Kale and celery don’t taste like much on their own, which is exactly why this juice works. The kiwi and green apple bring a surprising amount of sweetness, and the cucumber keeps it light. What you’re actually drinking is one of the best sources of vitamin K you can get from a glass.
Vitamin K is the part of bone health nobody talks about. Calcium gets the credit, but without vitamin K your body struggles to send that calcium where it needs to go. Kale and celery are two of the richest leafy sources of it.
Why these ingredients work
Kale and celery deliver vitamin K, which helps your body route calcium into your bones rather than letting it sit in places it shouldn’t. Kiwi brings a big dose of vitamin C, which you need to build the collagen that bone grows around. Green apple and cucumber keep it light without adding much sugar, and a squeeze of lemon sharpens it up.
FAQ
Is kale juice good for your bones?
Kale is one of the best leafy sources of vitamin K, which helps your body put calcium to work in your bones. On its own it won’t build bone, but as part of a diet with enough calcium and vitamin D it genuinely helps.
Does it taste bitter?
Less than you’d think. The kiwi and apple do most of the talking. If you’re sensitive to kale, swap half of it for spinach.
Can I use frozen kale?
Yes. Thaw it first so it doesn’t water the juice down, and use a little less because frozen kale packs tighter.
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Kale Kiwi and Celery Juice
Equipment
- 1 Juicer or a blender and a nut milk bag
- 2 Airtight glass bottles for storing
- 1 Budget cold press juicer a great value alternative
- 1 Budget blender a great value alternative
Ingredients
- 2 cups kale stems removed
- 2 kiwi peeled
- 3 stalks celery
- 1 green apple cored
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 lemon peeled
Instructions
Juicer method
- Wash everything, then peel the kiwi and lemon.
- Feed the kale, celery, cucumber and apple through the juicer, then finish with the kiwi and lemon.
- Stir and serve straight away, or bottle and chill for up to 24 hours.
Blender method
- Chop the kale, celery, cucumber and apple roughly and add to a blender with the kiwi and lemon.
- Add a splash of water and blend until smooth.
- Strain through a nut milk bag or fine sieve and serve.