Strawberry juice is one of the most popular, delicious and useful types of juices. Here is how to prepare it at home and the most important health benefits.
Strawberry juice is one of the delicious and refreshing summer juices, and it is rich in many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
How to prepare strawberry juice
Even though strawberry juice is popular in the market, making it home is the perfect choice in order to preserve the nutrients in it and not add additives and sugars.
It's easy to make strawberry juice at home, you only need the following ingredients:
Half a kilo of strawberries, washed well and cut into small pieces
A tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
A teaspoon of sugar.
Follow these steps to prepare strawberry juice:
Wash the strawberries well in cold water, get rid of the green roots, and then cut the strawberries
Place chopped strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar in an electric mixer (you can add a pinch of salt if desired)
Mix the ingredients well until you get a more smooth mixture
Then add ice cubes and mix with the juice on a blender (it is possible to add cold water instead of ice)
Serve the strawberry juice in cups, and you can add a cube or two of ice to the cups as well, and keep the rest in the fridge.
Note: It is possible to add more sugar if desired.
Benefits of healthy strawberry juice
Strawberry juice has many different health benefits, of which we mention the following:
Promote skin health and maintain its youthfulness: and reduce the appearance of signs of aging, because it contains vitamin A and E and various antioxidants.
Bone strengthening: Strawberry juice contains manganese, copper, iron, phosphorous, potassium and zinc, all of which are important minerals to strengthen and protect the bones from osteoporosis and thinning with age.
Lowering high blood pressure: because the juice contains potassium, which expands blood vessels, thus reducing high blood pressure.
Control blood sugar levels: The dietary fiber in juice works to control blood sugar levels.
Promote the flow of blood circulation in the body: as a result of it contains good levels of iron necessary for blood circulation.
Protection from some types of cancer: The juice contains antioxidants and vitamin C, which plays a role in protecting against cancer, especially the breast.
Improving metabolism: The vitamin B group present in strawberry juice improves and regulates the body's metabolism.
Strengthening the immune system: Because the juice contains vitamin C and antioxidants.
Warnings from consuming strawberry juice
Besides having all the health benefits associated with strawberry juice, there are some warnings about eating it, the most important of which are:
Problems with digestion
Bloating
Abdominal cramps
Constipation.
To avoid these side risks, it is important that strawberry juice is consumed in moderation.
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