Anti-Inflammatory Carrot & Beet Juice

Few drinks look as striking as this one — a deep magenta juice that gets its color entirely from beets and carrots run through the juicer together.

Ginger is the ingredient carrying most of the anti-inflammatory reputation here, and a small piece goes a long way once it's juiced alongside the sweeter vegetables. The optional apple softens the earthiness of the beet, and a splash of lemon juice keeps the whole glass tasting fresh rather than flat.

Dilute with a little cold water if the juice comes out thicker than you'd like, then serve it immediately for the best flavor.