8 detox juice recipe ideas

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8 detox juice recipe ideas
Recipes from The Juice Master, Jason Vale.


Healthy juices


Juice - it's more powerful than you might think.

It can ward off cancer, make you feel stronger than ever by giving your immune system a boost and even decrease your chances of a heart attack. Plus, it's great for giving your skin the goodness it needs to stay looking gorgeous. We think it's time the power of juice got some recognition. These blended recipes, designed by Jason Vale (known as the juice master), each have their own health perk - so don't head to the chemist - try a fruitier way to be healthy.

These power juices are quickly and easily made by putting all the ingredients into a Philips Avance Juicer; no need to chop, peel or prep. But if you haven't got one, don't fret - you can make a smoothie version of all these juices with a normal blender...

If you're thinking of trying a juice diet to lose weight, work out your Body Mass Index (BMI) first. Our handy BMI calculator will show how - you might not need to lose as much as you think.
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Boost your immune system: The Turbo Express


What's in it? 2 apples | A handful of spinach leaves | 1 slice of cucumber | 1 slice of lime | Half a celery stick | ¼ pineapple | ¼ avocado | Ice cubes

Why it's good for you: Rich in potassium, vitamin C and iron, this juice helps boost the immune system. It's great for rebuilding red-blood cells and has plenty of protein and natural sugar helping those white-blood cells fight off any bad guys.







Get low cholesterol: The Minty Beta

What's in it? 4 carrots | Small handful of diced mint leaves | ½ tsp spirulina

Why it's good for you: Carrots contain beta-carotene which is a powerful antioxidant that helps fight off cancer. It's also excellent at cleansing your liver, helping with digestion and lowering cholesterol.



Cleanse your digestive system: The Detox

What's in it? 2 apples | ¼ cucumber | 1 stick of celery | 1 handful of spinach | A handful of mixed green leaves like parsley and watercress | Ice cubes

Why it's good for you: All those fresh greens will cleanse your digestive system and balance the acidity within your gut. It's a full blown tummy MOT!



Healthy bones: The Iron Man

What's in it? 1 apple | ¼ pineapple | ¼ banana | 200g natural yoghurt (soya if vegan) | Half tsp spirulina

Why it's good for you: Iron is one of our most common mineral deficiencies but, luckily, this juice is here to save the day. Iron's good for your hair and nails and helps improve your concentration. The juice is also full of calcium which is great for teeth and bones.



Nature's natural decongestant: The Ginger Zinger

What's in it? 2 apples | 2 carrots | 1 slice of lemon | ¼ inch ginger | Ice cubes

Why it's good for you: This zingy juice will help you wake up and stay strong and healthy. Ginger is full of antioxidants that help to kick-start your metabolism and eliminate toxins. It's also one of nature's natural decongestants - ideal for those bunged up winter noses.



Control your blood pressure: The Booster

What's in it? 2 apples | Half a pineapple | ¼ mug alfalfa sprouts | ¼ mug watercress | ¼ mug parsley | ¼ mug of kale | ¼ mug broccoli | 1 tsp wheatgrass powder | Ice cubes

Why it's good for you: This juice is packed full of superfoods, vitamins, folic acid and iron. This combo is a winner in the fight against high-blood pressure and constipation.




Hydrate your skin: The Hot 'n' Spicy

What's in it? 3 apples | A pinch of cinnamon

Why's it good for me? The perfect winter warmer, this is for someone who likes looking after their skin. Apples are one of the finest health promoters available and this little gem will flush your liver and kidneys of any nasties and keep your skin hydrated.


King of anti-cancer: The Super Chute

What's in it? 2 apples | A handful of mixed green leaves | Small carrot chunk | Handful of alfalfa sprouts | Slice of cucumber | Half a stick of celery | Slice of broccoli stem | ¼ inch slice of raw, unpeeled beetroot | ¼ inch slice raw courgette | ¼ inch slice ginger | Ice cubes

Why it's good for you: Packed with calcium, iron and a lots of other vitamins, this juice is great at beating the winter blues, healthy skin, eyes and bones but also contains beetroot - a great blood builder. It's also rich in carotenoids, which has anti-cancer properties.
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