Delicious Heart Healthy and cleansing juice made with fresh beet, carrot with citrus and ginger.
This weekend while back from Indian store my hubby told me can you make beet juice, because he saw a one packet of beet and carrot juice? I like beet however not sure about its earthy taste when it comes to juice. So told him I will try some combo. Then on Sunday I decide to give it try. As I have seen recipe of beet and carrot and apple in Dr OZ show.
My kids like beet root stir fry and also daughter likes to eat carrot as such than cooked one. Hubby even eats raw beets, which I can’t. I don’t have any fancy Juicer to do that job. Decide to trust my own blender; they are Indian Make which is tolerable to grind even rice and coconut. After routine breakfast I decide to make the juice. First peeled the skin of beet and carrot and blend them well with water in a blender then added apple and ginger. When comes to apple for baking or juicing, I like to use granny smith apple. Their tartness marries well with other ingredients in the dish. Then finally added lime juice and orange juice. You need to strain the juice well so that you get a clear liquid.
After started trying various veggies in juice, I came to revelation that you don’t need any sugar to make juice tasty. What you need is some perfect combo.
I was amazed to see the health benefits of this juice combo. Do you Know Beets are called Nature’s Viagra .It has discovered by Ancient Romans, it has high amount of boron which increase the production human sex hormones. Also it is very rich vitamins and minerals like, Potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron; vitamins A, B & C; beta-carotene, beta-cyanine; folic acid. Beet also good cleanser, blood purifier, Liver tonic also can prevent cancer. It also known to improve mental health, also used as stomach acid tester. Beets are in low in calories and rich sugar. If you want read more then read from here.
Then next veggie carrot, which is known to help to reduce the cardiovascular diseases .In a 10 year study of Yellow and orange vegetables found that they contain Vitamin C as well as several antioxidants such as carotenoids and bioflavonoids. These vegetables have been shown to help maintain a healthy heart and eyes. Carotenoids may slow the progression of arthritis as well as reduce specific types of cancer including lung, stomach, bladder, and breast. Bioflavonoids and Vitamin C work together to increase immune function, read more from here and here
Orange and lime are rich in vitamin C and also help prevent heart disease also reduce diabetics, peptic ulcer, arthritis, weight loss please read more from here
Then there is Ginger, I like zing that ginger gives in everything. It is also has lot of health benefits like boosting immune function. Also helps to reduce indigestion. Read from here
While making this juice I didn’t know that there is recipe of beet carrot apple and ginger juice in Gwyneth Paltrow’s It’s all Good book. So I can say that it is inspired from that recipe. However this recipe has extra add-ons like lime and orange juice. Trust it is delicious juice, you don’t feel any earthy taste of beets or carrot. Even 4 year old and 22 month old approved and they are ready going for another sip even without a pinch of sugar.
If you are detox plan, you can try this juice. Or if you are looking for healthy tasty juice to start your morning then this is the one.
Here comes the recipe.
Heart Healthy and Cleansing Juice: Beet Carrot Apple Lime Orange Ginger Juice
Ingredients
- 2 cup water - use this only if you're using a blender to make this juice if you're using a juicer, then omit this ingredient
- 1 large or 2 medium beets peeled, ends removed and cut into wedges
- 1 large carrots washed, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 large granny smith apple cut into wedges (core removed)
- a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger peeled
- Juice of one lime or lemon
- Juice of one orange
Instructions
- I don’t have juicer so used my blender to juice this,
- Peel and chop both ends of the beet and then cut them into chunks.
- Peel your ginger. To peel your ginger, just use the back of a spoon.
- Wash and chop apple into chunks make sure to remove the core in the center, peel and chop up carrots, cut your lemon/lime in half and extract the juice. Extract juice from the orange also.
- If you have a juicer, then please juice away. If you don't have a juicer, then follow along with me.
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Priya Anadakumar says
wow so beautiful and lovely looking juice, super healthy love it...
Reeni says
Nothing beats that beautiful color! You found perfect balance of ingredients to make the beet taste yummy and not be overpowering. I bet this was refreshing!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
I love juicing! It's so refreshing and good for you 🙂
minnie@thelady8home says
That's such a healthy breakfast option!
Lisa says
That's just what I need right now. Lovely shots and combination of ingredients.
shankar Narayanan says
I have been doing this for the past 4 months. Works well.
Swathi says
Thanks this info as helps a lot.
Vimitha says
What a healthy detox drink dear
Vimitha says
What a healthy detox drink dear
Nilu A says
Very healthy and refreshing drink Swathi.. Will try this for sure 🙂
Gayathri says
amazing color..nutritious juice...nice presentation
Janani says
wow such an inviting drink I am one crazy girl for juice and this one is just perfect.
Meena Kumar says
Swathi the beet juice in the tall glass looks beautiful . The fancier the gadget gets it is more work to keep it clean I too don't believe in those.
Nithya says
Healthy and refreshing drink.. Love the combo..
subha says
Wow, That is one super healthy Juice. Looks beautiful too.
divya says
wow .. they look gorgeous and super tempting...
maha says
CUTE GLASS N VERY HEALTHY ONE...LOVE D CLICKS.
Suja Manoj says
Great combo,healthy and refreshing drink.
Deepa says
What an amazing combo of veggies and fruits to create a single juice. Looks amazing.
Deepa
Ash-foodfashionparty says
There's everything healthy in this drink Swathi. Now, I just wish I love veg juice as much as my family does.
The beet lesson..:).
Hema says
That color is too good, very healthy Swathi..
veena says
what a color.. I love addition of beet in juice
Rekha says
That's a glass full of goodness..:-) WOW
Huma says
Just the recipe required for the moment for detox.
Thanks for sharing
CCU says
A healthy and delicious juice 😀
Cheers
CCU
Sapana says
This is really refreshing and healthy drink . Love that tall glass with beautiful color....
Subha says
Refreshing drink.Healthy..........like this combo tooo
kaveri says
Very healthy juice..should try sometime
Urvashi pandey says
It's really hard to believe something made from all these healthy ingredients can taste good 😛
I am sure gonna try this.
Arthy Suman says
very healthy n nutritious drink dear...im loving it...
Shobana Vijay says
Wow..Amazing to see the veggies and fruits in one glass which is very nutritious.Will you invite me to grab that glass and I will have it in one gulp.
Swathi says
Sure you are invited. I can make it for you.