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| Herbed Gala Apple Juice |
- 1 cup tightly packed cilantro
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 5 gala apples
- 1 cup water (for blender use only)
Makes (about) 35-40 oz.
Put it in your juicer ... and juice it!
No juicer? No problem! Blend in your Vitamix. Then strain through a nut milk bag or a paint strainer bag...and pour in your storage container. For detailed instructions on making juice in the blender click here.
This juice is absolutely delish! You taste the cilantro and parsely...with a hint of apple juice...its really good and good for you! ♥
No juicer? No problem! Blend in your Vitamix. Then strain through a nut milk bag or a paint strainer bag...and pour in your storage container. For detailed instructions on making juice in the blender click here.
This juice is absolutely delish! You taste the cilantro and parsely...with a hint of apple juice...its really good and good for you! ♥
TIP:
Remember to save that pulp! all those herbs will go nicely in some home made veggie burgers!
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Some Health Benefits
Cilantro:
This herb isn't just a commonly-used leaf and seed ingredient found in
many tasty and exotic recipes, it's also a powerful natural cleansing
agent. Cilantro has been effectively used to help remove heavy metals
and other toxic agents from the body. Cilantro is said to aid with the
following:
- Powerful anti-inflammatory capacities that may help symptoms of arthritis
- Protective agents against bacterial infection from Salmonella in food products
- Acts to increase HDL cholesterol (the good kind), and reduces LDL cholesterol (the bad kind)
- Relief for stomach gas, prevention of flatulence and an overall digestive aid
- Wards off urinary tract infections
- Helps reduce feelings of nausea
- Eases hormonal mood swings associated with menstruation
- Has been shown to reduce menstrual cramping.
- Adds fiber to the digestive tract
- A source of iron, magnesium, and is helpful in fighting anemia
- Gives relief for diarrhea, especially if caused by microbial or fungal infections
- Helps promote healthy liver function.
- Reduces minor swelling
- Strong general antioxidant properties
- Disinfects and helps detoxify the body
- Stimulates the endocrine glands
- Helps with insulin secretion and lowers blood sugar
- Acts as a natural anti-septic and anti-fungal agent for skin disorders like fungal infections and eczema
- Contains immune-boosting properties
- Acts as an expectorant
- Helps ease conjunctivitis, as well as eye-aging, macular degeneration, and other stressors on the eyes.
Apples: Is loaded in antioxidants! The old
homage of an apple a day keeps the doctor away, gives us a hint to that!
It has vitamin C, Potassium, Flavonoids and phytochemicals. Not to
mention they just taste so darned good!
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