Nope, I haven't turned into a vampire. It's beet juice! I was feeling a little under the weather a couple of days ago and thought I would juice a bunch of produce I had in my fridge in hopes that it would recharge my body. Success! I have been feeling pretty good since I drank this beet juice and took a couple of zinc. I am going to try this combo every time I get sick. :)
Here is some nutritional information on my beet juice:
Beets are high in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and C. They are also a good source of choline, folic acid, iodine, manganese, organic sodium, potassium, fiber and carbohydrates. Beets have been shown to help fight acidosis, gastric ulcers, cancer, toxicity in the liver, among many other things (source). Who wouldn't want to eat (or juice) them?
Carrots are high in thiamin, niacin, vitamins A, B6, C, K, potassium, folate, and manganese (source). They also contain falcarinol, which may help to prevent cancer (source). Carrots have been shown to be effective in ridding the ears, nose and throat of mucous (source), which is especially helpful when feeling a cold coming on. Carrots can also help to boost the immune system and decrease inflammation. Excellent!
I also threw in a couple large handfuls of mustard greens and arugula. Greens help to decrease inflammation, speed up healing, and relieve respiratory issues. They have large amounts of live enzymes, as well as iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorous.
If you're interested in this lovely, tasty, immunity-boosting, drink, here's the recipe:
Beet Juice
3 small and 1 medium beet
2 large carrots
2 large handfuls of greens
approximately 1/4 cup fresh apple juice (my husband had just juiced apples that morning)
Juice all your produce and enjoy! This yields about 12 ounces of juice. You could split it or keep it all for yourself. :) Happy juicing!
beet juice rocks! so good for you!! :)
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