Name: Ginger-Beet Juice
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 medium orange, peeled and quartered; 3 kale leaves; 1 medium apple, cut into wedges; 1 medium carrot, peeled; 1 large beet, peeled and cut into wedges; 1 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger; Ice cubes (optional)

Ginger-Beet Juice

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In this healthy ginger-beet juice recipe, we pack in vegetables by adding kale and a carrot, and sweeten with an orange and apple. No juicer? No problem. See the juicing variation below to make this beet juice recipe in the blender.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on April 18, 2024

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Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings, about 8 ounces each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugar Low-Fat Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free

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How To Make Ginger-Beet Juice

In this recipe, we call for a juicer to extract the liquid (and nutrients) from the fruit and vegetables. Juicers come in two basic forms: masticating and centrifugal. We prefer a masticating juicer since the slow-crushing mechanism of the machine works better with leafy greens like kale but either type of juicer will work. Making juice is simply a matter of cutting up the right proportion of veggies and fruits and following the manufacturers directions. In this recipe, we use an orange and an apple to add sweetness and tang. Make sure your fruits and veggies are washed and peeled for the best results. Unless your fruits and veggies were very cold going into the juicer, your juice will be room-temperature when it's ready to drink. If you prefer a colder drink, adding an ice cube can chill it down quickly.

Health Benefits To Juicing

We love juicing veggies, especially beets, for several reasons. For one, most of us don't eat enough fruits and vegetables. Adding more vegetablesand fruits to our diets can improve our mental health and sense of well-being. Juices can help make up some of the deficit by helping us load up with leafy greens, fruit and vegetables all in one glass. Beets offer many health benefits and are great for juicing. Beets have been associated with better cardiovascular health by helping to decrease inflammation and lowering blood pressure.

Can I Make Ginger-Beet Juice Without A Juicer?

Yes you can, it just takes a few added steps. Here's how:Coarsely chop all ingredients. First, place the soft and/or juice ingredients in the blender and process until liquefied. Then, add the remaining ingredients; blend until liquefied. Cut two 24-inch-long pieces of cheesecloth. Completely unfold each piece and then stack the pieces on top of each other. Fold the double stack in half so you have a 4-layer stack of cloth. Line a large bowl with the cheesecloth and pour the contents of the blender into the center. Gather the edges of the cloth together in one hand and use the other hand to twist and squeeze the bundle to extract all the juice from the pulp. Wear a pair of rubber gloves if you don't want the juice to stain your hands.

Additional reporting by Hilary Meyer

Ingredients

1 medium orange, peeled and quartered
3 kale leaves
1 medium apple, cut into wedges
1 medium carrot, peeled
1 large beet, peeled and cut into wedges
1 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger
Ice cubes (optional)

Directions

Working in this order, process orange, kale, apple, carrot, beet and ginger through a juicer according to the manufacturer's directions. (No juicer? See Tip.)
Fill 2 glasses with ice, if desired, and pour the juice into the glasses. Serve immediately.

Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2013; updated August 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

100	Calories
1g	Fat
21g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size about 8 ounces
Calories 100
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 1g	1%
Vitamin A 4000IU	80%
Vitamin C 23mg	26%
Folate 270mcg	67%
Sodium 94mg	4%
Calcium 115mg	9%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 76mg	18%
Potassium 511mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.