Sometimes it’s not all about the fruit. At certain times and for a variety of reasons you may want a fruit-free juice or smoothie. I have many clients who are on my Candida Recovery Program, and for them fruit is temporarily off limits. It can be hard at first, especially for people who have an addiction to sugar. I’ve had clients who have sailed through 60 day or longer juice cleanses without a hitch, yet the first three or four days of drinking juices without fruit becomes a true challenge. This is often a key sign that there is an overgrowth of candida fungus.

Here are 5 reasons why you should become a green juice junkie!

It’s alkaline – Green juice is incredibly alkalizing because of the high chlorophyll content. It also helps to release stored toxins from the body. Boosts Energy – Green juice can increase your hemoglobin count and as a result improves energy levels.