Butternut Squash & Lemon Wellness Juice

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Butternut Squash & Lemon Wellness Juice

  • Prep time: 5 minutes

  • Cook time: 0 minutes

  • Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw butternut squash (or pumpkin), peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks

  • 1 medium apple (green or red) or 1 carrot, peeled and chopped

  • 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled

  • 1/2 fresh lemon, juiced

  • 1 to 1.5 cups filtered water or unsweetened coconut water

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Place the raw squash cubes, chopped apple or carrot, ginger, lemon juice, and water into a high-speed blender.

  2. Blend: Blend on high speed for 60 to 90 seconds until completely smooth and liquefied.

  3. Strain (Optional): If you prefer a clear juice texture rather than a smoothie-style blend, pour the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or nut milk bag into a glass, pressing out all the liquid.

  4. Serve: Pour over ice if desired and drink fresh, ideally in the morning before meals.

Nutritional Notes & Benefits

  • Butternut Squash: Loaded with dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants like beta-carotene, which support cardiovascular health and blood pressure regulation.

  • Ginger & Lemon: Aid digestion, reduce systemic inflammation, and provide a boost of Vitamin C to support iron absorption.