Showing posts with label Drinks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drinks. Show all posts

Thursday, 2 January 2014

Honeydew Melon and Prune smoothie


Health Benefits: 

Prunes are good for fibre, iron, potassium and Vitamin B6.


Melons are low in calorie and have no fat. They contain Vitamin C,A and potassium.

Apples are rich  in antioxidants. As they are good source of fibre, they aid digestion. Apples help in reducing the risk of prostate, lung and colon cancer. They also help in lowering the cholesterol.


Ingredients:


  • Musk Melon/ Honeydew Melon: 1 cup (chopped)
  • Apple: 1 (peeled and chopped )
  • Prunes: 5-6

Method:

  • Blend all the above ingredients and serve.

Thursday, 11 July 2013

Fresh Watermelon Juice

Watermelon contains Vitamin C, A, potassium and magnesium. Also, it is very low in calories, has approx 92% water. It contains a phytonutrient called 'Lycopene' that is very good for our heart and bone health. The juicy red part at the center of the watermelon is the most nutrient-rich area than the light- colored part near the peel.




Ingredients:
Watermelon pieces

Method:
Blend the watermelon pieces and serve.

Friday, 11 January 2013

Cherry Smoothie


Health benefits:
Cherries are known as 'super fruits' because of their anti-inflammatory properties. They are rich in anti-oxidants and number of vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, C, E, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus etc. They are good for the brain, heart, aid digestion, reduce cholesterol, body pains and regulate sleep cycles of our body.


Ingredients:
  • Cherries: 1 cup (Deseeded)
  • Banana: 1
  • Water: 1 cup

Method:
  • Blend the above ingredients and serve.

Sunday, 30 December 2012

Strawberry Smoothie


Health Benefits:

Strawberries contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients that make it a great anti-cancer food. They also help to regulate blood sugar. They also prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Ingredients:
  • Strawberry: 1 cup
  • Banana: 1
  • Water: 1 cup

Method:
  • Blend the above ingredients and serve.

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Melon Smoothie

A wonderful smoothie that helps to quench thirst especially in hot weather.

Health Benefits:

Melons are low in calorie and have no fat. They contain Vitamin C,A and potassium.



Ingredients:

  • Musk Melon/ Yellow Honeydew Melon: 1 cup (chopped)
  • Apple : 1 (peeled and chopped)
Method:
  • Blend apple and melon together and Serve.  

Monday, 22 October 2012

Mix fruit Smoothie


Ingredients:

  • Banana: 1
  • Apple: 1
  • Pear: 1
  • Sugar: 1 tsp (optional)
  • Yogurt: 3 tbsp

Method:
  • Blend all the above ingredients and serve.

Saturday, 13 October 2012

Blueberry Smoothie


Health Benefits:

Blueberries contain antioxidant that are good for nervous system and brain, they improve memory. They contain Vitamin K, C and manganese. Also they are good for eyes.

Ingredients:
  • Blueberry: 1 cup
  • Banana: 1
  • Water: 1 cup
  • Sugar: 1 tsp

Method:
  • Blend the above ingredients and serve.

Thursday, 11 October 2012

Prune and Apple Smoothie

Health Benefits: 

Prunes are good for fibre, iron, potassium and Vitamin B6.

Apples are rich  in antioxidants. As they are good source of fibre, they aid digestion. Apples help in reducing the risk of prostate, lung and colon cancer. They also help in lowering the cholesterol.





Ingredients:


  • Apple: 1 (peeled )
  • Banana: 1
  • Prunes: 5-6
  • Ginger: a small piece 
  • Lemon: 1 tsp

Method:

  • Blend all the above ingredients and serve.

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Raspberry Smoothie


Health Benefits:

Raspberries  contains phytonutrients that increase the metabolism of fat cells in our body. They also contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phyotnutrients that make it a great anti-cancer food. They also help to regulate blood sugar. Raspberries contain Vitamin C, K, E and manganese.

Ingredients:

  • Raspberry: 1 cup
  • Banana: 1
  • Water: 1 cup


Method:

  • Blend the above ingredients and serve.

Saturday, 15 September 2012

Orange and Apple Smoothie

Health Benefits:

Oranges: are full of Vitamin C that strengthens our immune system. They are a very good source of fiber and prevents kidney stones.


Apple:  Apples are rich  in antioxidants. As they are good source of fibre, they aid digestion. Apples help in reducing the risk of prostate, lung and colon cancer. They also help in lowering the cholesterol.




Ingredients:

  • Orange: 2 (peeled and skinned)
  • Apple: 1 (peeled and chopped)
  • Water: 1 cup


Method: 


  • Blend all the ingredients and serve.

Thursday, 6 September 2012

Watermelon and Apple Smoothie

Health Benefits:

Watermelon contains Vitamin C, A, potassium and magnesium. Also, it is very low in calories, has approx 92% water. It contains a phytonutrient called 'Lycopene' that is very good for our heart and bone health. The juicy red part at the center of the watermelon is the most nutrient-rich area than the light- colored part near the peel.

Apple- one of the superfoods that contains antioxidants, esp Vitamin C for healthy gums and skin.It contains pectin that keeps our digestive system healthy. Also, it helps to regulate blood sugar.




Ingredients:


  • Watermelon pieces: 1 cup
  • Apple: 1 (peeled )
  • Banana: 1

Method:

  • Blend all the above ingredients and serve.

Monday, 2 January 2012

Apple and Beetroot Juice- A Miracle Drink

Health Benefits: 


Beetroot  is an excellent purifier of blood. A good source of Vitamin A, B, C and E. It contains minerals like iron, Magnesium, potassium and sodium. Also, Beets are rich in antioxidants. 


Apple: ' An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is a very popular saying. Apples are rich  in antioxidants. As they are good source of fibre, they aid digestion. Apples help in reducing the risk of prostate, lung and colon cancer. They also help in lowering the cholesterol.




Ingredients:

  • Beetroot: 3-4
  • Apple: 2
  • Pear: 2
  • Salt: to taste
  • Sugar: 1 tsp
  • Black pepper pwd: a pinch

Method:
  • Blend all the above ingredients and serve.

Thursday, 24 November 2011

Orange and Pear Juice



Health Benefits:
Oranges: are full of Vitamin C that strengthens our immune system. They are a very good source of fiber and prevents kidney stones.
Pears: are good source of fiber, Vitamin C, K. They protect our body from free radicals and promotes cardiovascular and colon health.


Ingredients:

  • Oranges: 4-5
  • Pear: 2
  • Salt: to taste
  • Sugar: 1 tsp
  • Black pepper pwd: a pinch


Method:  

  • Peel and Blend all the above ingredients and serve.

Saturday, 19 November 2011

Banana Shake



Health Benefits:
Bananas  are best sources of potassium, a mineral that helps in maintaining normal blood pressure. Because of their antacid effect, bananas protect against stomach ulcers. As bananas are one of the high- fibre food, they helps to prevent heart disease. They are good in diarrhea. They help body in absorbing calcium, so good for bones as well.


Ingredients:

  • Banana: 1
  • Milk: 1 cup
  • Sugar: 1-2 tbsp for the sweet tooth

Method:
  • Blend all the above ingredients and Serve.  

Tuesday, 8 June 2010

Mango Lassi



Ingredients:
  • Mango pulp: 1/2 -1 cup
  • Yogurt (Plain): 1 cup
  • Sugar: to taste

Method:
  • Blend all the above ingredients and serve chilled.  

Friday, 19 February 2010

Carrot Apple Juice



Benefits: One of the best immune system boosters and detoxifiers.


Ingredients:

  • Carrot: 1
  • Apple: 1
  • Salt: to taste
  • Sugar: 1 tsp
  • Black pepper pwd: a pinch


Method:

  • Blend all the above ingredients and serve.

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