juice recipes

If you're having trouble falling asleep at night, skip the sleeping pills for this nutrient-rich juice instead. Neka Pasquale, founder of Urban Remedy, developed this recipe using ingredients known for having calming properties on the body. The result is a bright and balanced green juice that would taste good whatever the time of day! Here's how each ingredient adds to the overall effect of Neka's natural sleep aid:

• Celery juice: Neka says celery juice contains essential oils that have a "calming effect on the nervous system," which can help the body unwind. "It also contains a high level of magnesium, which promotes muscle relaxation and a sense of well-being."
• Watercress and romaine: Both of these ingredients are high in calcium, which, like magnesium, can help the body relax after a long day.
• Lemon and orange: The citrus in this recipe contain inositol, which Neka says can help enhance REM sleep. In small studies, inositol has also been shown to calm anxiety, which may be especially helpful if stress keeps you up at night.

But juice alone is not a cure-all to restless nights; taking care of the body is key, Neka says. "Get yourself in bed around 10 p.m., as this is the body's natural resting time. Even if you're not ready to fall asleep, lay down and read a book or listen to music. It's the act of putting the body in a resting position that's most important!”

See Neka's recipe for sweet green sleep juice after the break!

The juices from the BluePrint Cleanse program are flying off the shelves quicker than kombucha. Inside of each bottle, which ranges from $8 to $12, are delicious juices filled with nutrients and ingredients known for their natural detoxing properties. You don't need to shell out the money to get the same tasty results, though. Here's an easy recipe that mimics BluePrint's P.A.M. drink. Since pineapple is a natural de-bloater, this juice has potential to help with water retention, as well.

See the recipe after the break

Good circulation can benefit your entire body. Not only does it boost mental processes like memory, but it can help your hearing, vision, and even improve your skin. Poor circulation is often considered a sign of high blood pressure, so it pays to pay attention to your blood flow.

One of the main contributors to poor blood circulation is lack of proper nutrition when the body isn't receiving enough natural minerals or vitamins in the bloodstream. Fresh foods like oranges, kale, carrots, and ginger all help with circulation by neutralizing vein damage, strengthening capillaries, and stimulating blood circulation. This green juice recipe includes all four super foods to aid in circulation, plus a few more to sweeten the deal.

From Jaime Young

Kale, Carrot, and Ginger Juice

Ingredients

1 Fuji apple, cored and sliced
1 lemon, peeled
1 orange, with peel
2 carrots, whole
6 kale leaves, rinsed
1 inch of ginger root

Directions

1. Slice up the apple, orange, and lemon.
2. Remove the peel from the lemon and add all of the ingredients to your electric juicer.

For less bite, remove the peel of the orange before adding it to your juicer.

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Make this juice recipe your new main squeeze for Fall. It contains this season's superstars: apples, celery, and of course, beets. This deep red juice will get you into the spirit for Halloween and keep you healthy for that cute new frock you're donning for All Hallows' Eve.

Learn how to make this beet juice recipe after the break!