You may already be aware of the wide range of benefits that juicing can offer. Juice aid with cleansing the body and weight loss. As well as this, juices offer a large number of vitamins, minerals and nutrients into a delicious and condensed form, the nutrients from produce are much easier to absorb as they come "pre-chewed".
This is also why it is so important to buy organic produce that is free from any harmful toxins and chemicals that can build up in conventional produce. Buying a Juicing Box from OrganicBox certifies you will be drinking fresh, healthy and delicious organic juice, free from a cocktail of harmful pesticides such as Glyphosate.
Apples
Apples contain high levels of anti-oxidising polyphenols, reduce your risk of heart disease and help to support brain function.
Kale
Kale is high in several important nutrients, including beta-carotene and vitamins A, C, and K. Plus, it has been shown to improve arthritis, autoimmune disease, heart disease risk factors and is low in calories.
Carrots
Carrots are rich in vitamin A, biotin, and potassium. They’re also high in carotenoids, which may be linked to a lower risk of eye disease, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.
Beetroot
Beets are a good source of manganese, potassium, folate, and nitrates, which may help lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance and brain health.
Spinach
Spinach is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants and nitrates. It may help fight cancer, reduce blood pressure and have antacid effects. Although it is a nutrient powerhouse, it is good to use in juices as it has a very mild flavour when juiced.
Celery
Celery is low glycaemic and contains vitamins A, K, and C, as well as several antioxidants. Animal and test-tube studies show that celery extract may decrease inflammation and reduce blood pressure, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels.
Lemon
Lemon is a very effective cleansing agent that also helps to disguise the bitter flavour of greens when juicing.
Oranges
Are an immune system booster that are high in vitamin C and low in calories.
Turmeric and Ginger
Are anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and support the digestive and immune systems.
Juice Recipes
Green goodness for ENERGY (makes 4 serves)
- 1 Bag Baby Spinach
- 1 Kale
- 1 Lemon
- 10 Apples
- 30g Ginger
- 15g Turmeric*
Delicious DETOX (makes 6 serves)
- 12-15 Beetroots
- 9 Carrots
- 4 Apples
- 1.5 Lemon
- 15g Ginger
ANTI-OXIDANT Boost (7 serves)
- 16 Carrots
- 7 Oranges
- 1 lemon
- 30g Ginger
- 30g Turmeric*
Celery CLEANSE (2 serves)
- 1 Celery
- 3 Carrots
- 1.5 Lemon
*You may wish to add a few twists of black pepper to your juices containing turmeric. Turmeric and black pepper help to reduce inflammation and improve digestion, due to the compounds Curcumin and Piperine. As Piperine in pepper enhances Curcumin absorption in the body by up to 2,000 per cent, combining them magnifies these health benefits.
How to prepare your juice:
1. Start by washing, preparing and, and chopping produce required for your chosen juice.
2. Add the required produce to your juicer* one at a time.
3. You can serve your juice cold over ice.
4. Leftovers will store in the fridge for 7 days, but make sure to shake or stir well before drinking.
*If you don't have a juicer, you can also use a blender or bullet to process the produce, and then simply strain it using a colander.
The OrganicBox SUPER JUICING Box
This box is a mix of seasonal certified organic fruit and vegetables selected specifically for their juicing potential. One box will make around 19 - 20 juices, making great value at under $3.50 per certified organic juice!
This box is best suited to a single person wanting to undertake a one week juice cleanse, or a couple or small family wanting to drink organic juice daily for good health. It is important to remember that if you have liver problems or are giving juice to young children, you should add water to a half serve of juice so that it doesn't put pressure on the liver.
What's included this week:
- Certified Organic Carrots 4kg
- Certified Organic Beetroot 1.5kg
- Certified Organic Apples 1.5kg
- Certified Organic Oranges1kg
- Certified Organic Lemon 0.5kg
- Certified Organic Ginger 80g
- Certified Organic Turmeric 50g
- Certified Organic Celery, Bunch
- Certified Organic Baby Spinach, Bag
- Certified Organic Kale, Bunch
How Much Juice Will I Get?
You may be wondering how much organic produce you will need to create a cup of juice. The following ratios generally apply:
- 3 Oranges - 1 cup
- 2 Romano Lettuce - 1 cup
- 1 Cucumber - 1 cup
- 1 Bunch Celery - 1 cup
- 1 Bunch Kale - 1 cup
- 9 Carrots - 1 cup
- 4 Beets - 1 cup
- 4 Lemons - 1 cup
- 4 Apples - 1 cup
- 8 Cups Baby Spinach - 1 cup
