I’m excited to start juicing all the green veggies! I’m in my 40s and looking for recipes that support gut health, hair, skin, nails, hormone balance, and joint health with anti-inflammatory ingredients. What combinations do you recommend? Thanks for sharing your tips!
Welcome to juicing! Here are some of my favorite combos:
- Red cabbage, apple, and cucumber: Great for reducing inflammation.
- Celery juice: Amazing all-rounder for gut health, skin, and hormones.
- Beet and apple: Perfect for energy, liver health, and skin. Beets might even help with hair growth!
- Carrot juice with apple and cucumber: It always makes me feel fantastic.
- Pineapple, apple, and cucumber: Very hydrating and helps with digestion. It tastes so fresh!
For celery juice, try drinking 16-32 oz on an empty stomach in the morning. Strain it for better results if you’re focusing on gut healing. 
@Will
This is so helpful! Thank you for all the details!
@Will
These suggestions are fantastic! I also recommend adding kale to a daily green juice. Beets are amazing for energy and cardiovascular health, especially before workouts. If you have kidney stones, though, you might want to be cautious. I like combining beets with pomegranate juice for an extra boost!
@Will
Purple cabbage and celery are excellent for gut health. Watermelon and cucumber are super hydrating, while beets cleanse the liver and improve circulation. Lemons are a must—they’re a natural cure-all. Don’t forget berries like blueberries and cranberries for their antioxidant power.
Lately, I’ve been enjoying this simple mix:
- Two big handfuls of spinach
- One small peeled lemon
- A piece of ginger
- One orange
- Two apples
It’s refreshing and tastes great!
My go-to recipe:
- 1 pineapple
- 2 grapefruits
- 4 carrots
- 2-3 apples
- 1 bunch of celery
- A bit of turmeric
This makes about 700-800mL. I fill jars halfway with this mix and top them with fresh celery juice every morning. Love using mason jars with flip-top lids!
You can use apps or tools to find juicing recipes tailored to your needs. It’s a great way to explore new combinations.
Here’s my daily favorite:
- 2 apples
- 1 carrot
- 1/4 butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and sliced)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- A slice of ginger root
This makes 16 oz and tastes like a Creamsicle. Great for gut health too!
I prefer juicing fruits because I don’t like their texture but love the taste. My favorite combo is:
- 1 lb strawberries
- 5 kiwis
- 2 lemons
- 2 Fuji apples
This makes a few days’ worth of 8 oz servings. Sometimes I add ginger, but my partner prefers it without. It’s great for skin and overall energy. For greens, I enjoy kale, kiwi, lime, and a Granny Smith apple. Celery juice cleared up minor eczema for me, but I’m looking into its effects on sun sensitivity.
@Zeke
Do you peel the kiwis? I hadn’t thought of juicing those before!
Rio said:
@Zeke
Do you peel the kiwis? I hadn’t thought of juicing those before!
Yes, I peel them since I can’t stand the fuzzy texture, but some people juice them with the skin for the added nutrients. Kiwis are amazing for juicing—they have so many benefits, and I can feel the difference if I skip them!
Check out the Android app ‘101 Juicing Recipes’ by Jeff Cross. It’s full of great ideas.
These recipes are great! Is it okay to store juice for a day or two? I’ve read it’s better to drink it fresh.