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    Published: Mar 27, 2021 · Modified: Jun 26, 2022 by Gus · This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

    Simple Green Juice Recipe + Benefits of Kale Juice

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    If you like green juices, this homemade simple green juice recipe is for you. We started juicing years ago, and in the process, we have perfected a series of juices, including this tart-sweet green juice recipe.

    Simple Green Juice Recipe
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    Our favorite green kale juice has many tummy-friendly nutrients and is great for using up leftover produce from the week. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it’s the perfect drink when you’re seeking some real nourishment to get your day started.

    Simple Green Juice Recipe

    Plus, it’s ready in just 5 minutes with 6 ingredients and a juicer. Don’t worry if you don’t have a juicer. You can make it in a blender by just adding an extra step and passing the blended produce through a cheesecloth.

    Kale is an excellent addition to your diet and can be added to juices or savory food like crispy kale chips, a simple vegan kale salad with balsamic dressing, or a kale pesto on your pasta.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💡 Juicing Tips
    • ✅ 10 Health Benefits of Kale Juice and green juices
    • 🥬 Kale juice benefits
    • 🌱 Vitamin K present in Kale
    • 🪧 Green juice and blood sugar
    • 🧃 More Nourishing Juice, Drinks, and Smoothies Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 🌡️ Food safety
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    These are the ingredients for the perfect homemade green juice; take note!

    ingredients for a green juice and getting all of the kale juice benefits
    • Raw kale
    • Spinach
    • Celery
    • Green apple
    • Clementine
    • Fresh ginger

    Optional: drink green juice with some lemon juice for extra acidity and Vitamin C.

    See quantities and complete instructions in the recipe card.

    We recommend you drink green juice first thing in the morning, just after a glass of water, so your body can make the best out of all the plant compounds and their major benefits.

    Green juices can be made with various green vegetables such as collard greens, dark leafy greens including kale, spinach, and Swiss chard, or cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

    We like to use whole organic fruits and vegetables to ensure we get the best quality nutrients and improved immune function.

    Another way to consume whole vegetables while easy on your digestive system is to make a green smoothie. Our go-to green smoothie is our post-workout meal replacement, featuring collard greens and vegetable protein.

    🔪 Instructions

    Our Simple Green Juice recipe formula – We like to use moisture-rich celery as a base, then add kale and spinach as super greens for pungent green color and protein.

    Apple and clementine (or tangerine or mandarin) add sweetness, while ginger adds tart flavor and is an anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting superpower!

    Step 1: wash and rinse your produce

    Wash, peel, and chop – Our Juicer instructions recommend chopping vegetables into pieces small enough to fit easily down the chute. They also recommend peeling all citrus fruits as they can be difficult for the machine to process, inhibiting them from being fully juiced and adding unwanted bitterness due to their pealing.

    kale leaves. Juicing kale to get the benefits of kale juice

    Step 2: Juice Your ingredients

    Juice! Turn the juicer on and pass all the ingredients through the juicer using your tamper. We recommend mixing the ingredients as you run them down the chute. For example, add some pieces of celery mixed with clementine, kale, apples, and ginger.

    When all push together, it helps to move things through. If you decide (as we do) to use the celery leaves, they may get stuck. Mixing everything helps the juicer.

    If you want to thin the kale juice a little, you can add about half a cup of water in the juicer aperture, so it drags some of the rest of the fruits and veggies.

    Enjoy your green elixir fresh or stored.

    Step 3: Store (if not drinking immediately)

    You can reserve the kale juice for up to 24 hours in a mason jar.

    pouring green juice to get the best out of the benefits of kale juice

    Get an excellent Cold-Pressed juicer, also known as a slow-masticating juicer.

    It will be one of the best investments you have made this year! Trust me! Make sure you check the juicer's instructions before starting, as many juicers have different working mechanisms.

    J2 Nama Cold-Press Juicer.

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    If you don't have a juicer, you can also make juices, following these simple tips on juicing without a juicer, plus three delicious recipes.

    In addition to including this healthy kale Juice in your diet, you could use this Simple and Easy to make Savory Kale Snack.

    💡 Juicing Tips

    Drinking green juice for beginners:

    • Before you start, buy a high-quality juicer, (see our Juicing for Health: the truth about juicing Post notes).
    • We recommend a slow masticating juicer, which better preserves the nutrients.
    • Try to buy organic produce whenever possible. If you can’t find organic produce, be sure to wash thoroughly and peel the skin when possible. Kale tends to be amongst the dirty dozen veggies, meaning traces of pesticides are often found in it. As soon as you get them from the supermarket, please put them in a bowl with a teaspoon of baking soda, which will help wash out the pesticides.
    • Chop produce into small pieces that easily fit down your juicer chute. And don’t rush the juicing process by cramming too much produce down the chute at once, which can overwhelm the juicer and stress the motor / clog the machine.
    • Drink green juice fresh or within 24 hours for the best flavor/nutrient content (store leftovers well-sealed in the refrigerator). Feel free to add extra lemon juice to any of your green juices for extra tartness and more vitamin c.
    • Compost the leftover pulp. Depending on the ingredients you use for your juice, you may be able to use it for things like crackers and bread.

    See our storing juice tips.

    ✅ 10 Health Benefits of Kale Juice and green juices

    Let's talk about green juices and kale juice benefits.

    1. Kale Is One of The World’s Best Sources of Vitamin K, which is critical for blood clotting and bone building. A single raw cup of Kale contains almost 7 times the recommended daily Vitamin K amount.
    2. It can help lower cholesterol. Kale contains substances that bind bile acids and lower cholesterol levels. It is good to note that steamed kale is even more effective.
    3. It Is an excellent Vitamin C source, one of the most fabulous antioxidants. Vitamin C, also known as L -ascorbic acid, is probably the most widely recognized and used of all vitamins. Vitamin C is required for the body to form collagen, and it helps maintain healthy teeth and gums and aids in iron absorption.
    4. Kale might be able to aid weight loss. Because it fills you up with a high water content but few calories
    5. It has a vast number of cancer-fighting substances. Oxidative damage is believed to be one of the leading drivers of aging and many diseases, including cancer, and kale's antioxidant content help to find just that!
    6. Kale Is a powerful nutrient that aids eyes’ protection.
    7. It is an excellent source of minerals.
    8. Kale has a lot of beta-carotene, which is great for eyes and skin health.
    9. It has tons of powerful antioxidants.
    10. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal development and vision. It is also vital for the immune system, reproduction, bone formation, skin health, and overall general human well-being. As said before, Kale is among the most nutrient-dense foods on Earth. It is also rich in Vitamin A (important for bone and eye health and a potent immune system booster). 

    Read on: Drinks to boost the immune system »

    If you have problems with digestion, need to give your digestive tract some rest, or need to detox after over-indulging on foods and alcohol, juices can also offer great help!

    Learn how to use kale in this delicious authentic Tuscan soup, made with healthy vegetables and white beans that make up for a full meal.

    🥬 Kale juice benefits

    A juice fast is a great way to detox your body without all the unhealthy side effects you get from drinking diet coke and eating Ramen noodles daily. You can make this juice with kale, or if you want something sweeter, use half kale and half spinach for an even more delicious taste!

    • Fight free radicals that cause cancer and other illnesses.
    • Fights heart disease and coronary artery disease.
    • It lowers cholesterol and regulates blood pressure.
    • Improves brain function and behavior.
    • Kale is an excellent addition to your kidney-friendly diet because it is a low-potassium food that may prevent kidney failure.
    • Great for skin, hair, and nails!

    🌱 Vitamin K present in Kale

    It is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for the posttranslational modification of certain proteins responsible for blood coagulation and building bones.

    In other words, without Vitamin K, your blood wouldn't clot properly, and you could die from even the smallest cuts, while weak bones become a major concern with age.

    However, very few people in the fitness and bodybuilding community take notice of Vitamin K, its nutritional value, and its beneficial role in the human body, especially in red blood cells and bone health. These are crucial aspects for achieving optimal workout performance.

    They know that Vitamin K is good for them but don't know how it can help them achieve their goals. It's time to stop neglecting this amazing vitamin and start including more Vitamin K-rich foods in your daily diet.

    In addition to consuming vegetable juices, another great way to consume kale is by making kale chips. This is our simple crispy kale recipe, which can hardly be beaten by any other healthy snack.

    🪧 Green juice and blood sugar

    Drinking kale juice may help with blood sugar spikes as.

    Green veggies like spinach and kale are an excellent resource for people with type 2 diabetes as they are high in antioxidants.

    One study specifically spoke about the benefits of kale juice and its role in regulating blood sugar levels and even improving blood pressure.

    Additionally, Type 2 diabetes is closely linked to obesity. It is an excellent idea to drink green juice if you are on a weight loss plan, as it has no added sugar and significant benefits linked to your weight control.

    Read on:

    Vegetable Juice for Diabetics »

    Low-sugar Strawberry Juice »

    Pomegranate Juice (diabetic-friendly juice) »

    Pineapple and ginger juice with cucumber and spinach »

    🧃 More Nourishing Juice, Drinks, and Smoothies Recipes

    • Morning Celery Juice
    • Carrot Apple and Celery Juice
    • Beetroot Pre and Post Workout Juice
    • Vegan Golden Milk
    • Frozen Mixed Berries Smoothie
    • Green Apple Hydrating juice
    • Kiwi drink (morning green juice)

    If you are looking for more weight loss resources, make sure you try our weight loss juice, specifically designed to achieve your slimming goals!

    If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #ourplantbasedworld  on Instagram. Cheers!

    📋 Recipe

    simple green juice

    Simple Kale Green Juice

    Gus
    If you like green juices, this homemade simple green juice recipe is for you. We started juicing years ago, and in the process, we have perfected a series of juices, including this tart-sweet kale juice recipe
    4.7 from 29 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Beverage, Juice
    Cuisine Healthy
    Servings 2 Servings
    Calories 90 kcal

    Equipment

    J2 Nama Juicer.
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    Cold-press Nama Juicer (affiliate link)
    Komax Reusable BPA-Free Juice Bottles.
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    BPA-free juice container (affiliate link)
    Kitchen Ceramic Knife Set.
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    Ceramic knives (affiliate link)

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ head celery about 6 stalks, leaves, and all.
    • 1 cup spinach organic
    • 1 bunch kale organic
    • 1 green apple medium
    • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, about 1 inch
    • 2 clementines or mandarines
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    Directions
     

    • Wash the celery, kale, spinach and apple.
      ½ head celery, 1 cup spinach, 1 bunch kale, 1 green apple
    • Peel the clementines and clean the ginger (no need to peel the ginger).
      1 tablespoon ginger, 2 clementines
    • Start introducing all the ingredients, combining the leaves and solids, to prevent the juicer from getting stuck.
      ½ head celery, 1 cup spinach, 1 bunch kale, 1 green apple, 2 clementines, 1 tablespoon ginger
    • Serve fresh or store close in a container for a maximum of 24 hours although it is recommended to have it freshly juiced.

    Notes

    It is not necessary to peel the ginger; the Juicer will do it all.
    I use this Juicer. It works very well, but I plan to upgrade to a Cold-Pressed one (the benefits are outlined in the article).
    If you want to thin the juice a little, you can add about half a cup of water.
     

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 355mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1551IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Simple Kale Green Juice
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    22
    mg
    1
    %
    Potassium
     
    355
    mg
    10
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    23
    g
    8
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    17
    g
    19
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1551
    IU
    31
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    46
    mg
    56
    %
    Calcium
     
    48
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
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    🌡️ Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking points to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice. See our full Nutritional Disclosure here.

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    1. Knate Henkel says

      May 25, 2022 at 2:24 am

      5 stars
      Love the recipe and can't wait to give it a try! I will definitely post it on Instagram and tag you when I do.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        May 25, 2022 at 12:03 pm

        Oh, thank you! Please do" 🙂

        Reply
    2. Cindy says

      May 23, 2022 at 3:36 am

      5 stars
      Love the addition of clementine. So good!

      Reply
    3. Jacqui says

      May 23, 2022 at 12:27 am

      The apple gives it a fantastic flavor! Great green juice - thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Toni says

      December 30, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for this! Easy and really healthy!

      Reply
    5. Mairead says

      December 30, 2021 at 6:11 pm

      5 stars
      What a great combination of ingredients for a healthy green juice. I love the addition of ginger to spice it up a little.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        December 31, 2021 at 1:12 pm

        Oh yes! I love adding ginger to every juice!

        Reply
    6. Biana says

      December 30, 2021 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      Juice looks great! Kale and apple is a great combination.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        December 31, 2021 at 1:12 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Dannii says

      December 30, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      I could definitely do with this in my life. Such a nutrient boost.

      Reply
    8. Andrea says

      December 30, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      Love how simple this green juice is to make and that it is full of so many nutrients. Will be making this often.

      Reply
    9. Teodora Grujic says

      November 19, 2021 at 8:02 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect for winter days! Thank you for this nice recipe!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        November 20, 2021 at 8:08 pm

        Thank you for your review, Teodora! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe. It's perfect for these cold winter days.

        This is a really nice idea that can be used throughout the year and not just during winter time.

        Reply
    10. Angela says

      November 19, 2021 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      I love this juice. The ginger is wonderful in it.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        November 24, 2021 at 8:50 pm

        Oh, yea! Ginger all the way!

        Reply
    11. Andrea says

      November 19, 2021 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      I'm new to juicing. This green juice sounds very refreshing and I love all the health benefits it provides. Can't wait to give this one a try.

      Reply
    12. Jess says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love adding spinach and kale to my smoothies. It is so good and the added health benefits are a total bonus!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        November 19, 2021 at 7:13 pm

        Exactly! We are glad you liked the recipe!

        Reply
    13. Emily Flint says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this article and tried out the juice recipe. I added some strawberries because I had them as well and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again!

      Reply
    14. Deb says

      September 09, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      I’ve scrolled thru this post several times, but can’t seem to locate the section on the “10 benefits” of kale. Am I missing a hyperlink?

      Reply
      • Gus says

        September 10, 2021 at 6:38 am

        Hi Deb, I am so sorry. It seems like I mistakenly had removed the block that contained that information. I just added it back. Thank you very much for reaching out!

        Reply

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