CITRUS GINGER JUICE

CITRUS GINGER JUICE

African cooking includes juicing. Here is a refreshing juice fast for a day. One liter of fresh Citrus Ginger Juice.

Ingredients: ginger, lime, orange, apple and water.

Preparation: Cut and juice your lime. Use the remaining inside lime peel to clean your apple before slicing. I keep the peel on the apple when I blend because its tasty and good for you. Juice and blend one lemon with two oranges and pour into blender. Place your clean sliced apples into your blender. Any citrus used here can be substituted, e.g., pears, berries. I would keep the lime and ginger, however, for the mega cleansing and digestive benefits.

Prep ginger root for juicing by peeling. Use a ginger piece the size of about 2-3 quarters; it should yield one to two tablespoons. Grate the peeled ginger. Use a strainer to extract your ginger juice. Though the juice is small, it will be very refreshing in your drink. Add your ginger juice to the blender. Add water for 1 liter. If needed, add sweetener to blender to taste, e.g., maple, agave, or brown cane sugar. 

If you use a blender this will be a pulpy juice blend. Use juicer or strain further if you want less fiber. Serve chilled. Drink one cup and it will be refreshing and should curb any signs of hunger for those watching their weight.

This fruit and root drink is full of the vitamin C. For those who need more fiber, it is also very high in fiber - especially when the juice is left unstrained. It is a natural cleanser and is a great supplement during a week's juice fast. Add bananas for more natural benefits, such as potassium and magnesium. 

~ African Cooking