Hi Sweet Friends,
I haven’t been able to stop talking or writing about green juice since my first sip. What can I say? That green nectar feels like pure, invigorating oxygen shooting to every corner of my being.
Today, juicing is as much a part of my life as brushing my teeth, but it wasn’t always second nature. I’m reminded of my early juicing adventures each time I receive a question from a reader who wants to juice, but just can’t seem to get the hang of it or is too intimidated to even try.
People think they have to do it perfectly, but the bottom line is you can’t mess it up!
I don’t want anything to stand in the way of you and your green juice. That’s why I made this video and released my book, Crazy Sexy Juice. There’s no better time than today to begin, spice up or revive your love affair with juicing.
So what is green juice and why is it so spectacular?
When you run your produce through a juicer, the pulp is separated from the juice. You may be wondering why anyone would go through all that trouble. Absorption, baby. Since your body doesn’t have to work to digest the fiber, it can easily pull the vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients straight into your bloodstream. Plus, giving your digestive system a break means your body can focus on resting and repairing your hard-working cells. Don’t get me wrong, fiber is awesome! But it’s OK to skip it in my glass of emerald sunshine, since radical roughage is a big part of my Crazy Sexy plant-filled diet. Plus, you can fit a lot more vegetable goodness in a green juice (a pound or more!) than you can eat with your fork in one sitting. What else can you drink that’ll do such phenomenal things for your health and put a large dent in your five recommended servings of fruits and veggies per day? (Hint: Nothing beats green juice!)
Now that we know more about the how and why of juicing, let’s break down the Crazy Sexy Green Juice Formula.
My handy-dandy infographic walks you through my daily recipe and gives you lots of room to play. See it as a jumping off point and a tool for you to create your own green juice masterpieces! Bring it with you to the grocery store and post it next to your juicer for inspiration.
I am really enjoying your book – Crazy Sexy Juice – thank you. Have you found that any of the ingredients, including tumeric or beets stain your teeth?
Hi Kris,
Loved that Crazy Sexy Juice infographic… Wish I could find more of those Grapefruit around the area. Its incredibly juicy, not that acid and read its very very good for cleaning/higiene..
I was going to ask you about Type II Diabetes cause an Athlete friend of mine, Priscila 25 yo is with diabetes TYPE II since January. You said on the video that veggies do not spike your blood sugar 🙂 Do you have any other useful tip about blood sugar and smoothies/juices?
I can only use celery for the base cause the milk of the Cucumber causes problems to my tongue and stomach. Any other base vegie other than those 2 you mention? Congratulations on everything you do! Keep up the good job!
Hi. Does green juice keep nutrients when frozen? By the way I love this recipe.
Hello Kris, Great article. Juicing is definitely one of the vital elements of a healthy lifestyle.
I am thinking of joining the green family. Is Blendtec a suitable blender?id like to know from a person who has used it
Great recipes Kris, I will definitely try them. I love green juice and i have been drinking it for a couple of years now. Thank you for this very informative article.
Wow! Thank you for sharing your ideas. It’s good to know that we can drink fruits and veggies while getting all it’s nutrients. Can’t wait to try this.
Kate
I love the infographic, Kris!
what do you do with the pulp? i did not understand what you were saying about the funnel and keeping the pulp from going everywhere.
thank you!
going to make my juice now!
Fresh green juice wins health points over packaged fruit juice and smoothies on several counts.
Hi Kris, thanks for your enthusiasm about juicing :-). Well, I sometimes make green smoothies, I prefer it more than juicing because I find juicing a waist of food… Do you have suggestions what to do with the pulp?
Thanks,
Christine
I love my juice in the morning before my morning run. That makes me feel very good after my run. I just dot feel exhausted but refreshed. I guess it is because my body consumes the best nutrients when they are most needed. After the workout 🙂
Hi Chris, what is your opinion of freezing green juice? Does it lose it nutritional value once it is frozen?
green juice has been proven to be bad for you!!! Keep up with the times!
Hi Erika,
I can’t accept that green juice is bad for anyone. Many things can be bad for you and most of the time things like this are individual.. It doesn’t have to be and don’t believe everything you hear.. 🙂
Just wondering if I can do these same veggie/fruits in a Bullit blender. Tried the juicer and way to much work and expense.
I want to start juicing but I am breastfeeding. I am concerned about the toxins that my body would release going into the breastmilk. Would this be an issue?
Hi Janine,
I don’t think that would be a problem. But you should definitely talk about this with someone who has knowledge in this field. Ask your pregnancy doctor 🙂
Hi Kris,
You recommend a Hurom Slow Juicer in one of your blogs but in your video you are using a Omega juicer. Which do you use on a daily basis?
I noticed your cucumber had the peeling removed is that recommended?
Thanks for all the support 🙂 I have IBS so am finding it hard to work out what to add to juices and smoothies
In your formula there are no measurements. Do you calculate for nutritional information. I am type2 diabetic. Following lchf diet.
Kris
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thanks
edward carr