Refreshing Apple Celery Detox Juice
Boost Your Health Daily! Revitalize and Detoxify with Apple Celery Juice | Cleanse Juice, Green Juice, Healthy Juice Recipe
In our busy lives, it can be challenging to ensure we eat enough fresh vegetables with every meal, yet consuming a variety of greens is crucial for a healthy lifestyle. To overcome this, I create a different vegetable and fruit juice each week! This week, I’m focusing on my well-being with a revitalizing ‘Apple Celery Juice’ designed to cleanse and energize. The delightful combination of crisp apples and refreshing celery will support your healthy day.
Key Ingredients- 1/2 apple
- 30g celery (approx. 1/2 stalk)
- 100ml water
Optional Additions- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 Tbsp honey (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 Tbsp honey (adjust sweetness to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the celery. After washing it thoroughly, it’s important to remove as much moisture as possible. You can blanch it briefly in boiling water, then rinse under cold running water, and pat it completely dry with paper towels or let it air dry. Removing excess water prevents the celery from becoming mushy or spoiling quickly when stored. Once dry, cut the celery into manageable pieces (about 3-4 cm) for blending and place them in an airtight container. Lining the container with paper towel at the bottom and covering the celery with another paper towel can help absorb any residual moisture, keeping it fresher for longer.
Step 2
Next, let’s wash the apple. Since we’ll be consuming it with the peel, scrub the surface with baking soda or soak it in water with a few drops of vinegar, then rinse until it squeaks. The apple peel is rich in fiber and nutrients, so washing it thoroughly and eating it whole is beneficial. To minimize browning, chop apples you plan to use within 2-3 days and store them in an airtight container. This helps reduce air exposure and maintain freshness.
Step 3
Now it’s time to blend all the ingredients! Place the prepared celery and half an apple into your blender. Add 100ml of water. If you’d like an extra touch of brightness, stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, but it’s perfectly fine to omit it. If the strong celery flavor is a concern, or if you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add about 1/2 tablespoon of honey. However, for maximum health benefits, enjoying the natural sweetness of the fruit is recommended. For those new to green juices, adding a little honey to adjust the taste before gradually reducing it is a great way to get accustomed to the flavor. Once all ingredients are in the blender, blend until smooth. For healthy juices, using a blender or food processor is preferable to a juicer. While juicers extract only the liquid, leaving behind valuable fiber, blenders incorporate the whole fruit and vegetable, ensuring you get all the dietary fiber. Embrace the slightly textured result for a nutrient-packed drink!
Step 4
Celery is often used in soups or sauces, or enjoyed as a snack dipped in mayonnaise or sour cream, but its flavor in juice can be polarizing. However, this ‘Apple Celery Juice’ offers a delightful experience, as the sweet and tart apple beautifully mellows the distinct celery aroma, making it much more palatable. With just one sip, you’ll immediately sense the freshness and the revitalizing goodness within. On busy mornings, enjoy this juice, and follow up with balanced meals for lunch and dinner, and you’ll easily meet your daily vegetable intake goals! Consistently maintaining such healthy habits is like receiving a bonus of a vibrant body and mind. Start your healthy journey today!
