Nourish | Beautiful Hair and Nails Cocktail
Preparation: 20 minutes
Ingredients
1 medium organic cucumber, washed and peeled if not organic
1 medium parsnip, scrubbed well
3 medium carrots, scrubbed well, tops removed, ends trimmed
½ lemon, peeled if not organic
¼ small organic green bell bepper, washed
Preparation
Cut the cucumber and parsnip lengthwise in half. Juice the cucumber and parsnip with the carrots, lemon and bell pepper. Stir the juice and pour into a glass. Serve at room temperature or chilled, as desired.
Food for Hair
Cucumber and bell pepper are a good source of silicon, which is known as the beauty nutrient. Silicon is recommened to strengthen bones, skin, hair and fingernails. In one study, women who showed visible signs of aging of their facial skin, fragile hair and brittle nails who took supplemented silicon (collodial silicic acid) showed significant improved thickness and strength of skin, diminished wrinkles, healthier hair and nails. In addition, parsnip juice is a traditional remedy for beautifying skin, hair and nails; drink 1 cup everyday to improve and maintain beautiful skin, hair and nails.
Recipe courtesy The Juice Lady’s Juicing for High Level Wellness and Vibrant Good Looks, Cherie Calborn, MS