VIDYA LIVING WINTER JUICE

C | Juicing in Winter is tricky. In the Ayurvedic lens, we are in a season that needs grounding, warm, oily and unctuous qualities to reduce the elements of Vata and Kapha present from Fall to late Winter. A cold, light and astringent green juice only increases those qualities and can contribute to an imbalance in those elements this season. Yet, we love our juices and there are a few simple tricks you can use to enjoy your raw drinks in wintertime without slowing your digestion down. Opt for using root vegetables, adding a warming digestive aid like fresh ginger to the mix and straining your juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove any additional pulp before serving. Skip the ice and enjoy your juices at room temp instead.  This festive antioxidant-rich recipe is a favorite of mine through the winter holidays!

WINTER RED JUICE

Makes one serving

INGREDIENTS //

1 pomegranate

1 apple

1 small red beet

½ inch fresh ginger

1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary

 METHOD // 

Cut the pomegranate in quarters, use a citrus press to squeeze the juice of the pomegranate out by hand.  If you do not have a citrus press, remove the seeds from the whole pomegranate and use fine mesh strainer and a spoon to press the juice out of the seeds – a bit laborious but totally worth the effort! Pour the pomegranate juice into a glass.  Next, process the apple, beet, ginger and rosemary through your juicer. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into your glass for a smooth, rich juice experience.  Sip slowly and enjoy at room temp rather than over ice.