Carrot juice is one of the most healing drinks you could consume. The high concentration of carotenoids in carrots becomes concentrated even more so in juice form. This carrot juice not only helps reduce cancer risk by up to 50%, but it improves your eyesight, regulates blood sugar, soothes dry skin and helps with skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis, helps stimulate appetites and improves the health of your lungs (all thanks to vitamin A!).
If you are interested in reading more of the scientific basis of carotenoid-related health benefits, the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University has a great summary!
Unfortunately, most carotenoids are not absorbed fully by the body unless in the presence of some form of fat. Drinking this juice with an addition of 2 tsp. cold-pressed hemp oil will do the trick, or, leave out the hemp oil and drink the juice following a meal containing a plant-based source of fat like avocado or coconut.
Carrot Juice Recipe
Ingredients:
– 5-6 large carrots (I like using different coloured carrots when available in summer for more antioxidants)
– 2 apples
– 1 orange, peeled
– 2 inches fresh turmeric root
– 2 inches fresh ginger root
– 3 stalks celery
– 1 lemon, peeled
– 2 tsp. cold-pressed hemp oil (added in at the end)
Method:
Run all of the ingredients through a juicer, and add in hemp oil at the end. Enjoy immediately for maximum freshness!
