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.