Want to Glow Like Blake Lively and Naomi Watts? Get Juicing With Eric Helms!

Blake Lively, Naomi Watts, The Juice Generation
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Ever wonder how Blake Lively and Naomi Watts manage to maintain their radiant Hollywood glow? Sure, we imagine it has a lot to do with their dedicated beauty regimens, but the two starlets also credit their glow to inner beauty in the form of a healthy diet. Juice Generation founder Eric Helms is Lively and Watts' go-to guy when it comes to whipping up vitamin-rich juices, and a slew of other celebs (including Michelle Williams, Hilary Swank, and Jason Bateman) are also hooked the so-called "juice glow."

In Helms' new book, The Juice Generation, which contains more than 100 recipes for vegetable and fruit juices, smoothies, and tonics, in addition to self-help tips on how to turn your kitchen into a liquid laboratory, he shares his star customers' favorite juice recipes—like Williams and Lively—plus their raving commentary.

Not only did we delve into the book—which is broken down into three phases that takes you from beginner to experienced in regards to flavor and skill complexity—we spoke with Helms to squeeze out some of his secrets to staying healthy during the long winter months, plus we scored all the ingredients of Lively's favorite green juice.

Which juice do you recommend if you are feeling the winter blues? Make it tasty, make sure it makes you happy. The only way you’ll keep on top of your winter regimen – and your New Years resolutions – is if you commit to changes that you actually enjoy. Don’t start training for a marathon if you don’t like running, and don’t make drastic changes to your diet that you can’t stick with. That’s what’s great about juicing: it’s tasty and good for you, and you can customize any juice or smoothie to dazzle your palate.

What's the secret to staying on top of your health game during the dull winter?I’m not suggesting you overhaul your entire diet. Supplement your regular habits with a daily fresh juice. Even that seemingly small gesture makes a big difference – and will spice up your winter blues. Get Ur Green On juice is full of kale, spinach and pineapple, and tastes like a mojito, without the guilt. Close your eyes and you’ll almost think you were back in Miami.

What celebrities do you think have glowing, radiant skin? Michelle Williams, Blake Lively, Hilary Swank, Naomi Watts, Kristen Bell – I can go on and on. I know because they’re regular. I see them, I juice for them. They’re guzzling our green juices, relying on their natural fuel to get through awards season and long days on set. It’s no industry secret: a radiant glow starts from the inside out. Just ask beauty maven Pat McGrath!

Blake Lively's favorite juice is the Intoxicating Detoxification: How do we make it?1 cup kale, 2 leaves swiss chard, 1.2 cup parsley, 1/2 small beet, 1/2 cup pineapple, 2 medium green apples, 1 sprig fresh mint, 1/2 medium lemon, peeled. Blend it together and serve!

What are the benefits of all those fruits and veggies? Kale is high in iron, antioxidants, and Vitamin K, C, and A. It is also an anti-inflammatory food which helps fight arthritis and asthma. Swiss chard provides an excellent source of antioxidants and has health promotional and disease prevention properties. Parsley is rich in vital vitamins which keeps your immune system strong, tones your bones, and heals the nervous system. Parsley can also help control blood pressure and relive joint pain.Pineapples strengthen bones, prevents cough and colds, and keeps your gums healthy.

Pick up your own copy of The Juice Generation available for $20 in stores and online at amazon.com, and see more star-approved cleanses in our gallery.

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