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  • Chill Out With This Healthy Marijuana Beet Lemonade

    Chill Out With This Healthy Marijuana Beet Lemonade

    A refreshing a healthy drink with a little something special

    Nothing cools and delights more than a fresh glass of lemonade, especially on a hot day. So why not experiment and take it to the next level?  The juicing market is a global $100 billion plus market and juice bars are still popular with people looking for healthy and convenient ways to get their daily dose of nutrients.  Why not chill out with this healthy marijuana beet lemonade, fun, relaxing and good for you!

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    Beets are unique for their cardiovascular and heart health benefits,” says registered dietitian Sarah Thomsen Ferreira, RD. “Due to a combination of compounds found in beets, they are able to enhance blood flow, improve the health of arteries, support lower homocysteine levels and reduce LDL cholesterol.”

    Photo by Danielle Guercio

    Beets an excellent source of antioxidants, a reason they are found in most juice shops. And they pair great with marijuana since both give off a rich, earthy aroma. Beets and cannabis both help with inflammation which is another benefit.  Lastly, it is great way to either relax and be focused to make the most out of your day.

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    This recipe comes to us via Danielle Guercio. This variation gives a rich flavor without being overly sugary sweet.

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    Beet Lemonade

    By Danielle Guercio

    Ingredients (Makes 2 servings)

    • 4 Lemons
    • 4 Small Beets (or One medium/Half a large)
    • ½ tsp glycerin tincture*
    • 2 Tbs sweetener of choice (I used demerara sugar)
    • 1” nub of fresh ginger (optional)
    • Water (sparkling or still)
    • Ice
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    Cut lemons and squeeze juice into a pitcher, use a strainer to catch seeds. Quarter beets and immerse in lemon juice, add a splash of water if needed to make sure they’re covered in liquid. Slice and add ginger if desired Allow to infuse for at least 1 hour, can infuse overnight.

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    Strain and add cannabis tincture and sugar, stir until dissolved Divide the mixture into two glasses with ice Top with water or seltzer and lightly stir Garnish with a lemon peel, lemon wheel and beet leaf for some extra pizzaz.

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    *To make Glycerin Cannabis tincture:

    In an oven-safe container double sealed with foil, decarboxylate 3.5 grams finely ground cannabis at 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Put cannabis in a mason jar or vacuum sealed bag, pour over 2 oz vegetable Glycerin and seal tightly. Place in a water bath at just under boiling for 1 hour. Strain and keep contents in a sterilized container. Stores indefinitely in freezer.

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    Infusions are so easy to make and have way less cleanup than true extraction juicing, but you can always juice the above ingredients and follow the same steps for adding the weed. Always add your tinctures after straining fruits or pulp, you don’t want any potency to be held in waste.

    This juice is also great drank straight as a shot, and it can be used as a cocktail mixer too! You can even to get weird and make quick pickled things like onions for taco night or carrots for a fun appetizer, the lemon juice will tenderize most veggies after a few hours.

    Photos: Danielle Guercio

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  • What Is Cannabis Juicing

    What Is Cannabis Juicing

    it is popular, fun and filling – and some claim helpful to the body…juicing is big – but about doing it with cannabis?

    Juicing is continuing to grow and become mainstream with juice bars popping up everwhere. It viewed as another way to eat healthy, quick and get some needed vegetables and fruits in just one drink. It has grown to over a $1 billion industry globally. So what is cannabis juicing?  And does it make you high or give you any of the medical benefits?

    Cold-press juices enable one to partake of the nutrients present in raw fruits, vegetables, and herbs that get lost once the products are heated or cooked. Juicing started popping up in the 1930s and then became popular during the healthy, hippy 70s.  About the same time  part of the mainstream public leaned into marijuana.

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    Adding raw cannabis leaves and buds to juice regime could be beneficial. While more research needs to be done as legalization grown, as a dietary aid it may increase the anti-oxidant and neuroprotective properties of the plant. Raw cannabis can contain 500mg to 1,000 mg of non-psychoactive THCA, CBDA, and CBGA. In comparison, the same amount of cannabis once heated contains 10 mg THC. Also, as the THC in cannabis only becomes psychoactive when heated, consuming raw cannabis allows one to get the benefits of the plant in a non-intoxicating way.  So no, you don’t get stoned while having cannabis juice.

    Raw cannabis appears to be particularly beneficial in treating inflammation and autoimmune disease. Unheated CBDA and THCA (THC-acid) both have attributed medicinal attributes, but there has been comparatively little scientific research into cannabinoid acids. 

    As with any other cannabis product, results vary according to an individual’s unique endocannabinoid system. Some people report a dramatic change after just one serving of raw cannabis juice, while others may take four to eight weeks to see full results.

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    Also, juicing is not for everyone. Speak with a medical professional before starting a cannabis juicing routine if one has any pre-existing medical conditions. People at potential risk include patients with kidney or gallbladder problems, as well as those taking blood-thinning drugs or medications that can be blocked by pomegranate or grapefruit juice. 

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    How to make raw cannabis juice

    Local dispensaries will not carry fresh leaves and buds. More dispensaries are carrying clones, so growing cannabis at home is becoming a viable option in those states where home grows are legal.  Look for fresh organic cannabis plants grown without pesticides. Store leaves and buds in vegetable bags placed in the freezer or refrigerator to keep them fresh if not using them immediately. 

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    Juice approximately 2 large buds and 15 to 20 large leaves. The buds should be clear not amber with the leaves picked while the plant is in the full flowering stage. 

    Soak the leaves for approximately five minutes, then juice them in a cold-press juicer or blender. 

    Adding freshly juiced organic fruits or vegetables to the cannabis juice will help cut the harsh taste of raw cannabis, and dilute the mixture so it goes down more smoothly.

    Divide the cannabis juice into three servings and drink one serving with each meal. 

    Store freshly juiced cannabis in a tightly sealed container and put in the refrigerator where it should last for up to three days. 

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