Carrot Orange Turmeric Juice for Immunity

I reach for this one when I feel that first tickle at the back of my throat, or when everyone around me is coming down with something. Carrots and oranges keep it sweet and easy to drink, and the turmeric gives it a warm, earthy edge that tells you it’s doing something. I tend to make a batch on a Sunday so there’s a glass waiting in the fridge when I need it.

Why these ingredients work

Oranges are the obvious one, they bring about 60mg of vitamin C per glass. The carrots add beta-carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A to keep the lining of your nose and throat in good shape so bugs have a harder time taking hold. Turmeric contains curcumin, and the pinch of black pepper is there on purpose, it helps your body actually absorb the curcumin instead of passing it straight through.

FAQ

Can I use ground turmeric instead of fresh?

Yes. Swap the inch of fresh turmeric for half a teaspoon of ground turmeric and stir it in at the end rather than juicing it. Fresh has a brighter flavour, but ground does the job in a pinch.

Why do you add black pepper to a juice?

The piperine in black pepper helps your body absorb the curcumin in turmeric. Without it, most of the curcumin passes straight through you. It’s a tiny pinch, so you won’t taste it.

How long does this juice keep?

Best drunk straight away, but it keeps in an airtight glass bottle in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Give it a shake before you pour, and drink it cold.

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Carrot Orange Turmeric Juice

Carrots, oranges and fresh turmeric with a pinch of black pepper. It's sweet, earthy and a proper glass of vitamin C and beta-carotene when you feel something coming on.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine English

Servings 2 glasses

Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Juicer masticating or centrifugal
• 1 High-speed blender for the blender method
• 1 Nut milk bag or fine-mesh sieve to strain the blender version
• 2 Airtight glass bottles for storing
• 1 Budget cold press juicer a great value alternative
• 1 Budget blender a great value alternative

Ingredients

  

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Juice base

• 3 medium carrots, scrubbed
• 2 medium oranges, peeled
• 1 inch fresh turmeric, peeled or 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 lemon, peeled
• 1 pinch black pepper helps your body absorb the turmeric

Optional extras

• 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled optional, adds a bit of heat
• 1/2 apple, cored optional, extra sweetness

Instructions

 

Juicer method

• Wash everything, then peel the oranges and lemon. Scrub the carrots and the turmeric.
• Feed the carrots, oranges, turmeric and lemon (and ginger, if using) through your juicer.
• Stir in the black pepper, pour into a chilled glass and drink straight away.

Blender method

• Roughly chop the carrots and oranges, then add everything except the pepper to a high-speed blender with 1/2 cup of cold water.
• Blend on high until completely smooth.
• Strain through a nut milk bag or fine-mesh sieve.
• Stir in the black pepper, then serve.

Notes

Carrots do most of the sweet lifting here, so buy them fresh and firm rather than pre-bagged.

Turmeric stains anything it touches, including your hands and the juicer. Rinse the parts straight away and store the juice in glass, not plastic.

The pinch of black pepper is the one step worth keeping. It helps your body actually absorb the curcumin in the turmeric.

Nutrition figures are an estimate per glass and will vary with your exact ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 8500IUVitamin C: 60mg

Keyword anti inflammatory, carrot, immunity, orange, turmeric, vitamin c

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