5 Juicing Recipes for Weight Loss That Are Fast & Easy

By Lois D. Medrano | Aug 03, 2015 | 06:30 AM EDT

A detox cleanse often includes freshly squeezed or freshly prepared juices without adding sugar. It is an all-natural regimen that celebrities and even Kate Middleton swear by, writes The News on Sunday.

There are several ready-to-drink, cold-press fruit and vegetables juices in the market, and according to Times of India, these are the latest trend among professionals who are on-the-go but still wish to live healthy and lose weight. But, if you are skeptical if the prepacked juices are truly sugar free, then homemade juices are your best option, Juicing with G shares.

Here is a list of the top five best juicing recipes that will surely help you shed a few pounds, which can be easily done in a juicer.

Mean Green Toxin Flusher - helps the body to flush away the toxins through the use natural diuretics, fiber-rich fruits and vegetables without tasting bland and leafy. (Recipe provided by Juicing with G.)

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 kale
  • Handful of parsley
  • Half a lemon, unpeeled
  • Medium sized cucumber
  • Medium sized apple, preferably Fuji

Procedure

  • Stack 3 leaves of kale with the parsley on top. Carefully roll until tightly packed.
  • Chop the cucumber in half then place the first half in the juicer. Add the rolled parsley-kale combination then place the second half of the cucumber.
  • Juice the apple and lemon afterwards.

Lemon and Watermelon Juice - a great source of water and helps the body feel full, according to iFocus Health.

Ingredients

  • Lemon
  • A cup of watermelon with the seeds intact
  • A teaspoon of mint leaves

Procedure

  • Add all the ingredients in a blender or juicer.
  • Add a little crushed ice, if you are using a blender.
  • Pour in a glass and garnish with mint leaves.

The Cholesterol Fighter - the vegetables used are rich in phytonutrients that help reduce bad cholesterol, free radicals that cause cancer, and make bones healthier. (Recipe provided by Juicing with G.) 

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 Swiss chard leaves
  • Large cucumber
  • Medium-sized Romaine lettuce
  • Medium-sized apple
  • Ginger
  • Naval orange for added flavor

Procedure

  • Juice the Swiss chard leaves together with the ginger, apple, apple and lettuce.
  • Pour in a glass and enjoy cold.

Green Chia - with the combination of protein from Chia seeds and nutrients from the vegetables, this juice can help boost the immune system and promote weight loss. (Recipe provided by Juicing with G.)

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 collard greens
  • Medium-sized cucumber
  • Half a lime
  • 2 apples
  • A head of Romaine lettuce
  • A tablespoon of Chia seeds

Procedure

  • Juice all fruits and vegetables in one go.
  • Add Chia seeds after extracting the juice.

Blake's Go-To Drink - a tribute to actress Blake Lively, Women's Health has concocted this juice to help eliminate excess fluid and boost weight loss.

Ingredients

  • A cup of kale
  • 2 leaves Swiss chard
  • Half a cup of parsley
  • Half a cup of red beet
  • Half a cup of pineapple
  • 2 medium-sized apples
  • A sprig of mint
  • Half a lemon, peeled

Procedure

  • Combine all ingredients in a juicer
  • If you prefer a blender, just add ice and water for a smoothie like consistency

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