CARROTS – I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you that carrots are good for you right? We’ve all heard how they help keep our vision optimised, and we all know they are the perfect alternative to pitta or crackers when scooping up that dollop of hummus. But did you know some of their nutrients are also linked to regulating blood pressure? Apart from a great source of vitamin A they also provide vitamin C and K1, potassium, antioxidants and soluble fibre. Try and find organic carrots for your juice and just top, tail and wash them well, no need to peel.
ORANGES – Vitamin C is also present in the oranges in this recipe; a fact we are all very familiar with! Well, oranges are actually another source of potassium and fibre, both of which can support heart health. For best results with this recipe it’s good to find in-season, sweet oranges. Unlike many other fruits oranges don’t continue to ripen after picking, so finding ones that were picked at their peak of ripeness is vital.
APPLES – The apples used here can be any type, but do keep in mind that their flavour and sweetness or tartness will affect the flavour of your juice. So if your oranges are super sweet you can go with a sharper apple, just don’t forget you’ll be adding some zing with your lemon juice too.
APPLES – The amount of ginger you use is entirely up to you and depends on how spicy and warming you want your juice to be. Start off with a small piece as you can always add more if needed. Be sure to use some though, it has potent anti-inflammatory qualities and really helps this juice do a little jig on your tastebuds!
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