Inspiration: divine influence; to be filled with spirit.
I find nature to be so wise and inspiring. Our dietary needs vary according to the season. If we pay attention to our body’s signals, we will find that the types of foods that bring us satisfaction are different in the Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring.
At the beginning or midway through a cold Winter season (depending on where you live), we have these sweet, golden fruits hanging from the trees. They are full of vitamin C, which is needed at this time of year. And if I listen to my body carefully, I find my craving for them is strongest when nature has provided them.
In my garden, each season is different, and I am rediscovering how natural and rewarding it is to eat different foods to what is available seasonally.
Every day, something a little bit different, inspiring, and beautiful emerges. Among many other things, I have beetroot and an orange tree within 10 metres of my kitchen—nature’s way of creating awareness and inspiration to join them to make such a sweet, fresh, cleansing drink.
A perfect welcome when you feel low energy, overwhelmed, or emotional. A time to pause and take positive steps to renew yourself.
benefits
- Oranges are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and flavonoids, which help against infections by supporting the immune system.
- Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory agent useful for relieving symptoms associated with arthritis, motion sickness, and nausea. It helps the body rid itself of toxins, stimulates circulation, boosts the immune system, and provides a pleasant “warming” sensation against winter chills.
- Beetroot has a grounding energy, improves circulation, cleans your body, and purifies your blood. One of the major benefits of beet juice is that it contains a colour pigment called betalain. This is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Beetroots are high in folic acid and manganese. The green leaf is high in vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, and iron. Vitamin C increases iron absorption, so raw beetroot is a great way to get your daily dose.
What a wonderful way to embrace Winter!
BEETROOT ORANGE GINGER JUICE
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serves 2 glasses
ingredients
2 small-medium beetroot, roots plus greens – the greens contain most of the healthy minerals and vitamins
4 oranges – peeled
1-inch knob fresh ginger
preparation
- Wash the beetroot and their greens and peel the rind off the oranges.
- Push all ingredients through a vegetable juicer. If you use organic beetroot and ginger, you don’t have to peel them.
- Pour it into glasses, stir and serve.
references
https://www.drweilblog.com/display/Search?searchQuery=ginger&moduleId=3567333&moduleFilter=&categoryFilter=&startAt=0
https://www.thebestofrawfood.com/benefits-of-beet-juice.html
Goodness shared by Stacey
