Drinking 100 percent juice as part of a balanced diet can help you boost your fruit and vegetable intake.
Read all about the benefits of ginger and carrot juice below and how it fits into a healthy lifestyle.
Carrot Ginger Juice Benefits
A serving of carrot ginger juice has plenty of nutrients. Here’s a closer look at some of the potential health perks.
1. It May Support Immune Function
Carrot and ginger juice may support a healthy immune system thanks to its supply of vitamins A and C.
Vitamin C supports immunity by helping to produce white blood cells and protecting these cells from damage, according to research. According to the USDA, a 4-ounce (oz) serving of carrot juice packs 11 percent of the recommended Daily Value (DV) of vitamin C. The USDA has no official nutrition information for juiced ginger but, according to their website, a cup of fresh ginger has about 5 percent of your DV of vitamin C.
Vitamin A is best-known for supporting healthy vision, but it’s also important for immunity, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS). Just 4 oz of carrot juice packs 125 percent of your DV of vitamin A, according to the USDA.
2. It May Benefit Your Skin
Carrot ginger juice benefits the skin, too. The vitamin C found in the juice helps boost collagen production, a process needed for wound healing as well as to keep your skin strong, according to the ODS.
A 4-oz serving of carrot juice also contains 9 percent of your DV for vitamin E, according to the USDA. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps prevent cells in the body (including the skin) from free radical damage that can contribute to wrinkles, among other issues, according to Cleveland Clinic. The vitamin also helps reduce inflammation and boost immunity in the skin.
3. It’s Linked to Good Heart Health
According to a review in Cureus, studies suggest regularly consuming ginger may help prevent obesity and vascular issues while supporting healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. As a result, it may help prevent cardiovascular disease and keep your heart healthy.
Fresh Ginger Juice Health Benefits
Ginger juice on its own can be bitter and spicy, so you’ll often find it mixed with sweeter juices, like carrot or apple juice.
However, ginger boasts many potential benefits whether you consume it on its own or with another juice. Fresh ginger juice’s health benefits, according to Harvard Health Publishing include:
- It’s anti-inflammatory
- It may help relieve pain
- It may help soothe an upset stomach
It also contains beneficial nutrients including fibre, Vitamin C, copper, potassium and magnesium
SOURCE: Everyday Health
