5 Juices That Will Help You Lose Weight And Give You Strength

Vegetables and fruits have a wide range of properties that, after being ingested,  provide the body with important health benefits.   

Since they are a source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and other essential nutrients, their daily consumption can help to strengthen the immune system and improve the figure.

And it is that, although many ignore it, a healthy and balanced diet is the main key to having an adequate weight and a good general functioning

With this in mind, below we want to share 5 delicious juice recipes with which you can complement your diet.

Don’t stop trying them!

1. Strawberry, guava and orange juice

The combination of fruits that we propose with this juice results in a drink loaded with vitamin C. This powerful antioxidant can  strengthen the immune system, as well as help protect the body against eventulities such as a cold, as this study of the University of Otago (New Zealand).

It is low in calories and its high fiber content prolongs the feeling of fullness and improves digestion.

Ingredients

• 2 handfuls of strawberries
• 1 guava
• The juice of 2 oranges

How to prepare it?

• Wash and chop the strawberries and guava.
• Squeeze the two oranges and put the juice in the blender glass.
• Add the chopped fruits and process everything for a few moments.
• After obtaining a homogeneous drink, serve it and consume it in the shortest possible time.
• Take it preferably on an empty stomach.

2. Carrot, orange and ginger juice

Rich in vitamins A and C, this natural juice is ideal for increasing the production of white blood cells, responsible for acting and protecting against pathogens that cause many diseases.

Thanks to its active compounds, it can help improve blood circulation,  lower blood pressure (as stated in this study by Texas A&M University-Kingsville, in the United States) and stimulate the repair capacity of the skin (according to this study conducted by the Bombay College of Pharmacy (India).

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Ingredients

• 8 carrots
• 3 oranges
• 1 teaspoon of grated ginger (5 g)
• ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional) (2 g)
• Honey from bees (optional)

 How to prepare it?

• Wash and peel the carrots and, with an extractor, extract their natural juice.
• Extract the juice from the oranges and take it to the blender glass along with the carrot.
• Add the grated ginger, turmeric and, if desired, a little honey to sweeten.
• Process all the ingredients for a couple of minutes or until you get a smooth shake.
• Serve and consume on an empty stomach.

3. Pumpkin and carrot juice

With this delicious juice you will not only be giving a boost to your body’s defenses (thanks to pumpkin according to this research by Ain Shams University, in Egypt) but you  will also improve the appearance of your skin.

Ingredients

• 1 serving of pumpkin.
• 1 large carrot.
• ½ glass of water (100 ml)

How to prepare it?

• Wash the ingredients and chop them to facilitate their blending.
• Add everything to the blender, along with the water, and process for a few moments until you get a homogeneous drink.
• Consume it twice a day, at least three times a week.

4. Melon, strawberry and lettuce juice

The mixture of melon, strawberry and lettuce results in a juice with diuretic properties that allow us to improve intestinal transit. Strawberries contain a lot of fiber, essential in this regard, and a high content of antioxidants; melon, for its part, is a good anti-inflammatory, according to this study carried out by the Integrated Regional University (Brazil).

Its high concentration of vitamins, minerals and fiber does nothing more than make us feel satisfied and helps to strengthen our body.

Read more: 4 great natural and home remedies based on melon

Ingredients

• ½ melon
• 1 cup of strawberries (170 g)

• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

How to prepare it?

• Wash and chop the melon, strawberries and lettuce leaves.
• Put everything in the blender, add the glass of water and process until everything is mixed well.
• Serve without straining and consume on an empty stomach for a week.

5. Cucumber, tomato and celery juice

The natural drink of cucumber, tomato and celery has a high concentration of antioxidants that help protect the body against the damage of excesses.

Its diuretic properties stimulate the elimination of retained fluids and promote weight reduction, provided it is combined with exercise. Celery has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties (according to this study carried out by Kurdistan University, in Iran); tomato and cucumber, meanwhile, also have properties that reduce inflammation, according to this study by the University of Kyoto (Japan) and this research by Dr. Howard Murad.

Although its flavor is not as pleasant as other options, it is one of the lowest in calories and rich in nutrients.

Ingredients

• ½ cucumber with skin
• 2 tomatoes with skin
• 1 stick of celery
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

How to prepare it?

• Wash all the ingredients well, chop them and take them to the blender.
• Add the glass of water and process for a few moments, until you get a homogeneous mixture.
• Consume it as part of breakfast or in the evening for dinner.

Ready to try them? Choose the option that most catches your attention and take them regularly to benefit from their properties.