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Fresh juices are especially recommended for children
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and the elderly.
As vegetable juice tends to be very thick, it is
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recommended to have it with a small amount of water.
If not diluted, a daily portion of vegetable juice should not
be larger than half a glass.
It is not recommended to mix fruit and vegetables, except
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for vegetable-apple combinations. Melon juice should not
be combined with other juices.
Juices should not be stored for later consumption.
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The following spices can be added to vegetable juices to
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improve their flavour: pepper, dill, cumin, nutmeg, thyme
and marjoram. Fruit beverages can be made with added:
vanilla, cinnamon and clove. It is recommended to
crush the spices thoroughly before use to enjoy their full
fragrance. Spices should be used in small quantities to
maintain the natural fragrance and flavour of your juices.
Due to low caloric content, fruit and vegetable juices are
highly recommended for people on a slimming diet.
Fruit and vegetable juices are best served at room
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temperature or with ice cubes.
Fresh juices for your health
Carrot juice
Carrot juice stimulates the metabolism, as it is
rich in vitamins and minerals necessary to
maintain the proper function of the body.
Obtained from the carotene, Vitamin A benefits
your eyesight, while other components of the
carrot juice reduce harmful effects of nicotine
and restore your skin’s natural and healthy colour. Small
children are recommended to drink half a glass of carrot
juice and half a glass of milk daily whereas elderly people
can boost their energy with a glass of carrot juice mixed with
apple juice.
Tomato juice
Ripe and fresh tomatoes give excellent
quality juice which can be mixed with virtually
all other vegetable juices.
Tomato juice is a rich source of vitamin
A and C. Two glasses of tomato juice contain your daily
requirements of C vitamin. Season your juice with salt and
pepper according to taste.
Beetroot juice
Beetroot juice and orange juice make
a delicious combination. However, make sure
to consult your doctor before drinking pure
beetroot juice.
Cabbage juice
Cabbage juice is recommended for treatment
of gastric ulcers. Always ask your doctor first
before consumption. Best combined with
carrot juice – makes an excellent choice
even for people with sensitive stomach.
Spinach juice
Spinach juice stimulates production of
red blood cells in the body. It has a very
intensive taste, so it is best combined
with carrot juice. Mix equal volumes of
spinach juice, carrot juice and celery
juice for a tasty drink.
Celery juice
Celery leaves have bitter taste, so remove
them first before processing the root in your
juice extractor. Celery juice is very tasty and
goes well with other vegetable juices. It should
be consumed in smaller quantities than the
carrot juice. Enhance the taste by adding
apple or lemon juice.
Cucumber juice
Due to its natural bland taste, cucumber juice
is best combined with apple, carrot or celery
juice. Cucumber juice is used for skin care
and is known to support kidney filtration
process. It is also recommended for
a slimming diet.
Apple juice
Made from fresh and ripe apples, apple juice
has pleasant fragrance and flavour. It is a rich
source of vitamin A and B and valuable
minerals. Apple juice has been shown to
improve digestion owing to the high content of
pectin. Fresh apple juice is also recommended for people
with gout and rheumatism. In general, apple juice provides
great overall benefits for your health.
Blackberry juice
Blackberry juice with a dash of sugar and
mineral water is a great refreshing beverage.
Due to high concentration of vitamins and
minerals blackberry juice boosts the vital
functions, particularly in elderly people.
Elderberry juice
Rich in various nutrients, elderberry juice
promotes perspiration and is therefore
recommended in the treatment of cold. When
preparing fruit preserves you can mix
elderberry juice with other fruit juices.
Black currant juice
Black currant juice has specific fragrance, high
acidity and distinct sourness. Due to its chemical
composition and high vitamin content black
currant juice is one of the most recommended
juices. It should be mixed with other low-acidity
juices or with water, honey and sugar.
