An easy recipe for delicious Homemade Carrot and Beetroot Juice that is rich in nutrients and provides many health benefits. Drinking carrot beet juice is an easy and yummy way to include more vegetables into your diet and boost your health!
Fresh juices are a great way to stay hydrated and fuel your body with vitamins and minerals. I love drinking fresh juices in the morning or in the afternoon for a healthy boost of energy and hydration. One of my favorite nutrient-dense juices is my refreshing Orange & Carrot Juice!
Why you will love this healthy homemade juice recipe
This beet and carrot juice recipe is full of flavor and full of nutrients! It is made using fresh beets and carrots, along with some apple juice for natural sweetness. You can drink carrot and beetroot juice daily and research has shown that it is best to drink it first thing in the morning to reap the most of its health benefits.
This carrot beet juice recipe is full of fresh, vibrant flavor and it is a great way to include a healthy amount of vegetables into your diet each day. It is also a great way to use up some fresh produce that may have been sitting in your fridge for a while.
Check out my list of Healthy Breakfast Juices for more fresh juice inspiration!
So what is the benefit of carrot and beetroot juice?
Both carrots and beetroot are loaded with nutrients and health benefits. This carrot beet juice is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. This makes this healthy juice a great addition to anyone's diet. Beetroot and carrot juice contains Vitamins A, K, and beta carotene from the carrots, and antioxidants and folate from the beets.
Beetroots are listed as the richest source of organic nitrates, which boosts the level of nitric oxide in your body which is known to reduce blood pressure. Therefore, people suffering from low blood pressure should be wary of consuming beetroot in excess in their diet. Carrots and beets are loaded with fibre which balances blood sugar levels and also keeps your gut healthy.
For more details on the benefits of both carrot juice and beetroot juice, I have a list of 10 Reasons to love Beetroot Juice and 10 Reasons to Drink Carrot Juice Every Day which will provide you with even more information on the topic.
The benefits of beetroot and carrot juice for your skin
Carrot and Beetroot juice can benefit the skin by improving its texture and appearance. Both the vegetables provide natural hydration and moisturization to the skin cells, making the skin soft and glowy. Beetroot helps to remove any dry and dead skin cells and then helps to regenerate the skin with new, healthy growing cells. This makes the skin radiant and healthy.
How to make fresh carrot and beetroot juice
STEP 1 - Prepare the vegetables by chopping the ends and tops off the fresh beetroots and carrots. Chop the vegetables into chunks suitable for your juicer.
STEP 2 - Add the prepared carrots and beetroots to a juicer and collect the juice.
STEP 3 - Add the apple juice and adjust according to sweetness preference. Add any optional additions such as lemon juice, lime juice, or fresh mint.
STEP 4 - Chill the juice and serve as is or enjoy over ice.
Optional additions:
- Lemon juice
- Lime juice
- Fresh ginger
- Fresh mint
How Long Does Carrot Beet Juice Last in the Fridge?
This Carrot Beetroot juice is best enjoyed fresh, but it can last for up to three days in the fridge. It is best to store the fresh juice in an airtight container.
What is the best time to drink beetroot and carrot juice?
Drinking fresh juices on an empty stomach will help improve the absorption of all the essential nutrients present in the raw juices. This often means drinking fresh juice in the morning is a good way to get the most out of your juice. Beetroot juice helps to open up the blood vessels throughout a body which increases the flow of oxygen making you feel more energetic and active. This makes it a great juice to enjoy in the morning to give you a boost and get your blood flowing.
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Homemade Carrot and Beetroot Juice
An easy recipe for delicious Homemade Carrot and Beetroot Juice that is rich in nutrients and provides many health benefits. Drinking carrot beet juice is an easy and yummy way to include more vegetables into your diet and boost your health!
Ingredients
- 2 beets, trimmed
- 4 carrots, trimmed
- 125ml apple juice (or more depending on preference)
Optional Add-Ins
- Lemon juice
- Lime juice
- Fresh ginger
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping the ends and tops off the fresh beetroots and carrots. Chop the vegetables into chunks suitable for your juicer
- Add the prepared carrots and beetroots to a juicer and collect the juice.
- Add the apple juice and adjust according to sweetness preference. Add any optional additions such as lemon juice, lime juice, or fresh mint.
- Chill the juice and serve as is or enjoy over ice.
Notes
How Long Does Carrot Beet Juice Last in the Fridge?
This Carrot Beetroot juice is best enjoyed fresh, but it can last for up to three days in the fridge. It is best to store the fresh juice in an airtight container.
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