I have been juicing vegetables for about three month now and I can truly say that I am feeling the benefits. Usually by this time of year I would have experienced at least two colds, especially since I’ve been around family members who have been sick.

Also, I have been getting complements on how clear my skin is too. I’ve noticed that I haven’t had any blemishes or pimples since I’ve been drinking this juice. I am off my high blood pressure medication as well. My blood pressure has been reading 120/76.

I want to share with you this great juicing recipe I’ve been using for my hyperthyroidism and I hope you will be able to see and feel the benefits of juicing too.

Beet Juice Recipe

1 medium size beet

4 large carrots

3 slices of cabbage

1 small to medium apple

After washing all the vegetables and fruit.  Cut the beet stalks off and cut into 3-6 inch pieces.  Cut the beet into quarters.  Cut the carrots  into  halves.  Cut cabbage into 2-3 inch slices.  Cut apple into quarters.  Juice the carrots.  Take one quarter of the apple and juice it.  Take one quarter of the beet and juice it along with the beet stalks.  Juice the cabbage last.  Drink juice right away.

This recipe should make at least a cup of juice.  If not, just add another carrot or another piece of apple.  You usually start out using only one quarter of the beet because some people have experienced an upset stomach due to its cleansing effect.  Once your body has gotten used to it, you can juice more of the beet.

Some people have become alarmed when they notice that their skin has an orange glow after drinking the juice for awhile.  This is due to the beta carotene in the carrots. Just cut back on the carrots and your skin will go back to it’s normal complexion.

If you are a diabetic check your blood sugars, because of the sugar content in the beets and carrots, they may cause your blood sugars to become elevated.  I am on an insulin pump so I always adjust my insulin to cover any highs from the sugars in the vegetables.

This drink is an excellent blood purifier and live and gallbladder purifier.  This is the recipe I had been drinking before I went back to the doctor for my thyroid tests.  This drink helped to stabilize my thyroid levels and reduce the swelling (goiter) in my neck.

That’s why I’ve managed to stay healthy.  You should notice a difference in a week or two, depending on the condition of your health.  This is just another step in your journey to health.