HEALTHIER DAYS AHEAD

Inflammation-Fighting Beet Juice is a new staple in my diet thanks to my naturopath’s recent recommendation. This tangy juice packs a punch of inflammatory fighting compounds and helps curb my sugar cravings!

I started to incorporate 6-8 ounces of this beet juice into my daily routine, either on an empty stomach or one hour after my meal. It’s honestly sooo good and is just the fun little drink I love having with me!

My naturopath recommended I start incorporating beet juice because I’ve been suffering from die-off symptoms from the SIBO protocol I am on. As we work to find the right combination of supplements and diet changes, beet juice with ginger, turmeric, and garlic helps to reduce my nausea and inflammation. I’ve also been having intense sugar cravings (thanks to the SIBO and gut dysbiosis I have!), so drinking this sweet and tangy juice in between meals has helped curb that craving.

The antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and prebiotics found in the ingredients also supports your gut and liver health. Beets are amazing at helping our liver’s detoxification process, which is crucial during this stage of my SIBO protocol. It also has dietary fiber that aids in gut motility and digestion.

Ginger helps with the nausea I experience almost daily because of my SIBO. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory powerhouse and the black pepper helps to activate the compound of turmeric - curcumin - which makes it anti-inflammatory!

Garlic has allicin, an antimicrobial compound that supports the body’s immune system. Allicin in garlic is often used as a naturopathic remedy for fighting against bacterial overgrowth, like SIBO.

Lastly, lemon adds the perfect amount of tanginess, and the orange adds a hint of sweetness that makes the beet juice super easy and yummy to drink. No need to take a quick shot of this immunity booster! In fact, my naturopath actually recommends that you sip and savor this juice - like you would a meal.

I understand not everyone’s gut microbiome can handle these ingredients well, so adjust to what YOUR microbiome needs! Have a hard time with high FODMAP foods like garlic? Swap it out for oregano (which also has allicin!). Trying to eliminate sugar for the candida diet? Don’t add the orange! Really, you can make it your own!

Once you wash and dice everything, it's easy to blend it with water with a high-speed blender. I double-strain this recipe to make sure there are no solid bits in the final juice. Make sure to store it in a pourable, glass bottle for easy pouring. It will store well for about a week in the fridge.

Would love to hear if you have tried this recipe, or if you made your own rendition of it! Enjoy!