Sweet and Spicy Beetroot Juice

Sweet and Spicy Beetroot Juice in a wine glass? Why? … Why not?

How often have you sat down with a glass of red after a long hard day? Has it become a habit now?

This beetroot juice could help change your bad habit to a good one. That feeling of holding a wine glass may help you to transition to a healthier way of life.

Nutrition

Beetroot:

• Great source of fibre.

• May lower blood pressure.

• May contribute towards increased exercise performance.

• Helps form red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body.

• Activates enzymes that perform chemical reactions in the body.

• Helps balance fluids in the body.

• Helps support heart function.

Apple:

• Great source of fibre.

• May help keep the heart healthy (if eaten on a regular basis).

• May help boost immunity (an apple a day keeps the doctor away).

Ginger:

• Good for nausea. If you are pregnant, check with your doctor about how much you can have.

• May help with muscle soreness.

• May reduce inflammation in the body.

• Good for indigestion, as it helps the stomach empty quicker.

Recipe Tips

It is messy peeling Beetroot. Wear gloves, or rub a lemon over your hands when you are washing them afterwards.

Peel Ginger with the edge of a teaspoon. There’s less waste.

Reduce the calories by trying it in a shot glass. You still get the benefits.

Can I drink beetroot juice every day?

If you are new to it, just have a small glass and see if your body is ok with it. In large quantities it may upset your stomach.