Healthy Fruit Drink Recipe

Very refreshing and healthy drink made with fresh fruit. It is especially great when the weather is hot.

Ingredients:

3 cups pineapple, small diced

1/4 cup lemon juice

Sugar or sugar substitute to taste

Pinch of salt

3 cups grapes

Water – all the water you need to get the right density

Ice

Peel the pineapple and cut it in small cubes. Squize one or two lemons and measure 1/4 cup.

Put pineapple cubes, lemon juice, sugar to taste, a pinch of salt, grapes and water in the blender and process until smooth.

Strain the mixture into a large pitcher. Add more water if needed and a lot of ice. Taste and add more sugar if needed.

Serve in tall glasses.

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CARROTS

Carrots are one of the most favorite vegetables around the world. They are an excellent source of vitamin A, C, D, E, K, B1 and B6 and they are also rich in biotin, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and sodium.

When buying carrots choose those that are:

• firm
• bright red-orange color
• without big cracks or serious green or violet tops
• without side roots

The most nutrients are concentrated just under the skin so try not to peel them off. To clean carrots, simply use a hard brush. 

Have you tried Carrot Marmalade? I haven't. I found this recipe in a very old cook book and I will try it soon.

CARROT MARMALADE

• 1 lb. carrots
• 1½ lbs. sugar
• 2 lemons
• ½ cup chopped nuts

Clean and scrape carrots, cook until soft, then mash. Add sugar, juice of 2 lemons and the grated rind of 1 lemon. Cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chopped nuts, pour into hot, sterile jars and seal.