A juice made with blueberry, parsnip and apple.
I used to make Mila blueberry fruit leather. But she has decided that she only likes orange coloured fruit roll now. So, this juice is how I get those blueberries into her now! 😉 #SneakyMama!
Blueberries are an exceptionally phytonutrient-dense fruit. They are a very good source of vitamin C and K, and manganese
The parsnip in this recipe add additional vitamin C.
Need a Juicer?
I use an Oscar Juicer which I love. But they don’t seem to be available in South Africa at the moment. I would recommend this DNA slow juicer instead.Â
TIP: Always go for a masticating juicer as they preserve nutrients better than a centrifugal juicer.
Features of the DNA Slow Juicer:
- Cold press juicer
- Ideal for leafy greens & stringy vegetables
- Able to juice whole fruits and vegetables
- Features a 75mm extra large smart feed chute
- Boasts a 1.5L capacity & 2 speed settings
- Features an anti-drip system
- Minimes heat build-up & oxidation
- Extracts maximum nutrients, vitamins & taste
- 2-year warranty on the appliance
- 1-year warranty accessories
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Juicing Tips
Use a Masticating Juicer
Masticating or ‘Slow’ Juicers crush or ‘chew’ the fruit or veggies at a slow and steady rate, pressing the juice and nutrients out. The juice trickles into one compartment, while a rotating grinder pushes the ‘cud’ out the other end into another compartment.
Buy Organic
When making juices try buy organic fruits and vegetables. If these are unavailable, use one of the fruit & veggie washes mentioned at the bottom of this post. You may also want to peel the fruits and veggies if they are not organic.
Purple Power Veggie Juice Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Juicer
Ingredients
- 2 cups Blueberries fresh or frozen (thaw before juicing!)
- 2 Parsnips
- 2 Granny Smith Apples
Instructions
- Wash all fruits and veggies thoroughly.
- Cut to size (to fit in your juicer).
- Add through juicer.
- Serve and enjoy!
Ingredient & Nutrient Glossary
Parsnips are a great source of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate, as well as other important micronutrients.
Being high in antioxidants they may prevent oxidative stress and chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Blueberries are an exceptionally phytonutrient-dense fruit.
They are a very good source of vitamin C and K, and manganese, and a good source of fibre and copper.
Blueberries provide whole body antioxidant support. They have cardiovascular benefits (balancing blood fats, lowering total cholesterol, raising of HDL cholesterol, and lowering of triglycerides), cognitive benefits (improving memory and motor function), blood sugar benefits (acting as a low GI fruit and regulating blood sugar levels), protect the eyes from oxidative and sunlight exposure, provide anti-cancer benefits, provide protection against heavy metals.
Apples are an excellent source of phytonutrients (that function as antioxidants), vitamin C, insoluble and soluble fibre (namely pectin) and boron.
Apples have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties and are able to regulate blood sugar.
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Fruit & Veggie Washes:
- Soak fruits or veggies in a basin of water with a tablespoon of bicarb (baking soda) for 10 – 20 minutes, then add a tablespoon of vinegar to the water to rinse them.
- Spray fruit or vegetables with vinegar and then with 3% (10 volume) hydrogen peroxide, or vice versa (keep these in separate spray bottles, peroxide in a dark or opaque bottle away from sunlight). Then rinse or wipe clean.
- Or, soak in a basin of cold water with a tablespoon each of salt and lemon juice for five minutes, then rinse.
Any of these will get rid of pesticide residues and waxy coatings, as well as salmonella and bacteria. They will also freshen up tired veggies.
I tend to put leave my fruits and veggies to soak while I am either in the shower or doing other chores before breakfast and dinner.
A NOTE ABOUT HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
- Avoid coming into direct contact with hydrogen peroxide since it will burn your skin. If you come into contact with it, immediately flush the affected area with water.
- It should be stored away from sunlight in a dark air-tight container.
- For more information on Hydrogen Peroxide, please visit the Spotless Living website.
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