E-lix-ir: a magical or medicinal potion
Guys, this juice, err I mean elixir, will surely put a spell on you this fall. It’s a great way to start your day, and you’ll be feeling so great, you’ll be wanting this again and again. It’s literally like the autumn sunshine in a glass. This juice is sweet, but not too sweet, and has some great health benefits as we amp up our immune systems to get ready for the colder months ahead.
Carrot
- one of the highest contributors of vitamin A
- provide ample amounts of vitamins C, D, E and K, as well as many minerals such as magnesium, potassium and calcium
- highly nutritious and cleansing due to their high fiber content
- protects eye health
- high source of antioxidants
- decrease risk for heart disease and stroke
- helps protect against cancer
- helps maintain oral health
- boosts skin health and wound healing
- protects brain health and cognitive function
Apple
- extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavonoids, and dietary fiber
- may help reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease
- improve neurological health
- help prevent dementia
- lowers LDL (the bad cholesterol)
Lemon
- aids in digestion
- detoxification properties
- high in vitamin c
- rejuvenates skin
- helps the body fight free radicals
- helps shed pounds
- boosts energy + mood
Cucumber
- helps you stay hydrated
- lower blood pressure and support heart health
- contains an anti-inflammatory that can help protect your brain from neurological disorders
- protect the skin from aging and act as an anti-wrinkle agent
- reduce the risk of cancer by acting as an anti-inflammatory
- help relieve pain
- reduce bad breath
- a good source of vitamin K helping to protect your bones
- help with constipation
- low in calories
Turmeric
Turmeric has been shown to:
- reduce + control inflammation
- have antioxidant properties to help treat certain skin conditions
- have pain reducing characteristics, and paired with its anti-inflammatory characteristics can be beneficial in arthritis management
- help treat cancer natually
- reverse issues caused by diabetes, such as insulin resistance and hyperglycemia
- help to promote weight loss naturally
- help conditions such as IBS, ulcerative colitis, and other GI diseases
Cinnamon
This popular spice/herb has been used around the world for thousands of years. Cinnamon is always a front runner when it comes to taste, but did you know it’s also a front runner for its antioxidant properties?! That’s right… those cinnamon rolls aren’t that bad for you after all…
Cinnamon:
- is an anti-inflammatory
- reduces risk factors of heart disease (high blood pressure + cholesterol + high triglycerides)
- fights diabetes
- fights against cognitive decline + protects brain function
- may help lower cancer risk
- fights ear infections and viruses
- protects dental health and freshens breath naturally
- can help prevent/cure candida (a yeast overgrowth in your digestive tract)
- aids in skin health
- helps fight allergies
Ginger
- has anti-blood-clotting ability, and can be a powerful mainstay against heart attacks and stroke
- ginger has been used for thousands of years as an effective digestive aid and natural remedy for nausea
- it helps promote regular digestion and metabolism of your food
- ability to boost the immune system
- can improve breathing
- anti-fungal
- six to eight times more potent than Prevacid, the drug of choice, to treat GERD or acid reflux!
- reduces pain
- fights cancer
- can prevent + reverse diabetes
- lower LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol)
- reduces arthritis pain
If that doesn’t convince you to go make some….
Autumn Sunshine Elixir
Ingredients
- 4 carrots
- 1/2 cucumber, (peeled)
- 1/2 lemon, (juiced)
- 2 apples
- 1/8 tsp turmeric
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- pinch or two ginger
Instructions
- Juice all ingredients in your juicer and strain (depending on your preference for a little pulp). Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days, but best consumed fresh
Health information derived in part from Dr. Axe , Huff Post and Medical News Today
