🌿 The “Cleansing” Green Juice Recipe
While no single plant can “purify” your blood or “regenerate” your skin in one dose (your liver and kidneys actually do that hard work 24/7!), this juice is incredibly hydrating and packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Ingredients
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Celery: 3–4 large stalks (rich in potassium and water).
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Parsley: 1 small bunch (a great natural diuretic).
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Lime: 1 whole lime, peeled (high in Vitamin C).
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Water: ½ cup (if using a blender).
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Optional: 1 green apple (to balance the earthy flavor with a bit of sweetness).
Instructions
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Wash Thoroughly: Clean the celery and parsley well to remove any grit.
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Juicer Method: Run the celery, parsley, and lime through your juicer. Serve immediately over ice.
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Blender Method: If you don’t have a juicer, toss everything into a high-speed blender with ½ cup of water. Blend until smooth.
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Strain: Use a nut milk bag or a fine-mesh sieve to strain out the pulp, leaving you with a smooth green liquid.
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Drink Fresh: It is best consumed immediately on an empty stomach in the morning for maximum hydration.
💡 A Note on “Detox” Claims
It’s easy to get excited about the idea of a “thorough cleanse” for the liver and pancreas, but it’s important to know that medical science doesn’t support the idea that juice can detoxify your organs. Your body is already an expert at this:
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Your Liver: Filters toxins from your blood.
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Your Kidneys: Constanty flush waste through urine.
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Your Skin: Regenerates naturally over a 27-day cycle.
Drinking this juice is a wonderful healthy habit, but it works best as a supplement to a balanced diet, not a magical fix!