Carrot Apple Ginger Juice

From our last article we discussed the benefits of adding ginger to your diet to help lower your blood pressure. Now for most people eating raw ginger is a little to spicy so here is a juice recipe that incorporates the goodness and tones down the spiciness.

Will summer coming to a close and the coolness of fall coming with its arrays of color and beautiful produce try this simple and super tasty juice.

Rich in one of fall’s favorite colors, orange, this refreshing juice provides antioxidants, electrolytes and half your daily requirement of biotin. Biotin is an important B vitamin (B7), also known as vitamin H for its role in promoting hair growth.

Biotin is also needed for healthy metabolism and plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels.

Health Benefits & Minerals

• Carrots are the richest plant source of vitamin A, and a good source of potassium.
• Apples contain antioxidants that help protect “good” cholesterol levels in the blood.
• Ginger root reduces nausea, pain and inflammation, and provides heartburn relief. It also aids digestion and may help to boost the body’s thermogenesis and metabolism.

Ingredients

• 6 carrots
• 4 apples
• 2 in (2.5 cm) piece of ginger

Directions

• Wash all produce well.
• Add all ingredients through juicer and enjoy!
• Makes 2 servings of 16-20 oz (500-600 ml)

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