Carrot Ginger Juice
Per Serving
- Carrots (Gajjar) , roughly diced : 4
- Ginger : 1 inch piece
- Lemon juice : 1 tsp
- Black Pepper : ¼ tsp
- Extra virgin olive oil / Cold pressed coconut oil : ½ tsp
- Water
Note: 1 cup = 200 ml, ½ cup = 100 ml, 1 tsp = 5 gm, 1 tbsp = 15 gm
*tsp = teaspoon, tbsp = tablespoon
- To get started with this recipe first add the carrots, ginger to the juicer, and extract the juice out.
- Add a little water to extract more juice from the left-over pulp. Pour the juice into a jar and add lemon juice.
- You can adjust the concentration of the juice by adding water
- Serve the carrot ginger juice as soon as it is made to get maximum benefits.
- Drink this juice along with your breakfast or as a mid-morning meal.
- Both carrots and ginger are rich in antioxidants, which can help prevent cell damage and keep lungs healthy
- Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation in the lungs, which is beneficial for people with asthma and other lung conditions
- Adding small amounts of extra virgin olive oil, as a source of healthy fats ensures better absorption of fat-soluble Vitamin, Beta-Carotene (Vitamin A) from the carrots
- Incorporating carrot ginger juice as a part of your balance diet is a great way to take care of your lungs
Nutritional Value per serving
Calories (kcal) |
Carbohydrates (g) |
Proteins (g) |
Fats (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
130.46 |
23.36 |
2.28 |
3.1 |
Disclaimer: The information provided is for health awareness only and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before making any changes to your lifestyle or treatment regime.
*Images used are for representation purpose only.
Reference:
- Clinical Dietetics Manual; Indian Dietetic Association. 2nd ed. Seth V and Desai N. Elite Publishing House; 2018.
- Longvah.T and Ananthan.R. 2017. Indian food Composition Table. 1st ed. National Institute of Nutrition.
- Fatsecret India. Food Database and Calorie Counter. Accessed 20th Jan 2023. Available at https://www.fatsecret.co.in/calories-nutrition/
- US Department of Agriculture. Food Data Search Results, Fish Salmon Atlantic farmed Cooked Dry Heat. Accessed 21st Feb 2023. Available at https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/nutrients