We make a lot of smoothies in my house and I love them, but sometimes I actually crave juices. Sounds crazy, I know, especially if you haven’t tasted a green juice. I have to say though, if you do, I think you’ll be surprised by how fruity and refreshing green juices can be. There are so many opinions on juicing and debate over how nutritious they really are, but I look at them as a great way to get veggies and fruits into your day. I don’t feel that juices should supplement eating whole fruit or vegetables, but they make a great addition. I sometimes start the day off with a green juice for breakfast. It leaves me feeling light, refreshed and restored.
This particular combination is really delicious. The pear adds just enough sweetness without being overpowering. Kale is one of the most nutritious greens, adding lots of Vitamins A, B6 and K and even minerals like calcium and iron and potassium. Then there’s the cucumber. Cucumber is a wonderful addition to juices. It’s made up of ninety-six percent water, so it really adds to the volume of your juice, but it also contains electrolytes and minerals that are so good for you. Finally, I love adding lemon to my juices. Not only does it give a bit of a boost of Vitamin C, its citrusy tang perks up the flavors of the greens and balances out the sweetness.
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So, with all of this juicing and smoothie drinking we do, you can imagine how many straws we go through. I mean, it’s a bit contradictory to put so much effort in doing something so healthy for our body, only to fill our landfills with plastic straws. Did you know that plastic straws are one of the largest component of plastic pollution? They are also one of the top ten items found during beach clean ups. I’ve tried using paper straws, but honestly, as pretty and decorative as they can be, I find them really unpalatable to drink from. So, when I received a message recently from Glass Dharma asking if I’d like to try their glass straws, I was intrigued! As soon as I tried one, I knew I wanted to work with them and to share their product with you. I love the selection of straws they carry. There are a variety of diameters, lengths and even bent and decorative straws. They have a great feel when using them without altering the flavor of your drink the way paper straws seem to.
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Cucumber Pear and Kale Restore Juice
1/2 large cucumber, about 5 to 6 inches, peeled unless organic or home-grown
1 large pear, peeled unless organic and seeds removed
4 large stalks organic kale
1/2 lemon
Place the cucumber, pear and kale into your juicer and juice according to manufacturer’s directions. You can peel the lemon and juice that in your juicer as well, or simply use a reamer or citrus juicer. Drink immediately for the most nutritional benefit or store in a sealed jar for one day.
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I love these glass straws! They are getting bookmarked and your drink sounds wonderful too!
I love them too, Ginny! We use them all the time! Thanks so much! xo
This was delicious and refreshing. Put it in my nutribullet, my new favorite!
Yay! I’m so happy to hear it, Rita! I find it refreshing too! Cheers!
I love mango, pineapple and banana. Simple seems to work best. Can’t wait to start incorporating greens!
Love any smoothie with kale or beets!
I like to keep my smoothies simple – and the more strawberries the better. I have been known to use them as a vehicle to get healthier stuff in to the kids.
I like simple juice recipe. I like to blend up a cup or two of watermelon, juice from half a lemon, and a handful of fresh basil leaves. if i want a little umph and texture, about a tbsp. of chia or flax seeds and i am set! amazing! :)
I’ve been lusting after these straws for years!
My favorite smoothie calls for frozen mixed berries, a banana, and enough orange juice to cover the fruit in the blender. I’m obsessed!
I love strawberry smoothies.
I need those glass straws!
This juice sounds so lovely – refreshing and really healthy! I especially love the combination of sweet pear with mild cucumber – yum! And hey, these glass straws are really cool! So pretty, so schwanky! And the strongest glass available, PLUS a lifetime guarantee, huh?!?!? Ok – that’s impressive! What a great product! :D
I’ve been making smoothies with banana, plain yogurt, and cherries these days. If I happen to have a ripe peach or nectarine, it makes a great addition :) And if I’m using greek yogurt, I’ll add some milk but otherwise I’ll leave it thick. It still comes through the straw (we’ve been using stainless steel) but is equally delicious eaten with a spoon from a bowl.
I love a good strawberry-banana smoothie!
I love to make:
1/4 cup chopped pineapple
1/2 cup strawberries
1 banana
1 large handful kale
1/4 cup coconut water — if in blender and not juicer
YUM!
I love pineapple, kale, coconut water and chia seeds — with a hint of strawberries if you like!
Any juice made with beets is a favorite of mine!
I will have to try this combo. I love pear in my juices sometimes I get a little bored with apples.
I am always looking for new smoothie recipes. My old stand-by favorites are chocolate mocha and “PB&J” made with frozen blueberries and a spoonful of PB. Tastes a lot like the classic.
I love blueberry and banana with yogurt!
Just this year, for the first time, I played around with some fruit and veggie combinations for juices. I was pleasantly surprised with a couple of them. I’ll have to try this…I love pear. Thank you for sharing.
I drink a green smoothie every day that has:
1 banana
2 handfuls of frozen chopped kale (about 2 cups)
2 cups of frozen mixed fruit
1 tablespoon chia or flax seeds
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup water
It’s so delicious I crave it!
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing, Kathy!
This looks amazing!! Beautiful photo <3
Thanks so much Jen! :)
My favorite is a banana smoothie!