 2 stalks - Celery
• 1/2 medium - Beet
• 4 - 5 Stalks - Beet Greens OR any other Dark Greens
• 1/2 large - Lime
• 1 inch piece - Ginger

1. Use a high quality power juicer to extract juice from all the above fruits and vegetables.
2. Serve / drink immediately.

Serves - 2 

Love your body. Drink green juice!!

Ingredients: 

• 2-3 big handfuls - Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, baby kale, mixed greens.
  
• 10 - 12 stalks - Cilantro (leaves and stalks)
  
• 2 sticks - Celery
  
• 1 small - Cucumber
  
• 1/2 inch piece - Ginger root
  
• Juice of 1 Lime or 1 small Orange (something citrus)
  
• 1 small - Apple (optional)
  
• 1 cup - Water
  

1. Add all the above ingredients (except lime juice) to a high power blender (I use my Vitamix blender).
2. Blend all the ingredients well. If the juice is too thick, add little more water.
3. You may strain the juice through a strainer if the fibrous stalks are not  pulverized well. This step is optional.
4. Add the juice of 1 lime and mix well
5. Serve and enjoy right away!

(Serves - 4)

Note:  Adding apple (for sweetness) is optional. It is best if green juices are made without any sweet fruits. Adding citrus fruits such as lime, lemon or orange helps with the absorption of iron and calcium. Coconut water can also be used in place of plain water. Adding a small piece of fresh coconut also gives a very nice taste to the green juice.