As parents, we only want the best for our family. We want our children to live well and stay active and healthy all the time.
As much as possible, we do not want to serve “garbage” on our table. We do our best to provide only the healthiest foods. On the contrary, many times our family hates the food we serve, even though they know that these foods are healthy and nutritious.
One of the smartest ways to make sure our family gets good nutrition while keeping them coming back for more is to serve them fresh and delicious homemade beverages.
Fruit juices are the best and nutritious way to start the day. Fresh homemade juices do not contain additives such as artificial flavoring and sugar like the average sodas and instant drinks sold in local stores. Serving fruit juices right at home can assure any parent that their family is getting all the vitamins and phytonutrients they need for healthy living.
One of the most popular fruit juices is orange juice. This natural fruit juice has its own sweeteners to suit any individual’s sweet tooth. It is an ideal way to stimulate the immune system. In addition, orange juice lowers blood pressure, lowers bad cholesterol, and maintains normal heart function.
Other juices that are known for their immune-boosting benefits include cucumber, wheatgrass, lemon, parsley, kiwi, pineapple, and mango. Combining these juices and creating unique, flavorful sodas is a great way to make an ordinary drink exceptional.
The following are the best homemade drink recipes that every family should master:
Homemade orange and mango juice recipe
Ingredients:
2 medium ripe oranges
1 ripe mango
1/2 cup of ice
1 ounce of water
Process:
1. Roll the oranges in your palm. Mix the orange juice extracted in the juicer followed by the sliced ripe mango.
2. Put it in a glass and add ice.
3. You can add 1 oz of water if the juice is still too thick to reduce concentration. However, it is much better to drink it as pure as possible.
Homemade pineapple and orange juice recipe
Oranges and pineapples are rich in fiber. This is recommended to prevent constipation and to cleanse the colon.
Ingredients:
2 medium ripe oranges
1/4 cup diced ripe pineapple, peeled and cored
1/2 cup of ice
4 ounces of water
Process:
1. Roll the oranges in your palm. Put the squeezed orange and pineapple in the juicer (see the instructions for your juicer)
2. Put it in a glass and add ice.
3. This juice can become very thick. You can add water to improve consistency.
Homemade orange and lemon juice recipe
Ingredients:
2 medium ripe oranges
1 medium lemon
1 cup of ice
2 tablespoons of honey
Water to achieve desired acidity
Process:
1. Roll the oranges in the palm of your hand to get the most out of their juices. Put the oranges and lemon in the juicer.
2. After mixing, put it in a glass and put ice.
3. You can add 2 tablespoons of honey or sweetener to make the juice less acidic.
Apart from these three homemade recipes, you can try other juices such as honeydew melon, apricot, cantaloupe, peach and watermelon. They are tasty and are rich in vitamins and minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.
In fact, fresh juices are beneficial to our health. They are packed with natural vitamins and phytonutrients. Remember, your family doesn’t have to suffer from bad-tasting food just to be healthy. Try these delicious and very nutritious fruit juice recipes. No doubt your family will come back for another helping.