Detox Green Juice & Ginger

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This week’s seasonal ingredient is Ginger!  Ginger is native to southeastern Asia and has been around for millennia.  Ginger is mentioned in ancient Chinese, Indian and Middle Eastern writings, and has long been prized for its aromatic, culinary and medicinal properties.

 Health Benefits: There are many, many benefits of ginger, here are just a few of the top ones

  • Gastrointestinal Relief: Helps prevent motion sickness, cramping, nausea and vomiting
  • Anti-inflammatory Effects: Beneficial for those with arthritis, gingivitis, and other inflammatory diseases
  • Cancer Protection: May inhibit growth of certain cancer cells and induce the death of others
  • Boost to Immune System: Great for coughs, sore throats, nasal congestions, common cold and flu

Selection and Storage:

  • Fresh:
    • Ginger should be firm, smooth and free of mold
    • Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks if left unpeeled
  • Dried:
    • Select organically grown since this will give you most assurance that it has not been exposed to radiation

Here’s a delicious and easy recipe to make!

Ingredients:

  • 10 large kale leaves
  • 3-4 celery sticks
  • 1 apple
  • 1-2 inches of ginger (depending how much ginger kick you want!)
  • Half a lemon (if you use a high-speed blender/juicer, no need to peel; if not, peel the lemon)

Preparation:

Take all of your ingredients, place them in your juicer, and hit the “on” button.  Done! 

Note on juicing:  You do not need a juicer, though I used this one in the recipe.  Here’s a great video on how to juice with blender (note that she used a liquid as a base, so just add water to the ingredient list above (or any liquid of your choice; she used kombucha which is so cool). 

I truly hope you enjoy this recipe and that it helps you live a healthier life.  I would absolutely love to hear from you, so please leave a comment below and let me know what you think.  If you enjoyed this post, share it with your friends and family!

Lots of love,

Judith

This year we have launched an exciting collaboration with Soul Food Salon.  Each week, we feature a delicious, seasonal, and nutritious ingredient.  We not only tell you a bit about it and all of the nutrition it represents, but also we provide you with a recipe so you can cook it at home.  Please share pictures of your meals on Instagram using the hashtag #SoulFoodSalon.  We can’t wait to learn and cook with you!