The Pomegranate juice contains Vitamins A,E and folic acid.It is easy to prepare this juice once you have taken out the seeds and adding a little lime juice adds a refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Pomegranate(cut and take out the seeds) 2 cups
Water 1 cup
Sugar 11/2 tbsp
Lime juice 2 tsp
Method
-In a blender add all the ingredients except lime juice.
-Grind well and strain the juice
-Now add the lime juice,mix well and serve.
*Pomegranate has several health benefits like it lowers LDL(bad cholesterol)and raises HDL (good cholesterol) in the body,lowers blood pressure, prevents dental plaque.The juice is an excellent antioxidant.It is a prevention against some Cancers like the breast and the lung cancer.
It is always healthy to give kids home-made fresh juices rather than that you get from supermarkets.Though many are labelled 'freshly squeezed' or 'as fresh as' still they come with a shelf period of several days.
Sweet,juicy and tangy oranges are highly refreshing and an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Ingredients
Oranges 2 (cut into halves)
Honey 1 tsp
Method
-Squeeze the oranges using a 'Citrus Juicer'.Two oranges makes one glass of fresh juice.
-Pour into a glass, add honey and serve.
OR
-Peel the skin,cut and remove the seeds from the oranges.
-Add these pieces along with 1/2 cup of cold water and blend for 2-3 minutes
-Pour into glasses.
-Add honey,mix and serve.
*A glass of fresh orange juice provides with the Vitamin C sufficient for the day;Vitamin C is vital for the proper function of healthy immune system,for healing wounds,prevents mouth ulcer(sores) etc.
*It contains large amounts of dietary fibre,folates and thiamine.
*Helps lower the blood pressure.
*It is a remedy for colds and in a way helpful in preventing recurrent ear infection,especially in kids.
* Zest of oranges is used as a flavoring agent in cakes and puddings.
