--- title: "A Fresh Start: Three Simple Detox Juices When You Want to Give Up on Detoxing" description: Chef Mini Kyung shares three simple detox juices to boost energy and ease digestion, plus cold-press advice and gentle habits for women’s everyday wellness. author: Dr Marina Nani (Editor-in-Chief) date: 2025-09-29T12:30:29.000Z updated: 2026-02-26T22:05:40.081Z canonical: https://richwoman.co/article/a-fresh-start-three-simple-detox-juices-when-you-want-to-give-up-on-detoxing image: https://cdn.nanimediahouse.com/urxle1gz5pq.jpg categories: Wellbeing content_type: Guide region: Global publication: Rich Woman Magazine about: - type: Person name: Chef Mini Kyung --- You know that morning when you catch yourself in the bathroom mirror and think ‘I feel rubbish’? When you’re dragging yourself through the day, your stomach feels off and you can’t quite put your finger on [why you’re so tired all the time](https://richwoman.co/article/ayurveda-natural-ways-to-boost-energy-and-combat-fatigue). Maybe it’s time for a small reset – nothing dramatic, just something gentle that might help you feel a bit more like yourself again. Chef Mini Kyung from Energy Kitchen understands this feeling. Her approach to detox juices isn’t about miracle cures or perfect wellness routines you’ll abandon by Thursday. It’s about three simple recipes that use ingredients you can actually find at your local shop, mixed in a way that might just make a difference when your [body feels sluggish](https://richwoman.co/article/the-morning-drink-you-should-make-at-home-according-to-science). ## Why Most People Give Up on Detoxing Let’s be honest about why detox attempts usually fail. You buy ingredients you’ve never heard of, spend a fortune at the health food shop, then realise you’re supposed to drink something that tastes like grass for the next week. The recipes are complicated, the promises unrealistic, and frankly, it’s all a bit much when you’re already feeling tired. Chef Mini Kyung’s method avoids this hassle. Her recipes use familiar fruits and vegetables, require no more than seven ingredients each, and have been proven at busy juice bars in Korea and the US. These aren’t Instagram-perfect concoctions – they’re practical drinks for [women who just want to feel better](https://richwoman.co/article/one-spoonful-a-day-easy-fermented-food-swaps-that-actually-help-your-gut). ## Meet Chef Mini Kyung and Her Philosophy As head of the detox juice bar Energy Kitchen, Chef Mini Kyung has seen countless women struggle with [unexplained fatigue and digestive issues](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323136). Her philosophy is refreshingly straightforward: ‘Detoxing is more than just eliminating toxins,’ she explains. ‘It’s a process of restoring balance and enhancing your body’s functions. When you’re dealing with unexplained fatigue or poor digestion, detox juice can make a significant difference.’ This empathy for [women’s daily health struggles](https://richwoman.co/article/what-prevents-women-from-optimal-health-and-makes-them-settle-for-just-not-being-ill-instead) shapes her approach. Rather than prescribing dramatic lifestyle overhauls, she offers gentle support through simple, nutrient-rich drinks that work with your routine, not against it. ## The Three Realistic Detox Juices ### Drink Your Greens **Ingredients:** Kale, spinach, romaine, celery, cucumber, apple, lemon This green juice combines seven vegetables and fruits that work together to create something surprisingly palatable. The apple’s natural sweetness and enzymes help mellow any bitterness from the leafy greens, making it approachable even for those who usually avoid green vegetables. **Who it helps:** Perfect for people who know they should eat more greens but struggle to stomach them, or anyone wanting a clean-tasting reset drink. **When to drink it:** Chef Mini Kyung recommends starting your day with this juice or using it when you want to reset your diet. **Chef’s tip:** ‘You’ll find this exact combination at juice bars across New York and California – it’s a well-balanced recipe proven for both taste and nutrition.’ ### Red Vitality (ABC Juice) **Ingredients:** Apple, beetroot, carrot While beetroot can taste earthy on its own, this combination balances that earthiness with the natural sweetness of apples and carrots. This juice is particularly beneficial for women’s health, especially during menstruation or periods of fatigue. **Who it helps:** Ideal for women needing an energy boost or dealing with menstrual fatigue. If beetroot flavour seems too strong, adding lemon or citrus helps lighten the taste. **When to drink it:** Best consumed when you need sustained energy. **Chef’s tip:** ‘Just the density of beet juice tells you how rich it is in nutrients. It may taste earthy at first, but combined with apple, it becomes incredibly balanced.’ ### The Carrot Rediscovered **Ingredients:** Carrot, apple, lemon This is perhaps the most approachable juice for beginners. Carrots offer natural sweetness that makes them delicious even when juiced alone. Juicing with the skin enhances beta-carotene absorption, which supports the body’s natural detoxification processes. **Who it helps:** Perfect for anyone new to juicing or those who prefer sweeter flavours. Great for children too. **When to drink it:** Excellent during seasonal changes or when you need a gentle wellness reset. **Chef’s tip:** ‘Even with less apple than green juice, carrots still taste sweet. Pure carrot juice is excellent, and with just apple and lemon, it becomes a refreshing go-to.’ ## Why Juicing, Not Smoothies? Chef Mini Kyung makes an important distinction: ‘Juices are absorbed by the body much faster than smoothies.’ The science supports this. Research published by [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/well/eat/smoothies-blending-fruit-nutrients.html) shows that nutrients from juice are absorbed faster because the pulp is removed, allowing quicker absorption of vitamins and minerals. When your digestion feels sluggish or you’re dealing with stomach issues, this faster absorption can be gentler on your system. [Southwest Family Medicine Associates](https://www.southwestfamilymed.com/blog/smoothies-vs-juicing-which-one-is-better-for-your-health) notes that juicing extracts nutrients while removing indigestible fibre, making it particularly beneficial for those with digestion troubles. Smoothies retain fibre, which is excellent for overall health but requires more digestive energy. When you’re feeling run down, juice provides a gentler way to absorb nutrients quickly. ## Tools of the Trade Chef Mini Kyung uses the Kuvings CS600 commercial cold-press juicer in her juice bar, praising its reliability for daily use. ‘For juice bars and restaurants, juice yield is critical – and the CS600 delivers exceptional results. It also handles continuous operation throughout the day, which is a huge advantage.’ For home use, [cold-press juicers](https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/kitchen/best-cold-press-juicers) operate at slow speeds that preserve nutrients and enzymes by minimising heat and oxidation. They handle fibrous produce well and produce higher juice yield with drier pulp compared to centrifugal juicers. If you’re considering investing in a juicer, [nutrition experts recommend](https://www.foodmatters.com/juicer-buying-guide) choosing based on ease of cleaning, noise level and warranty rather than just price. A reliable juicer makes daily juicing far more likely to stick. ## Start Where You Are Chef Mini Kyung’s approach is refreshingly gentle. You don’t need to overhaul your entire diet or commit to week-long cleanses. [Start with one juice when you’re feeling particularly tired](https://richwoman.co/article/happy-table-5-mindful-eating-factors-that-make-weight-loss-possible-before-your-next-holiday) or out of balance. Notice how you feel. In Korean wellness culture, juicing and medicinal drinks are woven into daily routines as part of a philosophy that food and medicine are intertwined. [Women use these drinks](https://richwoman.co/article/happy-table-gut-friendly-foods-to-nourish-your-holiday-feast) to support energy, skin health and overall balance – not as dramatic interventions but as gentle daily support. Health experts do advise caution with extensive juice cleanses. [Medical research suggests](https://greatist.com/health/juice-fasting) keeping juice fasting to short periods (up to three days) and consulting healthcare professionals if you have underlying health conditions. The goal isn’t perfection – it’s simply feeling better. ## Permission to Experiment Perhaps the most refreshing aspect of Chef Mini Kyung’s approach is [the lack of pressure](https://richwoman.co/article/beyond-stress-release-and-burnout-from-a-sceptic-teacher-to-sound-healing). These juices might fit into your routine, or they might just be a way to get extra vegetables when you need them. There’s no requirement to perfect your health or achieve some wellness ideal. Through her global outreach and workshops, Chef Mini Kyung continues to share how gentle juicing can support everyday health. Her message is clear: small, consistent changes often matter more than dramatic overhauls. If you’re feeling tired, sluggish or just a bit off, maybe it’s worth trying one simple juice and seeing how you feel. Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is give yourself permission to start small – with three ingredients, a quiet morning, and [the simple hope that you might feel a little bit better](https://richwoman.co/article/food-actually-why-eating-dark-chocolate-and-other-foods-you-enjoy-make-you-healthier).