Red Date Drink with Manuka Honey

Proportions to make it taste good!
2 hand full of Dried Red Dates
1 Litre of Water
1 tablespoon of Manuka Honey
1 cup of Room Temperature Water

Put the 1 Litre of Water to boil. While waiting cut the Dried Red Dates, take out the seed and rinse them. When the water is boiling, put in the Red Dates and boil for 30mins on Medium heat. In a separate cup, mix room temperature water to dissolve Manuka Honey. Mix both Red Dates Drink and Manuka Honey Drink together. It can be drink warm or chilled. Would not advice to put ice as it will dilute the drink.


Health Benefit of Red Dates
It is a fruit from the shade tree, when dried it has higher potassium, Vitamins B1, B2. It has also Vitamin A, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium.
It helps to chase away the cold on a chilly day.
List of goodness
antifungal
anti-inflammatory
relives stress
improve digestion
soothe a sore throat
improves immunity
decrease the levels of cholesterol in your bloodstream
stimulate the production of white blood cells
believed to suppress cancer cells
prevent gallstones
prevent osteoporosis
prevent anemia
power to strengthen the spleen and stomach
nourish and produce blood
tranquilize the mind
moderate irritation of the stomach
enriching and replenishing blood

I learnt something today. Hope you too!

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Juice Exploration ::: Kiwi + Orange Juice

With the success of our adventure with Kiwi & Fuju Apple Juice. We wonder how about replacing the Fuji Apple with Orange! The result was good.



Proportions to make it taste good!
1 part Kiwi
1 part Fuji Apple

Kiwi skin may add a slightly bitter taste to the juice, however, it's your choice to keep the skin intact or removed it. Peel & slice the orange up and then juice them in your juicer. I love to chill my fruits so I do not need to add ice which will dilute the juice when it melt.


Kiwi
Health Benefit of Kiwi Juice
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Promote health and longevity
Rich in minerals
Protective phytochemicals
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Potassium
Copper.
Reduces high blood pressure
Regulates heart beat
Boosts our immune system
Helps with iron absorption
Prevention of anaemia
Valuable antioxidants that protect cells from free-radical damage
Improves eyesight.
Supports energy metabolism and nerve function
Folate, or folic acid, plays an essential role in making new body cells **hint** it's essential for women planning pregnancy and during pregnancy.
Aids our fluid balance.
Keep the liver, skin, joints, and muscles healthy.
Respiratory tract health.

When is the best time to cut kiwi in general?
Select kiwifruits by holding them between your thumb and forefinger and gently apply pressure. Ripe Kiwi that have the sweetest taste will feel a little soft. If kiwi fruits is not a little soft when you gently apply pressure with your thumb and forefinger, they have reached the peak of their sweetness and are not yet ready to be consumed.

How to store kiwis?
For storage or more gradual ripening, keep either ripe or unripe kiwis in the refrigerator for no longer than 1-2 weeks. It can be left to ripen for a few days to a week at room temperature, away from exposure to sunlight and heat. For speedy ripening process, placing the kiwi fruits in a paper bag with an apple, banana or pear it will help.

Next let's learn a little about Fuji apples. It's the most loved apple, which everyone would actually have it and go with the saying 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away'.


Orange
Health Benefit of Orange Juice
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin P
Antioxidants
Boosting the immune system
Calcium
Magnesium
Phosphorous
Potassium
balanced metabolism
excellent blood pressure
lower bad cholesterol levels
bring some relief to those who suffer from arthritis pains
can be used as a part of weight loss program
Prevent Kidney Stones
Prevent Ulcers and Reduce Risk for Stomach Cancer
Protect Respiratory Health
Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
help with lung and skin disorders
helps with indigestion, constipation and all digestive problems
good cleanser of the internal system
calms the nervous system
making it effective in treating nervousness, anxiety and insomnia

How to choose oranges in general?
Choose the ones that has smoothly textured skin and are firm and heavy for their size. It will have a higher juice content, than those that are either spongy or lighter in weight.

How to store oranges?
- At room temperature or in the refrigerator. It generally can last two weeks with either method and retain nearly the same level of their vitamin content. The best way to store oranges is loose to avoid it being exposed to moisture, as they can easily develop mold.
- Orange juice and zest can be stored for later use. Freeze the freshly squeezed orange juice then store them in plastic bags in the freezer. Orange zest that are dried should be stored in a cool, dry place and a must too in an airtight glass container.

Note to take
- Rinse your mouth with water after drinking orange juice as the acidic can weaken our tooth enamel.
- It is recommended to eat a slice of tomato or cucumber after drinking acidic juices.



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Juice Exploration ::: Kiwi + Fuji Apple Juice

Warning to our readers, do not try to drink kiwi juice alone. It's undrinkable from both of our experience as we tried. So, here is one of the delicious recipe we tried since my mom gave us 1 dozen of kiwis. This recipe also works for people who hate kiwis *hint dear.



Proportions to make it taste good!
1 part Kiwi
1 part Fuji Apple

Kiwi skin may add a slightly bitter taste to the juice, however, it's your choice to keep the skin intact or removed it. Slice the apple up and then juice them in your juicer. I love to chill my fruits so I do not need to add ice which will dilute the juice when it melt.

Let's learn a little about kiwis.


Kiwi
Health Benefit of Kiwi Juice
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Promote health and longevity
Rich in minerals
Protective phytochemicals
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Potassium
Copper.
Reduces high blood pressure
Regulates heart beat
Boosts our immune system
Helps with iron absorption
Prevention of anaemia
Valuable antioxidants that protect cells from free-radical damage
Improves eyesight.
Supports energy metabolism and nerve function
Folate, or folic acid, plays an essential role in making new body cells **hint** it's essential for women planning pregnancy and during pregnancy.
Aids our fluid balance.
Keep the liver, skin, joints, and muscles healthy.
Respiratory tract health.

When is the best time to cut kiwi in general?
Select kiwifruits by holding them between your thumb and forefinger and gently apply pressure. Ripe Kiwi that have the sweetest taste will feel a little soft. If kiwi fruits is not a little soft when you gently apply pressure with your thumb and forefinger, they have reached the peak of their sweetness and are not yet ready to be consumed.

How to store kiwis?
- For storage or more gradual ripening, keep either ripe or unripe apple in the refrigerator for no longer than 1-2 weeks. It can be left to ripen for a few days to a week at room temperature, away from exposure to sunlight and heat. For speedy ripening process, placing the apple fruits in a paper bag with an apple, banana or pear it will help.
- Next let's learn a little about Fuji apples. It's the most loved apple, which everyone would actually have it and go with the saying 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away'.


Fuji Apple
Health Benefit of Fuji Apple Juice
Vitamin C
Fibre
Phloridzin
Quercetin
Pectin
Antioxidants
Bioflavonoids
Prevent heart disease
Prevent cancer
Weight management
Bone Health
Helps prevent Asthma
Helps prevent the development of cancer
Helps lower the bad cholesterol
Helps manage diabetes
Keep your heart healthy
Calm hunger pangs more thoroughly

How to choose Fuji Apple in general?
A good-quality Fuji apple will be firm with smooth and clean skin. The Fuji apple should feel solid and heavy instead of not soft and light. Avoid choosing Fuji Apple that are soft, have dark spots, apple skin that are wrinkles. A good Fuji Apple is usually green or yellowish green, with red highlights or pinkish. In my opinion the larger ones at times could be less flavourful as the medium-sized ones.

How to store Fuji Apple?
Store, keep apples as cold as possible in the refrigerator.

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Read more here : FUJI APPLE HEALTH BENEFITS

Juice Exploration ::: Orange + Carrot + Green Apple Juice

It's time to add a fruit into the Carrot + Green Apple we learnt that day!

That will be adding Orange! :)



Proportions to make it taste good!
2 parts Carrot
1 part Green Apple
1/2 part Orange



Chop them up and then juice them in your juicer. I love to chill my fruits so I do not need to add ice which will dilute the juice when it melt.

Let's learn a little about oranges.




Orange
Health Benefit of Orange Juice
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin P
Antioxidants
Boosting the immune system
Calcium
Magnesium
Phosphorous
Potassium
balanced metabolism
excellent blood pressure
lower bad cholesterol levels
bring some relief to those who suffer from arthritis pains
can be used as a part of weight loss program
Prevent Kidney Stones
Prevent Ulcers and Reduce Risk for Stomach Cancer
Protect Respiratory Health
Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
help with lung and skin disorders
helps with indigestion, constipation and all digestive problems
good cleanser of the internal system
calms the nervous system
making it effective in treating nervousness, anxiety and insomnia

How to choose oranges in general?
Choose the ones that has smoothly textured skin and are firm and heavy for their size. It will have a higher juice content, than those that are either spongy or lighter in weight.

How to store oranges?
- At room temperature or in the refrigerator. It generally can last two weeks with either method and retain nearly the same level of their vitamin content. The best way to store oranges is loose to avoid it being exposed to moisture, as they can easily develop mold.
- Orange juice and zest can be stored for later use. Freeze the freshly squeezed orange juice then store them in plastic bags in the freezer. Orange zest that are dried should be stored in a cool, dry place and a must too in an airtight glass container.

Note to take
- Rinse your mouth with water after drinking orange juice as the acidic can weaken our tooth enamel.
- It is recommended to eat a slice of tomato or cucumber after drinking acidic juices.


Carrot
Health Benefit of Carrot Juice
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Beta-carotene
Proteins
Potassium
Calcium
Phosphorus
Zinc
Aluminum
Sodium
Manganese
Iron
Copper
Constipation
Physical exhaustion
improving our eyesight
Functioning of our immune system
Strengthening our bones and teeth
Good cleansing effects
Positive effects on our hair, nails and skin
Important for metabolism
Decreasing bad cholesterol levels in the body
Relieve spasms
Strengthen our blood vessels
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-cancerous
Anti-aging properties

How to choose and store Carrot?
- Refrigerate carrots in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. Avoid storing carrots next to apples and pears as it would speed up the ripening process.
- Choose carrots that are smooth, firm, and crisp, with deep color and fresh, and green tops. Avoid carrots that are split, wilted, have begun to sprout, or have soft spots.


Green Apple
Health Benefit of Green Apple Juice
Antioxidants
Low in calories
Lowers the bad cholesterol level in the body
Prevents the formation of blood clots
Burn excess fat in the body
Reduce blood sugar in the body
Protect against diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer
Prevention of harmful bacteria growth in the intestine
Reduce teeth cavities
Reduce bad smell causing bacteria in the mouth

How to store Green Apple?
- Refrigerate green apples. Avoid storing with other fruits or vegetables as it will speed up their "roommate" ripening.
- Choose green apple that round and firm. Avoid green apple that are soft and discoloration.


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Juice Exploration ::: Carrot + Green Apple Juice

A new year... now it's time to head into a new category for our health!

Something that I have been juicing for dear. Carrot & Green Apple Juice.



Since we bought this awesome BIG juicer.



All you need is just:
2 part Carrot
1 part Green Apple

to make this!! **loves**



Now lets get to know our juices and their benefits to us!


Carrot
Health Benefit of Carrot Juice
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Beta-carotene
Proteins
Potassium
Calcium
Phosphorus
Zinc
Aluminum
Sodium
Manganese
Iron
Copper
Constipation
Physical exhaustion
improving our eyesight
Functioning of our immune system
Strengthening our bones and teeth
Good cleansing effects
Positive effects on our hair, nails and skin
Important for metabolism
Decreasing bad cholesterol levels in the body
Relieve spasms
Strengthen our blood vessels
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-cancerous
Anti-aging properties

How to choose and store Carrot?
- Refrigerate carrots in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. Avoid storing carrots next to apples and pears as it would speed up the ripening process.
- Choose carrots that are smooth, firm, and crisp, with deep color and fresh, and green tops. Avoid carrots that are split, wilted, have begun to sprout, or have soft spots.


Green Apple
Health Benefit of Green Apple Juice
Antioxidants
Low in calories
Lowers the bad cholesterol level in the body
Prevents the formation of blood clots
Burn excess fat in the body
Reduce blood sugar in the body
Protect against diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer
Prevention of harmful bacteria growth in the intestine
Reduce teeth cavities
Reduce bad smell causing bacteria in the mouth

How to store Green Apple?
- Refrigerate green apples. Avoid storing with other fruits or vegetables as it will speed up their "roommate" ripening.
- Choose green apple that round and firm. Avoid green apple that are soft and discoloration.


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