Juicing has never been more popular. People use homemade green juice to detoxify, to give them energy, to use as meal replacements, to help them lose weight and so much more. In fact, many people like the taste of juice drinks and the way the veggies make them feel. A typical green juice – one of the most popular drinks today – is made from lettuce, celery, spinach, parsley, kale and cucumber in some combination, perhaps along with other leafy greens. Sometimes, fruit is added for sweetness and added flavor.
But making green juices at home can be a real hassle because of the number of ingredients involved, all the chopping that’s necessary, the expensive machine that’s required and all the cleanup you’ll have to do once your juicing session is over.
Here are 3 off-the-shelf green juices that you can buy today, keep in the fridge for a few days if necessary and add to your healthy juice rotation:
1. Naked Juice’s Kale Blazer
With a price tag that doesn’t usually top $4, Kale Blazer from Naked includes the usual greens as well as apples, lemons, oranges and ginger for added taste. It’s a relatively budget-friendly way to add green juice to your diet – although the label doesn’t say anything about any of the ingredients being organic, which may be a cause for concern for some. But the flip side is that this juice drink has a quite fruity taste (because of all the fruit!), so it’s a green juice most people can actually stomach.
The nutrition information indicates that Kale Blazer has plenty of vitamin A and C, some protein, calcium, iron and more. And the product is readily available at Target, Walmart and even some convenience stores.
2. Suja Juice’s Glow
With a price that’s a bit steep at about $8 each but only 160 calories, Glow is a soothing drink available in a six-pack. It’s made from apple, cucumber, mint, celery, collards, kale and spinach and is a bit on the sweet side. But the sweetness comes from natural sugar in the juices with nothing added. And it contains no soy, dairy or gluten.
Once touted to make your skin glow, the company doesn’t make that claim anymore. But they do say it’s a perfect starter for your day – and you might agree after you try it.
3. Juice Press’ Mother Earth
For a solid serving of veggies without the sweet taste, Mother Earth from Juice Press might be for you. It includes most of the usual vegetables plus lemon, ginger and added veggies including chard, dandelion and parsley. In addition to vitamins, it contains potassium, iron, calcium and protein. But remember, it isn’t sweet at all. It tastes like the vegetables it includes, which means it can be sour to some people.
But if you want the healthiest possible green juice, this one could the ready-made product of your dreams. A bottle is just 110 calories and costs around $10.
One More Thing…
And that brings us to a final point: Take a look at how much sugar some green juice drinks contain and consider that along with the other sugar in your diet. It may all add up to much more than it should. Just because a drink contains veggies or is made from natural sugars doesn’t mean it’s healthy.
But commercially available green juices can be part of a healthy lifestyle – just like BodyPure detox foot pads. While green juices add micronutrients and energy to your life, detox foot pads help remove toxins and other impurities so you can feel and look good – plus they can boost your metabolism and help you lose weight and enjoy life more.
