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Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Turn Juices into Lollies

ICE-CREAM ~~~!! ICE-CREAM!!!!
Okay, this is for your kids .. Not only will they get what kids naturally love, you're also assured that their ice creams are healthy and nourishing.


Pour your juice into ice-cream moulds ( or just use leftover yoghurt pots with some wooden skewers) and put it in your freezer.


To make it more colorful,

use 3 different juices with different colors (like orange, watermelon and kiwi fruit). However, for this type of ice-cream you need to pour it layer by layer - after the previous layer is thoroughly freezed.


Tired of the same fruits?


This strange looking fruit is covered with pink scales and grows on a cactus vine. Although it taste similar to kiwifruit, a good grade dragon fruit (also known as Pitaya) will taste much better and sweeter.

If you’re thinking of trying them,

I suggest you ask the grocers the color of the flesh.The best Dragon Fruit has beetroot-colored red flesh while other variations of it have bland white or yellowish content. Avoid those.
I don’t suggest you juice it because it just taste good on it’s own.

Just remember not to smile while eating because the small black seeds will definitely stuck between your teeth.


How To Eat It?
No, it’s not a stupid question. Some people do not know what to do with this fruit, so let’s see how you can enjoy it.


1. Trim the scales surrounding the Dragon Fruit.
2. Cut it into wedges like you’d do an apple
3. Cut each wedges into 2-3 sections, be careful not to cut the skin as well.
4. Eat straightaway. Just make sure you don’t wear white because the fruit “bleeds”.


This fruit is believed to help you fight stress related disorders and is used as folk remedy for diabetes, rheumatism or to treat poor eyesight.


A simply delicious fruit!

The Benefits of Apples



If you want to lose weight, eat apples. This fruit is a

1. delicious dietary fiber and helps aid digestion

2. promote weight loss.

If you want to prevent heart problems or stroke, apples will also help. In fact, two apples a day can reduce your bad cholesterol by up to 10 percent.


Although they have fewer vitamins than many other fruits, they are excellent detoxifiers and protects the body from viruses.

Tips:
1. Always peel your apples. This fruit is heavily contaminated. If possible, buy organic.

2. When buying, squeeze gently to ensure they are firm. Don't buy ones that can be easily dented.

3. Keep them in cool, dry and dark place and check occasionally because one bad apple will taint the others.

Benefits of Carrots


Tired? Had a stressful day?
Have a cup of fresh carrot juice. This tasty vegetable is a guilt free snack that will energize you because it releases energy gradually.

Because they are high in beta carotene, carrots will preserve the health of your eyes. To prevent cataracts and enjoy great eyesights, make carrots your friend.
Other benefits of carrot are healthier looking hair, nails and skin. You could also use raw, grated carrots to wound or cuts since they'll help make it heal faster.
If you're an outdoor enthusiast, drink the juice regularly. It'll help fight the effect of UV lights to your eyes and skins.

For those who're looking to eat less, drink a glass of carrot juice 5-10 minutes before eating. Nutritious, the juice will help fill you up so that there's less room for foods.



Tips:
Organic or not, scrub your carrot thoroughly before use. Unfortunately, carrots are among vegetables that have the highest level of pesticides residue.

Too much carrot will make your skin to yellow temporarily.
It's a harmless but enough to make most people rush to the doctor's office. Don't worry, cut down the amount of carrots you take and it'll disappear.

Add colors to your food

The best way to take your food, or fruits is by playing with colors.

The key is to add those red, orange, white, yellow and green fruits or vegetables to your diet and not focus only on one color.

Here is some general benefits of those great food according to their colors:-

GREEN:They promotes stronger teeth, bones and give you great eyesight.
examples: spinach, lettuce, broccoli, green beans, collard greens,

RED:Help you clean your urinary tract and sustain memory
examples: apples, strawberries and tomatoes

BLUE/PURPLE:Lower your cholesterol
examples: prunes, grapes, blueberries, blackberries and eggplant

YELLOW/ORANGE: Boost our immune system,sight and heart.
example: papaya, banana, carrots, oranges, rock melon, corn, mangoes