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Apple, Pineapple and Papaya
(Calories per glass: 162)
Quantities: 1 apple, two thick slices pineapple, 1/2 papaya.
Wash and slice the apple, scoop out the papaya flesh, peel the pineapple. Juice.
Benefits: This can help to soothe bloating and discomfort following a heavy meal. It contains papain (from papaya) and bromelain (from pineapple) which are both natural digestives.
Carrot and Parsley
(Calories per glass: 100)
Quantities: 3 carrots, 2oz (50g) parsley.
Peel, top and tail the carrots; wash the parsley. Juice.
Benefits: Parsley is a natural breath freshener. It is also a good source of minerals ? one glass of this juice provides a quarter of the Recommended Daily Allowance of iron, and an eighth of the RDA for calcium. Carrots are packed with beta carotene needed for a healthy immune system.
Mandarin, Lemon and Honey
(Calories per glass: 150)
Quantities: 4 mandarins, 1/2 lemon, 1tsp honey.
Peel fruit and juice. Mix in the honey before drinking.
Benefits: This delicious citrus combination contains vitamin C to help fight infection and honey to soothe a sore throat.
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