Aloe Vera Juicing Recipes - A tasty way to top up your five a day fruits and vegetables!
It is worthwhile to bear in mind that aloe vera is famous for many great health benefits and one in particular is its ability to combat the unpleasant symptoms of constipation. For anyone wishing to use raw aloe I have included a recipe but please only use the amount of raw gel as prescribed in the recipe.
On the Aloe Vera Recipes page you will see that I use an aloe product which has worked very well for me over the last five years, I also use an aloe vera juice which I purchase ready made.
I know many of the super healthy amongst you will possibly feel that I am not getting the best or using the healthiest option but having once seen a colleague of mine inadvertently overdose on fresh aloe vera I personally prefer to read the label and follow the instructions; it is of course also a lot quicker, easier and less messy.
Now that I have got that out of the way I can carry on with our aloe vera juicing recipes for your information.
When it comes to making your own fruit or vegetable juice at home, it goes without saying that in order to maximize the nutritional value of the drink it really is important to ensure that only the freshest ingredients are used and I would recommend organic if you have the choice. You should also only make juice that you are going to use straight away as leaving it stored in a fridge for instance for any length of time will degrade the juice and it will not provide you with the same level of goodness or nutrients. If you are in the lucky position of being able to grow your own produce with which to make your juice then that really is the best possible option however, most people are not able to do this and therefore have to rely on buying their fruit and vegetables from a shop. In this case you should always do your best to avoid damaged or overripe produce. If you live in a place where it is difficult to get hold of fresh fruit and vegetables try to locate a health food shop which carries an organic, unsweetened ready made juice. The juices I have included below will require the use of a juicer or a blender. As I am sure you are probably aware, the difference between these two items, is one removes the juice from the fruit/vegetable leaving behind the solid bits while the other liquidizes the whole lot. This being the case if you are going to use the blender, depending on the fruit/vegetable you are using, you may need to peel and de-seed etc. If you do not have a juicer you can get round this by adding a glass of water then blending the ingredients together, after which you can pour the juice through a piece of muslin or a sieve to remove the solids. Juice is usually nicer when served cold so it is a good idea to pour it into a glass which has had crushed ice added to it. With vegetable juice it is always nice to add a bit of salt and pepper for a little extra zing.
I have included five juicing recipes, one aloe, two fruit and two vegetable recipes, for you to consider. They are all really quite simple and easy to make so I hope you will enjoy trying them out. Scrummy Aloe Shake If using the dried aloe gel powder use amounts as directed by the manufacturer’s label. If you are unable for whatever reason to get hold of an aloe leaf or the dried powder then a good quality aloe vera juice will work with this as well, though once again, do follow the manufacturer’s label for the correct amount to use at any one time. One spoonful of protein powder. One and a half to two cups of either strawberries or raspberries or even a combination of these. Four cups of milk (semi-skimmed, lactose free, soy or whatever milk you use). Approximately half a teaspoon of sugar (avoid artificial sweeteners as they are not good for your overall health – google aspartame to learn more). One to two cups of water. Preparation Procedure Please note: A little aloe juice may also be added to any of the juicing recipes below to give them an extra healthy boost.
My next recipe for you is mango juice, this is a favourite as I was born and grew up in the West Indies and mangoes were almost part of my staple diet. This juice always brings back wonderful memories of sun, sea and sand and a carefree childhood spent mostly on the beach).
Mango Juice Frappe 2 Medium sized mangoes
Remove the skin with a knife and then cut the flesh away from the seed/stone of the mango. Blend together the mango flesh, the orange blossom water and the ice cubes until the ice is thoroughly crushed then serve.
Pineapple Panacea 50ml Pineapple Juice Blend the pineapple, soya and coconut together once well blended add the sweetener, pour into glass containing ice and serve.
Green Bean & Garlic Fusion 230g Green Beans Juice the vegetables and garlic with the water; mix in the cayenne, pour over crushed ice to serve.
Celery & Beetroot Surprise Remove the leaves and outside stalks of the celery then place the stalks and base of the celery with the beetroots in the juicer and process then pour into glass along with the lemon and olive oil and serve.
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