If you want calcium without dairy, this is where to look. Broccoli and spinach are two of the most calcium-dense greens you can juice, and their vitamin K helps your body actually use that calcium. Add celery and apple, and you’ve got a green juice that’s working hard for your bones.
Why these ingredients work
Broccoli and spinach are surprisingly rich in calcium, and they pair it with vitamin K, which your body needs to direct calcium into your bones. Celery adds more vitamin K, apple keeps it drinkable, and lemon adds vitamin C, which supports the collagen bone grows around. It’s a proper bone-supporting juice that doesn’t rely on milk.
FAQ
Can you really get calcium from greens?
Yes. A cup of cooked broccoli has around 60mg of calcium, and leafy greens like spinach and kale are similarly dense. It’s less than dairy, but it adds up.
Does juicing remove the calcium?
No, calcium is a mineral, so it stays in the juice. Juicing removes fibre, not minerals.
Is vitamin K really that important for bones?
It is. Vitamin K helps activate the proteins that bind calcium to bone. Without it, calcium can’t do its job properly.
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Green Bone Builder Juice
Equipment
- 1 Juicer or blender and nut milk bag
- 1 Budget cold press juicer a great value alternative
- 1 Budget blender a great value alternative
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 apple cored
- 1/2 lemon peeled
Instructions
Juicer method
- Wash everything and core the apple.
- Juice the spinach, broccoli and celery first, then the apple and lemon.
- Stir and serve immediately.
Blender method
- Blend everything with a little water until smooth.
- Strain through a nut milk bag and serve.