Juicing Across The U.S.A.

By Amanda Schoonover

Published October 29, 2019 at 6:34 PM EDT

I hate vegetables.

Even so, I try to center my diet on plant-based foods for my health's sake. Through my journey, I've discovered the magic of juicing -- a painless way to get the good stuff your body needs.

There are plenty of juice recipes that use in-season and local produce. They taste delicious and are easy to whip up in a few minutes.

Northeast

Did you know Hammonton, New Jersey is the blueberry capital of the world? In celebration of this seasonal fruit, my summer juice recipe features a healthy dose of blueberries.

Summer -- 1 beet + 2 carrots + 1 pint blueberries + 1 apple

Fall -- 1 bunch of grapes + 1 large cucumber + 2 pears

Winter -- 1 handful of cranberries + 1 pear + 1 apple + 2 carrots

Spring -- 1 apple + 2 large carrots + 1 sweet potato (stored and on shelves all year)

Southeast

Southerners have a lot of good stuff — sweet potatoes, okra, spinach, peanuts, greens and oranges! Tons of produce can be enjoyed all year in the south.

Summer -- 2 oranges + 1 large cucumber + 3-4 stalks of celery

Fall -- 1 mango + 6 carrots + 1 large strip of orange peel + 1/2 a navel orange

Winter -- 2 cucumbers + 1 lime + 1 avocado (Blend the avocado in instead of juicing it. It will produce a purée.)

Spring -- 2 grapefruits + 4 carrots + 1 lime

Southwest

There's always something delicious and local to munch on in this region. Some of the southwest's produce highlights include avocados, blackberries, apricots and key limes.

Summer -- 1/2 cantaloupe + 2 apples + 1 handful of kale

Fall -- 2 peaches + 2 sprigs of mint + 1 cucumber + 1 lemon

Winter -- 2 large carrots + 1 lemon + 2 stalks of celery + 1 orange

Spring -- 4 oranges + 1 sweet potato + 3 stalks of celery

Midwest

When in season, this region has plenty to offer — watermelon, radishes, strawberries and cherries. Even in winter, there are always a few go-to items that are great for juicing.

Summer -- 5 carrots + 2 apples + 2 cups of spinach

Fall -- 1 bunch of grapes + 1/2 large cucumber + 1 pear

Winter -- 4 large carrots + 2 apples

Spring -- 1 beet + 5 carrots + 1 apple + 1 handful of mint (Grow it inside all winter long!)

Pacific Northwest

Some of the country's neatest produce comes from the Pacific Northwest. Did you know kiwi grows on the west coast? Some other stand-outs include kale, mint and boysenberries.

Summer -- 5 carrots + 1 bunch of arugula + 2 apples

Fall -- 1 bunch of kale + 4 parsnips + 4 green apples + 2 bunches mint + 1 kiwi

Winter -- 1 bunch of spinach + 1 small bunch of mint + 2 apples

Spring -- 1 handful of asparagus + 2 apples + 1 small bunch of mint

More: Read more from Amanda Schoonover on her website, a thrifty hippie.