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Sunshine State of Mind

This is not your average grapefruit juice, but it is a great alternative to “orange” juice in the morning. The base of this delicious drink is grapefruit, a citrus is high in vitamin C, which can help boost your immune system. Grapefruit also contains soluble fiber, which can help lower cholesterol. The beets, red apple and cucumber add a bit of sweetness to the juice, while the ginger gives it a nice kick of spice.

Ingredients

  • 1 ruby red grapefruit
  • 2 golden beets
  • 1 red apple
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 inch (2.5 cm) piece of fresh ginger

Directions

  1. Peel grapefruit.
  2. Wash all produce well.
  3. Add all ingredients through juicer and enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1

Serving Size: 16oz (475ml)

Substitutions

Grapefruit – Orange, lemon, lime

Golden beet – Red beet, red cabbage

Apple – Pear, grapes (any type), cherries, blueberries

Cucumber – Celery, zucchini, jicama