Saturday, February 16, 2013

Heart healthy juices for LOVE week: Sweet & Spicy


Day 4 of the heart healthy juice party with Omega Juicers is here!

With this juice I wanted to capture the essence of carrot cake in a juice. Since cinnamon is so good for cardiovascular health, I knew I wanted to include it. And, since sweet potatoes have been named one of the 40 most powerful foods for heart health, I had to get them in there too. And of course the beets, lemon and carrots are amazing for heart health.  And y'all already know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, so this juice is CLEARLY a super duper healthy one.

While this juice may not have ended up tasting *exactly* like carrot cake, you won't mind, because it's still so refreshingly yummy, and the cinnamon really does give it a nice kick. If you don't like how sweet it is, you can always either add more lemon, or leave out a carrot or the apple.  Play around with the combo until it's just right for your tastebuds! 

Sweet & Spicy
4 large carrots, washed, but it's not necessary to peel
1 gala apple, quartered and cored
½ red beet
½ inch slice of sweet potato
1 head romaine lettuce
1 lemon, peeled
Dash cinnamon, to taste

Use organic produce, if possible. Juice all but the cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon on top and stir well.  


Makes 16 ounces

Tomorrow's juice: Raspberry Surprise!


Recipe is my original creation.  Feel free to share, but please link back to this original post.  Thank you! 

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