Juicy Stuff

If you are still wondering where to get your proteins from when you go raw you can stop now and be reassured that you will get all you need with raw food. And with raw juices. This is one of the reasons why you have to eat a varied scale of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and sprouts. Also eat all the colors in the rainbow to receive all the antioxidants you want to look younger and feel better.

Carrots are sweeties. Not just because of their soothing taste but because of the treasure of nutrients they are offering us in one glass of juice. They provide vitamins A, B1, B6, C, D, E, G and K, minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron and phosphorus, traces of carbohydrates and proteins.

Color your life

If you dream of  a smooth skin; carrots make it look healthy! They have extreme properties for skin health.

• Carrot juice contains carotenoids which reduce risk of a heart attack and regulate blood circulation
• The phytonutrient ‘falcarinol’ helps in the protection against colon cancer
• And yes, it is true that they are good for vision, especially for night sight because of the beta-carotene
• Drink more carrot juice and notice how much better your hair, skin and nails will look
• Carrot juice also contains essential oils. They help digestion and therefor are fighting acne.
• Drinking carrot juice in summer will help you to protect against sunburn. It heals damages caused by the sun
• The antioxidants slow down the aging process and protect you against free radicals
• It lowers high blood pressure and cholesterol
• A load of iron helps to reduce anemia

And again, this is a list that goes on and on. It is good to know what vegetables and fruits can mean for your body. Just juice what you need to jazz up your health and you will feel the difference soon!

TOOLS YOU NEED

A juicer, a sharp knife and a cutting board

INGREDIENTS

• 8 to 10 fresh organic carrots
• A big chunk of ginger

THE MAKING OFF…

• Juice your stuff and feel juicy…

Carrot Ginger Juice