It seems like everyone has a juicer lately. Everywhere I look I find recipes for smoothies and health drinks. I like having a smoothie in the morning but I am not one of those people that drink my meals. I am not ready to go out and buy my own juicer as my blender and food processor works perfectly fine for now. A while back I was watching the Chew and saw this grapefruit cleanse drink that Daphne Oz was drinking after the new year.
I have heard that grapefruit, ginger and carrots have marvelous health benefits. So I thought, why not try it? I have also heard that grapefruit can help you to lose weight. Maybe this is a an old wives tale, maybe not, but I am willing to try eating some to see cellulite magically disappear from my body. After I saw this drink on the show, I created my own adapting it slightly to my own taste.
If you like grapefruits, carrots and ginger, this drink is for you. It has a slightly pungent taste but I like a refreshing drink with bitter overtones. I have been drinking this at breakfast several times a week. Now I am just waiting for the pounds to slide off.
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
- one half inch piece of ginger, chopped
- Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. A little water can be added while blending if mixture is too thick.
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This sounds like a good one!
I really like the color too.
What gorgeous ingredients! Love this!
I usually get into smoothie “moods” and that’s the only time I want them – and it’s usually in the summer when it’s hot and the idea of chewing my breakfast seems all too difficult.
I was seriously just thinking today that I needed to try a smoothie with grapefruit in it because I have so many in my fridge right now. I need to try this one – I think it sounds great!!
looks yummy Lisa! I am addicted to juicing!
I have been thinking of this since I saw you post it on FB. The color is gorgeous & it sounds so refreshing!
I am juicing like crazy lately. This is a combo I have not tried. I love the ginger and carrot. Can’t wait to try it with grapefruit.
i must try this! this seems so healthy yet delicious!
Grapefruit is SO delicious! I love it.
This sounds like such a refreshing combination – love it!