Thursday, March 18, 2010

Thirsty Thursday: Get "Rooted"


This juice is a blend of several different root vegetables with a hint of green apple. It’s very refreshing and great to have anytime of the day. I used all organic ingredients which is a big plus.









Ingredients:

1 Parsnip
3 stalks of celery
1 inch piece of ginger root
1 green apple
A couple slices of celery root

Run through your juicer, top with a squeeze of sweet lime juice and a sweet lime wedge for garnish. Enjoy!





Ingredient profile: Celery root

I received the celery root in my mix from the fruit guys. I considered making a soup out of it, but the juicer was calling its name. Celery root contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, K and minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc. Vitamin C contained by celery supports the immune system, making the body more resilient against new diseases. Along with magnesium, iron is helpful in lessening the effects of anemia. Celery has the ultimate measure of iron and magnesium to keep diseases like cancer from making progress. This plant has diuretic properties and is also purifying to the body. Due in part to its purifying properties, the ingestion of celery is suggested for those people who are “always-on-the-go” and find it difficult to keep up with healthy eating. Since it is diuretic and purifying, celery is the perfect ingredient for those who are trying to achieve weight loss. Diets based on celery have reviving and stimulating effects on the body. It doesn’t stop there. It has other benefits which include expectorant and emollient properties which make this plant effective against bronchitis. It also adjusts hormonal dysfunctions assisting in conditions such as sever menstrual cramps (dysmenorrheal), infertility, menopausal disorders and acne.

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