Beet and Ginger Detox Smoothie
Beet, Apple, Ginger Detox Blast This was a sweet little discovery I enjoyed after a recent lecture I gave at Samsung. They have a gorgeous new building here in Silicon Valley and they were gracious enough to give me access to their amazing café. I’m not the easiest person to feed so I wasn’t optimistic, but I also didn’t want to be rude and refuse the invitation. It was a gorgeous café with a multitude of healthy eating options but the one that I felt safest enjoying was a juicing station. All the fruits and vegetables were out on display, looking fresh and delicious. They were willing to make whatever I wanted and for some reason the beets called out to me. I tend to avoid beets, especially the red ones, because they stain my cutting board and hands, so I decided to create something I wouldn’t normally make at home. Beets shouldn’t be avoided because they are incredibly healthy and detoxifying. Ginger is a wonderful anti-inflammatory. The apples are mostly there for a sweet balance but remember they are unhealthy unless organic – they are part of the Dirty Dozen and very high in pesticides otherwise. This recipe is what I created with some tweaks, because at home I don’t have a juicer (most people don’t), but I do have a blender. The beauty of a blender vs. a juicer is that all the healthy fiber is present from a blender, and locked within that fiber is healthy antioxidants. So keep the blender; maybe consider investing in a fancy high speed one, I love my Blendtec, but otherwise I don’t recommend getting a juicer. The only potential downside is if you like a “juice-like” vs “smoothie” texture. If you need to acquire the taste of the thicker version, please do so; it is infinitely healthier for you. Buon Appetito!
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped organic golden beet peeled. You could also use a red beet.
- 2 organic apples peeled. Pick whichever brand you find the sweetest, just make sure it’s organic.
- ½ ” organic ginger peeled and cut into small pieces.
- ¼ cup filtered water
- Handful of ice optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender (I use a Blendtec) with 1/4 cup water and ice, if you’re using it. Depending on how thick or thin you like it, use more water and/or ice.
- Blend on high speed until smooth.
- Taste and add more ginger if you like more “heat”.
Notes
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