Kale Juice

Developed by Dr.Oz for Oprah magazine, Cleansing Pineapple Kale Juice by Dr. Oz is designed to feed your body enzymes that support the natural function of your organs. Your liver, lungs, kidneys, and colon already work to purify your body of toxins, but you can feed these organs the ingredients they need to help with the process. A natural boost of enzymes from the pineapple will support your detoxification, while kale and artichokes help cleanse your organs, and clear your mind. These ingredients can be juiced, or for an added fiber boost they can be blended into the Cleansing Pineapple Kale Juice by Dr. Oz with a Blendtec or a Vitamix blender.

Kale Juice Health Benefits

Pineapple juice is full of digestive enzymes, specifically bromelain; this unique enzyme is only found in pineapples, and has been linked to pain relief and the reduction of inflammation. Kale and artichoke hearts are both excellent sources of fiber, and kale is well known for having antioxidant properties. Kale is also a protein rich vegetable, high in vitamin B and folate, key vitamins for brain development.  Mint has been known to prevent and decrease indigestion, and is also an excellent source of antioxidants. Cucumbers will help hydrate and purify.

Dr Oz Pineapple Kale Juice

Cleansing Pineapple Kale Juice by Dr. Oz is an easy way to enhance the functions of your cleansing organs. Your body already knows how to cleanse itself, but by adding an enzyme boost and removing unhealthy foods from your diet, you will feel a difference in how your body functions. Dr. Oz has also testified that Cleansing Pineapple Kale Juice by Dr. Oz, when combined with his cleansing routine, will even alter the way you think. Clarify your organs and calm your mind with a refreshing Cleansing Pineapple Kale Juice by Dr. Oz.

Cleansing Pineapple Kale Juice Recipe by Dr Oz

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1. 1 cup Purified water
2. 2 artichoke hearts (from can or jar)
3. ½ cup mint
4. ½ lemon, squeezed
5. 2 large cucumbers
6. 4 cups chopped kale leaves (no stems)
7. ½ cup pineapple
8. 1 cup Ice

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep your ingredients
2. Put all ingredients into your blender jar.
3. Blendtec Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Using your Blendtec press the smoothie button and let it run, if you want to manually make it then start on speed 1 or speed 3 until all the ingredients catch, then increase to higher speeds for a smooth consistency
4. Vitamix Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Properly place the ingredients will make it easier for the blender to suck down and blend everything. If you have a newer Vitamix-blender then use the automatic smoothie setting! If you have an older Vitamix or want to blend manually then start on speed 1/low and slowly increase to speed 10/high. Use the Tamper if needed. Blend until smooth.
5. Regular Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top. You can even choose to blend in segments to make sure to get a good consistency. For example, blend your greens vegetables, then blend your fruits, and then mix in your ice, this will allow the blender to blend everything easier. Start on slow speeds and let the blender work those ingredients in and then increase to a higher speed for a smooth consistency.

In Cleansing Pineapple Kale Juice by Dr. Oz, sunny pineapple juice paired with cucumber and a hint of mint is a unique, but pleasing, flavor. Kale, and artichoke hearts add a faint earthy note to the Cleansing Pineapple Kale Juice by Dr. Oz, but are ultimately flavors that become masked by the pineapple. The heavy dose of enzymes from these ingredients will help your cleansing organs function properly. Add our smoothie boosts to the Cleansing Pineapple Kale Juice by Dr. Oz for even more flavor.

• Recipe by: Dr. Oz
• Recipe Type: Smoothie
• Servings: 2

Special Equipment:

Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Blender Bottle, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Large Glass, To Go Container

Water is a transparent fluid which forms the world’s streams, lakes, oceans and rain, and is the major constituent of the fluids of living things. Water is essential for human health, but the proper source and amount varies from person to person and within a person over time. All human cells and systems require water, so it’s essential to keep hydrated.

The globe artichoke is a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as a food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. The hearts of the artichoke are particularly prized for their taste and consistency, and often found pickled. Artichokes are high in fiber, folic acid, antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium, copper, and iron. They have cancer-protective and cholesterol lowering properties.

Mint or Mentha is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae. Mint has a cooling, refreshing taste and is used as a flavoring in everything from coffee to toothpaste. Mint is high in vitamin C, manganese, and copper and is a good source of antioxidants. Mint has volatile oils with strong anti-microbial qualities. Studies show that mint can help prevent cancer, soothe the stomach, and improve breathing and respiratory health.

The lemon is a small evergreen tree native to Asia. The juice, pulp, and skin of the fruit are all used in cooking around the world. Though lemons have an acidic, tart taste – they are one of the strongest alkaline-forming foods. Lemon juice is a great way to help balance pH. Lemons are very high in Vitamin C and have a strong antioxidant and antibiotic effects.

Cucumber is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. It is a creeping vine that bears cylindrical fruits that are used as culinary vegetables. There are three main varieties of cucumber: slicing, pickling, and burpless. Cucumbers are a cooling, moisturizing food. They are high in Vitamin K, molybdenum, and pantothenic acid. Cucumbers contain lignans associated with a reduction in cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Kale is a vegetable with green or purple leaves in the wild cabbage family. Kale is a stockpile of nutritional and medicinal qualities. One serving of kale contains a whopping 1180% of the USRDA for Vitamin K. Kale also contains high amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, manganese, and copper. Kale has well-studied anti-carcinogenic qualities, is cleansing to the liver, is full of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds and has been shown beneficial to cardiovascular health.

The pineapple is a tropical plant in the Bromeliaceae family with edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries. Pineapples contain ample amounts of Vitamin C, Manganese, and Copper. Bromelain is a complex mixture of substances that can be extracted from the stem and core fruit of the pineapple. There are dozens of known substances within Bromelain that have powerful medicinal effects, including enzymes crucial to digestion of protein.