Healing green juice elixir
Fresh-pressed dandelion, celery, parsley, lemon, green apple, ginger juice + blended avocado combo is basically a functional medicine elixir — every ingredient is doing something specific for the liver, kidneys, gut, adrenals, and blood.
Here’s the breakdown of health benefits for each component, plus how they work together:
🌿 Ingredient-by-Ingredient Benefits
1. Dandelion Greens
Liver Detox Support – Contains bitter compounds (taraxacin, sesquiterpene lactones) that stimulate bile flow, aiding liver detoxification.
Diuretic & Kidney Support – Helps flush excess fluid and uric acid without depleting potassium.
Rich in Minerals – Especially potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron, which support adrenal and blood health.
2. Celery
Anti-inflammatory – High in luteolin and apigenin, which can reduce systemic inflammation.
Electrolyte Restoration – Rich in potassium and sodium in a balanced ratio, helping regulate fluid balance and blood pressure.
Gut-Soothing – Its natural polysaccharides may calm stomach lining irritation.
3. Parsley
Kidney Cleanser – Acts as a gentle diuretic, helping flush toxins and support urinary tract health.
Vitamin C & K – Supports collagen formation, immune health, and bone strength.
Chlorophyll-rich – May help bind to and remove certain toxins from the bloodstream.
4. Lemon
Alkalizing Effect – Despite being acidic in taste, lemon metabolizes to alkaline minerals, balancing pH.
Vitamin C Boost – Supports immune function and enhances iron absorption from greens.
Liver Enzyme Activation – Stimulates production of digestive enzymes.
5. Green Apple
Gentle Sweetness – Adds palatable flavor while keeping glycemic load lower than most fruits.
Pectin Fiber – Supports healthy gut bacteria and binds cholesterol.
Polyphenols – Provide antioxidant protection for cells.
6. Ginger
Anti-inflammatory & Circulatory Booster – Helps improve blood flow and reduce oxidative stress.
Digestive Aid – Increases gastric motility, reducing bloating.
Immune Modulator – Contains gingerol and shogaol compounds with antimicrobial effects.
7. Avocado (Half, Blended In)
Healthy Fats – Oleic acid helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) from the greens.
Satiety & Blood Sugar Balance – Slows glucose absorption from the apple and carrot-like sweetness of celery.
Potassium & Magnesium – Crucial for heart rhythm, muscle function, and adrenal recovery.
Synergistic Benefits of the Combo
Liver & Gallbladder Activation – Bitter greens (dandelion, parsley, lemon) + healthy fat (avocado) stimulate bile, improving fat digestion and detox pathways.
Iron Absorption – Vitamin C from lemon/apple + low-oxalate greens enhance plant-based iron bioavailability.
Anti-inflammatory & Alkalizing – Multiple plant antioxidants and phytonutrients reduce oxidative stress and help maintain optimal pH.
Adrenal & Nervous System Support – Rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C for stress resilience.
Blood Sugar Balance – Avocado fat + green apple fiber prevent sugar spikes common with pure juice.
⚠️ Notes & Tips
Best Time to Drink – Morning or midday for maximum digestive and liver benefits.
If You Have Low Blood Pressure – Celery and parsley’s diuretic effects can lower BP further.
Iron Boost – Pair with a protein-rich breakfast later to maximize hemoglobin-building potential.
This made approximately 32 oz of juice. Two days worth for me.
I used at least 4-5 bunches of organic celery
A bunch of organic dandelion
2 organic lemons (peel the skin off if not organic)
5” piece of organic ginger
2 organic Granny Smith apples
1/2 an avocado
I juiced everything except the avocado.
After everything was juiced using a masticating juicer (Omega) I added half the juice to a blender and blended with the 1/2 ripe avocado. Making a bitter but creamy green nourishing drink. The other half I put in a mason jar for the following morning.
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