Refreshing, tasty and filling: juices and smoothies give the body an energy kick. But not all juice is the same. Fruit juice drinks from the supermarket are usually diluted and contain sugar. So if you want to supply your body with vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants, it's best to make your own juices and smoothies at home. We'll show you several recipes that you can prepare with a juicer or a smoothie blender and explain how to combine the ingredients together.
Recipes for juicers and smoothie blenders: Celery juice as a beauty elixir
9 ideas for a light summer dinner with quick recipes
So a light summer meal is a welcome thing, which is why we have put together some recipes for delicious summer dishes for you. Use plenty of healthy vegetables that are finally in season to prepare a light summer dinner and provide your body with lots of vitamins.
Green smoothies and juices have already established themselves as detox treatments that can do real wonders for the body. From now on there is a new ingredient in the juicer: celery. Celery juice is not only rich in vitamins, but also in important minerals and trace elements. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, strengthens the connective tissue and purifies the intestines. A glass of celery smoothie or juice daily guarantees glowing skin and a resilient immune system. Since celery consists mostly of water, it is better suited for making juices than smoothies.
Who is the drink suitable for:People with stomach problems, people with sensitive skin.
What to combine with:The drink tastes particularly refreshing if you add apple juice and season it with a few mint leaves and a little lemon juice. The fruity combination with pineapple is ideal for the summer season. A smoothie made from celery and carrots is filling and low in calories at the same time.
Ingredients and preparation:1 celery stalk (only the celery stalks), 1 cup apples/carrots/pineapple, 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves. Put everything in the juicer or smoothie blender and juice or puree finely. Serve chilled, store in the refrigerator for a maximum of one day.
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Recipes like those with currants are local superfoods
Currants are considered a local superfood and can successfully replace the exotic goji berries in many recipes. They contain important nutrients such as fruit acid (malic and citric acid), fiber and are an important supplier of vitamin C.
Who is the drink suitable for:For everyone who wants to eat healthy. You can also prepare smoothies and juices with currants as refreshing drinks for children's birthdays.
What to combine with:A smoothie made from currants, bananas and lime juice tastes delicious, especially in the summer months, and is extremely filling. For an exotic taste, you can combine the berries with kiwis and apples. Our favorite is a smoothie with freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon juice, apricots and bananas.
Ingredients and preparation:A handful of currants and 1 cup of fruit of your choice, lime juice (optional). The currants can be easily pureed and juiced. What you choose depends more on the other ingredients. Bananas and apricots can be processed into creamy smoothies, and you can also press kiwis.
My Mango Sorbet
A sorbet will cool you down on hot days. The dessert can be made from various fruits such as lemon, apricot, watermelon or orange, but mango is considered particularly healthy. The fruits are rich in beta-carotene and also contain vitamins B, E and folic acid.
Who is the dessert suitable for:Perfect as a dessert for a family celebration or for a garden party with friends.
What to combine with:Mangoes and lemons or limes go perfectly together.
Ingredients and preparation:First squeeze the lemon or lime, then puree the mangoes finely. Add the lemon juice to the mango mixture and mix everything well. Pour the sorbet into a bowl and place in the freezer for several hours. Stir every half hour.
