Apples and pears are always in season, but they are especially more juicy and sweet during autumn. Below is a simple juice recipe, from Jason Vale’s The Juice Master book, that kids will definitely like as part of their afternoon snack. Plus, it will make up 2 of 5 recommended daily intake of vegetables and fruit portions!
This juice contains vitamin A, B and C, potassium, folic acid, boron, ellagic acid, carotenes, amino acids, natural sugars and anti-oxidants. Apples contain many essential vitamins and minerals, which are anti-oxidants, as well as pectin that will eliminate toxins in the intestines by forming a gel. Pears are especially good for controlling diabetes, as they contain fructose, which stimulates less insulin secretion than glucose.
Moreover, small amounts of boron is found in both apples and pears and is essential for the metabolism of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, which is required for healthy bones, muscle growth, and the breakdown of food into energy.
Enjoy!
Ingredients (Serves 1-2)
2 Apples (golden delicious or royal gala)
1/3 Lemon (unwaxed)
1 Pear (conference pears are best)
Ice
Method
1. In the juicer, put 1 apple in the chute first, then followed this with a lemon and a pear and finally add in the second apple.
2. Blend and add ice to serve!
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