Tuesday, June 4, 2013

7+ of Fruits and Vegetables in a Glass

Dietitians recommend a minimum of 5 portions of fruits and vegetables a day to keep the doctors away.  One portion is equivalent to 1 cup.  If we can eat more fruits and vegetables, the better off we are.

However, I just can't imagine myself eating 5 cups of vegetables a day, let alone more.  I will be too full for anything else.  Therefore, the best and easiest way to consume them is to either blend or juice them.  I like to do the juice in the morning.  It's refreshing and wakes me up way better than a cup of coffee.  Spring and Summer are the perfect seasons to do so with the wide varieties of fruits and vegetables available.

Ingredients:
1 cup of carrot
1 cup of cucumber
1 cup of bell pepper
1 cup of celery
1 cup of apple
1 cup of orange
1 cup of watermelon
1 cup of strawberries

Directions: 
Put all ingredients one by one into the tube of a cold press juicer.  If you would want to keep some fibers from the fruits and vegetables, simply put some of the pulps back into the juice.  Stir well and serve immediately.

Tips:
You can use any fruits and vegetables that you like, e.g. peach, pair, plum, berries, melons, chard, kale, spinach,  etc.

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