A bright and refreshing way to start your day, this Carrot Orange Ginger Juice packs a nutritional punch.
Today is the first week of our Healthy New Year 6-Week Challenge and I couldn’t be more excited to get this party started! Each week, Dara and I will be rolling out a new theme. Then, the following week we will add on another challenge while also keeping up with the first one. We know from experience that the key to long term success is making simple, gradual changes, one day at a time.
This week’s theme is one of my favorites: hydration. Staying hydrated is such an important aspect of healthy living but yet so many of us struggle to stay properly hydrated. Before I get to how I want to quickly explain the why:
Stay Energized: Water is one of the most important sources of energy for the body. If you’re going to start 2015 off with a bang, you need to give your body the liquid fuel is needs to help you reach your goals.
Bone and Joint Health: Cartilage is made up of mostly water so when we don’t stay hydrated, our bones and joints won’t have the proper lubrication and we will feel stiff and achey (and less eager to get moving.)
Slows Down Aging: Drinking water is one of the easiest ways to flush out toxins from the body. The less toxins in your body, the more your skin will glow and the younger you will look. Plus, water is a whole lot cheaper than botox.
Of course, it goes without saying that drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated but natural whole juices such as this Carrot Orange Ginger Juice also count towards your daily requirement. (Which, for the record, is half of your weight in ounces. So if you weigh 160 pounds, try to get 80 ounces of water a day.)
Have you ever made whole juices at home before? I prefer it over traditionally pressed juices because you don’t throw away all of that nutrient-dense, satisfying dietary fiber. Since it’s more filling, you don’t need to drink as much which also helps reduce calorie intake. Win-Win.
To make at home, I use a high-speed blender like my Blendtec Designer 725 and press the whole juice button. Don’t have one? Don’t worry – there will be a chance to win one during the challenge! Stay tuned.
In the meantime, this week I challenge you to stay hydrated by setting a specific, achievable goal. For example, if you typically drink 4 glasses of water a day, your goal this week is to drink 5 glasses a day. If you don’t love plain water, make a big pitcher of flavored water by tossing in lemon wedges, peeled ginger root, fresh mint or cucumber slices. Each day, make it a goal to drink the entire pitcher. And don’t forget, this Carrot Orange Ginger Juice and Dara’s Pink Grapefruit, Pineapple & Ginger Sparkler count towards your goal!
You can do it. Your straw is waiting.
Carrot Orange Ginger Juice
Ingredients
- 4 in carrots peeled and cut large chunks
- 2 seedless oranges peeled
- 1 lemon skin removed
- 2 inch piece ginger root peeled
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the Blendtec blender and press the "whole juice" function. Add more or less ice to taste.
- Pour into two glasses to serve.
Joanne
The vibrant color of this juice is enough to make me want to do cartwheels! SO pretty. Lick the glass clean good.
LuisTOM Colon
I make my with the whole Orange and Lemon skin and all.
Liz DellaCroce
Oooo love that!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
This is one of my favorite juice combinations of all time. LOVE adding carrot in with my oranges!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you Lauren!! Tis the season for bright colorful juices!! xo
Marilyn
I just found ya’ll today. While my challenge is to eat healthy at this time it is to louse weight. I am a water drinker ( along with wine) I know I should drink more (water)
I am so glad I found you.
Liz DellaCroce
So glad you found us too Marilyn!
ashley - baker by nature
This post is a perfect read for me right now! I finally convinced C to do a juice cleanse, and we’ve been on it all week. I cannot even tell you how much energy we’ve both had! Granted we’re looking forward to pizza tonight, but I foresee juicing on the regular becoming a thing for us. And this carrot orange ginger juice is such a stunner! It’s on my list.
Liz DellaCroce
It’s all about balance right?
Faith (An Edible Mosaic)
I just started juicing a few months back and I’m hooked! This gorgeous carrot juice is such a pretty color and I love the combo of flavors you used – I’m definitely trying it!
Liz DellaCroce
I don’t juice regularly but every time I do it makes me feel so good!!
Alida
This sounds so delicious and refreshing and what a beautiful color! LOVE the hydration challenge…what a great idea!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you join us Alida!
Susan
I’m not usually big on juices, but doing one that includes all the fibers with this wonderful flavor combo, would be a nice treat. I’d need to win that blender to make it, though…
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons
Wow, I love that the BlendTec has a “whole juice” button! That is so cool!
sheila
OH my goodness I love GINGER! This looks amazing. I also am going to need that vitamin BTW! : D
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
Love this! Has tons of Vitamin A and sounds fantastic!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance
I absolutely LOVE fresh carrot and orange together. This looks incredible and the challenge is even better!
Amanda
I can’t wait to try this! The ginger and orange with the carrot sounds so fresh!
Jennifer (Savor)
I don’t think I have ever added lemon to my juices or smoothies-great idea and we all need more Vitamin C.
Heidi @foodiecrush
Love the bright look of this, you know it’s good for you just by looking at it. My goal is to drink 1 gallon of water a day. I already drink a lot of it, so it shouldn’t be too hard. I have a container in my fridge so I can be sure to fill er up and put er down!
Liz DellaCroce
I love your 1 gallon goal! Makes it nice and easy. I’m so glad you’re joining us for the challenge – you’re going to rock it! xo
Gaby
You couldn’t help but be inspired with a drink this pretty and tasty in front of you!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you Gaby!!
Kristy @ Chocolate Slopes
If this tastes half as good as it looks, I’m sure its beyond delicious!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you try it and love it!
Cookin Canuck
The colors of the juice are so vibrant, Liz, and I can imagine how good it must taste. This is one I’ll be trying this week, for sure! I’m so excited to be embarking on this challenge with you!
Liz DellaCroce
I wish we could trade refreshments today Dara!! Cheers to a #HealthyNewYear!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
I love this series you are doing with Dara!! You gals rock! Now, pass me a juice, please?!
Liz DellaCroce
I’ll swap you for some Cauli!!
Jenny Flake
Oh my goodness I want to make this so bad today! Love these flavors!!
Liz DellaCroce
I wish I could pass you a glass right now!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
Love this challenge. What a great idea! Definitely more fun to do (and easier to stick with) when you have some buddies by your side! Love the vibrant color of this juice!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes – I am a huge fan of doing things in groups!! Thank you Liz!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
Has one of your first comments ever been a review? :)
I just made it and I LOVE that you can’t taste the carrots! I’m so, so happy. I want to cry. I already puree my veggies to make them easier to eat (less choking) but the taste still makes me gag. I didn’t gag at all here! YAY! I even like the taste. I might have used the smallest carrot I had but it’s still a victory! I’ll keep increasing carrot size.
Do you have any other recipes where you truly can’t taste the veggies at all? :) (ones that don’t use fresh spinach or kale because those are hard to find here) I want to be healthy but it’s so hard when I hate the taste so much (which causes choking issues. I was actually in the hospital on the 27th due to some broccoli. Isn’t that absurd?)
Liz DellaCroce
Have you made my pumpkin mac and cheese? You do not taste the pumpkin I promise! I’ll brain storm other ideas. :)
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
I haven’t! Canned pumpkin is absurdly expensive here so I’m going to have to wait until pumpkin season. But once it’s time, I’m so trying it! Thanks a bunch. :)
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
Liz! I love that you and Dara are doing this healthy challenge!! everyone needs tips, motivation and support so this is awesome!! I LOVE this Carrot Orange Ginger juice! I could probably drink this everyday. . and probably should! thanks for the reminder on hydration . . I love the power of drinking WATER. Amazing .. we all need to drink more!! here’s to a fabulous and healthy new year!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so glad you’re joining us Alice!!! Cheers to a healthy and happy 2015!!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
I drink water like it’s going out of style. My hubs though? He’s proud if he has 1 GLASS A DAY.
We just made juice in our Blendtec for the first time and L-O-V-E-D it! Can’t wait to try this! Pinned :)
Liz DellaCroce
Get your hubby on the water band wagon!!!! Tell him it’s vodka!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen
I actually love water (and smoothies!) so this is an easy one for me. But I recently got a beautiful new infusion pitcher that I haven’t used yet. Thanks for the reminder!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh my gosh I was just eyeing one of those!!! Please let me know how you like it??
Aggie
I love this challenge! Water is my beverage of choice always, but I’m finding it a little hard to keep up with during this time of year for some reason (not as hot out?). You are ginger queen, this sounds delish!
Liz DellaCroce
I can’t quit with the ginger – it’s a slight problem. ;)
June Burns
What a pretty juice! Sounds very tasty, with the combination of carrot + ginger :)
Liz DellaCroce
Same here June!! Happy New Year!