Choosing the best vegetables to juice can give your green juice increased nutritional value and boost its health properties.

CELERY

A vegetable that is largely comprised of water, celery is a low-calorie ingredient for your green juice perfect for weight loss.

With no chopping is required, you can juice the whole stalk including the leaves meaning no nutrition is lost through preparation!

Highly nutrient dense, celery contains vitamins and minerals such as rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin B and potassium.

1.ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Many of us suffer from inflammation in our bodies, yet we don’t even realise it. Inflammation can manifest as fatigue and weight gain amongst other symptoms.

Celery is rich in antioxidants in particular flavonoid and polyphenol, which fight inflammation the root of many chronic illnesses. Flavonoid fights this inflammation whilst polyphenol targets inflamed prostaglandins.

2. SKIN

Celery is made up of 95% water, and is a great for hydration resulting in soft skin.

Celery also contains Vitamin K which tightens the skin and Vitamins A,B and C which preserves a clear and even skin tone.

3. DETOXIFYING

Celery is highly alkaline, balancing the body’s pH level which is vital to the effective functioning of the billions of cells in our body. A natural diuretic, celery flushes toxins from the body and gets rid of excess fluid from the body which assists in weight loss.

KALE

Kale is a top superfood and should definitely be in your juice!

Kale is rich in iron, therefore a great energy booster.

Also full of vitamins, kale is a great source of Vitamin A and C. Vitamin A is necessary source for healthy bones and skin and maintaining good eye sight whilst Vitamin C is an immune system booster, great for fat burning and keeping the body functioning.

Kale also targets the:

1.HEART

Kale lowers the body’s cholesterol to keep the heart healthy and lower the risk of developing heart disease. Improved circulation

2.STRONG BONES

Did you know that per calorie, kale contains more calcium than milk?

As a significant source of your daily calcium, kale ensures that the bones are strong and decreases potential osteoporosis development.

Kale also is a source of Vitamin K, which contributes to healthy bones.

CUCUMBER

With a high water content, cucumber is another great low calorie ingredient, helping to shed those extra pounds!

Cucumber helps to:

1.BOOSTS ENERGY

The lack of energy and fatigue can be linked to a deficiency of Vitamin B. Packed with Vitamin B, cucumber is a great natural energy booster.

2.IMMUNITY

Full of the necessary Vitamin C, cucumber is an excellent support and booster for your immune system, fighting off infections.

WHEATGRASS

The pinnacle of superfoods!

But what makes wheatgrass a superfood?

Wheatgrass is highly concentrated in Vitamins A, C and E and K, minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium and amino acids which are the building blocks for protein.

The green pigment in wheatgrass, chlorophyll, contains many benefits in itself! It is known to curb cravings, detoxify the blood and it contains many anti-carcinogenic properties amongst other great benefits!

Wheatgrass has many great health benefits including an essential weight loss ingredient.

Wheatgrass targets the thyroid gland – the gland know for producing hormones which contribute to weight gain and loss. An under functioning thyroid has been proved to lead to weight gain whilst an over functioning thyroid leads to weight loss.

Wheatgrass is rich in selenium, which has been noted for having positive affects on the operation on the thyroid.

SPINACH

Spinach is an amazing source of iron, boosting red blood cell production to prevent anaemia.

1.HAIR

Spinach contains Vitamin B complex, that keeps your hair healthy through improving hair growth and maintaining its shine.

2.VISION

Containing antioxidants, spinach does wonders for your eye sight. Protecting against AMD (Age-related macular degeneration), the primary cause of blindness.

Here are our favorite green juice recipes which include these best vegetables to juice!