For a smoother juice-like drink, strain it through a fine-mesh strainer. For more fiber, skip this step.
8. Serve fresh.
Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Should You Drink It on an Empty Stomach?
You don’t need to drink carrot and beetroot juice on an empty stomach to obtain its nutritional benefits.
The original claim that you should drink it first thing in the morning or on an empty stomach isn’t necessary.
You can enjoy it:
- With breakfast
- Between meals
- Alongside a meal
- After exercise
- As an occasional afternoon drink
If acidic drinks bother your stomach, drinking the juice with food may be more comfortable than consuming it on an empty stomach.
How Often Can You Drink Carrot and Beetroot Juice?
There is no medically established requirement to drink this particular juice a certain number of times per week.
Instead of treating it as a daily “cure,” think of it as an optional vegetable drink.
A few practical guidelines:
- Keep portions moderate.
- Vary the vegetables and fruits you consume.
- Don’t replace balanced meals with juice.
- Choose whole vegetables regularly.
- If you have a medical condition, ask your healthcare provider whether frequent beetroot juice is appropriate.
There is no need to force yourself to drink it every day.
Whole Juice or Blended Drink: Which Is Better?
Both methods can work, but they produce different drinks.
Blended version
Blending the vegetables with water keeps more of the vegetable’s original structure and fiber.
The result is thicker and more like a smoothie.
Strained version
Straining removes much of the pulp and fiber.
The result is lighter and more juice-like.
The NCI notes that juicing extracts liquid from fruits and vegetables and results in a drink without the fiber present in the original produce.
For that reason, I prefer the unstrained blended version for everyday use when texture isn’t an issue.
Can You Add Ginger or Lemon?
Absolutely.
Lemon
Lemon adds acidity and freshness and provides vitamin C.
Because vitamin C can enhance non-heme iron absorption, lemon makes particular nutritional sense when the drink is being consumed alongside a meal containing plant-based iron.
Ginger
A small piece of fresh ginger can add warmth and a spicy note.
You don’t need a large amount. Start with a small slice and adjust the flavor to your preference.
Apple
A small apple can make the drink sweeter, but remember that adding fruit also increases its natural sugar content.
Important Precautions
Beetroot Can Turn Urine or Stool Red
Don’t be alarmed if your urine or stool becomes pink or reddish after eating beetroot.
This can happen because of the natural pigments in beets.
However, if you have unexplained blood in your urine or stool, don’t automatically assume it is from beetroot—seek medical advice.
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