We are almost through January, and gyms across campus are still packed with sneaker-clad New Year’s resolutioners armed with water bottles and iPod “workout zone” playlists.
But if your health-related resolution was to eat more fruits and vegetables, juicing might be the perfect solution. Although it’s probably not any easier than eating a fruit or vegetable whole, juicing might be a simple, more interesting way to include these necessary food groups in your diet.
An at-home juicer can cost from $50-$200, or pre-juiced cleanses from companies like Blueprint ($55-$75) can be delivered to your home. Below is a recipe for Green Juice that will provide calcium, vitamins and minerals, as well as aid in digestion. It may look gross, but it will taste delicious. Drink up!
Green Juice
From: What’s Gaby Cooking
Ingredients:
3 leaves kale, stem removed, roughly chopped
1 handful spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
1 bunch parsley, roughly chopped
1/2 English cucumber
2 sticks celery, roughly chopped
1 apple, halved and seeds removed
1 inch piece fresh ginger
1 lemon, rind removed
Directions:
Place everything in a juicer, and juice!
