Carrot Juice Rocks!

by Kathi Carter Rodriguez

If Bugs Bunny owned a Vitamix (or a juicer), I know he would’ve juiced his carrots.  Bugs showed us that carrots are good for you.  We know that carrots are a powerful antioxidant; rich in beta carotene; and loaded with nutrients like Vitamins A, B and C.  Juicing carrots is a great way to get those nutrients quickly into your body.  I juice regularly and carrots are one of my favorite veggies to use.  

To make a cup of juice, use about 4-6 medium carrots (sans carrot tops). Make sure you clean and peel the carrots before juicing them.  Generally, fresh juice is most potent immediately after making it, so try to drink it ASAP.  If not, aim to drink it within 24 hours to avoid losing the nutrients.

I have one caveat: don’t overdo it!  Drinking too much carrot juice may turn your skin yellow or orange. ;-)