3 Must-Have Recipes for a New Year Juice Cleanse

Purify, strengthen, and soothe your body with these three must-have juice recipes for your New Year Cleanse.

Three Must-Have Recipes for Any Juice Cleanse

It’s that time of year again! As 2023 inches closer, we know many of you are thinking about nutritional goals for the new year (or maybe just thinking about a reset after the holidays).

We set up this juice cleanse with three basic themes: a juice to purify, a juice to strengthen your immune system, and one to soothe and comfort you at the end of the day.

To do this, we’ve included a detox juice made from the green juices of celery and cucumber; an immunity-boosting juice packed full of vitamin C, ginger, and turmeric; and a soothing anti-inflammatory turmeric milk made with turmeric juice and homemade almond milk.

Before starting a New Year’s Juice Cleanse

We do not recommend jumping into a cleanse right away but rather prepare your body, like what Mimi Kirk recommends in her book, The Ultimate Book of Modern Juicing. 

Step 1. Cleanse time is crucial to someone who hasn’t done a juice cleanse or fast for long periods of time yet. It does not matter how you go through a cleanse daily.

You can also plan the meeting at the weekend or at the time when the day is busy. It will make your juice cleanse more relaxing and easy to handle.

If possible, reduce any alcohol, caffeine, added foods or processed foods in your routine in the days leading up to your cleanse. This may be a bit challenging during the holiday season–after all, one of the leading reasons people choose to start a cleanse in the new year is due to their desire to start over after a couple of months of indulgence–but keep in mind that you’ll get the best benefits out of your cleanse if you ease into your cleanse rather than going cold turkey.

Before starting a New Year’s Juice Cleanse

Is this your first juice cleanse? Before you start washing that produce, make sure you’re actually ready. While many of us might plan to reach for the juicer New Year’s Day, it’s important to prepare your body before doing any kind of detox.

As Mimi Kirk recommends in her book, The Ultimate Book of Modern Juicing, we believe it’s important to do a little prep work before beginning a juice cleanse. If you are looking for the best results, it’s important to refrain from consuming meat, dairy, alcohol, and processed foods before beginning a cleanse. This will make the process much easier on your body.

Are you allowed to eat during a juice cleanse?

If this is your first juice cleanse, you may be concerned about whether you are allowed to eat while you are doing a cleanse. The answer depends on a couple of factors: what your goals are, and what your body needs.

Juice-only cleanse

When you read about juice cleanses, they typically consist of juice only, for a set amount of time. Following this model is the fastest way to reset. When you drink juice on an empty stomach, the nutrients hit your blood stream quite quickly. Juicing in this way will flush toxins from your body and provide your cells with the nutrients they need to purify, strengthen, and soothe your system.

Supplementing with Juice

On the other hand, some people prefer to do a cleanse with soups and salads as well as juice. This is a wonderful choice, especially if their previous diet consisted of a lot of processed foods. Keep in mind that if you decide to do a cleanse supplemented by foods, it can be helpful to drink your juice in between meals, rather than with them. Mimi Kirk recommends waiting twenty minutes after juicing to eat a meal, to ensure proper absorption of nutrients. If you eat first, it is best to wait about two hours before juicing.

Purify: Green Detox Juice Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 2 bunches celery
• 3 cucumbers (English or other)
• 4-5 lemons
• 4 apples (we used green but choose your preferred variety)
• 3 bunches romanie lettuce
• 2 thumbs ginger

Yield: about 100 oz juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash and chop cucumbers, apples (leave skin on both), celery, and ginger. Slice lemons.
2. Group celery with cucumbers and apples with romaine, ginger, and lemon.
3. Balance strainer over large pitcher and place underneath grinder to catch excess juice.
4. Insert #12 grid.
5. Feed cucumbers and celery into the feed chute, using the pusher to help.
6. Take cucumber and celery mash from strainer and wrap in a PURE cloth.
7. Press.
8. Combine excess juice with pressed juice and set aside.
9. Fold romaine lettuce to fit into the feed chute, and insert with pusher.
10. Grind directly into bowl (no strainer needed).
11. Alternate romaine and apple slices to keep grinder lubricated.
12. Grind ginger using pusher. After grinding, scrape ginger off of grid into the bowl with other mash.
13. Place sliced lemons on PURE press cloth.
14. Scoop romaine, apple, ginger mash on top of lemon slices and fold (you will need two or three press cloths to contain all the mash).
15. Place two press cloths on press plate and press. Once finished, place third press cloth on top of first two and press again.
16. Mix cucumber-celery juice with apple-romaine-lemon-ginger-juice.

Strengthen: Ginger-Turmeric Immunity Boosting Juice Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 4 lemons
• 1-2 cups ginger
• 1/2 – 1 cup turmeric (half the amount of ginger used)
• 2-6 oranges (depending on how strong you want the shots)

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash produce in water and a little bit of apple cider vinegar.
2. Prep oranges by cutting them in half (rind on or off).
3. Prep lemons by slicing them into a fan shape.
4. Wrap lemons and oranges, using a liner and either a bag or cloth, and press. Set juice aside.
5. Prep the ginger and turmeric by trimming and then cutting in half lengthwise.
6. Do not use a grid plate; just the grid tray.
7. Turn the PURE Juicer ON.
8. Place ginger and turmeric into the feed chute and use the pusher to feed them through.
9. Wiggle the grid tray to get excess pulp to fall through.
10. With a 1.5 C scooper, place the mash into the center square of the press cloth.
11. Fold the pulp into the cloth tic-tac-toe style before placing on the press plate.
12. Turn the press on 100% until it reaches the full cloth/bag and then slow to half the speed.
13. Release the press when the stream of the juice breaks.
14. Fold the cloths or bags in half, and press again for maximum yield.

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Pro tip: do not use a grid tray when grinding up ginger and turmeric

DIRECTIONS:

We recommend starting with the almond milk. See full recipe here.

1. Soak almonds in water, a ratio of 1:3, for a minimum of 4 hours up to a max of 48 hours.
2. Drain excess water and add a 2:1 ratio of fresh water.
3. Grind the almonds with a blender. Pour the almonds and water into your blender pitcher and turn on high speed until the almonds are crushed.
4. Store milk in fridge.

Next, make the turmeric juice:

1. Chop turmeric and ginger into manageable sizes.
2. Grind all spices together in the PURE Juicer, using a #2 grid.
3. Use a #12 grid for the ginger and turmeric.
4. Wrap spices in a PURE press cloth, put your pitcher of milk below the press plate, and press the turmeric juice directly into the milk.

Pro tip: Make turmeric juice and freeze into cubes. When you’re in the mood for some golden milk, pop a couple cubes in a mug of warm milk, and you’ll be ready to go!

Learn more about homemade turmeric milk

Happy Juicing, and Happy New Year!

HEALTH BENEFITS

almonds: a fantastic source of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium, vitamin E, and antioxidants, almonds not only assist with blood sugar control and blood pressure regulation, they can also reduce LDL cholesterol and protect your cells from oxidative damage, a major contributor to aging and disease.

cardamom: cardamom may help lower blood pressure and help with digestive issues, thanks to its antioxidant and diuretic properties. It is also rich in compounds that fight inflammation, which helps protect the body from certain chronic diseases.

celery: A single stalk of celery contains vitamin C, beta carotene, flavonoids, and at least 12 other kinds of antioxidant nutrients. Celery is also high in phytonutrients, which can reduce inflammation in the body, especially in the digestive tract. High in calcium, silicon, and vitamin K, celery also  helps strengthen bones.

cinnamon: anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, cinnamon may support both gut health and heart health. Studies show it could also be beneficial to the aging brain, particularly in the case of inhibiting the kinds of proteins that cause Alzheimer’s.

cucumber: cucumbers, especially their nutrient-dense skin, offer antioxidants including flavonoids and tannins that help protect you from free radicals. Made up of mostly water, cucumbers can help meet hydration goals and can aid in weight loss and management.

dates: though higher in sugar when dried, dates still maintain a low glycemic index due to the significant amount of fiber they contain. Because of their potent antioxidants, dates are anti-inflammatory and may help prevent the development of certain chronic illnesses like diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s.

ginger: ginger contains gingerol, considered to be powerfully medicinal and anti-inflammatory, prevents nausea and can help treat chronic indigestion, and may also drastically lower blood sugar levels and heart disease risk factors.

lemon: high in vitamin C and citric acid, lemons aid in iron absorption and could possibly prevent kidney stones. Several plant compounds found in lemons may lower cholesterol.

oranges: packed with phenolic compounds like hesperidin and naringenin, oranges are chock full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Oranges are also a great source of vitamin c, fiber, folate, potassium, calcium, and thiamine.

pineapple: delicious and packed with antioxidants, pineapples are known for their anti-inflammatory properties that can aid in a healthy immune system. Pineapples are a  rich source of Vitamin C, manganese, and the compound bromelain, a group of digestive enzymes that may help break down protein and aid with digestion and could help fight against cancer.

romaine lettuce: romaine is packed with calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and potassium.

turmeric: turmeric has been found to help prevent Alzheimer’s and cancer. It can also lessen symptoms of depression and arthritis while also being a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.

vanilla extract: in addition to the calming scent and pleasing taste of vanilla, there is some evidence that vanilla beans have powerful antioxidant properties, are anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and potentially anticancer.

SOURCES

11 Proven Health Benefits of Ginger

6 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Lemons

Oranges: Nutrients, Benefits, Juice, and More

Pineapple: 8 Impressive Health Benefits

10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin

9 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Almonds

8 Proven Health Benefits of Dates

6 Benefits of Vanilla Extract and Vanilla Beans

5 Health Benefits of Cinnamon

10 Health Benefits of Cardamom, Backed by Science

5 Healthy Benefits of Adding Celery to Your Diet

7 Health Benefits of Eating Cucumbers

Does Romaine Lettuce Have Any Nutritional Benefits?

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