BEETROOT JUICE
Beautiful, Beautifying Beetroot
Beetroot was never a close friend of mine in the kitchen (until recently). I understand that it can be quite a daunting and unapproachable vegetable, especially if you don't know what to do with it, but juicing is the perfect way to use beetroot! And due to its natural sweetness, this juice allows you to have a pure vegetable juice without missing any sweetness. We all know how vegetable juices are powerful health-enhancers and far superior to fruit juices, as pure fruit juices spike our sugar levels too quickly.
I've also been investigating the subject of food pairing and how certain fruits should not mix with certain vegetables in juices. I like my juices (and smoothies) with a little sweetness, so at first this news was disconcerting. I can drink green juice that is purely veggie green but it's not so fun. And you know I like to keep things fun and delicious! I never want this lifestyle to become a chore or something I have to do. I want to enjoy every minute of it. And here is the solution! Beetroot is a naturally sweet vegetable as is a carrot! Both are delicious juiced for a sweet and pure vegetable juice.
So what was that about food pairing? Well the consensus seems to be that apples and pears are the only fruit that should really mix with vegetables in juices, HOORAH! And thankfully spinach and kale can be paired with any fruit. If you are interested in finding out more, the folks at Food Matters provide a concise summary on the subject. Hope this helps and hope you enjoy this deliciously cleansing and energising beetroot, spinach, cucumber and ginger juice.
Energising Beetroot, Spinach and Ginger Juice
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 1 beetroot
- half a cucumber
- 2 sticks of celery
- 2 carrots
- handful of spinach
- an inch of ginger
Instructions:
1. Peel beetroot and wash all the other fruits and vegetables.
2. Cut the fruits and vegetables into chunks that will fit into your juicer aperture.
3. Juice and enjoy!