Sunshine Elixir

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….

Health information derived in part from Dr. Axe  , Huff Post and Medical News Today