Sometimes you really want to pamper yourself with a vitamin cocktail made from freshly squeezed fruits and vegetables. In order for the process of drinking juices to be beneficial and enjoyable, it is necessary to take into account some of the nuances.
It is necessary
- - juicer or blender
- - fine sieve
- - gauze
- - grenades
- - carrot
- - ripe berries
- - beets
- - citrus fruits (orange, tangerine, etc.)
- - bananas
- - cream
- - olive / vegetable oil
- - peaches
Instructions
Step 1
You can get freshly squeezed juices in several ways: using a blender, juicer or manually. However, each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. An electric juicer, for example, is faster, but has metal parts that destroy most vitamins on contact. Manufacturers are constantly improving the quality of juicers, however, it is not possible to check the safety of vitamins during the production of juice at home. Manually, the fruit and vegetable or berry pulp is ground through a sieve. Some housewives use gauze: they wrap the pulp in a cloth and press over the container with their hands. This is a rather long procedure that requires patience and skill. A blender is an excellent option for making a variety of cocktails. It allows you to mix fruits, berries or vegetables to a liquid consistency, while maintaining their beneficial properties.
Step 2
The champion in vitamin content is pomegranate juice. It is rich in B vitamins, ascorbic acid and iron. A glass of freshly squeezed juice in the morning for 3 months is able to restore the optimal level of hemoglobin in the human body. Pomegranate also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties and helps to recover from serious illness or surgery. Before pressing, the pomegranate seeds must be thoroughly peeled and removed from the film. Since in concentrated form pomegranate juice has a bitter-sour taste, it is recommended to dilute it with sweetened water in a ratio of 1: 4 (one tablespoon of water to 4 tablespoons of juice).
Step 3
Of the vegetable juices, the most useful is carrot. It contains a lot of beta-carotene, potassium, calcium, cobalt and other minerals, as well as B vitamins. Carrot juice improves the functioning of the visual apparatus, improves immunity and fights against skin problems. Also, a carrot cocktail is useful for nursing mothers, as it improves the production and quality of breast milk. For the vitamin complex to be better absorbed, carrot juice should be combined with cream or 3-5 drops of vegetable / olive oil. To normalize vitamins in the body, it is recommended to drink at least 250-500 ml of fresh juice per day.
Step 4
Apple juice has the lowest calorie content with a variety of vitamin composition. In terms of the content of vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, malic, citric and other organic acids, it is not inferior to other juices. Useful for gastritis and various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. It quenches thirst well and improves the functioning of the cardiovascular and urinary systems.
Step 5
Citrus fruit juices (orange, grapefruit, etc.) have an invigorating effect. They are rich in folic acid, vitamins C and P. Daily consumption increases the body's resistance to infections, relieves fatigue and tones the blood vessels. Grapefruit juice is good for weight loss. However, the acids contained in citrus irritate the stomach, so such juices are contraindicated for people with gastrointestinal diseases (gastritis, ulcers, etc.).
Step 6
For constipation, freshly squeezed beet juice is used. It is also a storehouse of vitamins, but it has a rather specific taste. For daily consumption, it is recommended to mix beet juice with apple or carrot juice in a 1: 3 ratio (1 tablespoon of beet juice to 3 tablespoons of other). Frequent consumption of pure beet juice can cause dizziness and high blood pressure.
Step 7
For a nutritious and healthy breakfast, try a smoothie - a thick drink made from mixed fruits, berries and vegetables. Bananas, peaches, 3, 2% fat or cream serve as the basis for any smoothie. From berries, raspberries, strawberries, currants or lingonberries are used. Oat bran is a useful addition to smoothies. The thick drink envelops the walls of the stomach and keeps you feeling full for a long time.
