Ingredients:
- 1 stalk of celery (not just a rib, the entire stalk)
- 1 English cucumber (used the whole cucumber despite the photo showing half)
- 1 zucchini
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 1/4 lime
- 1/4 lemon (peeled since it wasn’t organic)
- A handful of Tatsoi greens, a few watercress sprigs, and a small sprig of Thai basil
- A knob of ginger
Preparation and Notes:
This combination made about 1.5 cups of green juice per person. It was light, refreshing, and packed with flavor—exactly what I expect from the Sana 727 juicer. While I typically feed celery into the juicer whole, I trimmed this batch due to some oxidized ribs that didn’t look ideal for juicing.
Unfortunately, the produce quality wasn’t the best this time. On the bright side, I’ve started harvesting greens from my Aerogardens again. The Tatsoi is about a month old, so yields are still small. I’m growing it in a smaller Harvest Slim garden, and I’m curious to see how it performs. The watercress and Thai basil sprig also came from young Aerogarden plants.
Blood Sugar Impact:
After drinking his share, my husband tested his blood sugar an hour later—it was low at 70, showing no noticeable spike. However, he hadn’t eaten much the previous day, which might have influenced the results. He had a recent trip to the emergency room for stomach pain, which we feared could be an ulcer, but tests ruled that out. It turned out to be mild bowel inflammation, so I’m using green juice to support his recovery.
Important Reminder for Diabetics:
If you’re diabetic, always use a glucose meter to monitor how juices affect your blood sugar levels, as individual responses can vary. This juice was shared between two people, meaning my husband consumed the equivalent of half an apple and a quarter of a small citrus fruit. Additionally, the juice was unstrained.
Personal Note:
Though the title might suggest otherwise, I am not diabetic. However, I aim to minimize sugar in my diet, and this type of green juice aligns well with my preferences.
