When it comes to detox, nothing can do it better than raw green juices.  Detoxification is essential is in today’s polluted world.  Even with perfect diet, the body can get clogged with environmental pollutants that can contribute to poor health.

In fact, having a detox strategy is extremely beneficial for increasing chances of longevity and a healthy life.  With that said, there are specific fruits and vegetables that can help enhance detoxification in the body and are excellent for cleansing the digestive tract.

Juicing is a powerful tool when it comes to detoxifying the body.  However, it’s important that you don’t overdo it.  Juicing should always be used in tandem with a balanced whole foods diet.  There are various essential vitamins and fatty acids that are not present in fruits and vegetables.  It’s for this reason that raw juices should only be used for cleansing purposes only. 

As well as following the recipes below, be sure to check out our Juice Me Better Juicing Recipe Book for amazing detoxification recipes!

The Top 10 Juice Recipes for Detoxification

1. Parasite Blaster

Recipe:

• 4 Cucumbers
• 1 Ginger rhizome
• Whole peeled papaya w/ 1 tsp. of seeds
• 1 Bunch of cilantro
• 4 Celery stalks

Did you Know?

Papaya seeds are extremely effective at removing parasitic infections from the body.  In fact, they have been used for centuries in order to clear the body of unwanted guests.  Research indicates that papaya seeds are a safe and natural remedy for combating parasites in the intestinal tract (1).  Papaya seeds are extremely powerful; a little goes a long way!

2. Green Blood

Recipe:

• 2 Stalks of red leaf lettuce
• 1 Bunch of cilantro
• 1 Bunch of parsley
• Whole Red apple
• ½ a cup of pineapple

Did you Know?

Parsley has been used for centuries for clearing the body of pathogenic bacteria overgrowths.  Chinese Medicine uses this herb extensively in order to combat pathogenic overgrowths in the gut.  Interestingly, research indicates that parsley can inhibit the growth of various pathogenic yeasts in the body (2).

3. Digestive Detox

Recipe:

• 1 Whole papaya (seeds removed)
• 4 Stalks of celery
• 1 Bunch of cilantro
• 1 Bunch of green lettuce
• ½ a cup of watercress

Did you Know?

Watercress is an amazing herb for increasing detoxification in the body.  Its ability to cleanse the digestive system and rid the body of unwanted toxins is impressive.  Also, studies show that watercress has the ability to inhibit the release of over half of all histamines from mast cells (3).  For those unaware, excess histamine can contribute to unpleasant symptoms in the body and can cause several different foods allergies.

4. Candida No More

Recipe:

• 1 Ginger rhizome
• 4 Stalks of celery
• 2 Whole beets w/tops
• 1 Whole lemon
• ½ of a green apple

Did you Know?

Ginger has powerful plant properties which can help combat fungal overgrowths in the body.  Most suffer from a fungal overgrowth such as candida without even knowing.  Luckily, ginger can effectively inhibit the growth of candida in the body (4).

5. Bowel Mover

Recipe:

• 1 Whole papaya (seeds removed)
• 4 Whole carrots
• 4 Stalks of celery
• 2 Bunch of red leaf lettuce
• 1 Bunch of cilantro

Did you Know?

Papaya is excellent for relieving constipation in the body.  In fact, many find that drinking papaya juice can quickly stimulate a bowel movement.  Research shows that Papaya can help improve digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and can contribute to maintenance of the digestive tract (5).

6. Green Surge

Recipe:

• Whole green apple
• 1 Bunch of cilantro
• 1 Bunch of parsley
• Whole lime
• ½ of a cup of pineapple

Did you Know?

Limes are an excellent source of vitamin c, antioxidants, and flavonoids.  They’re excellent for detoxing the body and improving hydration levels.  Research shows that both lime juice and peels have a positive impact on conditions such as atherosclerosis (6).

7. Blood Purifier

Recipe:

• 3 Whole beets w/ tops
• 4 Carrots
• 2 Stalks of red leaf lettuce
• 1 Bunch of cilantro
• ½ of a green apple

Did you Know?

Red leaf lettuce is an excellent source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium.  However, red leaf lettuce is exceptionally high in the essential mineral magnesium.  Research shows that magnesium is needed for over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body (7).  Unfortunately, the majority of the population is deficient in this key vital mineral.

8. Apple Bliss

Recipe:

• 1 Whole green apple
• Whole red apple
• 2 Bunches of cilantro
• 2 Carrots
• ½ of a lemon

Did you Know?

Cilantro is excellent at combating bacterial overgrowths in the gut.  This is due to its high phytochemical content and abundance of chlorophyll.  It also has powerful chelation properties and is great for heavy metal detox (8).

9. Cucumber Blaster

Recipe:

• 5 Cucumbers
• 1 Bunch of cilantro
• Whole lime
• ¾ of cup of pineapple
• 1 Carrot

Did you Know?

Most of the population suffers from small intestinal bacteria overgrowth (SIBO) without even knowing.  This is typically a result of a candida overgrowth or parasitic infections.  Luckily, research shows that cucumbers have powerful anti-parasitic properties making it perfect for cleansing the body (9).

10. Pineapple Fusion

Recipe:

• 1 Cup of pineapple
• 2 Bunches of cilantro
• 4 Stalks of celery
• 2 Carrots
• 1 Stalks of red leaf lettuce

Did you know?

Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin c and potassium.  It’s full of beneficial enzymes that can improve numerous bodily functions.  Research shows that the enzyme bromelain found in pineapple can significantly improve poor digestion (10).