This Beet Juice recipe is a healthy and nourishing drink that supports detoxification and cleansing. It also happens to be absolutely delicious!
Detoxifying Beet Juice
Beets are one of those vegetables that are underused, in my opinion. They can be consumed raw or cooked, and I think they have the most delicious, sweet flavor. Beets are perfect in a juice, too, because they are naturally sweet.
While you can certainly just use beets in a beet juice recipe, I like to include other vegetables to help balance the flavors. My favorite ingredients for beet juice include:
- Red or purple beets
- Carrots
- Flat-leaf parsley
- Lemon and lime
- Celery
Other ingredients that are amazing in beet juice are fresh ginger and cucumber.
How to Make Beet Juice
The first step for any homemade vegetable juice is to gather all of your ingredients. I like to wash and prep them ahead of time since that is the most time-consuming part of the whole process. Sometimes I will even prep my juice up to a couple of days before I actually make the juice.
The next step in the game is having an easy-to-use juicer (see my article about how to pick the best juicer for your needs). I prefer a masticating version over a centrifugal type, but whatever you have is perfectly fine, as long as you are comfortable using it.
You can also use a high-speed blender to make juice, but you’ll have to strain the pulp out if you use a blender.
It’s also interesting to note that even using just one large beet will turn the juice red, no matter what other vegetables are included.
Beet Juice Questions
Can I drink beet juice everyday?
Yes, you can drink beet juice everyday as long as you don’t have any troublesome side effects, such as diarrhea.
How long does it take for a glass of beet juice to lower blood pressure?
Studies have shown that beet juice can have the effect of mildly lowering blood pressure about 4-5 hours after drinking it.
What are the benefits of beet juice?
Most vegetable juices have the benefit of having a high antioxidant and vitamin content, especially when consumed immediately after making the juice. The benefit of juicing is that you don’t have to digest all of the fiber from the juice.
Have you ever tried beet juice? Let me know in the comments!
Also, if you are interested in juicing, you might like my article about the risks and benefits of doing a juice cleanse.
Or, check out these healthy juice recipes:
Here’s the printable beet juice recipe:
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Detoxifying Beet Juice
Prep Time: 15 minutes- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Juice
- Method: Juicer
- Cuisine: Vegan, healthy, raw
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Beet juice is a healthy and nourishing vegetable juice that supports detoxification and cleansing. It also happens to be absolutely delicious! Here’s how to make it at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beets, washed with ends cut off
- 2 pounds carrots, washed with ends cut off
- 1 bunch celery, washed and broken into ribs
- 2 lemons, peel cut off and quartered
- 1 lime, peel cut off and quartered
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, washed
- 1 Fuji or Honeycrisp red apple, chopped (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Wash produce and chop so pieces will fit into the feeder tube of your juicer.
- Feed the vegetable pieces through the juicer, alternating harder and softer textured pieces to aid in the juicing process.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in a highly-sealed container.
Notes
The juice is best when served within 48 hours of making it.
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Christa @ Edible Balance says
I LOVE juicing, I just haven’t done it in a while. It’s not as easy getting fresh produce here, I really need to move to Cali! Plus there is a plethora of new juice places here in Calgary, sometimes it’s just easier to buy it 😉 I tend to make more veggie based juices, nothing too sweet, so I do enjoy it a bit more when I make it myself.
Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says
I have a renewed love affair with juice, too, Christa. I think it took me getting away from my green smoothies to get back to juicing. I’m loving a fresh glass in the mornings! 🙂
Shawna says
I add a beet to my juicing sometimes but find that it really changes the flavor. Still good, just different 🙂
Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says
Yep, it’s amazing how strong the flavor is, even with just one beet. 🙂
Sweetxs says
A dash of horseradish would be a lovely addition to this, in my opinion 🙂
Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says
Really?!? Yipes! :0)
kimmythevegan says
Gorgeous picture of the beet juice! Although I love juices, I just don’t think I can make the time or put in the effort for it. I don’t actually have a juicer.
But I now know where to head if I decide to get one =)
Carrie Forrest, MBA/MPH says
Kimmy, I totally understand about not wanting to make the time to make fresh juices, it’s quite the effort. But, I wanted to mention that if you ever get the urge, you can do it in the Vitamix, you just blend the veggies and then strain out the juice from the pulp. Just sayin’, no pressure. 🙂
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
This is one of my all-time favorite juice recipes!
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Jacquelyn Hastert says
I recently fell in love with beets! I will be giving this a beet juice a try. Can’t beat a delicious and healthy juice that can be made at home.
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Debbie says
I am so excited about this beet juice! I love the flavor of fresh beets so I know this is great, and you are correct I think beets are very underrated . Thanks for the education, I had not idea beet juice could lower blood pressure. This sounds like a win win!
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Veena Azmanov says
Thanks for such lovely information and option to making life healthy and happy.
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Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
I love juicing – I especially love a carrot/ginger/lemon combination, but this looks like a new favorite! Beets taste sooo good.
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Kelly Anthony says
I didn’t know beets were SO good for you! I’m going to keep this one in mind for when the body needs a good detox 😉 Perfect for after 4th of July weekend! So much food — yikes! Thank you for the recipe!
Sharon says
I like that this juice has not only beets which are full of vitamins but carrots and celery as well. Looks great
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Thanks so much, Sharon!
Rebecca Blackwell says
Of all the different ways I’ve prepared beets over the years, I’ve never juice them. Reading this, I can’t imagine why. This looks amazing. Going to try it this week!
Anne Murphy says
I’ve made beet juice, but usually a simpler recipe – a little beet and a lot of either apple or celery. And ginger – as you suggest, ginger is a wonderful addition! I don’t think I ever did combine beets and carrots – my, that must be intense!
I do like the earthy richness it adds…
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Des says
Loaded with delicious flavors and so many health benefits. A great addition to our morning routine.
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Jenni LeBaron says
This looks like a great detoxifying drink and I bet that the Honeycrisp apples really help to sweeten everything up!
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Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
I have never been a huge fan of beets, but I am a big fan of healthy juice and detoxes. I love that there are other ingredients in here too. Can’t wait to try this!
Robin says
This has similarities to my own situation. I have a daughter (grown-up now) who was born with Spina Bifida. Sometimes she would get really run down. I was tired too. I bought a book called The Nutrition Almanac. I put together a juice recipe that would hopefully perk us both up. My recipe is similar to yours. Beets, carrots, celery, parsley, and apples. It worked! I still use it today, almost 30 years later. I’m glad to see others benefit from the power of beet juice too. : )
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Thanks for sharing that, Robin! Yes, I love beet juice and I’m happy to hear it worked for your energy levels.
Robin says
This has a refreshing taste that one might not expect.
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