Everyone needs an afternoon boost right!? Beets, carrots and tangerines supply you with healthful vitamins and minerals while ginger aids in soothing your tummy. Win win!
Here is a powerful boost of R E D J U I C E!
1 beet
5 carrots
2 tangerines
1 inch of fresh turmeric root {or 1 tsp. of turmeric powder}
1 inch of fresh ginger root {or 1 tsp. of ginger powder}
Surprising benefits
Beets: Beets are a good sources of foliate, potassium, vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, as well as nitrates. “Natural nitrates [found in beetroot juice] increase a molecule in the blood vessels called nitric oxide, which helps open up the vessels and allows more oxygen flow as well as lower blood pressure.”- Dr. OZ
Carrots: Rich in carotene, vitamin A, vitamin В1, vitamin В2, vitamin В3, vitamin В6, vitamin С, vitamin Е, vitamin K, minerals salts (potassium, cobalt, iron, magnesium, copper, iodine, phosphorus). Carrots have been shown to aid in the prevention and progression of certain cancers. The antioxidants and phytochemicals in carrots may also help with blood sugar regulation, delay the effects of aging, and improve immune function.
Tangerines: Citrus fruit packed with many nutritious compounds, including flavonoids, vitamin C, vitamin A, foliate and potassium. Compounds in tangerines benefit everything from vision to heart health.
Turmeric:Used to treat arthritis, headaches, colds, fever, heartburn and intestinal discomfort etc. It has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Ginger: Warming and soothing, ginger acts as an anti-inflammatory.
