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Best Vegetables for Juicing

July 30, 2018 by l7b6k Leave a Comment

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I’m not sure how long your list of the best vegetables for juicing will be, considering that not all vegetables taste good. They’re not as sweet to the taste buds as the fruits, but at least try.Your mama always told you to eat your vegetables. And you, in turn, are telling your children to eat vegetables. Let’s face it, not everyone really started out loving vegetables. Although everyone knows they’re good for you. There’s an option that is getting people to eat their vegetables – and that is vegetable juicing. Many have tried this process and have discovered the benefits of drinking vegetable juice daily. Do you plan on embarking on this path to health and wellness? You might want to create a list of vegetables that you will need to start juicing.

There are options for great tasting vegetables and you can even add natural sweeteners like fruits. And remember how nutritious vegetables are. Eating vegetables is one of the keys to a healthy lifestyle. Just like they say, “If there’s a will, there’s a way.” If you really want to take this course of drinking healthy, then you should make ways to achieve that.

Let’s start with the list of the best vegetables for juicing:

Carrots

Okay, we will start with this better tasting vegetable. The orange color looks very vibrant and that makes the juice look good to eat (or drink). And the best part is how nutritious this vegetable is. When you think of carrots, you’ll remember that these orange vegetables are good for the eyesight; it can even prevent night blindness. It is said to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. It’s also good for the digestive system. If you need immunity boosting juice, carrot juice is the way to go. And because carrots taste good, you can add this to the other vegetables that you’re not very fond of and improve their tastes.

Cucumber

Just by cutting a cucumber you can already tell how juicy this vegetable can be. It has 95% water content which makes a perfect base for your vegetable juice. Just like carrots, cucumber may also reduce the risks for cancer and are good for the skin. In addition to these benefits, cucumbers can reduce the risks for stroke and is good for the brain. Drink cucumber juice and you’ll be hydrated in no time. Have you tried lemonade with cucumber juice – what a great combination. Or you can add your favorite citrus or another vegetable like kale.

Sweet potato

If you think that vegetable juice benefits weight loss, then you’re right. Just consider the sweet potato. The name just sounds good, right? Wouldn’t it make your vegetable juice sweeter and more delicious? So, it’s sweet and it’s good for you! This is one of the best vegetables to use when juicing if you are worried about the taste. Some may be tempted to add unhealthy sugar to sweeten the juice and make the taste bearable. But with sweet potato in your drink, you don’t have to worry about that. It even helps reduce the risk of cancer. It’s also good for the blood and bones.

Kale

Let’s move on to some green vegetables specifically one that comes from the cruciferous family. This vegetable is packed with vitamins and minerals. It has calcium to strengthen the bones and it has Vitamin A which is good for the eyes. It is a great source of Vitamin K. It is anti-cancer. Drink kale and improve your health. What’s good about this vegetable is it goes well with other vegetables like celery and cucumber.

Brocoli

Brocoli may not be the best-tasting vegetable, but remember, it’s good for you. So, you need this green vegetable. Just like Kale, it is a member of the cruciferous family. It’s good for your eyes, skin, hair, blood, brain, liver, teeth, and bones. In addition to that long list body parts that this vegetable helps, broccoli also boosts your immune system and is a great antioxidant. If you can’t handle the taste, add some apples or pears or your favorite berries such as blueberries or strawberries.

Celery

Just like cucumber, celery also has 95% water content so it’s a great vegetable for juicing. Because of it’s high water content, it will easily hydrate you on a hot day. This vegetable is also good for the heart, bones, muscles and digestive system. Although you only put one stick in your juice, you can already get lots of vitamins and minerals.

Green Vegetable Juice
Green Vegetable Juice

Vegetable Juice Recipes

There are other vegetables that are great for juicing. You may add some cabbages, spinach, swiss chard, wheat grass or even dandelion greens. You can mix different vegetables or add some fruits to improve the taste. You may include some herbs and spices like ginger, mint and others. You can start with the following recipes to start your vegetable juicing journey.

Carrot-Orange Juice.

This orange-colored juice actually has vegetables in it. Even your little ones will enjoy this vegetable (fruit) juice. Enjoy the taste and the health benefits to this juice. This is good for your eyes, heart, digestive system and it’s good for your taste buds as well.

Ingredients:
4 carrots
1 orange
1 apple
1 tbsp fresh ginger
3 sprigs fresh mint

Preparation:
1. Wash and peel the carrots.
2. Peel the orange and remove the seeds.
3. Cut the apple into 8 pieces.
4. Peel the ginger.
5. Juice them up.
6. Add fresh mint and ice.
7. Enjoy ice-cold carrot-orange juice!

Cucumber Kale Juice

The green color of this makes it really look like a vegetable juice. But don’t let the looks stop you from drinking for your health. This is a great energy booster. This juice will also lower your blood pressure, thanks to the celery. Get hydrated with the cucumber kale juice. If you really don’t like the taste, you can add some apples to the juicer.

Ingredients:
4 leaves Kale
1 Cucumber
2 Stalks of Celery

Preparation:
1. Wash the vegetables and cut them up into pieces.
2. Juice them up.
3. Enjoy!

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