Have you ever seen an ad, an influencer or a health professional talk about greens powders? Today I am reviewing 6 of the most popular greens powders and will taste test each and provide a review about all of them!

I also want to disclose and thank Live It Up for partnering with me to make this possible! Partners make it possible for me to create content that is then free for you to read and watch. My review of each of these greens powders is my own honest opinion and viewpoint as a Registered Dietitian. 

What Is Greens Powder?

A greens powder is a dietary supplement that often includes a powered version of a variety of greens and may also include vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes, probiotics and more to support your body’s immune system and energy levels. 

The Health Benefits of Greens Powders

While a greens powder is not an equal or ideal swap for actually eating your green vegetables, it can be a wonderful addition to your diet to add in nutrients that can support your optimal health in a way that is easy and accessible. It is estimated that only 1 in 10 adults in the US eat enough fruits and vegetables. Therefore, for some individuals a greens powder can be a great way to fill in nutritional gaps. 

Common Ingredients Found In Greens Powders

A few key ingredients you may see in a greens powder include spirulina, chlorella, wheat grass, barley grass, spinach, broccoli and more. Let’s dive into the health highlights of these!

Spirulina: Spirulina is a microalgae that has a nutritional profile which includes protein, essential amino acids, potassium, iron, magnesium, calcium, and B vitamins; as well as functional plant compounds with antioxidant activity that provide immune support.

Chlorella: Chlorella is also a microalgae containing a variety of nutrients including protein; vitamins B12, folate, D, E, C, and K; along with minerals such as iron, calcium, and magnesium. Chlorella also contains abundant antioxidants which support a healthy immune system.

Wheat Grass: Wheat grass is harvested as a nutritionally dense sprout, containing vitamins E, K, and several B vitamins, along with zinc, magnesium, and potassium. This nutritional grass also contains flavonoids and polyphenols, which have beneficial properties. 

Barley Grass: Barley Grass is harvested as young greens, and includes vitamins A, C, and K; protein; and functional compounds such as antioxidants and polyphenols that play a role in immune support.

Wheat Grass and Barley Grass are both gluten free as they’re harvested from their respective plants prior to their gluten-containing seeds forming.

Spinach: Spinach is rich in vitamins A, C, E, K, and folate, along with minerals zinc, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. It is rich in antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds.

Broccoli: This cruciferous vegetable is a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals calcium, potassium, and iron. Broccoli contains high antioxidant capacity plant compounds, which along with its micronutrient content, help provide immune support.

A greens powder can be a convenient way to consistently consume and benefit from these different types of greens! If learning about the health highlights of ingredients is interesting to you, head to my blog, where I share more about the health benefits of various ingredients you may find in greens powders. 

Reviewing The Best Greens Powders

I am reviewing 6 popular greens powders! Watch the video below for my full review and first time taste testing! You can also read more about each greens powder below.

1. LIVE IT UP

First up let’s take a look at Live It Up. Live It Up is an all-natural greens powder for daily health that is made with 20+ natural superfoods as well as organic vegetables.   

At $1.33 per serving Live It Up is also

• Free of sugar, stevia & artificial sweeteners
• Gluten, soy, dairy and nut free
• Made with 20+ natural superfoods
• Made in a GMP-certified facility
• Third-party certified for safety
• Contains probiotics & digestive enzymes
• Contains no synthetic vitamins or minerals added, rather the vitamin and minerals are naturally occurring due to the ingredients in the powder
• As you’ll see as the video continues Live It Up’s price point is on of the of the best values on the market

Live It Up greens powder has a mild sweet flavor and tastes great! I could not taste the intense flavor of greens in this greens powder and it also blends easily in water! For a full taste test review watch this video! (will link to video)

If you are interested in adding a greens powder to your routine, you can also use the code HGG10 for 10% off your first order of Live It Up Super Greens!

2. ATHLETIC GREENS

Athletic Greens, also known as AG1, is made with 75 ingredients to deliver comprehensive daily nutrition with ingredients that are carefully sourced for absorption, potency, and nutrient density.

At $2.63 per serving AG1 is:

• Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
• No added sugars or artificial sweeteners
• Contains 7.2 billion CFU probiotics
• Contains a mushroom complex
• Made with 45 superfood ingredients
• Third-party certified for safety
• AG1 adds several synthetic vitamins and minerals into their formula. I mention this because it is important to be mindful of your overall daily intake of vitamins and minerals from supplements. If you already take a mult-vitamin supplement and / or singular supplements it’s important to pay attention to how much added vitamins and minerals you are consuming in a day to not exceed the upper limit. 
• AG1 has one flavor – pineapple vanilla

Athletic Greens also has a sweet flavor, which I could smell before I took a taste! It tastes great and I could not taste the intense greens. Personally it took me a little effort to blend the power in water using just a spoon. A hand milk frother, shaker bottle or blender would help the greens blend easily. 

3. YOUR SUPER

Your Super has a Super Green Mix which provides your daily dose of immunity, energy, and radiance—made exclusively from 6 powerful greens sourced from the most nutrient-dense places on earth. 

At .99 cents per serving Super Green Mix is: 

• Contains no artificial sweeteners or fillers
• Gluten-free
• Plant-based 
• Third party tested
• Made with 6 ingredients:  Wheatgrass*, Barley Grass*, Moringa*, Baobab*, Spirulina*, and Chlorella*. *Organic
• Super Green Mix has one flavor (which is not really flavored at all)

Your Super tastes like a traditional greens powder in that I could taste the flavor of the greens. While this greens powder does not have a sweet flavor, I personally still enjoyed the flavor of this greens powder. 

4. AMAZING GRASS

AmazingGrass Greens Blend The Original combines alkalizing farm fresh greens and wholesome fruits and veggies with nutrient-rich superfoods.

At $1.06 per serving Amazing Grass Greens Blend The Original is

• Plant-based
• Non-GMO
• No sugar added
• Gluten-free
• Kosher
• Certified Organic by CCOF
• AmazingGrass has 10 flavors/versions in the Greens Blend line

Amazing Grass has a mild greens flavor with a hint of peppermint taste and blends well in water. 

5. GARDEN OF LIFE

Raw Organic Perfect Food is a Raw Vegan Green SuperFood that is dual certified, meaning that it is both Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified. It is packed with the energizing power of 40 nutrient-dense, raw, organically grown greens, sprouts and vegetable juices.

At $1.63 per serving Raw Organic Perfect Food is

• Raw
• USDA Organic
• Non-GMO Verified
• Vegan
• Gluten-free
• Kosher
• Soy-free
• Freshly juiced organic greens
• 6X more juiced grasses than whole leaf powders
• Made with 40 nutrient-dense greens, sprouts, fruits & veggies
• Available in Original, Apple & Chocolate

Garden of Life has a mild greens powder flavor. This greens powder did take a little effort to easily mix in water with a spoon and would benefit from being mixed with a hand milk frother, shaker bottle or blender. 

6. VIBRANT HEALTH 

Vibrant Health Greens Vibrance is formulated with probiotics, antioxidants, adaptogens, and ingredients that support immunity. With 25 billion probiotics the Greens Vibrance formula aims to holistically support the four foundational pillars of health: nutrition, circulation, digestion, and immunity.

At $1.43 per serving Vibrant Health Greens Vibrance is

• Soy-free
• Dairy-free
• Gluten-free
• Vegan-friendly
• 25 billion probiotics from 12 strains per serving
• 2730 mg of plant-based micronutrients
• 14 types of antioxidants
• 6 cereal grass varieties
• Available in Original, Blueberry Lemon & Chocolate Coconut

Vibrant health greens powder dissolved really easily in water, is not sweet and like so many of the greens powders I tried, has a mild greens powder flavor profile.

Are Greens Powders Good For You?

As you can see, each greens powder, while similar in nature, can actually really vary in the number of ingredients, if the powder has added vitamins and minerals, probiotics, digestive enzymes, third party testing, the price point and more. 

In summary – all of these greens powders are great! I am not here to say one is the best and all the others are all inferior because they each are great in their own way and do have a lot of overlapping similarities! Because nutrition is not one-size-fits all you may be drawn to a certain greens powder over another based on ingredients, the cost or for personal health reasons. 

It’s also important to keep in mind that “more” in a supplement is not always better. It’s important to know which ingredients are truly supportive for your own health needs and compliment any supplements or medications you currently are taking without any interactions. 

In terms of taste, some of the powders taste good just mixed with water while others are more palatable when added to a smoothie for the addition of fruits or other ingredients blended together.  

GREENS POWDER REVIEW CHART 

If you are interested in adding a greens powder to your routine, you can also use the code HGG10 for 10% off your first order of Live It Up Super Greens!

Disclosure: Thank you to Live It Up for sponsoring today’s blog post and review video!

Inflammation is part of the body’s natural healing process. It has a very important role to respond and help the body during times of injury, illness or exposure to harmful toxins. Our immune system creates an inflammatory response to defend against these harmful situations or substances and support the healing process. 

What Causes Inflammation 

Short-term inflammation plays an important role in protecting our body and helping our body heal. However, when inflammation continues, even when there is no longer the presence of an injury or illness, this can create a problem and negatively impact our health. 

There are two different types of inflammation known as acute and chronic inflammation. Acute inflammation is short term, typically lasting for a few hours up to two weeks. Acute inflammation occurs due to injury, illness or exposure to harmful toxins. 

Chronic inflammation is long-term and on-going inflammation. Chronic inflammation can be complicated and it’s important to find the root cause of what is prompting an on-going inflammatory response.

Chronic stress can be the result of on-going imbalance within the body, gut dysbiosis, illness, long-term exposure to chemicals, pollutants, environmental toxins or from the following: 

• Poor Nutrition: A diet high in sugar, alcohol, refined carbohydrates and unhealthy fats
• Smoking Cigarettes
• Obesity: Being overnight
• Stress: Major life changes, daily on-going stress, rejection, loneliness, isolation, fear 
• Poor Sleep: Lacking sufficient quantity or quality of sleep 

It is important to find a way to manage and reduce chronic inflammation because it is the precursor to and increases the risk of many different diseases ranging from Diabetes, heart disease as well as cancer. Chronic inflammation can damage healthy cells, tissues and organs as well as damage the DNA in previously healthy cells. 

Signs and Symptoms of Inflammation

There are 5 signs of acute, short-term, inflammation which include:

• Redness
• Heat
• Swelling
• Pain 
• Loss of Function

A person may experience one or all five of these symptoms when experiencing acute inflammation. It is also possible to experience no symptoms, yet still have inflammation occurring. 

Chronic inflammation symptoms can manifest if many different ways including the following: 

• Abdominal pain
• Chest pain
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Joint pain
• Mouth sores
• Skin rash 
• Stiffness
• Depresion
• Anxiety
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Acid Reflux
• Weight Loss
• Weight Gain
• Frequent Infections

Risk Factors Associated With Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is considered a major contributor to several diseases and can increase the risk of Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, allergic asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Alzheimer’s disease, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). 

How To Reduce Inflammation

Lifestyle, nutrition and wellness habits play a role in helping to reduce and manage inflammation within the body. 

In addition to the above if you suspect that you are struggling with chronic inflammation it is best to work with a Medical Doctor, Naturopathic Doctor or Functional Medicine Doctor to help determine the root cause of the inflammation and provide a healing plan. 

The Best Foods To Reduce Inflammation

Food as medicine is a philosophy where food and nutrition plays a key role in sustaining health, preventing disease and as a therapy for those with condition or situation responsive to changes in their diet. Certain foods have been scientifically proven to help reduce inflammation within the body and these foods include:

• Avocados
• Beans and Legumes
• Berries
• Broccoli
• Dark Chocolate and Cacao 
• Cherries
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Fatty Fish
• Grapes
• Green Tea
• Mushrooms
• Nuts and Seeds
• Peppers
• Tomatoes
• Turmeric

The Best Diet To Reduce Inflammation

In addition to adding these singular foods into your dietary routine, the best diet to help reduce inflammation is known as The Anti-Inflammatory Diet, also referred to as the Mediterranean Diet. This diet consists of eating minimally processed foods and focuses on real, whole foods rich in fiber, and phytonutrients such as fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, legumes, herbs and spices and small amounts of quality animal protein such as fish.  

The Best Herbs and Spices To Reduce Inflammation

There are also a number of herbs, spices and botanicals that can help to reduce and manage inflammation. 

Turmeric: Turmeric is a spice that has long been known to have medicinal properties such as helping to reduce inflammation due to a compound known as curcumin. Adding turmeric to soups, smoothies, a golden milk latte or a juice, is a great way to benefit from turmeric.  

Ginger: Ginger has many medicinal benefits as well from helping to reduce digestive distress, nausea, pain and inflammation. Ginger contains a number of antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation. In particular, the gingerols, shogaols, and diarylheptanoids in ginger may help to reduce symptoms associated with inflammation. Adding fresh ginger to stir-fries, tea, sauces, soups, smoothies or juice is a wonderful way to benefit from ginger!

Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds, also referred to as hemp hearts, contain omega-3 fatty acids which are known to support brain health, heart health and provide anti-inflammatory benefits. Hemp seeds also contain omega-6 fatty acids, one known as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that has b gamma-linolenic acid (GLA,) which may have anti-inflammatory effects, support hormonal health and help reduce pain associated with PMS and menopause. 

Nettles: Nettles are a flowering plant that support skin and bone health. Nettles also provide antihistamine, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Nettles are best enjoyed in tea, tinctures, a supplement or juice!

Slippery Elm: Slippery elms are tall flowering trees with soft inner bark, which is the portion of the tree used in herbal medicine. Consuming slippery elm internally may help to relieve or suppress a cough, store throats or to soothe the digestive tract and soothe an upset stomach. Slippery elm has anti-inflammatory benefits and has also been associated with helping to treat symptoms associated with inflammatory bowel diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis. Externally, slippery elm has been used in healing salves for wounds, burns, skin inflammation and more. 

Flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are a seed rich in Omega-3 fatty acids as well as flavonoids which provide anti-inflammatory benefits. A great way to enjoy flaxseeds is to eat them ground (not whole) and consume in a smoothie, baked treats or on top of oatmeal!

Cacao: Cacao is rich in polyphenols, which provide a variety of health benefits including helping to reduce inflammation! Cacao is great for making a cup of cocoa but also in smoothies, baked treats, homemade snack bites or bars or even sauces to make savory mole sauce!  

Organic Pharmer – Best Organic Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Program

Including these foods and herbs into your meals and snacks regularly is key for helping to reduce and manage inflammation. A great way to consume the herbal list above is with Organic Pharmer’s Anti-Inflammatory Program! Organic Pharmer is a great resource for individuals whether you are in need of a therapeutic program or you are looking to add healthier juices, smoothies and meals throughout your week. All Organic Pharmer products are 100% Organic, plant-based and have a purposeful and functional blend of medicinal herbs. Each product is made with the highest integrity ingredients and are free of gluten, dairy, corn, soy & egg and all inflammatory oils. If you’re looking for a delivery of juices, soups or wholesome snacks to kick-start or continue on with your anti-inflammatory journey, Organic Pharmer is a great choice. 

Enjoy 20% off all Organic Pharmer products with the code: HealthyGroceryGirl

For more nourishing, healthy anti-inflammatory recipes to make at home explore the HGG blog! 

Disclosure: Thank you to Organic Pharmer for sponsoring this educational post. I only partner with brands I personally love, recommend and believe are quality products helping people to live a healthier life. 

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5664031/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493173/

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There’s a simple and affordable solution to the problem of harmful contaminants in drinking water. That solution is to filter your water using a high-quality water filter like the Big Berkey Water filters. The key is to choose a reliable filtration system that has been tested and proven to remove a high percentage of pollutants that are commonly found in drinking water. A few examples of the most common contaminants are as follows:

Pesticides and Herbicides

Farmers and home gardeners routinely use toxic pesticides and herbicides in hopes that it will help them to maximize their crop harvests. Landscapers and homeowners use herbicides to help keep weeds at bay so their lawns look more appealing. However, these chemical herbicides and pesticides can’t be counted on to stay where they’re initially sprayed. Scientists have discovered that these chemicals quickly flow into groundwater at higher concentrations than experts consider to be safe. This is particularly problematic during rainstorms.

Water filtration can empower you to avoid ingesting the vast majority of these toxic chemical herbicides and pesticides. A top-quality water filter will reliably remove most herbicides and pesticides from your drinking water.

Fluoride

According to research published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, fluoride can increase the risk of a variety of debilitating health problems including arthritis, osteoporosis and damage to muscles and bones. Yet fluoride is routinely added to drinking water in many locations throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and some other countries. Although the concentration of fluoride in drinking water is typically low, it is easy to accidentally ingest more fluoride than the levels that are considered safe. This is because drinking water is not the only possible source of fluoride; it is also present in toothpastes, black tea, some foods and some dental products.

Chlorine

Chlorine is another common additive that is present in most drinking water in the United States and the United Kingdom. Chlorine is added to the water in these locations in hopes of preventing sickness caused by waterborne pathogens; the chlorine disinfects the water by killing harmful organisms that would otherwise make people sick. However, chlorine is a poison that can cause harm. Some possible problems associated with chlorine exposure include irritation of the airways, eyes and skin, coughing and wheezing and breathing difficulties. Chlorine can safely and easily be removed from drinking water via the filtration process, preventing problems like these that result from chlorine overexposure.

Microplastics

An abundance of consumer goods, packaging and even wearable garments are made from plastic material. Small bits of these plastic items find their way into various ecosystems including oceans and lakes. They are now ubiquitous in the world’s groundwater supplies, posing health threats to all living beings on earth. Microplastics can wreak havoc on the human body’s systems, adversely interfering with digestion, respiration, reproduction, hormones and immune response.

According to research published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, bottled water isn’t an effective solution for avoiding microplastic pollution. The researchers determined that microplastics are present in greater abundance in bottled water than they are in tap water. This makes sense because bottled water is packaged in plastic, and the bottles are likely shedding plastic bits directly into the water they hold. Although filtration isn’t guaranteed to reliably remove 100% of all microplastic particles from water, it does remove a high percentage of these harmful contaminants. Therefore the obvious conclusion is that filtered water is a much safer choice than bottled water if you don’t want to ingest bits of plastic as you attempt to hydrate yourself.

Conclusion

This brief list of possible drinking water contaminants is far from being complete; these are just a few examples of the worrisome pollutants that might be lurking in your water, ruining the way it tastes and also slowly wreaking havoc on your health. Systematic water filtration is your best defense against these contaminants. If you consistently filter your water, the filter will remove a high percentage of these harmful substances, leaving you to enjoy purer, healthier, cleaner tasting water.

Disclosure: This is a guest blog post contributed by Big Berkey Water filters. 

WEllNESS TONIC 

Makes 4 servings

To make you’ll need:

4 cloves of garlic

2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

2 lemons, juiced

24-ounces of filtered water

1 tablespoon raw honey (or to desired taste)

Chop garlic and let garlic rest for 10 minutes (increases allicin benefits). Then in a stovetop pot add chopped garlic, peeled and sliced ginger, and juice from 2 lemons along with 24 ounces of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes. Strain liquid into a jar and let cool to room temperature. Stir in honey to desired taste, I usually do 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of honey per serving. Store in the fridge.

This wellness tonic has antiviral and antibacterial properties thanks to the garlic, ginger and honey. It is also packed with immune supporting vitamin C from fresh lemon juice! Enjoy!  

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Wellness Tonic

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 inches fresh ginger peeled & sliced
• 2 lemons
• 24 ounces filtered water
• 1 tbsp raw honey

Instructions

• Chop garlic and let rest for 10 minutes (increases allicin benefits).
• In a stovetop pot add chopped garlic, peeled and sliced ginger, and juice from 2 lemons along with 24 ounces of water.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, for 30 minutes.
• Strain liquid into a jar and let cool to room temperature.
• Stir in honey to desired taste, I usually do 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of honey per serving. Store in the fridge.

Garlic Health Benefits

Garlic has many medicinal benefits ranging from supporting heart health to being effective at fighting off commons colds. Garlic has antibacterial properties do the natural compound in garlic called allicin and is a source of vitamin B6, manganese, selenium and vitamin C. Garlic also contains these minerals, phosphorous, calcium potassium, iron and copper.

Ginger Health Benefits

Gingerol is the main compound in ginger responsible for it’s medicinal properties. Gingerol has powerful anti-inflamatory properties and ginger can also help to soothe nausea.

Lemon Health Benefits

Lemons are rich in immune supporting vitamin C and they also contain vitamin B6, potassium, folic acids, flavonoids and important phytochemical known as limonene.

Honey Health Benefits

Honey has anti-inflammatory properties and antibacterial properties and is rich in antioxidants. I buy raw honey, which is much better for you than processed and pasteurized honey. This is because raw honey contains antioxidants that can support immune health and provide other health benefits. Another type of honey known as Manuka honey, has strong antibacterial properties that are beneficial for immune health. Please note, do not give honey to a child 12 months and younger.

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Health Benefits of Oranges

Oranges are a great source of prebiotic fiber! This is the type of fiber that feeds your good gut microbes and helps them thrive! When those microbes are well nourish, your gut is able to heal itself and digestion runs smoother. Oranges are also a good source of potassium, which is essential for heart function, nerve function and muscle contraction.

See below to view or print this recipe! If you end up freezing oranges, please share a photo on Instagram and tag me @HealthyGroceryGirl so I can easily find and like your creations! It’s so fun to connect with you and see what recipes you’re enjoying.

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How To Freeze Oranges For Smoothies

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• Limoneira navel oranges

Instructions

• Use an orange peeled to peel orange completely.
• Take apart orange into segments.
• Add orange slices into reusable and sealable freezer safe storage bags or containers.
• Freeze overnight and enjoy in smoothies!

If you love this recipe, see below for more DIY recipes! As always all Healthy Grocery Girl recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and predominantly plant-based.

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This electrolyte drink is made with just a few simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry! It’s such a quick way to replenish your body with what it needs instead of paying for a store-bought electrolyte mix.

Why Electrolytes Are Important

Electrolytes are minerals in your body including sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, calcium and phosphate. These minerals work to provide many functions in the body including pH balance, water balance, moving nutrients into your cells and waste out of cells and even keeping organs such as your brain and heart working properly! (1) The balance of electrolytes can become too high or too low depending on things like over-hydration, dehydration, extensive exercise, sickness, labor, nursing, medication, etc.

See below to view or print this recipe! If you make this electrolyte drink, please share a photo on Instagram and tag me @HealthyGroceryGirl so I can easily find and like your creations! It’s so fun to connect with you and see what recipes you’re enjoying.

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Lemon Coconut Electrolyte Drink

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 1 Limoneira classic lemon
• 1 cup coconut water
• 1 cup filtered water
• 1 tbsp real maple syrup
• 1/8 tsp pink Himalayan salt

Instructions

• In a large glass, juice the lemon, then add the rest of the ingredients.
• Whisk to combine, add ice and enjoy!

If you love this recipe, see below for more quick & healthy drink recipes! As always all Healthy Grocery Girl recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and predominantly plant-based.

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Works Cited:

1. https://medlineplus.gov/fluidandelectrolytebalance.html

Want to try this juice, but have no juicer? No problem! Simply blend all the ingredients in a blender with some water and strain through a nut milk bag! Pour juice over ice and enjoy!

Health Benefits from Juice Ingredients

Beets

Beets get their beautiful red color from the plant compound betanin. This may have antioxidant benefits to fight free radicals and protect cells from damage. Beets are also high in folate, which is essential for women in healthy pregnancy. 

Lemons

Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is crucial for the formation of collagen, which is essential for skin health. Vitamin C also helps increase iron absorption in the body, which in turn, may decrease the risk of anemia. 

Romaine

This leafy green veggie is amazing in juice recipes because it is water-dense and contains a variety of vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K and folate!

Apples

Apples are an incredible source of prebiotic fiber. This type of fiber is what your “good” microbes in your gut feed on and thrive! Fiber may also help lower cholesterol and decrease high blood pressure, which is important for preventing diseases such as cardiovascular disease. 

See below to view or print this recipe! If you make this Pink Lemon Beet Juice, please share a photo on Instagram and tag me @HealthyGroceryGirl so I can easily find and like your creations! It’s so fun to connect with you and see what recipes you’re enjoying.

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Pink Lemon Beet Juice

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 2 Limoneira pink lemons
• 1 small beet + beet greens
• 1 ½ apple
• 1 head romaine

Instructions

• Peel and slice citrus and beet.
• Chop apple, romaine and beet leaves.
• Add your ingredients into your juicer and juice.
• Enjoy juice over ice!

If you love this recipe, see below for more heart healthy juice recipes! As always all Healthy Grocery Girl recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and predominantly plant-based. 

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Simple Lemon Orange Green Juice

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 1 Limoneira classic lemon
• 1 Limoneira navel orange
• 3 large kale leaves
• 1 green apple
• 1 cucumber
• 1 inch ginger

Instructions

• De-vein kale and rip into small pieces.
• Peel and slice orange, lemon and ginger.
• Slice cucumber and apple.
• Add prepared produce into a juicer and enjoy juice over ice!

This video was created for the Limoneira YouTube Channel! Megan Roosevelt, RDN is the Spokesperson for Limoneira. To see all our tips & videos makes sure to visit & subscribe to the Limoneira YouTube Channel!  

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Lemon Detox Smoothie Cubes

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 4 Limoneira classic lemons
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 inch fresh ginger

Instructions

• Cut stems off of cilantro and peel ginger.
• Add cilantro, peeled ginger and juice from lemons into blender.
• Blend on high until smooth.
• Pour into ice cubes and freeze for 4+ hours.
• Add cubes into blender with other ingredients for a quick smoothie!

This video was created for the Limoneira YouTube Channel! Megan Roosevelt, RDN is the Spokesperson for Limoneira. To see all our tips & videos makes sure to visit & subscribe to the Limoneira YouTube Channel!  

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Green Lemon Detox Smoothie

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Limoneira classic lemon juice
• 1.5 cups spinach
• 1 inch fresh ginger peeled
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

This video was created for the Limoneira YouTube Channel! Megan Roosevelt, RDN is the Spokesperson for Limoneira. To see all our tips & videos makes sure to visit & subscribe to the Limoneira YouTube Channel!