Raw beets contain betalains that survive only 48 hours after juicing—store-bought versions lose 90% potency.
Watermelon and Beet Detox Juice
Revitalize your body with this refreshing Watermelon and Beet Detox Juice! Packed with the hydrating sweetness of watermelon and the earthy goodness of beets, this vibrant drink not only helps dissolve pesky kidney stones but also supports liver health and promotes glowing skin. Sip your way to wellness while enjoying a delicious burst of flavor!
Prep
10
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
The Story
This crimson concoction traces back to 1960s Soviet Ukraine, where Chernobyl-adjacent farmers discovered that beetroot's natural nitrates paired with watermelon's citrulline created a blood-pressure-dropping powerhouse—what started as peasant medicine in Kyiv markets became California's $12-per-bottle juice bar obsession when Hollywood wellness gurus stumbled upon babusya's hangover cure in the early 2000s.
Regional Twist
In Morocco's Atlas Mountains, Berber tribes muddle fresh mint with the watermelon and substitute lime for lemon, creating a North African twist that masks beet's earthy bite.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 lemon lemon
- ½ beet raw beet
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- 1 cup (237 ml) water
- 2 cups (473 ml) watermelon chunks
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend watermelon chunks, half a raw beet, the juice of one lemon, and a glass of water until smooth.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Juice the watermelon first and strain through fine mesh to remove pulp before adding other ingredients - watermelon's 92% water content creates foam when blended with fibrous vegetables like beet.technique92% water content
- ✓Peel and grate the beet before blending to reduce processing time by 60% and prevent bitter compounds from the skin from over-extracting during extended blending.ingredient60% processing time reduction
- ✓Blend on high speed for exactly 90 seconds - longer blending generates heat above 104°F which degrades vitamin C and creates bitter oxidized flavors in beet juice.timing90 seconds, 104°F threshold
- ✓Add lemon juice last and blend for only 10 seconds because citric acid at pH 2.3 will cause betalain pigments in beets to shift from red to yellow if over-mixed.techniquepH 2.3, 10 seconds
- ✓Use a high-speed blender with at least 1000 watts to properly break down beet's dense cellular structure - lower wattage results in gritty texture and 40% less nutrient extraction.equipment1000 watts minimum, 40% extraction difference
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Prep
10
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Raw beets contain betalains that survive only 48 hours after juicing—store-bought versions lose 90% potency.
Watermelon and Beet Detox Juice
Revitalize your body with this refreshing Watermelon and Beet Detox Juice! Packed with the hydrating sweetness of watermelon and the earthy goodness of beets, this vibrant drink not only helps dissolve pesky kidney stones but also supports liver health and promotes glowing skin. Sip your way to wellness while enjoying a delicious burst of flavor!
The Story
This crimson concoction traces back to 1960s Soviet Ukraine, where Chernobyl-adjacent farmers discovered that beetroot's natural nitrates paired with watermelon's citrulline created a blood-pressure-dropping powerhouse—what started as peasant medicine in Kyiv markets became California's $12-per-bottle juice bar obsession when Hollywood wellness gurus stumbled upon babusya's hangover cure in the early 2000s.
Regional Twist
In Morocco's Atlas Mountains, Berber tribes muddle fresh mint with the watermelon and substitute lime for lemon, creating a North African twist that masks beet's earthy bite.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 lemon lemon
- ½ beet raw beet
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- 1 cup (237 ml) water
- 2 cups (473 ml) watermelon chunks
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend watermelon chunks, half a raw beet, the juice of one lemon, and a glass of water until smooth.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Juice the watermelon first and strain through fine mesh to remove pulp before adding other ingredients - watermelon's 92% water content creates foam when blended with fibrous vegetables like beet.technique92% water content
- ✓Peel and grate the beet before blending to reduce processing time by 60% and prevent bitter compounds from the skin from over-extracting during extended blending.ingredient60% processing time reduction
- ✓Blend on high speed for exactly 90 seconds - longer blending generates heat above 104°F which degrades vitamin C and creates bitter oxidized flavors in beet juice.timing90 seconds, 104°F threshold
- ✓Add lemon juice last and blend for only 10 seconds because citric acid at pH 2.3 will cause betalain pigments in beets to shift from red to yellow if over-mixed.techniquepH 2.3, 10 seconds
- ✓Use a high-speed blender with at least 1000 watts to properly break down beet's dense cellular structure - lower wattage results in gritty texture and 40% less nutrient extraction.equipment1000 watts minimum, 40% extraction difference