Papa Juice, Mama Juice and Baby Juice

Juicing has really become a lot of fun for me as I experiment with the wonderful mixtures of greens, fruits and vegetables. I am also learning that some of the flavors mixed together taste absolutely delightful, where others are more of an acquired taste.  The two subjects in my household have become my lab rats as I push them to try all my concoctions.  My hubby distorts his face and politely says, "it's too grassy" which means it is loaded with chlorophyll and it is rich with lots of vitamins and nutrients, however most times he says, "B, it's good".  My little one says, "eww, it's green", again and again, which means it is filled with good stuff, but she drinks it anyways.   Hmmm!!  Throughout this whole process I am realizing that each person has their own sense of taste, likes and dislikes..  My husband clearly likes his juices sweet with a subtle taste of the chlorophyll and my daughter hates green juices, just because.....


Here are some of my family favorites. but I guarantee you that when you begin you will find your own favorites too.   

(Most of the times I don't measure when making the juices, but just for your sake, I will make  suggestions, so play around and add or subtract)

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5 Carrots
2 leafs Kale
1 Apple
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2 bunches arugula lettuce (Tried this last night, absolutely papa's favorite.  It was too sweet for me)
1/2 cucumber
1 ripe pear
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1 orange
2 leafs of kale
1 cup of broccoli
1/2 grapefruit
1 apple
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1 orange                                   
2 bunches of broccoli with stalk      
1 lime

 (My little one admitted she liked this the best, while I substituted lime  with kiwi, she didn't like it. I also tried using cabbage instead of  broccoli and she noticed and didn't like it.  So I'll stick with her favorite  for now.  Every so often I sneak in a  few other leafs, but shhhhh!!!

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2 leafs of Swiss Chard
1 leaf Kale
handful of Spinach
handful of dandelion (bitter so use a little)
1/2 grapefruit
1 green apple
3 celery stalks

This is my power drink which keeps me balance for my hectic day.  I have tried mustard greens, different types of chard's, turnip greens, string beans, I have also used sweet potatoes, which is very starchy but good in beta carotene.  I haven't tried brussel sprouts yet  which I may just try tonight. But I am sure there are so many more that I haven't tried yet, which I am very excited about.  Please enjoy and make it fun.
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Don't knock it till you try it.