Hydrating Juice My Whole Family Loves
There is something magical about the way little children see the world. I especially love those unfiltered words and sayings that start as a mispronunciation or a child’s way of describing their experience and end up becoming part of the family lexicon forever.
At the risk of embarrassing my kids, I will share with you a few favorites that have stuck at our house. We still call Band-aids “Bood-aids” since they cover boo-boos, something my now adult daughter very logically explained to me when she was a toddler. We still say the moon is playing peek-a-boo when it hides behind clouds. Or how my now adult son called beet juice “red juice” when he was little. Still years later, we ask around the house “does anyone want red juice” when someone is whipping up a batch in the kitchen.
Back then, “red juice” was just a healthy, fun, and refreshing drink. Now, as I navigate perimenopause and pay more attention to my hormone health, I know how powerful this simple juice really is for supporting liver health, energy and skin elasticity, especially when I stir in some collagen.
This recipe is simple, and like most of my recipes, easily altered depending on what’s in season or what’s in the fridge. It also works in tandem with my supplements to provide additional health benefits to support my health.
If you want to learn more about why beets are so good for you, and how to incorporate them into your diet, check out this article on the Azure Life Blog. If you want a nutrient packed and kid-approved smoothie recipe, hop over to the AzureWell Blog.
Shown here paired with AzureWell Liver Support Extended, you can’t go wrong with this bright red (delicious) juice!
Ingredients:
1 cup watermelon, cubed
½ cup pineapple, chopped
1 small beet, peeled and chopped
½ cup coconut water
½ lime, juiced
⅛ teaspoon pink salt
1 scoop collagen powder (optional)
Instructions:
Juice the watermelon, pineapple, and beet (or blend and strain).
Mix with chilled coconut water, lime juice, sea salt, and collagen.
Blend or shake, pour over ice if desired, and enjoy!
Notes:
Use seasonal fruits! If watermelon is not in season, try cucumber for hydration. You can swap pineapple for mango or orange to keep the tropical vibe and tangy sweetness.
Beets are … specific in their taste. If you are serving kids who are not used to them, or find the earthy flavor overpowering, start with ¼ of a small beet and work your way up.
Sneak in greens! You can add a handful of spinach to the juicer or even some fresh mint. Both are easy to grow (mint may be too easy to grow, if you know what I mean) and it adds a layer of fun to grab your own produce from the garden.
You may be interested in checking out our parent company, Azure Standard's recipe page on their Azure Life Blog where you'll find hundreds of delicious, nutritious and easy-to-prepare dishes. Visit here.
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