Seven Green Juice Recipes to Aid Weight Loss

If you're trying to lose weight, green juices are a good addition to a healthy diet and lifestyle. In fact, their high nutrient content promotes wellness.

Reviewed and approved by the pedagogue in physical education and nutritionist Elisa Morales Lupayante.

Written by Daniela Echeverri Castro

Last update: 11 July, 2022

Adopting a healthy diet and daily exercise routine are two of the most important pillars for healthy weight loss. For an extra boost, you can try the following green juices.

Although they have no miraculous properties, thanks to their healthy combination of fruits and vegetables, they’re a good source of nutrients and help you feel fuller for longer. In fact, they’re drinks that help promote an overall feeling of well-being.

We know that a lot of people are struggling with their weight so today we’re going to share seven interesting recipes for green juices. Choose the one you find most appealing and include it regularly in your diet.

Delicious green juice recipes to aid weight loss

First of all, we must clarify that there are no foods, drinks, or supplements that’ll make you lose weight on their own. Therefore, you should only think of these green juices as a supplement to a well-balanced, calorie-controlled diet.

Ideally, you should enlist the help of a nutritionist or doctor to devise a healthy weight loss plan. They’ll be able to suggest a series of dietary guidelines and habits to achieve a healthy and stable weight loss, according to your needs.

According to a study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, habit-based interventions are beneficial for losing weight and maintaining it. So before trying these juices or any other supplement, lifestyle changes should be the foundation of your weight loss program.

With this in mind, we invite you to try some of these delicious recipes for green juices to include in your diet. They’re low in calories and a great way of starting the day or as a healthy snack.

1. Kiwi, spinach, and lettuce

The ingredients in this green juice recipe provide your body with large amounts of fiber and antioxidants, which stimulate weight loss.

A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that kiwi may help improve metabolic health. Furthermore, researchers observed that kiwi had a positive effect on glucose and insulin balance, which helps maintain a healthy weight and lower cholesterol.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe kiwi.
• 3 leaves of lettuce.
• 5 leaves of fresh spinach.
• 1 glass of water.

Method

• Peel the kiwi and put it in the blender with the spinach, lettuce, and water.
• Blend until it’s smooth and serve immediately, without straining.

How to drink it

• Drink this juice on an empty stomach at least three times a week.
• You can also make yourself one whenever you’re craving food.

2. Pineapple, cucumber, and spinach

This juice is packed with digestive enzymes and antioxidants and is a great way to help rid your body of excess fat and fluids. Its high fiber and water content will also help you feel fuller for longer.

Ingredients

• 1/2 a cucumber.
• 1/2 an apple.
• 4 fresh spinach leaves.
• 1 glass of water (200 ml).
• 2 slices of ripe pineapple.

Method

• Chop the ingredients and put them into the blender with the water.
• Blend and serve without straining.

How to drink it

• Drink this juice on an empty stomach and wait at least 30 minutes before you eat breakfast.
• Drink it three times a week.

3. Carrot, lettuce, and broccoli

Vegetables are the centerpiece of this tasty green juice. The delicious flavor of orange gives it an amazing taste and also concentrates the vitamin and mineral contributions from the vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1/2 a carrot.
• 2 sticks of celery.
• 1 sprig of broccoli.
• 3 leaves of lettuce.
• 1 glass of orange juice (200 ml).

Method

• Rinse all the fruits and vegetables in plenty of water. Peel and chop the carrot and add it to the blender along with the other ingredients. Process until smooth.

How to drink it

• Have it with your breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
• Drink it every day for two weeks, wait a week, and then repeat.

4. Cucumber, celery, and apples

This delicious juice is low in calories but thanks to its fruit and vegetable content, contains a huge quantity of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Ingredients

• 1/2 a cucumber.
• 3 sticks of celery.
• 1 green apple.
• 1/2 cup of water (100 ml).

Method

• Chop all the ingredients and blend them with the water.

How to drink it

• Drink on an empty stomach or in the afternoon, two to three times a week.

5. Lemon, parsley, and spinach

This green juice recipe is a delicious combination of parsley, spinach, and lemon. Parsley, as mentioned in a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, contains phenolic compounds and flavonoids that give it important health properties.

Spinach is a great source of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and other bioactive compounds that promote well-being and help you maintain a healthy weight.

Ingredients

• 1/2 a cucumber.
• 1 stick of celery.
• The juice of 1 lemon.
• 5 sprigs of parsley.
• 6 fresh spinach leaves.
• 1 glass of water (200 ml).
• 1 tsp. of grated ginger.

Method

• Squeeze the lemon juice into the blender with all the other ingredients.
• Add the water, blend, and process until everything is well integrated.

How to drink it

• Drink this juice on an empty stomach, three times a week.

6. Pineapple, kale, and mint

This variety of cabbage, also known as curly cabbage, is a common ingredient in green juices and smoothies due to its large amount of nutrients. It’s a lovely juice with a delicious flavor with the added digestive and diuretic properties of pineapple.

Ingredients

• 2 slices of fresh pineapple.
• 4 kale leaves.
• A few fresh mint leaves.
• The juice of ½ a lime or lemon.
• 1 glass of water (200 milliliters).

Method

• Peel and chop the pineapple and put it in a blender. Add the washed and chopped kale leaves.
• Add the water, mint, and a little lemon or lime juice to taste. Beat until you get a homogeneous texture.

How to drink

You can have this smoothie as a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack. It’s extremely refreshing and hydrating.

7. Avocado and pear

Avocados are fruits that contain a good amount of fat. They’re ideal to include in a weight loss diet. Furthermore, thanks to their fiber content, avocados can make you feel fuller so you’ll eat less throughout the day.

Ingredients

½ a pear.
½ an avocado.
1 or 2 sticks of celery.
½ a cucumber.
A glass of water (200 milliliters).

Method

• Peel the avocado and put the flesh into a food processor or blender. Add the pear, well washed and with the skin on.
• Chop the celery and peeled cucumber and add to the mixture with the water.
• Blend the ingredients well and serve. You can flavor it with a little ginger or lemon juice.

How to drink

• Due to its satiating content, this smoothie is great for breakfast.

More tips on green juices to aid weight loss

You should never substitute these juices for a main meal, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner. That’s because, although they contain nutrients, they also lack fat, protein, and some vitamins.

Furthermore, these are really light drinks that don’t require chewing. Therefore, basing your diet on this type of juice or smoothie would run the risk of being deficient in both energy and nutrients, which could be detrimental to your health.

The best way to drink them is mid-morning or mid-afternoon as a snack to avoid choosing less healthy options. Thanks to the fiber they provide, they’ll help you feel less hungry at your next meal.

These green juices can also form part of your main meals. However, you should supplement them with lean protein sources, healthy fats, and other carbohydrates (if needed).

Ideally, you should prepare these juices to drink immediately so the fruit and vitamins are at optimal freshness. However, you can also make them a day in advance and keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to drink them. Remember to wash all the ingredients really well before using them.

You may find it easier to follow these recipes at first but you can also be inventive and make green smoothies tailored to own your tastes. These are the ingredients that usually work best:

• Pineapple, kiwi, apple, pear, avocado, banana, lemon, grapefruit.
• Spinach, kale, watercress, lettuce, broccoli, celery, cucumber.
• Mint, basil, parsley, cinnamon, ginger, or turmeric (may be added for flavor).

Final note

Drinking these green juices won’t make you lose weight overnight. However, when included in a healthy diet and active lifestyle, they’ll provide you with certain health benefits.

Remember to always consume them as a supplement to your diet. Don’t use them as a substitute for whole pieces of fruit or proper meals. These are your real allies in your fight to lose weight and to promote your feelings of general well-being.