Liver Cleanse Juice (Energizing!)
Support your liver’s natural detoxification abilities with this Liver Cleanse Juice. Some of the potential benefits may include feeling less bloated and more energetic. This healthy juice is easy to make and tastes great too.
Whether you’re wanting to do a liver cleanse or you just want a juice that makes you feel energized and fresh, you’ll want to try this recipe.
Making fresh juice in a juicer or a blender is a fun and health-promoting addition to your day. Store-bought ones aren’t always the freshest, and will often have added sugars or other undesirable ingredients.
Making your own Liver Cleanse Juice is fast, easy, and delicious. Plus, you’ll save money and have more control over the quality of ingredients.
Why You Need This Recipe
- Vegetable juices are a really tasty treat, and this one is great for supporting our liver enzymes and overall health.
- Customize your ingredients for your best flavor and nutrition, like using different apple varieties.
- Support your body’s natural ability to detox. Make this juice in a juicer or a blender. I’ll show you how!
Ingredients
- Beets are high in fiber and add vibrant color to your glass. Beets are also known to help with liver function and prevent liver damage. They essentially help support the both the digestive system and the body’s natural detoxification system. They are one of my favorite vegetables!
- Cucumber is very hydrating and perfect for including in this delicious Liver Detox Juice.
- Apples add sweetness. You can use either a red apple or a green apple for this detox drink recipe.
- Lemon ties everything together with its acidity and brightness. It is a nice source of vitamin C that supports the immune system. Plus, it adds brightness of flavor to the juice and helps balance the “green” flavor.
- Dandelion greens are leafy greens that have amazing antioxidants and are highly nutritious. They have also been studied for their role in supporting liver health and fighting liver disease.
- You may also want to check out my Herbal Coffee recipe that contains dandelion root.
- Parsley is rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants. It has been studied for its role in reducing heavy metals in the body and is one of those healthy foods that is almost always included in any detox diet. It’s great for reducing harmful substances and reducing oxidative stress. Be sure to use flat-leaf parsley and not the curly kind. Parsley juice is on my list of the best juicing recipes for energy!
Be sure to see the full recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Steps (With Photos)
Step One
Rough chop all ingredients and add to a high-powered blender. You can also use a juicer for this recipe.
I recommend using a Vitamix blender or a masticating juicer (see my list of the best juicers).
Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Two
Add dandelion greens on top, then water.
If you’re using a juicer, then leave out the water and simply juice all of the ingredients.
Step Three
Top the blender with the parsley, then lock on the lid.
Step Four
Blend until smooth. Then, strain and serve!
Juicing Recipe Tips
- Fresh juice is best served right after it’s made. But, it can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You can peel the cucumber if you want to, but you don’t have to.
- Use whatever type of apple you like best. Red apples tend to have more natural sugars than green apples. If you want your juice to have less sugar, then you can leave out the apple entirely.
Recipe FAQs
Whatever is in your garden or farmer’s market! You can peel or not, depending on how it normally affects you. If you buy hothouse or English, they are generally seedless. Because you are blending or juicing and then straining, the seeds aren’t a problem.
You may want to ask your healthcare provider, but most people should be able to drink it once a day. Be forewarned that consuming beets or beetroot juice can turn your stool pink or red. So, don’t be alarmed if this happens after you drink the juice.
The liver is one of our essential organs and works naturally to help detoxify our blood. It is sometimes known as the body’s “filter.” One of the most important functions of the liver is to breakdown alcohol and other harmful substances, among many other duties.
While a healthy liver does its own cleansing or detoxification work, it’s a good idea to support the liver by consuming foods with antioxidants so it remains strong and functioning.
Eating unhealthy foods or too many refined carbohydrates can lead to fatty liver disease and other liver problems. On the other hand, eating solid foods or doing a juice cleanse with this liver cleansing juice recipe only helps to support the liver’s work.
Almost all real, whole foods will benefit the liver as well as the entire body. Try eating more cruciferous vegetables to increase your overall antioxidant intake. You may also want to read my articles on the Best Foods to Eat Every Day, Clean Eating Shopping List, and the Best Green Vegetables.
If you want more liver supportive recipes, try my Beet Juice Recipe or Herbal Coffee, or read my articles on Beet Juice Benefits and Beet Juice Powder. Or, check out my Liver Detox Smoothie which is another liver cleansing drink.
Use raw beets. Just remove any greens and scrub the beets well before cutting and juicing.
More Cleansing Juice Recipes You Might Like
- Parsley Juice
- Green Vegetable Juice
- Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon Juice
- Ginger Lemon Shot
- Green Juice with Lemon and Ginger
Don’t Miss These Beet Recipes!
Liver Cleanse Juice (Energizing!)
Support your liver’s natural detoxification abilities with this Liver Cleanse Juice. Some of the potential benefits may include feeling less bloated and more energetic! This healthy juice is easy to make and tastes great too.
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 beets, scrubbed well
- 1/2 bunch dandelion greens, rinsed and patted dry
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
- 1 lemon, skin removed
- 1 cucumber
- 1 apple
- 1 cup water (if using a blender)
Instructions
- Cut the produce into large pieces that will fit through the feeding tube of a juicer. If you will be using a blender to make your juice, then cut your produce into smaller pieces than if you are using a juicer. If using a blender, you may also wish to remove the stems from the parsley.
- If you are using a juicer, then run the vegetable and fruit pieces through the juicer. Collect the juice and serve immediately.
- If you are using a food processor or blender, add the beets, dandelion greens, parsley, lemon, cucumber, and apple pieces to the base. Add 1 cup of water. Blend or process on high for 20-30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth.
- Then, pour the blended juice through a nut milk bag, squeezing it from the top down to drain the juice into a pitcher. Discard the collected pulp, or save it and use it for another purpose.
- Serve the juice immediately.
Notes
- Fresh juice is best served right after it’s made. But, it can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You can peel the cucumber if you want to, but you don’t have to.
- Use whatever type of apple you like best. Red apples tend to have more natural sugars than green apples. If you want your juice to have less sugar, then you can leave out the apple entirely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Juice
- Method: Blender or Juice
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6.1 g
- Sodium: 17 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.2 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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About the Author: Carrie Forrest has a master’s degree in public health with a specialty in nutrition. She is a top wellness and food blogger with nearly 10 million annual visitors to her site. Carrie has an incredible story of recovery from chronic illness and is passionate about helping other women transform their health. Send Carrie a message through her contact form.
Note: this post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for recommendations related to your individual situation.
Is lemon low histamine??
Made it was really good, but not sure how much to drink at a time
I love this! I made a substitution of beet greens since I couldn’t find dandelion greens.I feel so energized. I made 48 oz. so I’ll have some for tomorrow. Is that too much to drink at once? Thank you!
These ingredients work so well together and make for a delicious way to achieve better health! I make a large batch of this juice 2-3 times per week and have it every morning either with or before breakfast. I use green apples to add the perfect amount of sweetness. So far I’ve seen an overall increase in energy and improvement in my digestive system, so thank you for this recipe!
This one tastes great and makes me feel really good after drinking it.