(Cold) Press It Out! Juice to Relieve Stress

Cold-pressed juices made from certain fruits and vegetables can help ease stress by providing nutrients that support relaxation and reduce the impact of stress on the body. Here's a recipe for a stress-relief cold-pressed juice:

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized cucumber

• 2-3 stalks of celery

• 1 small green apple

• 1/2 lemon (including the peel)

• A handful of kale or spinach leaves

• A small piece of ginger (about 1 inch)

Instructions:

1. Wash all the ingredients thoroughly.

2. Cut the cucumber, celery, and apple into small pieces that can easily fit into your juicer.

3. Cut the lemon in half, and if your juicer can handle it, include the peel as it contains valuable nutrients.

4. Add the kale or spinach leaves to the mix.

5. Peel the ginger and add it to the other ingredients.

6. Run all the ingredients through a cold press juicer to extract the juice.

7. Once the juice is ready, give it a good stir and serve immediately.

This cold-pressed juice contains a combination of hydrating cucumber, stress-reducing celery, vitamin C from the lemon, and the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger. The addition of greens like kale or spinach provides valuable nutrients and antioxidants. The natural sugars from the apple give it a touch of sweetness while still keeping it relatively low in sugar.

Remember that while a balanced diet and nutrition can support stress reduction, it's just one aspect of managing stress. Combining a healthy diet with other stress-reduction techniques such as mindfulness, relaxation exercises, physical activity, and seeking support from mental health professionals can be even more effective in managing stress.