Apple and Carrot Juice

What you will need:      

2 Apples
450g Carrots
15ml honey
15ml lemon juice

Method 

1. Rinse and peel the apples. Cut into pieces
2. Rinse carrots, remove the stem of the carrot and cut it into pieces
3. Pour all ingredients into juicer and make sure its thoroughly mixed.
4. Add lemon juice and stir.
5. Finally, add crushed ice and serve in a serving glass.

Benefits:

Apples are rich in nutrients such as carbohydrates, malic acid and fibre. They help beautify complexion, lowering one's cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure.

The high amount of beta carotene found in carrots is known to prevent cancer. Also, as beta carotene gets converted to vitamin A in the body, it helps to improve eyesight and reduce hair loss.

The combination of those two fruits mixed as juice serves as a great thirst quencher as well.

Tips:

Remember to blend and serve quickly as once the apples are cut, the apple pieces will start to oxidize and may spoil the taste of the juice if left by itself for a longer period

When choosing carrots, choose thick carrots with a smooth bright orange surface. Avoid those with dark patches or cracks. Avoid carrots that appear to be worm eaten too.

For apples, choose those with a bright red colour and a glossy feel. The feeling of the apple should be smooth as well.

Why are Fruits and Vegetables Good for Health?

Fruits and vegetables have high mineral and vitamin content.

A lack of certain vitamins can lead to fatigue, poor complexion and poor eyesight. In some cases of severe deficiency, it can lead to serious illness.There are many vitamins in fruits and vegetables, one of them which includes Vitamin C. Vitamin C is found in many citrus fruits such as oranges, kiwis and lemons. This vitamin is noted for its ability to prevent cancer and common illnesses such as influenza. The great Vitamin C also help to speed the healing of open wounds and plays a primary role in the formation of collagen, which is important for the growth and repair of body tissue cells, gums, blood vessels, bones and teeth.

A lack of the vitamin may lead to symptoms such as soft & bleeding gums, slow-healing wounds and a poor immune system.Therefore it is very important that we consume fruits and vegetables daily in juice form or by itself so as to prevent such symptoms. 

If you all are wondering what other types of minerals and vitamins that are found in other fruits including their benefits, fret not, for I will give much greater details on the nutritional values and benefits of the different juice recipes in upcoming  posts so you learn not only making your own fruit juice but also the benefits you receive from drinking that particular juice. Stay tuned

 

Sugar

Fruits contain different types of sugar such as fructose and glucose. These sugars provide us physical strength where our body breaks down these sugars so that energy can be released. This is important if we have an active lifestyle as fruits are not only a good and cheap source of energy but are also natural, which means what we drink or eat is pure, without any preservatives.

Fibre

Fruits and vegetables that contain high fibre content will promote movement of bowels and aid digestion. This is an important component is one suffers from indigestion frequently. 

Fibre also helps control fat absorption in our body, which helps in obesity control and people suffering from heart diseases.

 

Organic Acids

Organic acids are what gives fruits its sour taste. Such acids include lactic acid, citric acid and tartaric acid. These acids are found in fruits such as oranges, apples and plums and they help stimulate our appetite, aid in digestion and increase our metabolism.

 

 

Till then.