3 Amazing Juices for Weight Loss

As an added bonus, they all taste amazing.

Let  us be clear: We're not advocates of purely liquid diets for weight loss. Most juices are missing fiber and protein—both of which are key to feeling satisfied and dropping pounds. That said, enjoying a juice with a meal or as a snack can help you downsize—particularly if you're sipping on one that contains weight loss-promoting ingredients, like all of the recipes below from The Juice Generation: 100 Recipes for Fresh Juices and Superfood Smoothies.

To maximize the weight-loss benefits, Katie Cavuto, MS, RD, recommends making what she calls "a blender juice," which involves adding all of the ingredients called for in any juice recipe to a blender and adding some water before mixing them together. "Blender juices have the bonus of all that good-for-you fiber that cold-pressed juices are missing," says Cavuto, who also recommends keeping juices vegetable-heavy to keep calorie counts reasonable.

Collard Cooler
Using apples eliminates the need for added sugar, says Cavuto.

2 leaves collard greens
2 1/2 medium apples
1/2 medium cucumber
2 stalks celery
1/2 medium lemon, peeled
1/2 medium lime, peeled

Combine all ingredients in a juicer. Alternatively, you could also combine them in a blender and add water to make a blender juice

Blake's Go-To Drink
This is one of Blake Lively's favorite juices. The parsley and beets act as a natural diuretic, helping to eliminate excess fluid from the body, says Cavuto.

1 cup kale
2 leaves Swiss chard
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 small beet
1/2 cup pineapple
2 medium green apples
1 sprig fresh mint
1/2 medium lemon, peeled

Combine all ingredients in a juicer. Alternatively, you could also combine them in a blender and add water to make a blender juice.

The Lift-Off
Dark leafy greens are rich in calcium, which has been associated with weight loss, says Cavuto. The ginger may also help keep your hunger in check.

2 leaves Swiss chard
2 leaves collard greens
1 cup kale
1 cup spinach
1/2 medium cucumber
1 inch fresh gingerroot, peeled
1/2 medium lemon, peeled

Combine all ingredients in a juicer. Alternatively, you could also combine them in a blender and add water to make a blender juice.