1. Juice for Anemia: Beetroot, Carrot, and Orange Juice
Anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, can make you feel weak, dizzy, and constantly tired. This juice combines iron-rich beetroot, vitamin-packed carrots, and vitamin C-loaded oranges to help your body absorb iron better.
Ingredients:
1 beetroot
2 carrots
1 orange
1 teaspoon of honey (optional)
Preparation:
Peel and chop the beetroot and carrots.
Squeeze the juice from the orange.
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve immediately.
Benefits:
Beetroot boosts hemoglobin levels.
Carrots provide beta-carotene and antioxidants.
Vitamin C from oranges improves iron absorption.
Possible Substitutes:
Replace orange with lemon juice (even higher vitamin C).
Add a handful of spinach for extra iron and folate.
Precautions:
Beetroot can lower blood pressure; those with hypotension should monitor their intake.
2. Juice for Inflammation: Pineapple, Turmeric, and Ginger Juice
Chronic inflammation can silently damage your body over time. This juice provides a powerful combination of bromelain (from pineapple), curcumin (from turmeric), and gingerol (from ginger), all renowned for their anti-inflammatory effects.
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1-inch piece fresh turmeric root (or 1 teaspoon turmeric powder)
1-inch piece fresh ginger
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Preparation:
Peel and chop all ingredients.
Blend well and strain if desired for a smoother juice.
Benefits:
Pineapple reduces joint pain and swelling.
Turmeric and ginger fight inflammation at the cellular level.
Possible Substitutes:
Use mango instead of pineapple for a sweeter anti-inflammatory twist.
Add a pinch of black pepper to enhance turmeric absorption.
Precautions:
Turmeric can thin the blood; avoid high doses before surgeries or if on blood thinners.
3. Juice for Fatigue: Spinach, Cucumber, and Apple Juice
If you’re feeling drained, this hydrating and revitalizing juice will help replenish lost minerals and water.
Ingredients:
1 handful fresh spinach
1 cucumber
1 apple
Preparation:
Wash all ingredients thoroughly.
Cut into smaller pieces and juice or blend them together.
Benefits:
Spinach provides magnesium and iron.
Cucumber hydrates and refreshes.
Apple delivers natural sugars and fiber for sustained energy.
Possible Substitutes:
Swap apple with pear for a softer, sweeter flavor.
Add a few mint leaves for extra refreshment and digestion support.
Precautions:
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