Watch out. If it’s an mild morning juice you’re looking for to wash down your bran muffin, you’ve come to the wrong recipe.

This spicy, citrus juice will leave you feeling alive — and your day will be better for drinking it too. Turmeric is becoming famous for its anti-inflammatory properties, the grapefruits give a big dose of vitamin C, beta-carotene rich carrots leave your eyes healthy and fresh, and ginger makes a the morning a little zestier.

Grapefruit, Carrot, Ginger, Turmeric Juice

Ingredients: 

  • 6 medium carrots
  • 2 grapefruits, halved and peeled
  • 1 inch fresh ginger
  • 1 inch fresh turmeric (or 1 tsp. ground powder)

Directions:

Run ingredients through juicer barrel in the given order. If using ground turmeric, pour glass and stir in.

Pour over ice. Enjoy.

 

*Note: You can find fresh turmeric in many common grocery stores nowadays, but if you’re having difficulty, try a local Asian market.

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Meghan is a full-time writer exploring the fun facts behind food. She lives a healthy lifestyle but lives for breakfast, dessert and anything with marinara. She’s thrown away just as many meals as she’s proud of.