Carrot Mango Madness

As you might’ve noticed over the past year, I’ve been keeping things simple in the kitchen. There are many reasons for this. The first reason is time. I don’t have the luxury of dilly-dallying like I used to. Now when I’m in the kitchen, so is Darlington, and that means I’m on constant high-alert. My curious baby likes to chase the dogs with pots and pans, press the start button on the empty microwave, pinch her fingers between the cabinets, and then yell as if I’m responsible. These days, simplicity is key, and that’s one reason why my juices aren’t as dressed up as they used to be.

Peach Harvest

I love fall, but the only thing that I don’t like about the crisp, beautiful change of weather is the fact that peach season comes to an end. That juicy fruit with its velvety and nutritious skin is hard to beat. In fact, peaches are often used to dress up some otherwise blah foods like oatmeal and yogurt. But this summertime favorite isn’t just a sweet treat, it’s also good for you to eat!

Peaches contain ten essential vitamins: vitamins A, B-6, C, E, K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, and pantothenic acid (source). They’re also rich in minerals: potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, iron, and calcium. And believe it or not, the fuzzy skin on peaches is just as important to your health as its fleshy interior. Significant antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid are present. Chlorogenic acid has been linked to warding off cancer and reducing body inflammation (source).

Juice: Orange Aid

Listen up, Men! This juice is for you. Ten out of ten men surveyed loved this juice. Granted, it was a tainted sample—consisting of friends, co-workers, and family—but either way, when Men start asking for recipes, I put a gold star in my recipe book. So for a sweet-guy-pleasing treat, add this recipe to your juice hit list.

Juice: Cantaroot Plus

It’s true; I’m a vacillator. Wavering between savory and sweet, I might eat a piece of fruit, but two minutes later, I have to chase it down with a hearty vegetable. This makes juicing interesting, alternating recipes each week to appease my finicky taste buds However, I think that I’ve finally found a juice concoction that leaves nothing to be desired!

Juice: orange you glad?

Nothing picks you up quite like an orange! It could be because the fruit is loaded with Vitamin C, which boosts immunity to fight off everything going around this time of year, or it could be because freshly squeezed orange juice is synonymous with breakfast. Either way, it’s time to spice up this old tradition with the unexpected, like orange beets and cayenne pepper. When combined with carrots and ginger, these punchy items make a harmonious little medley that tickles your palate and keeps cold season at bay.

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