I fell off the juicing wagon for awhile. I think this was the first time in over four years that my juicer sat in a corner of the kitchen, unused for over six weeks. And for some reason, I felt compelled to pry myself out of bed at 6 am on a Sunday and rush to the market to find some veggies for juicing. Now that’s dedication.
This morning I was thinking about the struggles I hear from folks around juicing. Most of the time, challenges are associated with time and money so today I wanted to create a simple and easy green juice with only 3 ingredients (but packed full of nutrients!) and was affordable.
Here’s how this juice breaks down in terms of cost:
- 1 small bunch (about 8 stalks) organic celery: $2.68
- 2 large organic kale leaves: $.99 ($2.98 for the bunch)
- 1 organic lemon: $.99
So now that we’ve solved those dilemas, let’s drink some juice!
This juice is a great alkalizing green juice intended to restore pH balance to the body. I don’t typically add fruit to my juices, but if a sweeter juice is desired, add a green apple for a tart low-sugar option or a fruit of your choice.
- 1 small bunch of (organic) celery (about 8 stalks)
- 2 large (organic) kale leaves
- 1 lemon, peeled
- Juice ingredients and enjoy immediately.
I'm a Certified Holistic Health Coach who believes that eating healthy food should taste delicious and feel good. 
You didn’t describe the flavor…
With those ingredients, it sounds bitter. Is that true?
It is a little bitter, but it’s intended as an alkalizing green juice. If you want to sweeten it up a bit, add an apple or fruit of your choice.
We don’t have kale year around available here in The Netherlands. =(
A very healthy and wholesome drink!
This is one nutritious and colorful drink!
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In juicing recipes, can you substitute limes for lemons?
I just discovered your blog and love it!
Thanks Mona! Absolutely. Limes add a really nice flavor to juices.
You actually make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this topic to
be really something that I think I would never understand.
It seems too complicated and extremely broad for me. I’m looking forward for your next post, I’ll try to get the hang of it!
Nice easy and affordable recipe! Thank you! I was really breaking the bank when I first began juicing and ended up quitting. My health wallet thanks you!
Yay! So glad this was helpful!