The Cleansing Effects of Beetroot, Carrot, Clementine and Ginger Juice

Juices represent a simple way to introduce a variety of fruits and vegetables in our everyday lives. We are free to make different combinations according to our preferences or the therapeutic effect we desire.

Homemade natural juices are easy to prepare with the help of a blender or juicer. Containing a high quantity of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants, freshly squeezed juices are a great energy boost.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and people tend to consume food that has a high-calorie level such as dairy, cereals or eggs. Vegetables are less likely to be chosen during the course of this meal, but we could consider introducing them as an important part of our breakfast, in juice form.

In liquid form, raw fresh vegetables keep their vitamins and nutrients, so the nutritious and therapeutic effects take place faster. Also, a glass of freshly squeezed juice can be more appealing than a salad and it’s more easily consumed.

Beneficial aspects

• This recipe contains vegetables that are rich in antioxidants and other compounds which help to cleanse the organism by expunging toxins.
• Besides, the production of free radicals which can lead to the destruction of proteins, cellular membranes and illnesses will be suppressed.
• Carrots and beetroot will strengthen the immunity, help the body produce hemoglobin, fight cardiovascular diseases, cancer and tumors.
• One of the most powerful antioxidants encountered in nature is resveratrol, found in red grapes.
• Clementine provides the necessary dosages of vitamin C, vitamin E and antioxidants.
• Green tea can prevent the development of numerous illnesses such as cancer, atherosclerosis or coronary disease. Consuming one cup of green tea daily will keep you healthy and will detox the body.

This recipe tastes great and is easy to make at home.

Necessary ingredients

• one carrot
• one red beetroot
• a bunch of red grapes
• one clementine or an orange
• a small slice of ginger
• half a cup of green tea

Preparation process

• Pour half a cup of green tea into the blender.
• Peel the clementine and cut it into cubes.
• Wash the grapes and proceed to cut them in half.
• Wash the beetroot thoroughly and chop it into small pieces.

Place all the ingredients in the blender and keep the engine running for 2-3 minutes. After that, check if the ingredients have turned into a paste. If not, leave the blender on for one or two more minutes.

If it seems that the juice has a consistency that is too thick, you can choose to dilute it with some water. Keep in mind that if you use a strainer, all the fibers contained by the pulp will be lost. The peel of fruits and vegetables supplies the organism with minerals and vitamins.

It is best to try and drink it without filtering it.

In case you have problems with your digestion and try to avoid raw vegetables, you can boil them and leave them to cool before mixing them with the other ingredients for obtaining this juice.

Keep in mind that a healthy diet will improve the functions of the body and lead to a longer and illness-free life.