Whether you’re attempting to fit your five fruit and vegetables into your daily diet, or maybe your healthy kick downfall is snacking on chocolate, homemade juices and smoothies can be an easy way of staying full without piling on the pounds.
Making your own juice recipe isn't hard as long as you have a decent juicer and fresh fruit and vegetables.
With added benefits of fresh vitamins and minerals, we’re going look at a new recipe each week to help you stay fighting fit.
This week…
Liquid Pizza… Which aims to increase energy levels, reduce stress and help prevent against muscle spasms and cramps.
Ingredients
17g Basil (dried)
290g (½ Head) of Cauliflower
1 Cucumber
25g (1 Large) Scallion
300g Cherry Tomatoes
Optional – Add a dash of garlic salt for added flavour
Method:
- Chop the ingredients into chunks, leaving the skin on. Put into blender or juicer.
- Add the basil, tearing it up in your hand and breaking down any stalks.
- Turn on blender and blitz. Add water if consistency is too thick for your taste.
- Leave to sit for 1 hour before serving.
Health Benefits:
As well as tomatoes being a great anti-oxidant, it also stimulates the detoxifying function of the liver and kidneys and aids overall digestion. The high content of potassium and phosphorous in this red juice helps relieve the symptoms of stress, tiredness, and muscle weakness, as well as preventing muscle spasms and cramps for all those January gym-goers.
Silica in cucumber is also an essential component of healthy connective tissue, which leads to improved complexion and health of the skin. In addition to this, the high water content in cucumber means the vegetable is also naturally hydrating leading to glowing skin.
