IImmune-Supporting Red Elixir
Fresh, vibrant, and naturally refreshing, this Immune-Supporting Red Elixir combines beetroot, carrots, celery, ginger, and lime in one beautiful cold-pressed juice. Naturally sweet with no added sugar, it has an earthy, refreshing flavor with a warming ginger kick and bright citrus finish.
Ingredients
- 300 g Beetroot (about 1 large)
- 400 g Carrots (about 6)
- 180 g Celery (about 3-4 stalks)
- 20 g Fresh Ginger (about 5 cm)
- 1 Lime
Instructions
- Prepare the IngredientsWash all of the produce thoroughly. Peel the beetroot, carrots, ginger, and lime, then cut everything into pieces suitable for your juicer.
- JuiceRun the beetroot, carrots, celery, ginger, and lime through your juicer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- ServePour the freshly prepared Immune-Supporting Red Elixir evenly between four small glasses.
- Enjoy
Notes
Nutrition Facts per Serving:
Nutrition per serving: 1 of 4 servings, Calories: 80 kcal, Protein: 2 g, Carbohydrate: 18 g, Net Carb: 16 g, Sugars:13 g, Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sodium: 160 mg, Calcium: 70 mg, Potassium: 700 mg, Magnesium: 35 mg, Vitamin C: 16 mg, Vitamin K: 25 mcg, Folate: 115 mcg, Vitamin A: 800 mcg RAENutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition values are approximate and provided for general informational purposes only. Actual values can vary depending on produce size and freshness, exact juice yield, juicer extraction efficiency, and the amount of pulp retained. Nutrition and health information provided with this recipe is not medical or individualized dietary advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.Health & Nutrition Benefits
✔️ Supports Normal Immune Function: Carrots provide beta-carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A, while lime and the vegetables contribute vitamin C. Vitamins A and C are important for normal immune function. ✔️ Rich in Antioxidant Plant Compounds: Beetroot, carrots, ginger, and lime contain naturally occurring pigments and plant compounds with antioxidant activity. ✔️ Supports Healthy Circulation: Beetroot naturally contains dietary nitrates, which the body can convert through the nitrate-nitrite-nitric oxide pathway. Nitric oxide plays an important role in normal blood-vessel function and blood flow. Research on nitrate-rich beetroot juice has also found effects on blood pressure in some populations. ✔️ May Support Exercise Performance: Beetroot juice is one of the dietary nitrate sources studied in sports nutrition for its potential effects on exercise efficiency and performance. The Australian Institute of Sport classifies dietary nitrate/beetroot juice among its Group A sports supplements with evidence for use in specific sporting situations. ✔️ Supports Eye Health: Carrots are especially rich in beta-carotene, a provitamin A carotenoid. Vitamin A is important for maintaining normal vision as well as normal immune function. ✔️ Supports Digestive Wellness: Fresh ginger contains naturally occurring ginger compounds and has been studied particularly for nausea and digestive comfort. ✔️ Supports Hydration: Celery has a naturally high water content, while the other fresh ingredients also contribute fluid, making this a refreshing addition to your daily fluid intake. ✔️ Provides Potassium: Beetroot, carrots, and celery contribute potassium, an essential mineral involved in normal nerve and muscle function and fluid balance. Adequate dietary potassium also plays a role in healthy blood-pressure regulation. ✔️ Provides Folate: Beetroot contributes naturally occurring folate, an essential B vitamin involved in DNA synthesis and normal cell division. ✔️ No Added Sugar: All sweetness comes naturally from beetroot and carrots, with no honey, syrup, refined sugar, fruit concentrate, or artificial sweetener. ✔️ Weight-Management Friendly in Moderation: This vegetable-based juice can fit into a balanced weight-management eating pattern. However, beetroot and carrots still contribute naturally occurring carbohydrates and sugars, and juice is generally less filling than eating the vegetables whole. ✔️ Naturally Gluten-Free and Vegan: Made entirely from fresh vegetables, ginger, and lime, this elixir is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.Important Health Note
I am a recipe developer, not a registered dietitian, nutritionist, or healthcare professional. The health and nutrition information provided with this recipe is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized medical or dietary advice. Beeturia: Beetroot can temporarily turn urine or stool pink or red. This is known as beeturia and is usually harmless when it occurs after eating or drinking beetroot. Oxalates: Beetroot is relatively high in oxalates. People who have been specifically advised to limit oxalate, including some people who form calcium oxalate kidney stones, should follow individualized guidance from their healthcare professional or kidney dietitian. Blood Pressure: Because nitrate-rich beetroot juice can affect blood pressure in some people, anyone who has naturally low blood pressure or takes blood-pressure medication should speak with their healthcare professional before regularly consuming large amounts of beetroot juice. Blood Sugar: Beetroot and carrots contain naturally occurring sugars. If you have diabetes or closely monitor your blood glucose, consider your serving size and follow the dietary guidance given by your healthcare professional.