Beetroot Systemic Detoxifer and Nutritional Powerhouse

This is a lovely recipe my dad developed some time ago.

The original recipe used the smaller variety of oranges, but I am using blood red variety.

A powerhouse of nutrients containing beetroot, blood red orange (tangerine, clementine, mandarin or satsuma are also good), raisins and walnuts.

Key benefits –

BEETROOT

• Lowers blood pressure and protects against stroke and heart attack
• A wide spectrum of vitamins, minerals and anti-cancer phytonutrients
• Oxygenates the blood and boosts physical endurance

BLOOD RED ORANGES

• High in Vitamin C
• Protects against type 2 diabetes
• High in antioxidants
• Natural source of folate (folic acid)

WALNUTS

• Improves skin, hair and nails
• Nutrient dense
• Boost mood
• May reduce risk of pancreatic cancer

RAISINS

• When grapes are dried their anti-oxidant capacity greatly increases
• Good source of energy
• Provide calcium and boron for bones
• Iron and copper protect against anaemia

r e c i p e

• 1 medium sized, organic raw beetroot
• 1 blood red orange or 2 small (ie. clementine, tangerine etc)
• Small handful of walnuts
• Small handful of raisins

m e t h o d

In a mini chopper add the peeled oranges and whizz to a juice.

Scrub and chop the beetroot adding to the chopper with the raisins and walnuts.

Blitz to a consistency that can be eaten off a spoon. This is not a smoothie and should be eaten as a separate meal.