20 detox juice recipes for a healthy and antioxidant diet

Detox juices are famous for their mixture of leaves, vegetables and fruits. They are allies of health and beauty, as they offer beneficial nutrients for the functioning of the body. It is worth remembering, however, that consumption should accompany other healthy habits to help with weight loss or detoxification. Check out the best ingredients and recipes below to prepare yours!

Detox juice benefits

Wondering what to drink detox juice for? Rich in nutrients, this type of juice is very beneficial for the body and helps keep your health up to date. See below the benefits pointed out by Cátia Medeiros (nutritionist and director of Atual Nutrição clinic) and Thaianna Velasco (functional nutritionist at Clínica Helena Costa, in Rio de Janeiro).

• Reduces fluid retention: “Usually prepared with cabbage, cucumber, ginger, among other vegetables, detox juices help reduce fluid retention and stimulate the intestines, due to the nutrients present there and the good amount of fiber. When made at home, detox juice is a nutritious option for those looking for a healthier diet”, explains Cátia Medeiros.
• Strengthens the immune system: according to Cátia, “the mixture of ingredients that make up the green juice provides a series of nutrients and is very rich in chlorophyll, in addition to fiber and antioxidants. If detox juice is consumed regularly, it can be a potent helper in strengthening the immune system.”
• Helps in liver cleansing: “Detox juice is a drink that has components that favor liver cleansing. The liver is the most important organ in the detoxification process. The nutrients present in the juice are essential for transforming the toxins (fat-soluble substances) present in the body into water-soluble substances, so that, then, they can be eliminated”, explains Thaianna Velasco.
• Helps in weight loss: Cátia highlights that detox juice is an ally for those who want to lose weight. “By having ingredients with diuretic characteristics, it helps to prevent swelling and, if combined with a balanced diet and physical activity, it can make the weight loss process easier and less time consuming”.

Finally, Thaianna warns: “For the body to actually eliminate toxins, other changes must occur. There is no point in taking detox juice if the person continues to ingest large amounts of industrialized products and pesticides, and to smoke”.

Can you drink detox juice everyday?

You don’t need a special indication to drink detox juice: anyone who wants to include this nutritious food in their routine can do so. Thaianna pays attention to just one caveat: “because it is rich in fiber, people who have a loose bowel should not abuse it”.

In addition, “detox juice is recommended when the individual has difficulty ingesting vegetables and greens, because, generally, acceptance is better when it is in the form of juice. It is also indicated for those who have fluid retention and an intestine that does not work well”, points out Cátia.

“Just like any other food, detox juice should be consumed in moderation. So, it shouldn’t be more than one glass a day”, says Cátia. She also warns that the juice should not be taken as a meal replacement, as it will not provide all the nutrients the body needs on its own.

As for the time of consumption, the morning is the most recommended alternative. “Fasting in the morning is the best time, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be taken throughout the day. It should only be avoided during large meals, because at that time we need gastric acid to help with the food digestion process and green juice, because it is very alkaline, can disrupt this process”, explains Thaianna.

The best ingredients for detox juice

It is not difficult to find or come up with detox juice recipes. However, with extra care when selecting the ingredients, you can enrich the juice and enjoy the benefits better.

“Organic foods that facilitate detox and that are alkaline are ideal, as the body’s pH is very important for the detox process and health in general”, suggests Thaianna. “Acidic and industrialized foods, sugar, milk and animal protein should not be used”, she adds. Check out the tips from nutritionist Cátia about powerful ingredients for detox juice below:

1. Leaves: the darkest green ones are the most suitable – spinach, kale, arugula, watercress, parsley.
2. Sweet fruits: great for naturally sweetening juice – apple, prune, dried apricot, cantaloupe, banana, peaches.
3. Berries: rich in antioxidants, they are great for the skin – strawberry, blackberry, cherry, raspberry.
4. Vegetables: especially cucumber, which is diuretic and has a fiber-rich skin. Pumpkin and celery are also good choices.
5. Roots: add fiber and vitamins – carrots, beets, yams, sweet potatoes.
6. Ginger: is digestive and accelerates metabolism.
7. Sprouts: from beans or alfalfa, eliminate toxins and aid digestion.
8. Seeds: chia or flaxseed, they are rich in fiber and omega 3 and help in the feeling of satiety.

Depending on the blend, the juice may not taste as pleasant on the palate. But it is possible to follow some paths to improve this aspect.

“If the person chooses spinach, watercress or arugula as a condiment for the juice, just add mint to soften the flavor and give it a refreshing look. Instead of using common mineral water, prefer to use coconut water, which will give a special and sweeter taste to the drink. If, even so, the person finds that the juice still needs sugar, they can add a larger amount of sweeter fruits, such as bananas and apples”, advises Cátia.

20 detox juice recipes to keep your body up to date

In addition to being healthy, detox juices are very easy to make. In all cases, just put the ingredients in the blender and add water until you reach the consistency you prefer. Here are some great recipes to try:

1. Purifying kale detox juice

Indication: for those who want a sweet juice and are focused on purifying the body. “Apple is a great option, because it is already sweet, avoiding the use of sugar or sweetener, and it still has pectin, a fiber that, among its many benefits, eliminates toxins from the body”, explains Cátia.

Ingredients:

• 2 cabbage leaves;
• 1 apple;
• 1 lemon;
• 1 small piece of ginger root.

2. Metabolism accelerator juice

Indication: chlorophyll helps to improve the functioning of metabolism and helps with weight loss.

Ingredients:

• 100 g of frozen chlorophyll;
• 1 sprig of mint;
• 1 cup of 300 ml of pineapple in cubes;
• 1 tablespoon of lemon zest;
• 1 tablespoon of grated ginger.

3. Detox juice to lose belly

Indication: purify and collaborate with weight loss. Spinach has antioxidant action and helps ward off free radicals, while chia increases the feeling of satiety.

Ingredients:

• 1 handful of spinach;
• 1 teaspoon of chia;
• coconut water and blueberry.

4. Moisturizing juice

Indication: Strawberry is rich in antioxidants and contributes to the beauty of the skin. Watermelon, with a large amount of water in its composition, helps in the hydration of the body and in the functioning of the kidneys.

Ingredients:

• 1 slice of watermelon;
• 4 strawberries;
• 1 small piece of ginger;
• 1 sprig of mint;
• 1 pinch of cinnamon.

5. Diuretic detox juice to deflate

Indication: diuretic and moisturizer. “Cucumber is 95% water, which makes it diuretic and gives volume to the juice. Its bark is a source of fiber, potassium and other substances that improve the skin, hair and nails”, points out Cátia.

Ingredients:

• 1 small cucumber;
• 2 stalks of celery;
• 2 cabbage leaves;
• 1 handful of parsley;
• 1 small lemon without peel;
• 1 apple;
• Water.

6. Moisturizing juice with coconut water

Indication: diuretic, thanks to celery, and with great purifying potential, due to the combination of apple and cabbage. In addition, coconut water helps with hydration of the body.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of coconut water;
• 1 apple with skin;
• 2 stalks of celery;
• 1 handful of mint;
• 1 handful of parsley;
• 1 slice of ginger;
• 1 lemon;
• 1 cabbage leaf.

7. Juice good for the heart

Indication: in addition to promoting hydration and elimination of toxins, this recipe contains Swiss chard, which helps in the prevention of heart disease.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium chard leaf with the stalk;
• 1 apple with skin;
• 150 ml of coconut water;
• 4 mint leaves;
• Water.

8. Digestive juice

Indication: Sweet potato has anti-inflammatory properties and aids digestion. In addition, the other ingredients guarantee the elimination of toxins and antioxidant action.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium piece of peeled sweet potato;
• 1 apple with skin;
• 1 cucumber with skin;
• 3 sprigs of mint;
• 2 cabbage leaves;
• 1 piece of peeled ginger;
• 2 ice cubes.

9. Detox juice with strengthening orange

Indication: strengthens the body, has antioxidant action and promotes the elimination of toxins and removal of free radicals.

Ingredients:

• 3 oranges;
• 4 cabbage leaves;
• ½ raw carrot (without skin);
• ¼ papaya papaya;
• ¼ of apple.

10. Anti-cholesterol juice

Indication: in addition to promoting hydration and the proper functioning of the kidneys, due to the presence of watermelon, the recipe contains flaxseed, which helps to improve blood pressure and fight cholesterol.

Ingredients:

• 3 slices of watermelon;
• 1 teaspoon of ginger;
• 1 teaspoon of crushed flaxseed.

11. Detox juice to cleanse the intestines

Indication: protection of the immune system, helps in the elimination of fat and collaborates with the functioning of the intestine.

Ingredients:

• 200 ml of tomato juice;
• 25 ml of lemon juice;
• 2 drops of Tabasco pepper;
• Sparkling water.

12. Antioxidant juice

Indication: antioxidant, this juice collaborates with the maintenance of skin health. Mushrooms help with weight loss because it increases the feeling of satiety. It also has digestive properties.

Ingredients:

• 200 ml carrot juice;
• 200 ml yellow pepper juice;
• 2 teaspoons of gojiberry;
• 50 ml fennel juice;
• 100 ml lemon juice;
• 50 ml of fresh mushroom juice.

13. Digestive pineapple detox juice

Indication: “Because it has a mixture of enzymes, which break down proteins, pineapple facilitates digestion”, explains Cátia.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pineapple;
• 1/2 fennel bulb without the leaves;
• 2 mint sprigs;
• 200 ml of water.

14. Vitamin green detox juice

Indication: this recipe is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and minerals. Moisturizing, it is a good choice to strengthen the body.

Ingredients:

• 2 oranges;
• 3 cabbage leaves;
• 1 ginger;
• 1 liter of water.

15. Rejuvenating juice

Indication: the fruits in the recipe promote the strengthening of the body and antioxidant action, contributing to the health and beauty of the skin, slowing down its aging.

Ingredients:

• juice of an orange;
• Juice of a lime;
• 6 acerola;
• 4 strawberries.

16. Slimming juice

Indication: helps improve digestion, purifies the body and helps with weight loss.

Ingredients:

• 1 green apple;
• 1 slice of pineapple;
• 1 piece of ginger;
• 1 slice of cucumber;
• 1 tablespoon (dessert) of chia;
• 50 ml of water.

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