Did you know that drinking juice does not replace water? You still need a giant glass of H2O to keep your kidneys happy. Juice is a supplement, not a hydrator. Also, drinking juice on an empty stomach can cause a sugar spike because all the fiber is gone. So have a handful of almonds with it—something with protein to keep your blood sugar from doing the cha-cha.
Here’s a weird one: beetroot turns your pee pink. Don’t worry, you’re not dying. You’re just temporarily a glowing neon sign. I texted my doctor the first time it happened. She replied, “It’s called beeturia. Stop eating beets if it freaks you out.” So, I ate more beets. Now my pee is a conversation starter.
