Valentine’s Day  is the focal holiday of the month, and what better way to celebrate than with the traditional colors of the day of love. Beets are at their peak during February and March and can add a red or pinkish shade to make any juicing recipe more festive.

Beets are one of the most powerful vegetables as is their juice. The concentration of calcium, sodium, vitamin A and vitamin B-6 are known to help with bladder and liver ailments. Beet juice can also assist in bring relief to menopause symptoms, menstrual problems, assist in skin health and regeneration, and help speed up and maintain weight loss. 

Because of the strength of beet juice, never juice beets without adding other fruits and vegetables to the juicing recipe. The cleansing properties in beet juice are so strong that pure beet juice can “overly” cleanse the kidney and blood. The best companions for beet juicing recipes include green apples, carrots, ginger and cucumbers.

Beets are also high in oxalic acid, and should never be mixed with vegetables high in calcium, such as broccoli.  Anyone suffering from gout, osteoporosis and kidney stones should avoid beet juice. Do not let these warning scare off those of us who do not suffer from these ailments. The flavor and benefits of beets are still unparalleled and delicious.

Beet-Carrot Juice
1 beet, whole with greens attached
4 carrots
2 tomatoes

Juice and enjoy using your best juicer! Adding spices to the recipe makes it reminiscent of a bloody Mary flavor.