Recipes for green juices and smoothies are popping up all over the place and these beverages are slowly becoming a more mainstream approach to healthy eating and detoxing. One thing is for sure – green juices and smoothies are good for you. But is one better than the other? Here is a short comparison to help you learn the ins-and-outs of green beverages. Hopefully this will help you pick which is right for you!

Green Juice

What you need: Juicer, 1 to 2 pounds of your favorite green vegetables

Advantages: Juicing is great because it extracts all of the water and nutrients from vegetables, leaving behind only the plant fibers. This means your body is better able to absorb the nutrients without having to digest the dense bulk of the plant. Plus, you can fit an incredible quantity of vegetables into a single glass of green juice, leaving you with simple, smooth and delicious drink that packs an incredible nutritional punch!

The holidays are a wonderful time of year. It’s the time to see loved ones, catch up, and reminisce. The only problem is the inevitable stuffed mushroom, glass of champagne or iced gingerbread cookie that seems to have taken up permanent residence in your hand.

Now that the holidays are behind us, what better way to kick off the New Year than with a nice big green smoothie? Your body will thank you!