Red Beet and Pear Smoothie

When you consider that beets have the highest natural sugar content of all vegetables - and yet remain miraculously low in calories - it makes sense to use them in smoothies and raw juices. In fact, these dark lovelies are a superb source of folate, and contain high levels of manganese and potassium. Pears are high in fiber, vitamin C and copper, and their innocent sweetness beautifully balances out the earthiness of the beet. This recipe doesn't require an expensive slow-juicer; an ordinary blender or food processor will do just fine. Our red smoothie is also ideal if you are trying to cut out refined sugars or on a lactose-free or gluten-free eating plan. 

This beet & pear smoothie recipe is originally from Food for the Soul cookbook and has been translated into English from the original Dutch and reprinted with the kind permission of the publisher.