Healthy Juice Ideas

Jennifer Ezeokoli
Jennifer Ezeokoli
Jennifer is a food enthusiast, Writer/Content Creator. Driven by passion, as the Head of content for African Food Network, she strives to curate exciting, fun, informative and functional content.
- Advertisement -
juice
image source: alive

Who doesn’t enjoy a cup of fresh natural juice, preferably cold?. Juices are delicious, liquified ways to enjoy various fruits and vegetables. They provide easy nutrients for you and help your immune system. You should normalize making juices at home, because that is the only way you can ensure that they’re hygienically prepared.

These fruit juices are easy to make at home and highly nutritious:

 

Carrot Juice

Carrots contain no fat. If you’re going on a diet, this is one juice you can always make at home. Vitamin A, which is also critical to a healthy immune, is present in carrots in the form of the antioxidant beta carotene.

The carrots also contain vitamin B-6, which plays an important role in immune cell proliferation and antibody production.

 

Pineapple Juice

Did you know that pineapple juice is five times more effective than cough syrup. It also prevents colds and the flu. Pineapples are packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals. They are especially rich in vitamin C and manganese. Also, consuming pineapple juice provides bromelain, a group of digestive enzymes that breaks down proteins. This may aid digestion, especially in those with pancreatic insufficiency.

 

Ginger Juice

We all know ginger for its many medicinal properties and high nutritional components. Having a cup of ginger juice will prove very helpful for your immune system and all round health. The spicy ginger juice packs a great nutritional punch and can also serve as a valuable natural medicine. Drinking ginger juice regularly can give you long and strong hair. One easy way to make ginger juice is to; use a simple grater to grate fresh ginger using the smallest holes. Place a bowl below the grater to collect the grated ginger. Next, put all of the grated ginger in a cheesecloth, wrap it properly and now squeeze it over an empty glass or bowl to collect all the juice.

 

Tomato Juice

If you are a sweet tooth, the possibility is very high that you may not fancy the tomato juice. But, if you’re all about that healthy and nutritious lifestyle, you should consider making this at home. The best part? No juicer or blender is required, although you’ll want to strain the bits and pieces through a sieve. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin B-9, commonly known as folate. It helps lower your risk of infections. Tomatoes also provide modest amounts of magnesium, an anti-inflammatory.

 

Watermelon Juice

Simply put, watermelons are good for you. It is high in vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium. It’s about 92% water, so it’s plenty hydrating, too. Your juice will only be as good as your watermelon, so find a good one at the market. The watermelon juice is a quick and delicious drink that goes well on any day. You can even make ice pops out of this drink as a snack.

Share this post:
Jennifer Ezeokoli
Jennifer Ezeokoli
Jennifer is a food enthusiast, Writer/Content Creator. Driven by passion, as the Head of content for African Food Network, she strives to curate exciting, fun, informative and functional content.
spot_img

Must Try Recipes

You'll also love