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Cumber Pear and Kale Restore Juice | @tasteLUVnourish | #juicing #juice #cucumber #pear #kale #vegan

Cucumber Pear and Kale Restore Juice

June 13, 2014 By Caroline 27 Comments

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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.

Cucumber Pear and Kale Restore Juice by Taste Love & Nourish

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.

Cucumber Pear and Kale Restore Juice by Taste Love & Nourish

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Cucumber Pear and Kale Restore Juice by Taste Love & Nourish

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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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Filed Under: Breakfast, Drinks, Vegetables Tagged With: breakfast, cleanse, cucumber, detox, easy, giveaway, glass dharma, glass straws, gluten free, green juice, healthy, juicer, juicing, kale, lemon, low fat, pear, recipe, restore, snack, sponsored post, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian

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  1. Ginny McMeans

    December 1, 2014 at 10:31 am

    I love these glass straws! They are getting bookmarked and your drink sounds wonderful too!

    Reply
    • Caroline Hurley

      December 1, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      I love them too, Ginny! We use them all the time! Thanks so much! xo

      Reply
  2. rita

    October 17, 2014 at 8:48 am

    This was delicious and refreshing. Put it in my nutribullet, my new favorite!

    Reply
    • Caroline Hurley

      October 17, 2014 at 9:05 am

      Yay! I’m so happy to hear it, Rita! I find it refreshing too! Cheers!

      Reply
  3. Jai

    June 16, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    I love mango, pineapple and banana. Simple seems to work best. Can’t wait to start incorporating greens!

    Reply
  4. Cynthia Cordero

    June 16, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Love any smoothie with kale or beets!

    Reply
  5. Tammy

    June 16, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    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.

    Reply
  6. Erika

    June 16, 2014 at 11:47 am

    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! :)

    Reply
  7. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen

    June 16, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I’ve been lusting after these straws for years!

    Reply
  8. Michelle Rittler | Taste As You Go

    June 16, 2014 at 11:10 am

    My favorite smoothie calls for frozen mixed berries, a banana, and enough orange juice to cover the fruit in the blender. I’m obsessed!

    Reply
  9. Misha Estrada

    June 16, 2014 at 12:56 am

    I love strawberry smoothies.

    Reply
  10. LaKendra Glenn

    June 15, 2014 at 11:17 am

    I need those glass straws!

    Reply
  11. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens

    June 15, 2014 at 9:59 am

    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

    Reply
  12. --anu

    June 15, 2014 at 2:15 am

    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.

    Reply
  13. Ashley B

    June 13, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    I love a good strawberry-banana smoothie!

    Reply
  14. Kimberly

    June 13, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    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!

    Reply
  15. Kimberly

    June 13, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    I love pineapple, kale, coconut water and chia seeds — with a hint of strawberries if you like!

    Reply
  16. Melissa

    June 13, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Any juice made with beets is a favorite of mine!

    Reply
  17. samiyah

    June 13, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    I will have to try this combo. I love pear in my juices sometimes I get a little bored with apples.

    Reply
  18. Jennelle

    June 13, 2014 at 11:59 am

    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.

    Reply
  19. Jamie

    June 13, 2014 at 11:41 am

    I love blueberry and banana with yogurt!

    Reply
  20. Annie @ ciaochowbambina

    June 13, 2014 at 9:44 am

    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.

    Reply
  21. Kathy

    June 13, 2014 at 9:36 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Caroline Hurley

      June 13, 2014 at 11:15 am

      Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing, Kathy!

      Reply
  22. Jennifer Farley

    June 13, 2014 at 9:29 am

    This looks amazing!! Beautiful photo <3

    Reply
    • Caroline Hurley

      June 13, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Thanks so much Jen! :)

      Reply
  23. Karen

    June 13, 2014 at 9:13 am

    My favorite is a banana smoothie!

    Reply

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