BEAUTY BITES

post + photography + graphic design by Norah Curlee

It’s time to break out the cups, glasses, and tumblers because today we are juicing! It’s no secret that juicing, whether at home or bought elsewhere, is a trend that has caught on…and for good reason. It’s a great way to pack in so many vitamins and nutrients into one portable serving and just like the beauty and skincare products we all love, it’s completely personal. You pick and choose the fruits and veggies that you like into a combo that makes your taste buds happy. It’s also a great way to mask the flavor of certain veggies that you’d…rather not eat, by adding sweet fruits. Case in point, enter the juice combo for today’s post. Beets have a really bad rep, which is unfortunate because they are so good for you. But throw one into a juicer with a few blood oranges, pomegranate seeds and a handful of kale and BOOM. Beets are now delicious.

This delicious four-some make a super tasty juice combo. The blood oranges and pom seeds give it a tart/sweet flavor while the beets and kale bring an earthy taste and gorgeous color. Don’t have a juicer? No worries! Next time you are in your fave juice shop, ask for a custom blend with these beauties. You won’t regret it! Especially when you hear why this juicy juice is so good for you…

BEETS: Beets are one the richest dietary sources of antioxidants which do wonders for skin and hair. They also have components that aid in increasing blood flow which gives you more energy. Who couldn’t use more energy? An energized bod glows from the inside out!

BLOOD ORANGES: Definitely the prettiest citrus of them all! When your food looks this gorgeous…it makes you want to eat it! Containing copious amounts of vitamin C (obvi, its a citrus fruit), this is essential because our bodies don’t naturally produce vitamin C, so eating foods containing it is important.

POMEGRANATE: Another major source of antioxidants! (Are you sensing a theme here?) Pomegranate protects the epidermis and dermis by encouraging skin cell regeneration, aiding in the repair of tissues, and encouraging circulation to skin that is healing. Those little beauties pack a punch!

KALE: This is a super-food that has definitely been on everyone’s radar. Rightfully so! This leafy green is packed with vitamin K which is essential for bone health and skin elasticity. A perfect addition to any juice blend!

What are your favorite juice cocktails? Let us know your current combos in the comments!