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Published January 13, 2020 Last updated July 1, 2021 By Martha McKinnon 16 Comments
WW Recipe of the Day: Dr. Oz's Green Drink
(30 Days of Juicing Day #11 - Dr. Oz's Green Drink)
Since I had such great success with Blake Lively's Juice the other day, I decided to rev up my juicer (affiliate link) and give another "celebrity juice" a try. This time it was Dr. Oz's Green Drink Juice, which I found on JuiceRecipes.com.
According to the site, Dr. Oz drinks this every morning, and so does Oprah. How's that for a powerful celebrity endorsement?
It depends. If you do a "juice diet" or "juice fast" which limits solid food and significantly restricts calories, you may experience weight loss, at least in the short term. The fewer calories you take in while juicing the more rapidly you’ll lose weight.
But weight loss isn’t necessarily the same as fat loss. It’s usually water loss. And you will likely gain the weight back as soon as you go back to your normal eating pattern.
Even if you don't lose weight the health benefits of a juice cleanse include consumption of important nutrients, vitamins and minerals, always a good thing.
If you’re considering investing in a juicer (affiliate link) and trying out a juice cleanse or some juicing recipes for weight loss, these five fresh juices are worth considering:
Grapefruit juice which may keep hunger at bay and speed up metabolism.
Kale juice because it’s packed with B-complex vitamins and minerals, which actually help you derive energy from other nutrients.
Celery juice which is actually a great post-workout choice because it’s a good source of natural organic sodium, which replaces the electrolytes you lose when you work up a sweat.
Cucumber juice which is refreshing and a natural diuretic.
Watermelon juice because it has been found to help reduce sore post workout muscles.
Juicing can be a good thing, but if your goal is to lose your belly fat, you may want to stick with fresh juices that are lower in sugar. That means creating fresh juice recipes that are heavy on the vegetables and light on the fruit.
Good low-sugar vegetables for juicing include cucumbers, spinach, celery and kale. Also, try to limit the amount you drink to one 8-ounce glass a day.
Or you can make a veggie-focused smoothie to get the benefits of both the juice and the fiber.
Juicing for Weight Loss with Dr. Oz's Green Drink
I guess my taste buds are adjusting because I liked this one. I thought it was well balanced. Not too sweet and Not "too green" if you know what I mean. Score another one for the celebrities.
If you are new to juicing, you may find this too "swampy" "earthy" tasting. If you do, try adding an extra apple or two to sweeten it up. Or try something a little more gentle, like this Beginner's Juice.
Instead of peeling the lemon and lime and running it through the juicer (affiliate link), I just squeezed it in at the end.
How Many Calories & Weight Watchers Points in this Green Juice?
According to my calculations this has about 110 calories and:
If you've made this Green Juice, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. And stay in touch on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.
Dr. Oz's Green Drink Juice
This is supposed to be the recipe for Dr. Oz's Green Juice, which sources say he drinks every morning. It's tasty and well balanced as Green Juice goes.
▢ 2 medium apples quartered
▢ 1- inch piece ginger root
▢ ½ lime peeled
Wash everything well. Juice all the ingredients. Shake or stir and serve over ice.
Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (entire recipe): 110 calories (I'm only counting the juice from the apples to calculate calories and WW Points. I'm not concerned about the negligible calories from the cucumber and greens.)
Source: JuiceRecipes.com
I'm using the Breville Juice Fountain Plus (affiliate link) for this little juicing experiment while Peter is using his Omega Slow Masticating Juicer (affiliate link)
Originally published 11/2014; Updated with new content and myWW Points information 1/2020
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I bought your cookbook ages ago!! I never found it on my iPad once I purchased!
So never got to see the recipes! Where would it of gone?
It’s my fault for not contacting you. But I’m looking at your recipes on my emails and just wondered why I never got the download. What did I do wrong.
Hi Linda, I have no idea what might have gone wrong. We'd be happy to re-send it to you if you can provide us a little more information. Can you tell us which book you purchased and when approximately? Thanks. ~Martha
Love it, it’s fresh, light, not to green and very refreshing. It also holds up well and doesn’t get murky in refrigerator
Jonathan Fursty	
How about juices for weight loss? it has worked well for me, especially making it easier as I get less cravings.
I’m sure you heard a number of times how vegetables and fruit are very important for your body, weight, and overall health. Alongside that, if you’re trying to achieve a summer body, you’ve most likely tried to change your diet, exercise, and cut out snacks and alcohol.
If anyone is interested, I recently wrote this article about best juices for weight loss: https://energeticlifestyle.com/best-juicer-recipes-for-weight-loss/
My pick is the Mixed Green Juice... The recipe:
· 1 bunch of chopped kale or spinach
· 1 large orange, lemon or lime
· 1 inch of fresh ginger or 2 tsp of honey
· 4 whole celery stalks
I'm trying to stay extra healthy during the quarantine, so that means a lot more vitamins and fresh juices for me.
What is your favorite juice to make?
Easy going column that explains everything very simply. I really like the links, and other ideas as you read. I wanted to keep reading, and I will be sure to read other recipes that you have. Thanks
Why is this 6 points when every item is a zero point item on the blue plan? Just curious
Hi Christy, On the WW Plan when you blend fruits and vegetables into beverages/drinks, the Points Count. You can learn more here: https://simple-nourished-living.com/how-to-count-ww-smartpoints-for-fruits-vegetables-blended-into-drinks-smoothies/ ~Martha
Ami Bradford	
Best green juice I’ve made. ??? Very refreshing!
Fern Grich	
Alexandria Beth morris	
My husband and I love this juice and have it every morning!!! I'm currently on WW, again, and it fits right in with their plan!!!
This was bit too "green" tasting for me but I haven't been drinking very many healthy juices so if you typically like green juices then it's a good recipe. The celery was just a little too prominent for me so if I try it again I will definitely cut that back a little bit.
Tastes great. Is it supposed to make so much juice. I think I got close to 32oz with this recipe. Is there a serving size?