Kale and Spinach

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As part of the ‘Ingredients for Juicing’ series, it is worth mentioning greens like kale and 
spinach. These leafy greens are full of important vitamins and minerals, plus using them 
in juice helps you get your greens without having to eat salads every day.


Nutrients in Kale and Spinach

First, let’s look at the different vitamins and minerals you get with both kale and spinach. 

Kale:

Vitamin A
Vitamin B6
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Potassium
Magnesium
Calcium
Manganese

Spinach:

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin K1
Iron
Calcium
Folic Acid


Health Benefits of These Greens

When you use either spinach or kale, you are benefiting in a number of different ways. 
First of all, it is a really easy way to get your greens in. If you don’t eat much salad or 
you aren’t a fan of vegetables, juicing allows you to consume more greens, without the 
green flavor. By adding sweet fruits like berries or apples, it all but covers up the taste of 
the spinach or kale. 

Greens also give you lots of energy! They contain iron, magnesium, and potassium, all 
of which provide natural energy without the use of caffeine or other stimulants.


Ways to Use Them

It can seem a little scary in the beginning with the thought of adding kale or spinach to 
your juice, but trust us, it works great! A handful of greens will go a long way when 
juicing them, but you do want to pay attention to flavor balance. 

These greens help you make green juices, by combining one of them with different 
veggies, fruits, and herbs for added flavor.

Some ingredients that kale and spinach taste great with include:

Lemon
Ginger
Apples
Berries
Cucumber
Celery
Carrots

Pick and choose from these ingredients to start with before adding other ingredients to 
your juice. 

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