Vitality Elixir Juice

Ingredients (Serves 3):
- Ash Gourd: 300g (peeled and chopped)
- Banana Stem: 150g (chopped)
- Amla: 3 whole (deseeded)
- Curry Leaves: 12-15 fresh leaves
- Turmeric: 1/4 tsp (fresh or powder)
- Ginger: 1/2 inch piece (grated)
- Water: 900ml (75% of the total liquid)
Method:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash and peel the ash gourd, banana stem, amla, and ginger.
- Chop them into small pieces for easy blending.
- Blend:
- Add the ash gourd, banana stem, amla, curry leaves, turmeric, and ginger to a blender.
- Add 300ml of water and blend until smooth.
- Strain:
- Strain the mixture using a fine sieve or muslin cloth to extract the juice.
- Dilute:
- Add the remaining 600ml of water to the extracted juice for a 25% juice and 75% water ratio.
- Serve:
- Pour into glasses and serve fresh for maximum nutrient retention.
Benefits of Vitality Elixir Juice:
- Detoxification:
- Ash Gourd and banana stem are excellent for flushing out toxins and promoting kidney health.
- Immunity Boost:
- Amla is rich in Vitamin C, enhancing immunity and skin health.
- Anti-inflammatory:
- Turmeric and ginger reduce inflammation and support joint health.
- Digestive Health:
- Curry leaves and ginger aid digestion and improve gut health.
- Hydration:
- The high water content keeps the body hydrated and refreshed.
Nutritive Value per Serving:
- Calories: ~40 kcal
- Protein: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Sugars: 4g
- Fat: ~0.3g
- Fiber: ~2.5g
- Vitamin C: ~30mg (50% of daily requirement)
- Potassium: ~180mg
- Calcium: ~30mg
- Iron: ~1mg
January 14, 2025
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