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It's all about POMEGRANTAES baby!

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Pomegranates “The Jewel of Autumn”

Pomegranates have been cherished for their exquisite beauty, flavor, color, and health benefits for centuries. From their distinctive crown to their ruby red arils, pomegranates are royalty amongst fruit. They are symbolic of prosperity and abundance in virtually every civilization. Fortunately, this treasure’s versatility and possibilities are as abundant as the juicy arils bursting forth from within.

 

 

A Pomegranate a Day

The name "pomegranate" derives from the Middle French "pomme garnete" - literally "seeded apple." It is also sometimes referred to as a Chinese apple. Many scholars believe that the forbidden - yet irresistible - fruit in which Eve indulged within the Garden of Eden was actually a pomegranate (and not an apple).

 

 

Pomegranates are actually MY favourite fruit, what about you? What's your favourite fruit? You can make juices out of pomegranates or ANY types of fruit. MOst of the times people add sugars or unnatural flavours to make it look more appealing and give it a smoother texter in your mouth to make it even MORE pleasant. I don't think that's very neccessary, fruits are beautiful the way they are. So YOU should start making natural juices out of the fruits you have at home, cucumber juice, orange juice- even lemon or lime juice/ade. Here are a few recipes to start you off:

 

 

 

HOW TO MAKE POMEGRANATE JUICE

 

 

Touted for everything from lowering cholesterol and blood pressure to preventing plaque and osteoarthritis, pomegranates and pomegranate juice are a delicious way to get a dose of antioxidants, potassium and vitamin C. Make fresh pomegranate juice with a simple method that utilizes the fruit's delicious taste and health benefits.  

 

Instructions

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     Select pomegranates that have a dark pink color to make fresh pomegranate juice since deep red pomegranates tend to be mushy and too ripe. Fruits heavy for their size indicate added juiciness, but avoid those with a lot of cracks or bruises.
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     Make fresh pomegranate juice in a blender by removing the seeds from the pomegranates. (Either tear open the fruit, invert it over a bowl and tap the back with a wooden spoon to loosen the seeds or hold the fruit in a bowl of water and pick out the seeds with your fingertips.) Blend the seeds in the blender, then strain the juice to remove the tiny pits.

 

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Extract juice from the pomegranates with a manual juice extractor. Use the same twisting motion that you would when juicing a lemon. Although automatic juicers are quicker, they may also extract juice from the pomegranates' white pith and make the juice bitter. A manual juice press is also effective for drawing the tart juice from the fruit.

4

Get a quick drink of pomegranate juice by rolling the fruit on a hard surface to break open the sacks inside the fruit. Make a small incision in the skin to squeeze the juice out. You can also insert a straw in the opening to drink the juice directly.

 

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Consider adding sugar after you make fresh pomegranate juice to taste if you find it too tart. Drink the juice on ice, or blend it into a smoothie, hot tea or cocktail. Pomegranate juice is also a tasty addition to sauces and desserts.

 

Tips & Warnings

• After you make fresh pomegranate juice, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also free pomegranate juice for about six months-try pouring it into ice cube trays or freezing pre-measured amounts so it will be ready to use in recipes immediately

 

 

 

 

 

CUCMBER JUICE

 

 

 

Naturally high in vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium, cucumbers make a refreshing low-fat and low-calorie snack. An abundance of homegrown cucumbers may be overwhelming as it can be difficult to use them before they rot. One way to use up those extra cucumbers is in homemade cucumber juice, which you can use for mixed drinks or sauces or consume on its own.

Step 1

Rinse and scrub the cucumber under warm water to wash away any traces of dirt.

 

 

 

 

Step 2

Peel the cucumber and cut it into chunks.

Step 3

Put the cucumber in a blender. Add 1/4 cup water to help the blender spin more efficiently.

Step 4

Put the lid on the blender and blend the cucumber at high speed for one minute, or until it forms a frothy liquid.

Step 5

Line a sieve with two layers of cheesecloth. Hold the sieve over a glass or bowl.

Step 6

Pour the cucumber liquid through the sieve. The juice will flow through the cheesecloth and drip into the glass while the cheesecloth and sieve hold on to the solids.

Step 7

Bring all four corners of the cheesecloth together. Hold the cheesecloth above the glass and squeeze the cucumber solids to extract any remaining juice.

 

 

Tips & Warnings

• Cucumber tastes wonderful when mixed with other fresh juices such as carrot juice or apple juice.
• You can put the fiber from the cucumber that does not get juiced into your compost container.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may be showing signs of malnutrition if you . . .

• feel tired and weak.
  
• feel like you never have the energy to clean your home,
  make meals or even do the dishes.
  
• have difficulty losing or gaining weight.
  
• can't easily get to sleep.
  
• feel stressed and/or nervous.
  
• feel drowsy during the day.
  
• sometimes can't concentrate, you're mind feels numb,
  or you get confused easily.
  
• have problems with your digestion.
  
• have constipation and/or hard dry stools.
  
• have mood swings, or get easily upset.
  
• don't have patience for anything.
  
• sometimes feel depressed.
  
• have overly dry or oily skin.
  
• sometimes have nausea and/or abdominal pain.
  
• have annoying eye twitches.
  
• bruise easily.
  
• have muscle cramps and/or low back pain.
  
• sometimes get cracks and sores in the corners of your mouth.
  
• notice that your nails have become thin and/or brittle.
  
• are losing your hair.
  
• have water retention.
  
• have uncontrollable temper outbursts.
  
• don't eat a well-balanced nutritious diet EVERY DAY

 

Natural vitamins are found only in living things, that is, plants and animals. Your body, with a few exceptions, can't manufacture vitamins. They must be supplied in your food or in dietary supplements but supplements can't replace food, especially fruits and vegetables which provide thousands of substances, some of which have well-known functions, and some whose roles in the human body are not yet understood or recognized. Vitamins and minerals . . .

• reduce your risk of getting a stroke or heart attack!
  
• strengthen your nails!
  
• improve your hair condition, strength and growth by providing certain essential nutrients to the hair follicle!
  
• beautify your skin by keeping it smooth, soft and disease-free!
  
• provide essential compounds that are necessary for growth, health, normal metabolism and physical well-being! Without them, you would die!
  
• promote normal growth and development!
  
• maintain bone density and strength!
  
• regulate blood clotting!
  
• help in the function of nerves and muscles, including regulating a normal heart beat!

When it comes to choosing a healthy diet for their children, many parents don't realize the important role that beverages play. For example, fruit flavored drinks and soft drinks are not a substitute for real fruit. Many of these drinks only contain 10% real fruit juice. The very best drinks are made from whole fruit and you can make great fruity healthy drinks at home.