The teenage years are baffling for any parent. Every interaction with your teen may seem difficult, but on the bright side, food pickiness is no longer an issue. Remember the toddler years when you thought your child would turn into a chicken nugget if he ate one more. Teenagers are known to eat almost anything you put in front of them. Juicing with a teenager is exactly like juicing for adults. The same nutritional values are required, even more so in teenagers. Juicing is a perfect way to ensure your older child and young adult will receive all the necessary vitamins and nutrients. 

In addition to the health boost, a juicing diet will also help a teenager focus and increase their energy….just in time for those SATs. Juicer recipes that contain dark leafy greens are going to be high in vitamin B-12, which is known for being a brain boosting vitamin. Juicing with citrus fruits will yield high levels of vitamin C and calcium, to fend off any germs and strengthen bones. These combinations of nutrients will keep your teenager in top-shape for school and extracurricular activities.

*Around 10-12 years of age, children will be able to consume juice exactly as adults do. To be sure of their readiness, allow a small amount first and check for any symptoms such as stomach upset.

Test Taking Brain Booster Recipe
1 orange
1 pear
1 grapefruit
1 apple
1 bunch kale

Feed the fruits through the slot in your juicer. Finish with the kale. If a sweet juice is desired, add an additional apple. Serve over ice and watch out for rising grades and perfect scores on tests.