Is a juice or smoothie better? The two drinks do different things. “A juice is like getting an intravenous shot of nutrition,” says Odenweller. “One 16-ounce glass can contain up to 3 pounds of fruits and vegetables—it would be hard to eat all that. So juicing is an easy way to get more than your daily dose of healthy goodness.” Just don’t overdo the fruit or you could experience blood sugar spikes. Also, because most of the fiber gets left out, juices won’t stick with you the same way a smoothie will. But for a concentrated nutrient hit, if you’ve got a juicer, try this delicious combo.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumbers
- 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger
- 1 large fennel bulb and tops
- 1/2 head of celery 4-5 stalks
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice juice by hand
- Dash of sea salt optional
Instructions
- Process everything in a juicer (except lime) in the order listed. Stir in lime juice and salt. Serve.
Notes
PER SERVING (1 cup): 75 cal, 0g fat (0g mono, 0g poly, 0g sat), 0mg chol, 2g protein, 18g carb, 5g fiber, 74mg sodium
