Turmeric Juice

In the spirit of spring cleaning, I'll be posting some  recipes this month for detoxification, focusing on foods that purify the digestive system - like antioxidant-rich turmeric. This first recipe is smoother than many bottled brands. Orange, carrot, coconut water and agave nectar balance the root’s natural bitterness, while lemon and ginger give it a lift. You might make it your daily “orange” juice, if not for turmeric’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits, then for its taste. INGREDIENTS 1 cold orange 1 cold lemon Six 2-inch-long knobs of fresh turmeric 2 medium carrots, ends trimmed One 2½-inch-long piece of fresh ginger ¾ cup cold coconut water, plus more for taste 1 teaspoon agave nectar, plus  DIRECTIONS

1. Slice the ends of the orange and the lemon so they stand upright. Working from top to bottom, slice away the rind and the bitter white pith. 2. Pass the orange, lemon, turmeric, carrots and ginger through a juicer, discarding the solids. 3. To the juice, add the coconut water and agave. Adjust with more agave or coconut water as needed for sweetness. Serve immediately. Calories per Serving: 140; Sodium: 60mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Fiber: 5g; Fat: 2g ~from the Tasting Table