Apple Lemon Ginger Juice Cleanse Starter Recipe (2024)

April 25, 2021

Robin Frey

Whether you’re doing a one-day juice cleanse, 3 day DIY juice cleanse or just looking for new juices to add to your repertoire of recipes, this is one that you will not want to pass up! It is one of our most-loved juice recipes of all time.

This recipe focuses on the big three detoxifying ingredients, apples, lemon, and ginger. A great first juice of the day, this one will get the detox process going and the added heat from the cayenne jump starts the metabolism.

We like to use this cold press juice recipe as our starter juice during a juice cleanse.

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Even if you decide to make this juice your first juice in the morning, you may want to consider starting off with a glass of warm lemon water first. Drinking warm lemon water as you "break" your over night "fast" helps to stimulate the liver and being the cleansing process.

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Marge

Would juicing fruits increase my A1c? Do you know what juice would lower it.

Feb 12, 2024

Robin Frey

Kale is known to have multiple compounds that may decrease blood sugar levels. Check out our veggie juice recipes! https://www.goodnature.com/recipes?recipe_tags=veggie

Feb 12, 2024

Kaley

I’ve juiced the ingredients listed in the recipe, but I am not getting 12oz. Am I missing something? Am I supposed to add water to complete the 12oz?

Feb 5, 2024

Robin Frey

Hi Kaley, juice yield is dependent on method of extraction (type of juicer) and whether or not the fruit is in season. If you're not getting enough yield, you can always add a little more apple to get the desired amount. You can learn more about the types of juicers here: https://www.goodnature.com/blog/types-of-juicers

Feb 5, 2024

Andrew love

Would like to know how to juice very much

Oct 24, 2023

Rose

Starting to juice, to help with diabetes, liver

Oct 10, 2023

Brad

I drink lemon and ginger tea every day for my gout. Never tried it with cayenne before. Lemon has loads of vitamin C which can help reduce inflammation caused by gout and potaassium, which helps the body maintain healthy uric acid levels which cause gout. Ginger also contains antioxidants that assist in controlling the levels of uric acid in your body. Gingerols and shogaols, two compounds in ginger, help reduce inflammation and pain related to gout.

Dec 25, 2022

Chester mace

Dec 11, 2022

Stephanie

I interested in juicing for my liver

Nov 7, 2022

John

Where do I find the macros on your juice recipes? Or how do I calculate them if they aren’t listed anywhere?This is my favorite juice to start the day with. Literally drink it 7 days a week 52 weeks a year.

Jun 22, 2022

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Thanks Meisha!It really depends on which type of juicer you have. If you have a centrifugal style juicer, you really should drink the juice immediately after making it. If you have a slow juicer (masticating juicer) you can keep in the refrigerator for about two days. If you have a juice press, you can keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can learn more about the different types of juicers here: https://www.goodnature.com/blog/types-of-juicers/

Jul 7, 2021

Janet White

Can you use this drink for acid reflux as I have tried everything to try to alkalize the acid as I have it even first thing in the morning before I eat and everything I eat makes it worse? I have been on PPI's for 15 yrs and it is not working to control the acid. I thought this drink may help first thing in the morning as apples seem to stop my acid if I eat one after lunch. Do I peel the red apples also ?

Jun 24, 2021

Robin Frey

Hi Janet,I think this recipe minus the cayenne pepper would be a good one to try in the morning. Since cayenne pepper can actually trigger acid reflux, I would omit it. Ginger naturally soothes the stomach and can help reduce the production of stomach acid. Although lemon juice is very acidic, small amounts can have an alkalizing effect when it's digested. This can also help neutralize the acid in your stomach. Apples are a good source of alkalizing minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium and it's thought that these may help relieve symptoms of acid reflux. I would keep the apple with the skin on, as there is a ton of important nutrients (like vitamin K, A, C, calcium and potassium) in the peel. Let us know how it works for you!

Jun 24, 2021

Val

Can I use green apples instead of red?

May 27, 2021

Robin Frey

Hi Val,Yes, absolutely! There is less sugar in green apples and they will make the juice a little less sweet and more tart 😄

May 27, 2021

Hype Juicery HTX

EVERYONE LOVEsss THIS RECIPE

May 6, 2021

Robin Frey

Glad to hear it!!

May 6, 2021

Cynthia Medina

I been doing this for the past 3 months and I like it it improves my self

May 1, 2021

Robin Frey

That’s great Cynthia! Thank you for sharing!

May 1, 2021

John E Jacobs

I am new to juicing. I recently went to a doctor's appointment and was shocked to see how much weight I've gained since becoming wheelchair-bound 2 years ago. I think juicing may help me lose weight and aid me in getting healthier. As I said, I'm a newbie to all this and your site looks like it will help me to know not only what to juice, but also why to juice a particular fruit or vegetable.Thanks and Fingers crossed.

Apr 11, 2021

Robin Frey

Hi John,You're so welcome! I hope our recipes will be helpful to you in your new juice journey 😄 Happy Juicing!

Apr 12, 2021

Adelle

How can I juice the apples and lemons? Can I put it all in a blender.?

Mar 1, 2021

Robin Frey

Hi Adelle,We recommend using a juice extractor to make juice. If you don't have a juicer, you can try blending it and straining it through a fine sieve or nut milk bag. Hope this helps 😄

Mar 1, 2021

Carol

I like this recipe, but I make it without the cayenne pepper.

Jan 28, 2021

Robin Frey

Thanks for sharing Carol! I agree, this juice is good without the pepper as well. Super anti-inflammatory too 😄

Jan 28, 2021

Alma Nazario

Is it good for for gouty arthritis patient.

Dec 28, 2020

Robin Frey

Hi Alma,Based on what I've read and learned, this juice (with lemon and ginger) is good for gout/arthritis as it contains anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have shown that lemon juice lowers the levels of uric acid (one of the causes of gout) in the body. You can read more about that here: https://www.healthline.com/health/lemon-juice-goutA recent study conducted in 2019 with rheumatoid arthritis patients showed that "The outcomes indicated that ginger seems to improve RA symptoms" https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30844477/Read more about the health benefits of ginger for arthritis from the Arthritis Foundation here: http://blog.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/health-benefits-of-ginger/

Dec 28, 2020

Lucy

Can i double the ingredients and drink throughout the day?

Dec 7, 2020

Robin Frey

Hi Lucy,Yes, absolutely! Happy juicing 😄

Dec 7, 2020

saiq

what is the meaning of oz ? or 16 oz ? plz explain it .

Oct 18, 2020

Robin Frey

Hi Saiq,oz is an abbreviation for the measurement: ounces. You can find measurement conversions online if you need 😄

Oct 19, 2020

Andrew Hansen

Do you add the cayenne pepper into the juicer at the time of juicing or is it sprinkled on top of the juice when you drink it.

Jul 26, 2020

Robin Frey

Hi Andrew,We add it to the juice, so you can sprinkle on top or stir it in 😄

Jul 27, 2020

Sonya Ransom-Porter

How often can you drink this ? When adding to cleanse it is daily ?

Jul 19, 2020

Robin Frey

Hi Sonya,Yes, when we cleanse, we drink this juice at the start of every cleanse day, so once a day. 😄

Jul 20, 2020