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I reach for this one when I’m run down and want something that tastes nice rather than something I have to force down. Strawberries and kiwi carry most of the flavour, the orange keeps it fresh, and the whole lot comes out bright and sweet enough that I never have to talk myself into it. … Read more

Light, cold and crisp. Celery, cucumber and green apple with lemon and a small nub of ginger. This is the one I reach for when I want something clean that still tastes like an actual drink, not a chore. Why these ingredients work Celery and cucumber are mostly water, so this stays light and low … Read more

Papaya is the one I come back to when my stomach feels sluggish. It’s naturally sweet and easy on the gut, and it carries an enzyme called papain that gives your digestion a quiet hand. Lime keeps it bright, mint settles everything down, and a small knob of ginger gives it a clean finish. Why … Read more

This is the one I reach for when my stomach needs settling but I still want it to taste like a treat. Sweet pineapple, ripe mango and a proper kick of ginger. The fruit hides the ginger’s heat, but it’s the ginger doing the quiet work underneath. Why these ingredients work Pineapple carries bromelain, an … Read more

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 … Read more

Blueberries and beetroot are two of the best-studied foods for your brain, so putting them in the same glass feels like a shortcut worth taking. Blueberries bring anthocyanins, the compounds linked to better memory, and beetroot’s nitrates support blood flow to the brain. It tastes better than it sounds, too. Deep purple, a bit earthy, … Read more

The ABC juice, apple, beetroot and carrot, is one of those combinations that’s been around forever because it works. It’s sweet, earthy and bright all at once, and it’s become shorthand for a juice that supports your liver and your skin. Beetroot is rich in betaine, which supports liver function, while the carrot and apple … Read more

This is probably the juice I make most often, because it’s three cheap ingredients I almost always have in the house. Carrot and apple are sweet enough on their own, and the ginger turns it into something that warms you up from the inside. It’s the closest thing to a natural energy drink I know. … Read more

This one’s strong, and it’s meant to be. It’s a shot, not a glass. Turmeric and ginger are two of the most studied anti-inflammatory foods there are, and the lemon makes it punchy. The black pepper isn’t optional, either, it’s what lets your body actually absorb the good stuff in the turmeric. Start with a … Read more

Prunes have a reputation for a reason, and it’s not marketing. They contain sorbitol and fibre, both of which help keep things moving. Paired with apple and pear, which are naturally rich in the same things, this juice is a genuinely useful, gentle way to ease things along. It’s not a harsh laxative, and it … Read more