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Ginger Carrot Beet by Carole Jacobs and Chef Patrice Johnson with Nicole Cormier, R.D.

» Good for skin and reducing canker sores

The beta-carotene from the carrots will help heal the mucous membranes in your mouth. Beets are a good source of folic acid, vitamin C, and potassium. Red beets provide vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and fiber.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: 1 CUP

4 carrots, peeled

¼″ slice ginger root

1 beet, rinsed

Juice carrots, ginger, and beet. Stir.

Per Serving

CALORIES: 231

FAT: 0.27g

SODIUM: 222mg

FIBER: 15g

PROTEIN: 5.8g

SUGARS: 31g

CARBOHYDRATES: 60g

Gimme a C!

If your skin needs a vitamin C boost, you might want to supplement juicing with a topical C cream, which encourages collagen production. The cream should contain L-ascorbic acid, the only type of vitamin C that penetrates your skin layers and can be absorbed by your body.

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