Did that heavy rain keep anyone else up last week? Ususally, I find rain calming to sleep to but for some reason there are a few nights when the rain is pounding down on my sky lights, I can’t sleep. I found myself dragging my body out of bed to take my daughter to school and for me that is a depressing feeling.

I dragged myself right from bed to the vegetable drawer knowing nothing could spark my energy quite like veggie juice. After years as a nutritionist, I feel so in touch with my body and I literally felt better just looking at all the beautiful, colorful vegetables in front of me. My eyes perched right upon some gorgeous beets and I knew a beet juice was just what I needed.

My family doesn’t love broccoli stalks, so when we have broccoli for dinner I chop the stalks and store them for juice or soups. They are also surprisingly sweet and add a lot of flavor. I paired the beets and the broccoli stalks with my “juicing core”: kale, celery, lemon & ginger.

This juice was so YUM. Truly the minute it hit my mouth, I felt like oxygen and energy was flowing through me. After all these years, that feeling still amazes me.

Benefits:

Beets

Vitamin C, folate, potassium, magnesium, phytonutrients, antioxidants

Anti-cancer, anti-aging, lower cholesterol, regulate bloog pressure, promotes red blood cell function, promotes detoxification

Kale

Magnesium, iron, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, fiber

Natural detoxifier, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cardiovascular support

Broccoli

Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folate, Vitamin A, manganese, tryptophan, calcium

Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, detoxifier, antioxidant, supports digestive & cardiovascular systems

Celery

Vitamin K, folate, Vitamin A, potassium, fiber, Vitamin C, manganese, calcium

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, digestive support, cardiovascular support, cancer preventative

Lemon

Vitamin C, potassiu, calcium, magnesium

Improve blood flow, aid in digestion, hydrate body, boost immunity, anti-aging, skin clearing

Ginger

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B 12, folate, riboflavin, calcium, magnesium, potassium

Anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea, gastrointestinal relief, anti-cancer, immune-boosting

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