This colorful homemade juice provides fluids, vitamins, minerals, and natural plant compounds. However, it is a nutritious beverage—not a cancer treatment or a cure for diabetes, gastritis, or liver disease.
Ingredients
- 1 small beetroot, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium carrots, washed and chopped
- 1 small apple, cored and chopped
- ½ cucumber
- ½–1 cup cold water
- A small piece of fresh ginger, optional
- Lemon juice, optional and best avoided if it irritates your stomach
Preparation
- Wash all the produce thoroughly.
- Cut everything into pieces suitable for your blender.
- Add the beetroot, carrots, apple, cucumber and water to the blender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Drink it with the pulp for more fiber, or strain it if preferred.
- Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container and consume within 24 hours.
Suggested serving
Drink one small glass—approximately 150–200 ml—as part of a balanced diet. It should not replace meals, medication or medical treatment.
What the evidence actually says
- Cancer: No individual juice, food or “superfood” has been proven to cure cancer. The National Cancer Institute warns that alternative diets should not replace standard cancer treatments and that natural products can sometimes interfere with medications. National Cancer Institute
- Gastritis: Diet is not responsible for most cases of gastritis. Treatment depends on its cause, such as H. pylori, medication-related irritation or another medical condition. Acidic ingredients may aggravate symptoms in some people. NIDDK—Gastritis and nutrition
- Diabetes: Fruit and vegetable juices contain carbohydrates and may raise blood glucose. People with diabetes should limit the portion, avoid added sugar and count the carbohydrates according to their care plan. American Diabetes Association
- Liver disease: Treatment depends on the specific disease. For fatty liver disease, healthy eating, physical activity and gradual weight loss may help; rapid weight loss can make liver disease worse. Some herbal remedies may also damage the liver. NIDDK—Fatty liver treatment
- Weight loss: A dramatic transformation in seven days is not a realistic promise. The CDC recommends gradual weight loss of approximately 1–2 pounds—0.45–0.9 kg—per week. CDC—Losing weight
Important: Anyone receiving cancer treatment or taking medication for diabetes, blood pressure, kidney disease or liver disease should consult their doctor before regularly consuming concentrated juices.
