We all desire to be fit and in good health. Everyone is aware that for losing weight it is essential to eat healthy and have a good diet. It’s best to have something healthy which also tastes delicious. Here are some easy yet yummy diet juice recipes which you can include in your daily fitness routine:
1. Tomato and cucumber juice
How To:
Peel off 1 cucumber and 2 tomatoes. Use a blender to squeeze out the juice and use a sieve to separate the seeds. Add pepper, salt and mint leave according to your taste. Drink it daily for best results.
Why It Works:
Both tomato and cucumber are great sources of water and vitamins. They fill up your stomach so that you don’t feel like having anything else.
Tip- For adding a bit of flavour you may add mint leaves and some spices.
2. Spinach and apple juice
How To:
Take about 200 grams of washed spinach and one whole apple. Blend them together in a blender, add some water for the consistency. Add a little bit of sugar if you like, otherwise add pepper and stir. You may consume this daily or 3-4 times a week for best results.
Why It Works:
Spinach is rich in vitamins and iron. It also contains folic acid, magnesium, potassium and carotene. Apple juice is great for digestion and also adds a good taste to the entire smoothie. The perfect detox drink.
Tip- Add a hint of honey to sweeten the juice.
3. Carrot and apple juice
How To:
Take 4-5 carrots and 1 apple and peel the skin. Blend them, use a sieve to separate the seeds and add spices of your choice. Drink this daily for best results.
Why It Works:
Carrots are a powerhouse of vitamins, especially vitamin A. It boosts your energy and provides minerals like magnesium, potassium and calcium. Carrots and apples are easily available and can satiate your sweet craving.
Tip- Add pepper, this juice will taste like heaven!!
4. Spinach and Cucumber juice
How To:
Approximately 120 grams of spinach, 1 apple, 1 cucumber and about 5-10 grams of ginger. Be very careful while adding ginger and add it at the end. First crush the apple and cucumber, then spinach and lastly ginger. Consume this daily for best results.
Why It Works: Ginger supports your immune system and fights diseases. Cucumber fills your stomach since, it has 95% of water content. Apples give a good taste to the juice and improves digestion, controlling the blood sugar level. Spinach contains a lot of iron and minerals like potassium, folic acid and carotene.
5. Pears and apple juice
How To:
1/2 Pear and 1 Apple. Blend them, use a sieve to separate the seeds and add spices of your choice. Drink this daily for best results.
Why It Works:
The flavonoids in apples and pears can help to improve insulin sensitivity and control blood sugar level. This again helps you to satiate your sweet tooth and control/prevent diabetes.
Tip- Add a pinch of salt and pepper for the perfect taste.
6. Beetroot and strawberry juice
How To:
Use 2 Beetroots and about 4 roughly chopped strawberries. You may add a little bit of honey to make it taste a little sweet. Add some water for the consistency.
Why It Works:
Beetroot is super healthy for your blood and strawberries are really helpful for weight loss.
Tip- Add a cup of yoghurt to improve the consistency and texture of the smoothie.
7. Cucumber and kiwi juice
How To:
1 of each. Crush both of them together in a blender. Separate the seeds. Add a little bit of cream for the consistency. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Why It Works:
Raw kiwi contains actinidain, which is an enzyme helping the digestion system and boosting your immune system. Kiwis have vitamin C equivalent to oranges. Cucumber, we all know its benefits by now. This is going to be your green detox drink.
8. Watermelon and kale juice
How To:
Wash about 150 grams of kale, grind and make a paste. Squeeze watermelon juice like you would normally do as per your container and add it to the paste. Crush some mint leaves for taste and make sure you drink this fresh. Consume daily or 3-4 times per week for best results.
Why It Works:
Chlorophyll rich kale is best for weight loss and cellulose. Add mint for a pleasant taste. Watermelon is rich in vitamins, minerals and an excellent source of water. This mixture will fill up your stomach and is also sweet in taste. Kale increases your weight loss speed.
Tip- If you are not able to find kale in the market, you can replace it with spinach!
9. Broccoli, lettuce and cucumber:
How To:
Crush and make a solution of 100 grams of lettuce and broccoli each. Add a little bit of water. Add the juice of half cucumber and you may add pepper, salt and mint as per your choice.
Why It Works:
Broccoli is rich in anti-oxidants, iron, folate and vitamin B9. Lettuce has a low calorie content and high mineral, vitamin content. This is a beautiful blend for your weight loss journey.
Tip- Celery can be added to the mixture.
10. Amla juice
How To:
Take 7-8 amlas and take a blender to blend them. Add water. Put in a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of honey for the perfect flavour. It’s always the best to drink pure and concentrated amla but it does taste disgusting.
Why It Works:
Amla or Indian gooseberry, boosts the metabolism system, enhances protein synthesis and gives your system a fresh feeling. It makes you feel rejuvenated and drastically improves your digestion. Amla juice not only is beneficial for weight loss, but many other things. Drink amla juice every single day and reap the benefits.
Tip- Amla juice on its own, doesn’t taste good. Adding honey or any sweet fruit of your choice works.
What is inside, definitely reflects outside. These drinks will boost your energy and all of them have so many health benefits. Now, who says ‘Drinking is not good for health? :P