Homemade Juice

Citrus Juice

Citrus Juice
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Sweet, brightly colored citrus fruits bring a burst of sunshine into winter days. Citrus fruits are not only flavorful, it has a vibrant colour, pure natural taste in every sip with no added sugar yet packed with zesty goodness. Making juices at home is easy and has a ton of benefits. First of all, you know what you drink because you choose the ingredients yourself. This class of fruits includes lemons, limes, oranges, mandarine and grapefruits. Citrus juice strengthens the immune system to ward off colds, an excellent source of vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals, fiber and fights cancer. Boost your fruit intake with this homemade citrus juice! Let's do this!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Serving: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 10 medium mandarines
  • 5 medium oranges
  • 1 medium grapefruit
  • 1/2 medium lemonPXL_20240308_141159797~4.jpg

DIRECTIONS

  1. Wash fruits and peel the back of all citrus fruits.
  2. In a blender, put in peeled and chopped fruits. Add 1/2 cup of cold water to ease the blending process. Blend on high for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour in a colander to strain. Pour juice in a jar and throw away chaff.
  4. Stir and taste. If you feel it too sour to your liking, add any sweetener of your choice and Enjoy!PXL_20240308_145048303~4.jpgPXL_20240308_145819327~5.jpgPXL_20240308_150049296~4.jpgPXL_20240308_151117714~4.jpgPXL_20240308_151208390~4.jpgPXL_20240308_151618947~5.jpgPXL_20240308_151838162~4.jpgPXL_20240308_153725135~6.jpg

TIPS

  • Try to buy organic products if you can but using non organic fruits still works.
  • With fruits, their sweetness can vary. This means the same juice can have a different level of sweetness every time you make it. If you find it rather sour, add a sweetener of your choice like honey or maple syrup.
  • When adding honey, make sure to stir it well as it does not melt easily in cold drinks.
  • Lemon and Lime can be omitted.
  • I donot recommend blending citrus fruits with the peel because it tends to be bitter. You donot want your drink to have a bitter taste.

HOW TO STORE CITRUS JUICE

  • Homemade juices must be kept in the fridge in an airtight container.
  • It is best to drink it within 48 hours to get the most nutrients. After you make your juice, it will be exposed to oxygen, different temperatures as well as time which affects its quality.

NOTES

  • It is quicker to cut the skin off the fruits with a knife than peeling it.
  • To make the juice, you can use any of these: Juicer, manual squeeze juicer, electric citrus squeezer or blender. When using the blender, strain the juice, add the lemon juice and stir before drinking it.

BENEFITS OF CITRUS JUICES.

  • Citrus juices are very nutritious, offering a host of vitamins, minerals and plant compounds that help keep you healthy.
  • Citrus juices are good sources of soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and aids digestion.
  • Citrus juices is low in calories, making it a smart choice for people seeking to lose or maintain their weight.
  • Citrus juices may help lower the risk of kidney stones in some people by raising citrate levels in urine.
  • Citrus juices have protective effects on a variety of cancer types.
  • Citrus juices can benefit heart health by improving cholesterol levels and lowering blood pressure.
  • Citrus juices may help boost brain function and protect the brain from neurodegenerative disorder.

NUTRITION FACTS

Per Serving

Calories: 193
Fat: 1g
Carbs: 49g
Protein: 4g
Fibre: 8g
Sugar: 38g
Calcium: 146mg
Iron: 9mg
Potassium: 696mg
Vitamin A: 107mcg
Vitamin C: 166mg
Sodium: 4mg

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