Tasty Thursday - Juice

We all the know rule about nutrition, right? To get all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals our body needs to function optimally, we should be eating about 6-9 servings of fresh fruit and vegetables. As a vegetarian, I know I get a good portion of this, but what about all the non-vegetarians out there? And besides, if we have a bit extra, its not going to hurt us, right?

But I know what you're thinking. Ugh, vegetables. How am I going to manage to eat that much fruit and vegetables? And the easy and tasty answer is "Don't eat it. Drink it!" If you prepare fresh juices and do not add any extra sugar or preservatives, it is as healthy as actually eating the fruit and vegetables.

Here are a few of my favourite juice recipes that are healthy an delicious. You never have to add any sugar since they are super sweet. Drink a cup or two of juice with your meals and you will not only eat less (it is filling!) but gain in the massive amount of nutrients. And if your body is getting more nutrients and you are eating less unhealthy food, a wonderful side effect is that you lose weight! The extra fibre will also keep your body working well and have you feeling great :)

Tropical Mix
1/4 pineapple
2 yellow apples
1 orange
1 banana
1 mango
a handful of strawberries

Zesty Carrot
4 carrots
2 green apples
1 thumb sized piece of ginger

Mixed Fruit
1/4 pineapple
2 apples
2 orange
1 guava
2 kiwi