If you’re trying to eat healthier but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen, these simple juice recipes are your new best friend. Each one targets a common issue we all deal with (tired skin, stubborn belly bloat, low energy) and is easy enough to fit into a busy mum’s routine.
Whether you’ve got a juicer or just a blender and cheesecloth, these recipes will have you sipping your way to more energy, better skin, and a healthier gut.
How to make your juices
Juicer: Run all ingredients through your juicer in the listed order. Stir and serve immediately.
Blender: Blend all ingredients with ½ cup water until smooth. Strain through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or fine sieve for a smoother juice.
Tips:
- Wear gloves when handling beetroot or turmeric to avoid staining.
- Drink fresh within 30 minutes, or store in a sealed glass jar for up to 24 hours in the fridge.
- Freeze juices and then thaw them overnight the day before you need them
1. Hair Rescue Juice (for thinning hair)
How it’ll help
This nutrient-rich juice feeds your hair from the inside out. Carrots and spinach provide vitamin A and iron for healthy follicles, while ginger helps increase circulation to your scalp.
Ingredients (makes 2 small glasses)
- 2 carrots
- 1 cucumber
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 apple
- 1-inch piece ginger
- ½ lemon
How often to drink
2–3 times a week for noticeable benefits over time.
2. Slim & Soothe Juice (for belly fat and bloating)
How it’ll help
Pineapple and turmeric fight inflammation, celery helps flush excess water, and lemon supports liver detox – all working together to reduce bloating and support fat metabolism.
Ingredients (makes 2 small glasses)
- ½ pineapple
- 1 cucumber
- 1 celery stalk
- ½ lemon
- 1-inch turmeric root
- Pinch of black pepper
How often to drink
Daily for 5–7 days during a reset week.
3. Power Up Juice (for low energy)
How it’ll help
Beets improve blood flow and oxygen delivery, while oranges and lemon give you a natural vitamin C boost for stamina.
Ingredients (makes 2 small glasses)
- 1 beetroot
- 2 carrots
- 1 orange (peeled)
- 1-inch ginger
- ½ lemon
How often to drink
3 times a week before a workout or on busy days.
4. Glow Juice (for skin health)
How it’ll help
Cucumber and kale hydrate your skin, while lemon and turmeric reduce inflammation and brighten your complexion from within.
Ingredients (makes 2 small glasses)
- 1 cucumber
- 1 handful kale
- 1 green apple
- ½ lemon
- 1-inch turmeric root
How often to drink
Every morning for 2 weeks for a skin boost.
5. Calm and Sleep Juice (for stress and better sleep)
How it’ll help
Celery, apple, and mint calm the nervous system and lower cortisol to help you relax before bed.
Ingredients (makes 2 small glasses)
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 green apple
- ½ lemon
- A few mint leaves
How often to drink
1 glass in the evening before bed.
6. Hormone Helper Juice
How it’ll help
Pineapple reduces inflammation, beetroot supports liver detox (important for hormone balance), and kale adds magnesium for PMS relief.
Ingredients (makes 2 small glasses)
- ½ pineapple
- 1 beetroot
- 1 handful kale
- 1 cucumber
How often to drink
2–3 times a week, especially during your cycle.
7. Focus Fuel Juice (for brain fog)
How it’ll help
Blueberries are antioxidant powerhouses for brain health, and spinach adds iron to keep your mind sharp.
Ingredients (makes 2 small glasses)
- 1 handful blueberries
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 green apple
- ½ lemon
- 1-inch ginger
How often to drink
Anytime you’re feeling foggy or sluggish.
How to Store Your Juices
- Drink immediately for the most nutrients.
- Store in a glass jar with a tight lid (fill to the top to avoid oxidation).
- Refrigerate up to 24 hours and give it a shake before drinking.
Final Tips
- Wear gloves for beetroot and turmeric – they stain.
- Add ½ cup water when blending if your blender struggles.
- Don’t skip straining if you prefer a smoother juice.
