Introducing the Juicing and smoothie Chronicles - Chronicle #1 - You Cant Beat Beets!

One of my new years resolutions is to incorporate more juicing into my diet, in addition to my beloved green smoothies. I'll be exploring new juice combinations as well as smoothie combinations and chronicaling this journey.

Introducing the Juicing and Smoothie Chronicles!

Juicing Chronicle #1

Beet, apple, cucumber, and ginger juice

I was in wholefoods yesterday and was craving beets. I've found that the more I've been juicing and increasing my consumption of green smoothies, the more I am craving fresh fruits and veggies rather than processed foods. For one, my body chose a beet, apple, cucumber, and ginger juice over a host of cookies and muffins that surrounded me. I must say, that this was a delicious drink. 

Beet

Powerful antioxidant and detoxifyer. Comparable to medicine

Ginger

• Improves absorption. - Improves the absorption and stimulation of essential nutrients in the body by stimulating gastric and pancreatic enzyme secretion.
• Cold and Flu Prevention.
• Reduce Pain and Inflammation. -Contains some of the most potent anti-inflammatory fighting substances known and is a natural powerful painkiller.
• Fights Common Respiratory Problems - Aids in expanding your lungs and loosening up phlegm as it breaks down and removes mucus
• Maintains Normal Blood Circulation. - Contains chromium, magnesium and zinc which can help to improve blood flow

Cucumber

• Aids in managing diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure - Cucumber juice contains a hormone which is needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin which has been found to be beneficial to diabetic patients. Silica in cucumbers also aids in keeping joints healthy

Apples

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and fiber. 

Give this a try and let me know what you think!

Till next time!

Health. Beauty. You.