At long last, the first day of spring is finally here. Following a cold and frigid winter, our planet is thawing, the sun is shining and also the birds are singing their songs just a little bit louder. If there was ever something to celebrate – it's this.

The sense of our planet awakening following a long winter's slumber is a to have, and the brighter mornings and slowly warming temperatures are often the signals to our bodies that's you're ready to transition towards the lighter fare of the season. After a winter spent grounding ourselves with nourishing roots and staving off germs with bright winter citrus, we have farmers' markets to look forward to and the bounty of fresh veggies, herbs and fruit therein which will soon come our way.

Packing our plates with seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs is among the how to support the body all year round, especially during seasonal transitions when we're all left weaker to sniffles and sneezes because of fluctuating temperatures. And something in our favorite methods to pack in as numerous vitamins and nutrients as you possibly can is really a daily green juice. As green as spring grass, a regular homemade green juice is your customizable nutritional superstar, filled to the gills with all the nutrients and the perfect pick-me-up like a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack (we don't recommend a green juice as a total meal replacement, as they don't have the protein and fiber needed for a well-rounded meal), or accompaniment for your breakfast or lunch.

3 Green Juice Recipes

Today we're sharing three green juice recipes that will help you undertake the new season having a spring in your step and a healthy glow on your face. Find them below – the toughest part is selecting which to create first.

Tip: if you don't own a juicer, add all ingredients for your high-speed blender with a little water, strain, and increase the water if desired. Then drink up!

Ginger Zing Juice

Ingredients:

• 2 carrots – use white carrots if you are seeking extra green juice
• 1 apple, seeds removed
• 1 large knob fresh ginger
• 2-3 big handfuls of fresh spinach
• Juice from 1 lemon

How to: Run all ingredients except the lemon through your juicer. Juice the lemon and add to the juice. Add cold water, if desired.

Cucumber-Celery Mojito Juice

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 packed glasses of kale
• 1 green apple, seeds removed
• Small handful of mint
• Juice from 1 lime

How to: Run all ingredients except the lime through your juicer. Juice the lime and add to the juice. Add cold water, if desired.

Tropical Pineapple Juice

Ingredients:

• 1 large bunch swiss chard
• 1 cup pineapple
• 1 sprig of fresh mint
• Juice from 1 grapefruit
• Small handful of basil

How to: Run all ingredients except the grapefruit using your juicer. Juice the grapefruit and add to the juice. Add cold water, if desired.

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