Hydrating, refreshing, and packed with antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatory power.
Servings: 2–3 glasses
Prep time: 10 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 green apples (Granny Smith – tart + fiber)
- 2 cucumbers (hydrating & cooling)
- 4 stalks celery (antioxidants + digestion)
- 2 handfuls spinach (nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory)
- 1 lemon (vitamin C boost + detox)
- 1 knob fresh ginger (1–2 inches, anti-inflammatory, aids digestion)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Wash & Prep
- Wash all produce thoroughly.
- Core apples and cut into quarters.
- Cut cucumber and celery into chunks.
- Peel the lemon.
- Peel ginger if skin is tough.
2. Juice Method
- Juicer: Feed everything through your juicer in this order: spinach → celery → cucumber → apple → ginger → lemon.
- Blender: Add all ingredients + 1 cup cold water. Blend until smooth. Strain through a nut milk bag or fine sieve for juice, or drink as a fiber-rich smoothie.
3. Taste & Adjust
- Add more lemon for brightness.
- Add extra apple if you prefer sweetness.
- For extra zing, increase ginger.
4. Serve
- Pour into chilled glasses, add ice if you like.
- Drink immediately to preserve nutrients.
🌿 Tips & Variations
- Make it colder: Chill ingredients before juicing.
- Boost nutrition: Add a handful of kale or parsley.
- Milder version: Use only half a lemon and smaller ginger piece.
- Storage: Best fresh, but you can store in an airtight jar in the fridge up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
Benefits in a Glass ✨
- Apples = fiber + gut health
- Cucumber + celery = hydration + minerals
- Spinach = vitamins A, C, K, magnesium
- Lemon = vitamin C + detox support
- Ginger = anti-inflammatory & digestion aid
