It is not new that fruits provide many health benefits to us. They are packed with vitamins, anti-oxidants, fiber, and natural sugars that can do amazing things to our bodies. However, juices have become more popular, and you can mix so many different fruits together! Juices or smoothies can provide a real boost and it is the perfect way to start your day.
During some of my reading, I discovered a few juice/smoothie recipes and the benefits of it:
JUICES:
If you are not a morning person, drink this and it will sure wake you up!
1 large orange, 1/2 grapefruit, 1 lime, add some sparkling mineral water and ice cubes
Stress away with this juice!
4 celery sticks, 1/2 cup of arugula, 1/2 cup of watrecress, 1 apple, 1/2 small avocado and add some ice cubes to it
Help digestion and boost your immune system!
2 oranges, 1/2 lemon, 1/2 inch fresh root ginger, 1 carrot, 2 beets, 2 cups of spinach, 3 celery sticks
Remove unwanted toxins from your body and lower your blood cholesterol!
1 peach, 3 apricots, 2 apples, and ice cubes
Detox and re-energize your body!
1/2 lemon, 5 oz of pineapples, 4 celery sticks, springs of mint, and ice cubes
Cleanse your digestive system and clear your skin!
2 ripe pears, 3 kiwifruit, 1/2 lime, and ice cubes
Get rid of a cold!
8 oz of carrots, 2 oz of radishes, 1 large apple, and ice cubes
Boost your energy and iron levels!
3/4 cup of strawberries, 1 small ripe mango, 1 and half cups of orange juice
SMOOTHIES:
Bedtime and can’t sleep? Try this!
2/3 cups of frozen strawberries, 3/4 cups of soy milk, 2 kiwifruit, 1/4 cup slivered almonds, and ice cubes
The “pick me up” smoothie!
1 papaya, 1 banana, 1 orange, 1 and half cups of apple juice, and ice cubes
Recuperate faster from an illness!
1 small ripe avocado, 1 small ripe banana, 1 cup of skim milk, pieces of pineapple, and ice cubes
Time to rehydrate!
5 oz of watermelon, 1 kiwifruit, 1/2 cup of passion fruit juice
Strong bones and teeth!
1 ripe mango, 10 oz of galia or honeydew melon, 3/4 cup of orange juice, and ice cubes
Get rid of sinus problems!
1 and half cups of black currants, 1/2 cup of apple juice, 1 and half cup of plain yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of honey
Protect yourself from heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels!
4 oz of galia or honeydew melon, 1/2 cup of almond milk
The breakfast replacement!
2/3 cups of strawberries, 1 and half tablespoon of smooth peanut butter, 3 tablespoons of whey protein, 2/3 cups of water, and ice cubes
Whether you decide to start your day with a juice or a smoothie, start your day the right way by adding fruits and vegetables to your diet. The benefits are amazing and it will not only satisfy that sugar craving, but also help you maintain your body strong and heathy!
You can find many more delicious recipes on this book I found at Barnes & Noble called “Smoothies & Juices” by Hamlyn, 2008 Edition.
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