Make Beetroot Elixir

Get a shot of Beetroot to increase immunity over winter!

Glass of beetroot elixir juice next to beetroot

Description

Beetroot shots are becoming popular in sporting communities due to the nitrates that improve blood flow leading to improved performance. However, beetroot juice shots are not just for athletes.

I recommend drinking 2 x 50ml shots of this concentrated beetroot elixir daily to help lower blood pressure, boost immunity and even prevent cancer. While the Daikon Radish is in season, it’s a great time to incorporate it into a juice.

The flavour combination is sweet, peppery, and extremely easy to drink. Keep warm and stay healthy!

Ingredients

  • 2 beetroots. Look for smooth, hard, round beetroots. The surface should be unbruised and free of cuts. Avoid beets with soft, moist spots or shrivelled, flabby skin.

  • 1 thick slice of pineapple (with skin on)

  • 1/2 Daikon radish

Juicing Time: 3 mins
Juice Qty: 300ml

beetroot elixir ingredients on white background

Preparation

Beetroot

  • Cut in half and then into quarters

  • Slice each half into thin slices to make it easier to press.

  • Juice with skin on (you can also juice the leaves and stems if you have them)

Pineapple

  • Cut a thin slice and leave the skin on

  • Cut into strips

Daikon Radish

  • Cut into half lengthways

  • Cut again into quarters lengthways

Juicing Method

Keep the cap closed when making this juice so all the flavours mix together.

Start with the beetroot slices. Add a 1/4 of the slices, let them press before adding another 1/4. Repeat until all the beetroot is juiced.

Next, add one 1/4 of the daikon radish followed by the other 1/4.

Finally, add the pineapple strips for a bit of sweetness.

shot of beetroot elixir next to some daikon radish and beetroot

Health Benefits

Beetroots boast an impressive nutritional profile. They are high in valuable vitamins and minerals. In fact, they contain a bit of almost all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

The nutritional qualities of beetroot profoundly affect the pulse and the rhythmical pattern of the heart. Think heartbeat and beets.

Beta-cyanins (red-violet color) are some of the most powerful antioxidants to help boost your immune system.

Daikon has many amazing benefits that include cancer prevention, a stronger immune system, lower inflammation, and improved digestion. Further, it helps strengthen bones, detoxify the body, improve respiratory health, and stimulate weight loss.

The high levels of vitamin C in the pineapple and its skin prevent and fight infections. The power of bromelain and vitamin C act as a bacteria fighter, mucus cutter, cough suppressant, wound healer, and overall immune system booster in the body.

This Juice was made with the Kuvings EVO820 Slow Cold Press Juicer.

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