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Juices and Smoothies That Will Keep You Lean and Green

It's never been easier to recreate some of your juice bar favorites at home with the same bright flavors. Plus, they pack in the vitamins and taste delicious.

<p>The bold green flavor of wheatgrass mingles seamlessly with the fresh sweetness of pineapple and pear — uplifted by a hint of mint — turning this detox drink into a delicious refresher.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/verdant-vista-recipe-del0214%22 target="_blank">Verdant Vista</a></strong></p>
William Brinson

Juicing has hit its stride in the U.S., introducing people to a delicious way to pack in their daily fruits and vegetables. And it's never been easier to recreate some of your juice bar favorites at home.

From: The Juice Generation: 100 Recipes for Fresh Juices and Superfood Smoothies © 2013 by Eric Helms with Amely Greeven Buy the book

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Verdant Vista

<p>The bold green flavor of wheatgrass mingles seamlessly with the fresh sweetness of pineapple and pear — uplifted by a hint of mint — turning this detox drink into a delicious refresher.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/verdant-vista-recipe-del0214%22 target="_blank">Verdant Vista</a></strong></p>
William Brinson

The bold green flavor of wheatgrass mingles seamlessly with the fresh sweetness of pineapple and pear — uplifted by a hint of mint — turning this detox drink into a delicious refresher.

Recipe: Verdant Vista

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Performance +

<p>A shot of beet juice delivers the vegetable's liver-boosting and detoxifying properties — without the sugar spike and potential stomach upset of an entire glass. No wonder some natural healers say, "A beet a day keeps the doctor away."</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/performance-plus-recipe-del0214%22 target="_blank">Performance +</a></strong></p>
William Brinson

A shot of beet juice delivers the vegetable's liver-boosting and detoxifying properties — without the sugar spike and potential stomach upset of an entire glass. No wonder some natural healers say, "A beet a day keeps the doctor away."

Recipe: Performance +

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Hemp Protein Buzz

A satisfying smoothie that will keep you fueled, this can be made extra good with homemade hemp milk.
 Recipe: Hemp Protein Buzz
William Brinson

A satisfying smoothie that will keep you fueled, this can be made extra good with homemade hemp milk.

Recipe: Hemp Protein Buzz

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Carrot Creamsicle

<p>Easy as one-two-three, a touch of sweet carrot brings  surprising and colorful touch to a fresh coco cup.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/carrot-creamsicle-recipe-del0214%22 target="_blank">Carrot Creamsicle</a></strong></p>
William Brinson

Easy as one-two-three, a touch of sweet carrot brings surprising and colorful touch to a fresh coco cup.

Recipe: Carrot Creamsicle

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The Sage's Smoothie

the sages smoothie
William Brinson

Go wild for the goji berry, the tiny, flame-red superfruit famed in China and Tibet for its longevity-boosting properties and cherished by foodies for its delicious, cranberry-cherry taste. Add a boost of chia seeds — long used by native Americans of the Southwest for endurance and hydration — to nourishing coconut for a hearty drink that will tide you over for hours.

Recipe: The Sage's Smoothie

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Vanilla Almond Milk

<p>A few steps are all it takes to make a liquid food that — quite frankly — completely outshines the store-bought, packaged kind. Light, fresh, mildly sweet, and actually tasting of the real food it's made from.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/vanilla-almond-milk-recipe-del0214%22 target="_blank">Vanilla Almond Milk</a></strong></p>
William Brinson

A few steps are all it takes to make a liquid food that — quite frankly — completely outshines the store-bought, packaged kind. Light, fresh, mildly sweet, and actually tasting of the real food it's made from.

Recipe: Vanilla Almond Milk

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Cold Warrior

<p>Zinc and echinacea are prized for their sniffle-fighting capabilities. A few drops of these liquid supplements give a tasty warming brew a healing bonus. Lightly caffeinated green tea gives a gentle lift plus cancer-fighting flavonoids; raw agave sweetens the deal.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/cold-warrior-recipe-del0214%22 target="_blank">Cold Warrior</a></strong></p>
William Brinson

Zinc and echinacea are prized for their sniffle-fighting capabilities. A few drops of these liquid supplements give a tasty warming brew a healing bonus. Lightly caffeinated green tea gives a gentle lift plus cancer-fighting flavonoids; raw agave sweetens the deal.

Recipe: Cold Warrior

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SupaDupa Greens

<p>Get ready for graduate level greens. This fortifying brew is big on green veggies and light on fruit, making it satisfyingly savory. Cucumber refreshes and lemon harmonizes, creating an uplifting, energizing drink.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/supa-dupa-greens-recipe-del0214%22 target="_blank">SupaDupa Greens</a></strong></p>
William Brinson

Get ready for graduate level greens. This fortifying brew is big on green veggies and light on fruit, making it satisfyingly savory. Cucumber refreshes and lemon harmonizes, creating an uplifting, energizing drink.

Recipe: SupaDupa Greens

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