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- Martha Stewart starts every day with a homemade green juice made of seven simple ingredients—spinach, parsley, cucumber, ginger, orange, celery, and celery leaves—which Stewart says help "recharge" her each morning.
- Nutrition experts say the ingredients delivers vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, hydration, and digestive support, making it an easy way to increase fruit and vegetable intake at breakfast.
- Dietitians note that drinking large amounts of green juice may cause bloating or digestive discomfort for some people, so a small glass every day is best.
Whenever Martha Stewart swears by a recipe, it’s safe to assume most people take notice. Whether looking at a classic comfort dish like homemade Polish Pierogies or easy weekday dinners like her viral One Pot Pasta, the 84-year-old Stewart has no shortage of remarkable recipes in her repertoire.
As many exceptional meals as Stewart has created over the years, however, there’s one recipe that she returns to on a daily basis: a fortifying and immune-boosting beverage Stewart credits for her glowing appearance. It has remained an essential part of the television star’s routine for over a decade, leaving little reason to wonder about her spry energy and remarkably healthy hair all these years later.
Martha Stewart’s signature morning green juice
During her appearance on the Lipstick on the Rim podcast, Stewart went over her typical morning schedule, revealing that after playing various New York Times Games on her phone and visiting the gym, she makes herself an all-natural “green juice” made from real fruits and vegetables harvested from her garden.
In terms of the specific ingredients, Stewart said she uses a mix of spinach, parsley, cucumber, ginger, orange, and “lots of celery and celery leaves.”
“It’s a fragrant, delicious juice,” the former Martha Stewart Show host explained on the podcast. “And it’s in a juicer, not in a juice extractor.”
The health benefits of Stewart’s green juice
With its base solely made from fruits and vegetables, Stewart’s patented green juice has all kinds of health benefits associated with it. While at-home cooks can choose to customize the recipe however they like, the main ingredients Stewart incorporates are known for their nutrient-filled characteristics, helping to increase hydration, reduce inflammation, and aid in overall cardiovascular health.
“What I like about this recipe is that it includes a variety of plant foods, each bringing something a little different to the table,” says Valerie Agyeman, M.A., R.D.N., a women's health dietitian and the host of the Flourish Heights podcast. “The greens and herbs provide vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Cucumber adds hydration. Ginger may help support digestion. And orange contributes vitamin C. It's a simple way to pack several fruits and vegetables into one drink.”
How to make her green juice at home
Compared to most other Stewart-backed recipes, green juice is extraordinarily easy to make on your own. The first step to making green juice involves pressing two English cucumbers into a juicer, followed by two stalks of celery with their leaves still attached. You’ll then add one bunch of parsley, along with a halved orange with the peel still on. Finally, throw in a hearty handful of spinach, which gives the juice its distinct green color while also providing a rich assortment of vitamins and minerals.
In the past, Stewart has said that she has tried some slight variations to this recipe. More recently, she revealed on MasterClass that she occasionally tosses in mint but skipped the fresh fruit. Previously, she has also mentioned on TikTok that she has included a generous slice of pineapple to her morning juice recipe.
One ingredient Stewart makes sure not to incorporate into her recipe is kale. “I don’t want to burp,” the chef said of the famously polarizing leafy green. “Burping is rude… I tell my grandchildren [that]. They love to burp.”
Enjoy regularly–but also in moderation
Once all these ingredients have been blended together, pour a serving of the green juice into a small cup and enjoy at your leisure. One thing to keep in mind is that you don’t want to overdo your daily serving of green juice. Drinking too much can potentially lead to uncomfortable side effects like bloating or an upset stomach.
“Some people may notice bloating, gas, or digestive discomfort, especially if they're sensitive to certain vegetables or drink a large amount at once,” Agyeman says.
“Because juice is easy to consume quickly, it's also possible to take in more produce than you're used to without feeling as full as you would from eating the whole foods,” Agyeman further explains. “Moderation and paying attention to your body's response are key.”
Stefani (she/her) is a registered dietitian, a NASM-certified personal trainer and the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition and Fitness Lab, where she oversees all nutrition and fitness-related content, testing and evaluation. She holds a master’s degree in clinical nutrition from New York University, as well as advanced certifications as a Women's Fitness Specialist and a Behavior Change Specialist. Stefani is dedicated to providing readers with evidence-based content to encourage informed food choices and healthy living. She is an avid CrossFitter and a passionate home cook who loves spending time with her big fit Greek family.
