My grandparents have always had a garden, on the farm and still today after moving to town. Every year they grow lots of beets and although I have different ways I enjoy this root vegetable this simple ORIGINAL recipe is still a favourite! I have slightly altered it with the type of sugar and vinegar but it is still true and original to my grandmothers recipe! Enjoy!

8 - 10 Beets & Leaves Chopped
4 cups filtered water
1/8 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp Coconut Palm Sugar (coconut palm sugar is low on the glycemic index, so I prefer to use it because it won't spike your blood sugar)

Combine all ingredients into a sauce pan or slow cooker. Cover with water and add the Apple Cider and Palm Sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer until beets are tender. Serve immediately or can in mason jars. Now back in the day they added a drizzle of farm fresh cream to make a Borscht. Once in a while I like to enjoy that delight, it reminds me of being a kid visiting my grandparents farm! Enjoy!

*** Juicy Tip - Beets are high in vitamin C which helps to strengthen your immune system. They also contain fiber, and essential minerals like potassium, and manganese. A single serving of beets can boost your energy and help to lower your blood pressure. Eating beets long-term helps prevent cancer, and reduce arthritic pain. Live Juicy!

After a holiday weekend, or if I'm feeling like I could use a bit of a cleanse this is one of my go to's. It is really simple to make and tastes delicious!

4 Large Zucchini
8 Celery Stalks
4 Large Tomatos
1 cup Green Beans
1 Large Onion
Handful of Parsley
Handful of Cilantro
2 Garlic Cloves
Himalayan Salt (to taste)
(optional but I love to add) 1 Tsp of each Tumeric, Cumin, & Cayenne

Simply chop all the veggies into your stock pot and add about 8 Cups of filtered water, add your spices and bring to a boil and simmer for about 30 mins. Let cool slightly and then pop batches into your blender and pulse a few times! I love blending this soup it makes the chopping quick and the texture is divine!

Serves 4 - 6

***Juicy Tip - This soup is loaded with antioxidants, enzymes, Vitamins A, C, K as well as potassium and folate. Parsley and cilantro are excellent for removing heavy metals from the body. If you are feeling sluggish it will get things moving and the best part is it tastes delicious! Enjoy!

Soups

Soup is as old as the history of cooking. Simmering simple ingredients to make nutritious and filling meals has been practiced for centuries.

Soups are something I love to make! You can easily make in larger quantities and then "can" some in mason jars and keep for when your in a pinch. It is a convenient and delicious way to hydrate, nourish, and energize the body! These are some of my favourite recipes:)

Granny Gerry's Original Beet Soup

Detox Soup