Juicing your way to health

If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, the celebs (and health nuts) swear by juicing. So while you may not have been on the Paleo diet or hitting the gym before your hols, here’s a quick way to feel better, lose a few pounds, and get some goodness into you, fast…

You can juice with a juicer, blender, or, the latest must-have, the Nutribullet, which whizzes up entire fruits and vegetables, so you’re not left with any pulpy residue – just add water. Try these recipes and feel like a glowing goddess (or god) in moments…

Green machine

One apple

Handful of spinach

Half a cucumber

Mint

Spritz it all together for a juice that’s full of vitamins and will wake you up first thing…

Purple protector

Handful of blueberries

Handful of strawberries

Handful of raspberries

Add some yoghurt to make it into a delicious smoothie and drink it when you need a treat…

Caribbean crazy

6 fresh or half a tin of lychees

1 peach

Coconut water

Mint

Blend and sip when you need to relax. It’s good for you and like a mini holiday in a glass…

The refueller

1 Orange

4 almonds

Half an avocado

1 apple

The natural sugars and healthy fats in this powerful smoothie will give you a surge of energy after the gym, or just get your through the day when you’re flagging…

The tummy tamer

Piece of ginger

Small beetroot

2 carrots

1 apple

Half a lemon

This unusual juice is packed with antioxidants, fibre and vitamins, and the ginger will help to calm any digestive troubles…

The beauty booster

Handful of spinach

Half a banana

Teaspoon of chia seeds

Teaspoon of honey

Deliciously pudding-like, this smoothie will give you a glow, and feed your skin with goodness. What are you waiting for?

Nutribullet, from £84.99

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