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If you’ve ever consumed raw beet juice you’ve probably discovered that it can irritate your throat and esophagus. However, you can combine the beet juice with other ingredients for a smooth and healthy beverage. With our health-conscious society looking to find ways to lower cholesterol naturally, juicing your garden vegetables is a great way to begin a healthy lifestyle and have great taste at the same time.

If you’re using organic beet roots or greens, wash them thoroughly. If you have non-organic beets in your garden, spray or soak them with a biodegradable wash and then rinse them well.

Here are a couple of combinations you can try in your juicer:

1 beet, including top
2 sweet potatoes
2 apples, cut into chunks

1/2 beet, including top
3 carrots
2 celery stalks
2 Tbls. fresh parsley

You can try many other combinations too. Try adding some bell pepper, spinach, or other fresh garden vegetables to your liking.

Please let me know if you have a delicious juicing recipe to share.