Ruby Red Raspberry Reviver

When I woke up on Sunday morning, I had the most insatiable craving for a juice. Perhaps because Spring is springing and therefore the weather was nice, or perhaps because I haven’t made a juice/smoothie since last Fall. Either way, I made a super delicious juice. And since I normally tell you all the benefits of a juice blend, here you go. Mangoes give our bodies β-carotene (which can be metabolized into vitamin A), magnesium, and vitamin C. Raspberries are an excellent source of antioxidants and phosphorous. We all know that cranberry juice is great for healthy kidney function (by preventing harmful bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall), but it also has antioxidant properties which improve cardiovascular health and help to prevent cancer. And my favorite component of this blend, the grapefruit. Grapefruits are a wonderful source of vitamin C which helps to lower cholesterol, maintain healthy blood cells, and increase resistance to viral infections. The pith of the fruit contains bioflavonoids – which you get when using a juicer, but are lost when using a citrus press. Also, be aware that vitamin C from freshly squeezed citrus deteriorates rapidly, so only juice what you’ll be immediately drinking – it’s not good for storage. This recipe makes about one 12-oz beverage!

Ingredients:

1/2 C frozen mango
1/2 C frozen raspberries
fresh juice of 1/2-1 Ruby Red Texas Grapefruit (depending on your tartness preference)
1/2-3/4 C cranberry juice (depending on how thick you like your smoothie)

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Happy Blending!

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