Beet juice is a powerful, nutrient-rich beverage known for its numerous health benefits, particularly its ability to reduce blood pressure and combat inflammation. Here’s a simple and delicious beet juice recipe that you can make at home to enjoy these benefits.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized beets
- 1 large apple (any variety)
- 1 carrot
- 1 small piece of ginger (about 1 inch)
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 cup of water (optional, for a thinner consistency)
- A few ice cubes (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash the beets, apple, and carrot thoroughly.
- Peel the beets and cut them into small chunks.
- Core the apple and cut it into slices.
- Peel the carrot and cut it into pieces.
- Peel the ginger and cut it into small pieces.
- Juicing:
- If you have a juicer:
- Add the beets, apple, carrot, and ginger into the juicer. Juice them all together.
- If you have a blender:
- Add the beets, apple, carrot, ginger, and 1 cup of water to the blender. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to separate the juice from the pulp.
- If you have a juicer:
- Add Lemon Juice:
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the beet juice. Stir well to combine.
- Serve:
- Pour the juice into a glass. Add a few ice cubes if you prefer it chilled.
- Enjoy:
- Drink immediately to enjoy the fresh taste and maximum nutritional benefits.
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- Drink immediately to enjoy the fresh taste and maximum nutritional benefits.