Ravishing Raw » sapkuur http://ravishingraw.com/wordpress Pure Food for Radiant Health Mon, 16 Jul 2012 07:56:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Orange With A Twist http://ravishingraw.com/wordpress/2010/11/10/orange-with-a-twist/ http://ravishingraw.com/wordpress/2010/11/10/orange-with-a-twist/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:26:50 +0000 Marie-Claire http://ravishingraw.com/wordpress/?p=957 It is the season of the oranges. They are juicier and sweeter than ever during this time of year. I almost forgot how nice a simple orange juice can be. Then I saw that last piece of lemongrass and thought; “What if I …?”

Juicy Stuff!

A very simple juice, but only one glass is covering five fruit servings. We are so used to squeezing oranges but what do we know about them? That they are rich in vitamin C, yes. But did you know that they also…

  • … have high levels of magnesium and potassium? So one glass a day will balance high blood pressure!
  • … have inflammatory  properties and help relieve joint pains?
  • … contain folate and increase growth of skin cells and blood cells?
  • … contain enough nutrients and minerals to boost your immune system?
  • … are very good for your bones and teeth because of their calcium?
  • … are very rich in antioxidants and the carotenoids fight free radicals to reduce damage to your cells?
  • … enable a good DNA in your body with their niacin content?
  • … are a rich source of phytonutrients who make the nutrients work optimal?

A lot of good reasons to make that fast juice in the morning when you are out of time!

TOOLS YOU NEED

  • A juicer
  • A sharp knife and cutting board

INGREDIENTS

  • Three oranges
  • One stalk of lemongrass

THE MAKING OF…

Juice and twist!

Orange Twist

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