Thursday, 11 February 2016

HEALTHY JUICE OF THE DAY "CARROT AND UGU (TELFAIRIA OCCIDENTALIS)




This juice made from Carrots and Ugu leaves is parked full of niutrents.

Carrots, we all know is rich in lutein and carotenoids that are good for our eye health. It also contains multiple minerals like Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc etc.

While Ugu leaves, a very dark green leafy vegetables is very popular in West Africa. It contains lots of vitamins too. It is claimed to help control blood sugar, rich in Iron, boosts the immune system and much more.

If Ugu leaves is not available where you live you can substitute Spinach. Spinach is a super food and it's free of fat, cholesterol and caborhydrate. It contains the following, Potassium, Vitamin K, Beta Carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C.


INGREDIENTS

8 medium size Carrots
1/2 a cup of Ugu leaves

DIRECTION

Clean and wash Carrots
Clean and wash the Ugu leaves.
Place both in a juicer and process.
The result is this nice sweet tasting juice that is parked full of niutrents for your body/> Allow to cool in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving

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