Everyone remembers the popular saying ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’. This saying has some far-reaching scientific basis as apple and apple juice have wide-ranging medical and health benefits. Apple juice gives a fillip to our health as it has got enough disease- fighting vitamins. It also contains important phytonutrients. These are responsible for fighting many diseases like cancer, asthma, cardiovascular diseases and blood pressure. As apple juice contains a lot of antioxidants, it reduces the risk of many chronic diseases. This drink also contains many phenolic compounds that are directly absorbed into the blood stream. Let us first explore a couple of popular apple juice recipes and then we will explore the benefits of drinking it in detail. …show more content…
Please use chilled apple juice and lemonade for making this drink as adding ice will dilute the juice.
Recipe 2: Apricot Apple Smoothie
Apricot apple smoothie is an ideal energizing drink to keep you energized the entire day. The main punch of this recipe lies in its ingredients like banana, nuts, apples and soya milk, making this drink a nutritious one. Since apricot apple smoothie is rich in nutrients, it is a perfect energy drink after exercising.
Ingredients
– 18 to 20 apricots, soaked and chopped
– 4 medium sized peaches, deseeded and chopped
– 4 peeled medium sized apples
– 4 cups chilled apple juice
– 4 table spoons chilled curd
– 4 medium sized bananas
– 2 cups chilled milk or soya milk
– 4 table spoons sugar
Method
Combine all the ingredients together and blend in a mixer till smooth.
Pour equal quantities of the smoothie into 4 individual glasses and serve