The New Year is underway, and our resolutions are less than a week old. With the revelry behind us and a new week beginning, Monday is the perfect time to check off a delicious green juice from your to-do list. In fact, you may be able to check off more than one item- juicing is an excellent way to make use of any recently forgotten or slightly wilted greens hiding in your fridge, reducing food waste. So pull out your veggies and fruits and let’s get started.

There are a nearly endless variety of juices to choose from- everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Dr. Oz have recipes to share- but the basics remain the same: grab some greens and a juicer and experiment with your favorite taste profiles. Prepare to be amazed by the sheer volume of veggies you are getting the benefits of as you turn a mountain of greens into a pitcher of juice.

My favorite green juice:

Serving Size: the below produced 4 cups, adjust to suit your serving needs, the below produced 4 cups.

• 4 green apples
• 1 bunch romaine lettuce
• 1 bunch kale (lacinato)
• 1-2 bunches celery
• 1-2 small cucumbers
• 1 bag spinach
• 1 bunch parsley
• 1 chunk ginger (roughly 3-4 inches)
• 1-2 whole lemons (peeled and seeded)

Now, sit back and sip merrily, knowing you’re getting abundant nutrition along with that refreshment.

Wishing you luck with all your goals and dreams for the New Year!