3 Best Juicing Recipes for Periods 

If you suffer from period pain, bloating, iron deficiency or period blues, try any of these top 3 best juicing recipes for periods. 

I know most of us don’t even have any appetite during our periods. Heck, sometimes I can’t even stand the thought of drinking water when I’m doubled over in pain! But you DO need to eat/drink something if you want to have a bit of energy to get through the day. 

Something that you can do is hydrate yourself with vitamin-rich and refreshing juices that not only help you get nourished but also reduce your cramps and period blues (a.k.a depression and anxiety during your period).

Below are the top 3 juicing recipes for periods and the benefits of each ingredient! 

Top 3 Juicing Recipes for Periods 

1.    Pain-Fighting Juice for Period Cramps 

This is one of the best juicing recipes for periods. It is especially helpful for period cramps in particular because it contains natural pain relievers such as pineapple, turmeric and ginger root! 

Pineapple is packed full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It contains an active enzyme called bromelain which is known to reduce pain and swelling. 

Carrots have a good supply of magnesium, which can help relax muscles this alleviate cramping, and also Vitamin K for helping prevent excess bleeding.

Oranges contain high Vitamin C and calcium levels that help alleviate cramps, aches and pains.

Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory & analgesic properties that help prevent and reduce period pain.

Studies show that ginger can be as effective as ibuprofen, because of its strong anti-inflammatory & pain-relieving properties, and bonus – it also helps with bloating (source)! 

Black pepper contains the active ingredient piperine that increases the bioavailability of curcumin, which is the active ingredient in turmeric, by 2,000% (source)!

What you need 

• ¼ of a pineapple 
• 4 carrots 
• 1 orange 
• 1 small knob of fresh turmeric root
• ½ inch of fresh ginger root 
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper 
• Cold press juicer 
• Glass cup
• Whisk

Directions 

1. Wash all fresh produce thoroughly to remove dirt and germs. 
2. Remove the peels.
3. Chop all the ingredients into pieces that fit the juicer.
4. Run the juicer and add the ingredients one by one.
5. When you’re done, collect your fresh & bright orange colored juice! 
6. Add a pinch of ground black pepper and whisk thoroughly.
7. Pour into a glass and it’s ready to drink! 

2.    Powerful Green Juice for Periods

A green juice is a perfect addition to your diet during your period. Green juices contain leafy greens such as spinach, kale, parsley and other green veggies that are known to contain a boatload of antioxidants, phytonutrients, minerals and vitamins. All these nutrients are necessary for smooth functioning of the reproductive system. 

Leafy greens help boost your iron levels which is important during menstruation because it is common to lose a lot of iron through your periods. A dip in iron levels can lead to fatigue, body pain and dizziness. These veggies are also rich in magnesium, a popular pain-preventing nutrient good for muscle aches including those painful uterine contractions we get during periods.

Papaya is considered a superfood for regulating periods that are inconsistent. Many beneficial nutrients, including potassium, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin C, are abundant in papaya fruits. Juicing papaya helps you flood your body with these nutrients going straight into your blood stream shortly after digestion. Papaya can be substituted with cantaloupe.

Other ingredients added to this juicing recipe include oranges, ginger root, turmeric root and ground black pepper, whose benefits we have discussed above.

What you need

• 2 cups leafy greens such as spinach 
• ¼ papaya or cantaloupe 
• 1 orange 
• 1 inch ginger root 
• 1 small knob of fresh turmeric root 
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper 
• Cold press juicer 
• Glass cup
• Whisk

Directions 

1. Begin by washing all fresh produce thoroughly.
2. Cut ¼ of a papaya or cantaloupe, peel it and remove seeds.
3. Peel the orange.
4. You can also peel the ginger and turmeric root or if you washed it really well to remove all dirt completely, then no need to peel it.
5. Chop all ingredients to fit the juicer chute.
6. Run the juicer and add all ingredients except ground black pepper.
7. Collect your juice then whisk in the ground black pepper.
8. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

3.    Apple, Beet & Orange Juice for Periods 

This apple, beet and orange juice helps beat the fatigue that makes you feel worn out during your periods. If you want to reduce water retention and bloating on your period, then this is the drink for you.

It also contains a splash of lemon which not only is alkalizing and cleansing to the body but also helps give this drink a tangy kick! 

Beetroot is a nutritious veggie for women’s health. It is a good source of iron, calcium and folic acid, all of which are nutrients good for menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. Consuming beetroot also helps ease period blues including stress, depression and anxiety. This is because it is known to lower high blood pressure and stress is a known contributor to high blood pressure levels. Beets also contain a significant amount of magnesium which may ease muscle tension, stress and anxiety.  

Apples are naturally sweet which helps you want to consume it especially during times of low appetite. It is also loaded with fiber, though when juiced a lot of the fiber is removed. These juicy red fruits are a wonderful source of potassium which is one of the key minerals that helps prevent and relieve menstrual cramps. The magnesium content in apples can help reduce bloating, cramps, and fluid retention that so many women experience during menstruation. 

Oranges are a top food for period cramps. Not only do they contain Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and Vitamin C but also as much as of these nutrients as milk. Eating a couple of oranges a day may help relieve period pain. Adding this refreshing fruit to your juicing recipes for periods is a good way to keep the cramps away! 

Lemons are not only alkalizing and cleansing for our internal systems when taken in water, but they also contain a variety of nutrients such as calcium and magnesium that are beneficial for combating period pain and water retention/bloating.

What you need 

• 2 apples 
• 1 beet 
• 1 orange 
• ½ lemon 
• Cold press juicer 
• Glass cup

Directions 

1. As usual, wash your fresh ingredients to remove dirt and germs.
2. Peel the beet, orange and lemon.
3. Chop them into sizes that fit the juicer chute.
4. While the juicer is running, fit all your chopped ingredients, one by one.
5. Collect your refreshing crimson colored juice! 
6. Enjoy in a glass or mason jar with a straw.

The above juicing recipes for periods will surely help you feel much better physically and mentally too! I wish you healthy pain-free periods! <3