Best Green Juice for Weight Loss at Home (Low Oxalate + Kidney-Friendly Recipes)
If you're looking for the best green juice for weight loss at home, you're in the right place — especially if you're concerned about kidney health or oxalates in common juicing ingredients.
While many popular recipes feature spinach or Swiss chard, those greens are high in oxalates, which may contribute to kidney stone formation in sensitive individuals. Today, we’re focusing on low-oxalate, nutrient-dense green juices that support weight loss and your kidneys.
Plus, we’re throwing in a bonus beet juice recipe that may surprise you — and it’s a nod to the legendary juicing pioneer Jay Kordich, who famously taught that greens and beets belong together. Let’s get into it.
Why Green Juice for Weight Loss?
Green juice is a powerful tool for weight loss because it:
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Is low in calories but high in nutrients
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Helps regulate hunger with hydration and minerals
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Reduces cravings thanks to steady blood sugar support
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Gives your digestive system a break while still fueling your body
But the type of greens you juice matters — especially if you're juicing regularly.
What Are Oxalates & Why Avoid Them?
Oxalates are naturally occurring compounds found in many leafy greens. In some people, especially those with a history of kidney stones, high oxalate intake may cause problems.
High-oxalate greens to limit in juice:
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Spinach
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Beet greens
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Swiss chard
Instead, we focus on low-oxalate greens like:
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Kale (especially curly or dinosaur kale)
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Collard greens
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Mustard greens
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Romaine lettuce
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Watercress
These options give you the same energizing chlorophyll, vitamins, and minerals — without the kidney stress.
The Best Low-Oxalate Green Juice for Weight Loss (Kidney-Friendly)
Green Glow
Ingredients (for one 16 oz juice):
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1 cup chopped kale
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1 large cucumber
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3 green apple (Granny Smith – low sugar!)
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1 ribs celery
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1/2 lemon, peeled
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1-inch piece fresh ginger
Why it works:
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Cucumber & celery hydrate and flush excess water weight.
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Kale provides chlorophyll, calcium, and fiber without excess oxalates.
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Lemon & ginger fire up digestion and metabolism.
This juice is light, crisp, and ideal for your morning reset or afternoon pick-me-up.
The “Unlikely” Green Juice: Beets + Greens
We can’t talk green juice without mentioning beets, even though they aren’t technically green. Legendary juicing expert Jay Kordich, known as “The Juice Man,” always paired beets with greens — and here’s why:
Beets are a powerful liver cleanser and blood builder, but they’re so potent that they should be combined with the alkalinity of leafy greens to balance the effect.
This combo may sound strange, but it tastes earthy-sweet and is deeply energizing. It’s also gorgeous — though not green in color!
Jay's Beet-Green Blend (Supports Weight Loss + Detox)
Ingredients:
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1 small raw beet, peeled
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1 cup collard greens or kale
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1 green apple
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1/2 lemon
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1/2 cucumber
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1-inch ginger (optional for extra kick)
Note: This juice will come out a deep magenta color, not green. Don’t be alarmed — it’s still packed with chlorophyll from the greens, and the beets give it an extra edge for circulation, liver support, and appetite regulation.
Final Tips for Juicing at Home
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Always drink your juice fresh, or refrigerate immediately in a sealed glass jar for up to 48 hours.
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Drink on an empty stomach when possible for maximum absorption.
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Pair with plenty of filtered water throughout the day.
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For best results, incorporate juice into a healthy lifestyle with whole foods, movement, and rest.
Want Juice Without the Work?
If you're in the Charlotte, NC area, you don’t have to juice at home! Our Purity Press Juice Co. juices are made fresh with high-quality, low-oxalate ingredients and delivered weekly. We even offer curated 3-day cleanses for gentle, effective weight loss and reset.
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Ready to Get Started?
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