If you’re anything like me, you might be struggling to lose that extra holiday weight even after a month and a half. Between stress eating and skipping the gym, a lot of us have been struggling to maintain healthy habits. But fear not, green juice is here to save the day!
Green juice is one of the healthiest ways to lose weight. It’s packed full of nutrients without many calories. So today, I want to share some of my favorite green juice recipes for weight loss. Whether you’re new to juicing or you are a seasoned pro, these 12 delicious ideas will help you drop those pesky pounds!
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Why are green juices good for weight loss? There are a few reasons…
First off, green juices are extremely nutrient-dense. Leafy greens like kale, spinach, and romaine provide a ton of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds. Sipping on these micronutrients throughout the day can keep us energized while curbing cravings.
Secondly, produce-packed green juices are low in sugar but high in fiber (unlike fruit juices). The fiber helps us feel full and satiated, preventing overeating. That combo of fiber plus nutrients keeps us nourished without spiking our blood sugar. Steady energy levels = less temptation to snack!
Additionally, green juices hydrate our bodies better than water alone. We often mistake thirst for hunger, so staying hydrated keeps us from munching unnecessarily. The extra infusion of vitamins and minerals has a similar effect, preventing strange “hunger” when our bodies just need nutrients. Pretty cool how green juice tricks our appetite cues, huh?
Finally, regularly drinking green juices allows us to more easily absorb all those healthy plant nutrients, boosting our metabolism in the process. That revved-up metabolism may us into fat-burning machines! Plus, those handy nutrients help repair our bodies from previous damage that slowed our metabolism down. It’s a win-win all around.
How Green Juice Helped Me Lose 17 Pounds?
Now that we’ve covered why green juice works, let me tell you a little about my green juice weight loss story! I was able to successfully shed 17 pounds through green juicing. Here’s what worked for me.
My mornings always start with a tall glass of green juice on an empty stomach. I find that drinking it before breakfast helps me absorb all those micronutrients better to rev up my metabolism. Then I eat a high-protein breakfast (like eggs or Greek yogurt) an hour or so later to stay full.
Throughout the day, I make a point to drink at least two more small glasses of green juice. Often, I’ll bring some to work in a portable thermos. My favorite afternoon treat is a 4 oz juice shot as a mini pick-me-up! Those small sips curb cravings and prevent me from raiding the office candy jar.
In the evenings, I typically replace one meal with a large green juice. Usually, I’ll make one around 16 oz, which my body seems to process as an actual meal. It took some experimenting to find out what size/combo works best for me. But having a nutrient-packed dinner substitute a few nights a week is a game-changer!
Finally, green juicing gives me an incentive to increase my exercise since my body can better handle (and needs!) the additional activity. I’ve worked my way up to jogging three days a week thanks to my boosted energy and metabolism from juicing regularly. Plus, all those extra nutrients aid in muscle recovery. Who knew that drinking more green juice would allow me to enjoy working out? Not me – until I tried it!
Now that you’ve heard a little about my experience, let’s get into the tasty green juice for weight loss recipes I’ve been loving…
Green Juices Recipes Weight Loss in The Morning
From basic green juices to unique flavor combos, there are endless ways to reap the weight loss rewards of juicing. Here are 12 satisfying green juice recipe ideas for weight loss that have worked wonderfully for me:
Morning Green Immunity Booster
This has become my go-to morning green juice. The ginger, lemon, and mint perk up your senses first thing while flooding your body with skin-glowing vitamin C, metabolism-revving vitamin B12, and immunity-boosting zinc. It’s the ultimate way to start your day on a healthy note!
Ingredients:
- 5 leaves kale
- 1 lemon, peeled
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 cucumber
- 1-inch ginger -Small handful mint leaves
Apple Cinnamon Green Monster
If you have a sweet tooth like I do, this is about to become your new favorite juice. By combining green apples and cinnamon with leafy greens, you still get a sweet flavor with added nutrients. This drink tastes just like apple pie but slimmer!
Ingredients:
- 3 leaves romaine lettuce
- 2 leaves kale
- 1 green apple
- 1 celery stalk
- 1⁄2 lemon
- 1⁄4 inch cinnamon stick
- 4 ounces water
Citrus Weight Loss Booster
Starting your day with this refreshing citrus green juice is the ultimate way to wake up your body! The blast of vitamin C kickstarts your metabolism, while the fruits lend natural sweetness.
Ingredients:
- 2 leaves romaine lettuce
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
- 1 orange, peeled and sectioned
- 1⁄2 cucumber
- 1⁄2 lemon
- 1 lime, peeled
- 8 ounces water
Tropical Green Smoothie
Escape to the tropics with this delicious smoothie that transports you straight to the beach! Pineapple and mango provide a sweet base for all those nutrition-packed greens. A little flaxseed amps up the protein quotient too.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 mango, pitted and sliced
- 2 leaves Swiss chard
- Handful spinach
- 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1⁄4 inch ginger
- 1⁄2 cup ice
Tropical Green Smoothie
Escape to the tropics with this delicious smoothie that transports you straight to the beach! Pineapple and mango provide a sweet base for all those nutrition-packed greens. A little flaxseed amps up the protein quotient too.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 mango, pitted and sliced
- 2 leaves Swiss chard
- Handful spinach
- 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1⁄4 inch ginger
- 1⁄2 cup ice
Final Thoughts
I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling pumped up to whip out my blender and get sipping on some slimming green juice! Whether you’re looking to drop some weight or simply give your body an extra micronutrient boost, adding green juices to your routine is never a bad call.
Hopefully, the recipes and tips I shared today provided some inspiration to liven up your healthy lifestyle. But I’d love to hear from you in the comments – what are your favorite go-to green juices? Have you experienced awesome results from juicing too? Or maybe you want to try it but aren’t sure where to start. Let’s keep the conversation going!
And if you enjoyed this post, feel free to check out my other articles as well. Here’s to your healthiest, happiest self yet (with green juice by your side, of course). Cheers to you, my friends!
