Cabbage and Kale Detox Juice (Print)

Combine crisp cabbage and kale with refreshing cucumber and tangy ginger for a cleansing green drink.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup green cabbage, chopped
02 - 1 cup kale leaves, stems removed, chopped
03 - 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
04 - 1 stalk celery, chopped

→ Fruit

05 - 1 green apple, cored and chopped
06 - Juice of 1 lemon

→ Flavorings

07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
08 - 1/2 cup cold water (optional, for blending)

# Method:

01 - Wash all produce thoroughly under cool running water. Prepare ingredients as directed: chop cabbage, kale (stems removed), cucumber, celery, and apple. Peel ginger and extract lemon juice.
02 - Feed cabbage, kale, cucumber, celery, apple, ginger, and lemon juice through the juicer in alternating batches. Stir the extracted juice thoroughly before serving to ensure even flavor distribution.
03 - Combine cabbage, kale, cucumber, celery, apple, ginger, lemon juice, and water in the blender canister. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag to remove pulp, if desired.
04 - Pour juice into glasses over ice cubes, if desired. Serve immediately to maximize nutrient content and flavor potency.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness from green apple balances the stronger vegetables without any added sugar
  • It takes literally ten minutes from start to first sip, making actual detox feels achievable on busy mornings
02 -
  • Drink this within 20 minutes of making it or the nutrients and enzymes start breaking down rapidly
  • If the taste is too intense on first try, add a second apple or half a pear - work up to the full vegetable ratio over a few days
03 -
  • Alternate feeding harder vegetables (cabbage, apple) with softer ones (kale, cucumber) to help your juicer run more efficiently
  • Roll kale leaves into tight bundles before juicing to extract more liquid without needing an extremely powerful machine
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