Detox juices are a real trend among those seeking healthy eating habits. Using fruits, vegetables, vegetables, roots and herbs, detox juices are sources of several nutrients responsible for the proper functioning of the human body.
As the name already suggests, one of the main proposals of this type of juice is to detoxify the body from all the harmful foods we eat, help us achieve better health, and reach those much-desired measures.
They are excellent for helping to change bad eating habits due to their taste and ability to improve various body systems and the body’s functioning in general.
And if you are here, you must be looking to know a little more about this phenomenon of nutritional re-education and how to start drinking this type of juice.
Therefore, Remédio Caseiro invited the nutritionist from Pernambuco, Karine Barreto, to teach how to make the ten best combinations of detox juice today. According to the expert, “this drink enriches the body with different nutrients.” Check out:
Table of Contents
Detox juice combinations
1. Detox juice with orange
Ingredients:
- Two cabbage leaves
- One orange
- Ginger zest to taste
- 300 ml of water or coconut water
Preparation method:
Wash the cabbage leaves well, peel the orange and cut it into small pieces removing the seeds. Add the other ingredients and mix in a blender. Serve.
According to the nutritionist, “It is important to remember that detox juices are mostly high in fibre, coming, in this case, from kale, which helps to regulate intestinal transit, preventing constipation, controlling blood cholesterol levels and causing early satiety.”
The orange acts as an excellent oxidizing agent. A source of vitamin C, it also strengthens the immune system. According to the professional, Ginger is a natural option containing vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and mineral salts such as copper, magnesium and potassium.
2. Refreshing detox juice
Ingredients:
- Two cabbage leaves
- Three spoons of lemon
- Two slices of pineapple
- Seven mint leaves
Preparation method:
Wash the kale, and Mint leaves well, peel the pineapple and cut it into small pieces. Add the other ingredients and mix in a blender. Serve.
In addition to relieving the heat, according to Karine, the refreshing detox juice has pineapple in its composition, a fruit rich in vitamins C, A and B1, as well as magnesium, copper, manganese, iron, fibre and bromelain.
It helps the nervous, muscular and cardiac system function properly. Together with lemon, rich in vitamin C, they help strengthen the immune system and fight molecules that react negatively in the body.
3. Red detox juice
Ingredients:
- Two slices of watermelon without seed
- Four strawberries
- One sprig of Mint
- Ginger to taste
Preparation method:
Wash the Mint leaves well, peel the watermelon and cut it into pieces removing the seeds. Add the other ingredients and mix in a blender. Serve. One tip is to grate the Ginger to add more flavour.
Strawberries and watermelons are low-calorie fruits. “Watermelon is rich in water, and strawberry contains vitamin C, which prevents cardiovascular disease and helps fight skin aging,” guides the professional.
In addition to being an excellent flavouring plant, Mint brings flavour and freshness to detox juice. It has little-known benefits, such as helping to control cholesterol levels, acting against intestinal worms and strengthening the immune and respiratory systems.
4. Tropical detox juice
Ingredients:
- One medium chard leaf with stalk;
- One unpeeled apple;
- 150 ml of coconut water;
- Four mint leaves;
Preparation method:
Wash the chard Mint leaves well and cut the apple into small pieces removing the seeds. Add the other ingredients and mix in a blender. Serve.
The chard and apple juice in the shell are detox-rich tropical fibre components, which Karine assists in improving intestinal flow and early satiety, which helps in weight maintenance.
“The juice contains a combination of nutrients and minerals important for the proper functioning of the body, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B7 and vitamin K, in addition to the presence of antioxidants, such as flavonoids and carotenoids”, guides the professional.
5. Solar detox juice
Ingredients:
- Three oranges;
- Four cabbage leaves;
- Half raw carrots (without skin);
- ¼ of papaya;
- ¼ apple.
Preparation method:
Wash the cabbage leaves well, peel the orange and cut it into small pieces removing the seeds. Do the same with the papaya. Cut the carrots, or if you prefer, grate them. Add the other ingredients and mix in a blender.
The carrot is rich in vitamin A and antioxidants, which brings many benefits to solar detox juice. Karine states, “It strengthens the immune system, protects vision, prevents premature aging of the skin and helps in the digestion of food.”
The combination of papaya, apple and cabbage leaves the juice rich in fibres that help the intestinal transit, indicated for individuals with a lazy intestine.
6. Spring detox juice
Ingredients:
- One small beet;
- Juice of half a lemon;
- One small apple;
- One small carrot;
- Ginger to taste;
- 200 ml of filtered water;
Preparation method:
Wash the cabbage leaves well, peel the orange and cut it into small pieces removing the seed. Add the other ingredients and mix in a blender. Serve.
Rich in several vitamins and minerals, as the nutritionist recommends, beetroot adds several benefits to spring juice, especially for the vascular and cardiac systems.
“It protects the nervous system, liver, heart and lungs and reduces the chances of developing cancer. This juice brings a great combination of fibres, helping with early satiety, bowel function and reducing fat absorption in the intestine”, says the expert.
An excellent option for people thinking about losing a few pounds with health.
7. Green juice (detox)
Ingredients:
- Three cabbage leaves
- half cucumber
- Ginger to taste
- One lemon juice
- 150 ml of water
Preparation method:
Wash the cabbage leaves well, peel the cucumber and cut it into small pieces. Add the other ingredients and mix in a blender. Serve.
Everyone knows that cucumber is excellent for skin, nail and hair health. However, according to Karine, it still has several health benefits, such as “protection from cardiovascular disease, helps you lose weight because it has few calories and is rich in fibre. Cucumber prevents various types of cancer as a source of flavonoids and lignans.”
8. Plum and pineapple detox juice
Ingredients:
- 1 dried black plum
- Two slices of pineapple
- Three mint leaves
- 1 cup (200 ml) of coconut water
- One tablespoon of golden flaxseed
Preparation method:
Let the plum hydrate for eight hours in the water inside the refrigerator. Add the other ingredients and mix in a blender. Drink immediately without straining.
The flaxseed is rich in Omega 3 and is an excellent anti-inflammatory, increasing fat levels “good” (HDL) and reducing the “bad” fat (LDL).
As a source of fibre, it controls blood cholesterol levels, reducing the chances of cardiovascular disease. Another benefit, according to the professional, is the control of blood sugar (glucose), being a great food to be consumed by diabetic patients.
The black plum, in addition to being an excellent source of fibre and mineral salts, “helps in bone strengthening as it contains flavonoids. It strengthens the immune system as it is a source of vitamin C, in addition to keeping the skin healthy and helping with blood clotting”, recommends the nutritionist.
9. Lemon balm and pineapple detox juice
Ingredients:
- 150 ml of coconut water;
- Half a cup of chopped pineapple;
- Half a cup of lemon balm tea;
- Sweetener if needed.
Preparation method:
Cut the pineapple into small pieces. Add the other ingredients and mix in a blender. If you don’t use the sweetener, prefer to add brown sugar, if necessary.
“The lemon balm has a powerful antioxidant action, as it contains in its composition several phytochemicals, such as polyphenols, tannins, flavonoids – rosmarinic acid antioxidant,” attests the specialist.
These properties help fight molecules that react negatively in the body, preventing cell aging and reducing cancer risk.
10. Tomato detox juice
Ingredients:
- Two tomatoes;
- Juice of half a lemon;
- Two cabbage leaves;
- 200 ml of ice water;
How to prepare: Wash the cabbage leaf correctly, removing impurities. Add the other ingredients and mix in a blender.
The tomato is a fruit (yes, a fruit) associated with reduced rates of many cancers; it is rich in lycopene. This powerful antioxidant fights harmful molecules, as nutritionists explain. See another tomato juice recipe by clicking here.
According to Karine, in addition to being a source of vitamin A, B complex and vitamin C, folic acid, potassium and calcium. The cabbage adds the fibre source of detox juice, aiding in intestinal transit and early satiety.
Bonus juice: parsley, Ginger and lemon detox juice
Essential recommendations from the nutritionist
Also, according to the nutritionist, it is essential to remember that detox juices must be used without straining, as they lose the benefits of dietary fibre.
Diabetic patients should not use coconut water daily; add more fibre (cabbage, chard, Mint, apple peel ) to detox juices whenever possible.
She also says that a main meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) should not be exchanged for a detox juice, as it is not complete with macronutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
Fruits must be used with the skin, and leafy foods must be appropriately sanitized to eliminate residue or dirt. The water used in this cleaning must always be filtered or boiled.
My name is Ellie Lauderdale, MD and I am USA based professional Nutritionist .
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and board certified specialist in sports dietetics who is trained in integrative medicine. I have worked with hundreds of clients, from those suffering with chronic disease to professional and olympian athletes. My goal is to help optimize you from the inside so that you can feel, perform, and look your best on the outside.