spinach smoothie

Persimmon fruit smoothie | 柿子水果沙冰

Five Benefits of Persimmon:

1. Persimmon is low in calories and high in dietary fibers. 

2.  Persimmon contains catechins and gallocatechins compounds which are known to have anti-inflammatory effect and prevents bleeding from small blood vessels.

3.  Fresh persimmon is rich in anti-oxidant compounds such as beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin-A, lutein, zea-xanthin and cryptoxanthin.

4.  The fruit is a good source of vitamin B complex like folic acid (B9), thiamin (B1), pyridoxine (B6) and more. These vitamins are important building blocks of the body.

5.  Persimmon also contains potassium, manganese, copper and phosphorus. Manganese and copper are both co-factor for enzymes, which play important roles in food absorption, hormone regulation and biochemical metabolism.   

Ingredients:

2 Persimmon

1 Cold apple

1 Cold dragon fruit

1 Frozen banana

6 Almonds

1 teaspoons granular lecithin

splash of water

Evaluation:
1. Flavour: Sweet and nutty flavour.
2. Texture : Thick and creamy.
3. Nutrition Value: Low Calories,  High dietary fibers, rich in anti-oxidant compounds, vitamin B complex, and minerals. 
4. Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆




吃柿子的五大好处：

1. 柿子含有高纤维和低卡路里,促进消化和有助于治便秘功能。

2. 柿子含有儿茶素（catechins），具有抗炎作用及防止小血管出血。

3.新鲜的柿子含有丰富的抗氧化物质，如β-胡萝卜素，番茄红素，维生素A 和 叶黄素等等。抗氧化物质帮助精神代谢，减轻衰老和增强体抗力。

4.新鲜的柿子也包含了多种维生素B群。如叶酸 (B9) ，硫胺素 (B1)，吡哆醇 (B6)，等等。

5.除此之外，柿子含有钾，锰，铜，磷等多种矿物质。当中的锰 和 铜是属于酵素的辅助因子，帮助消化功能和帮助精神代谢。

柿子水果冰沙材料：

柿子。。。。。。。2粒
冷的苹果。。。。。。。1粒
冷的龙珠果。。。。。。1粒
冷冻香蕉。。。。。。1粒
杏仁。。。。。。。。。6粒
颗粒卵磷脂/大豆卵磷脂。。。。。1茶匙 (Granular Lechitin)
水。。。。。。。。。。少许 （帮助搅碎Blending)

把以上的材料放入混合器 (Blender) 搅碎后就可以喝了！



References: 
1. Wikipedia: Persimmon
2. Livestrong.com: Persimmon nutrition information

Aloe Vera Honey Lemon | 芦荟柠檬蜜糖

Here are the 4 Benefits of eating Aloe Vera: 

1. Phytochemical
Aloe vera contains many type of phytochemicals, such as aloin, glucommannans, salicylic acid, emodin, lectins and etc. Phytochemicals are important in preventing cancer, hearth disease, high blood pressure and other diseases. 


 2. Diabetes
 Aloe vera is useful is useful in the treatment of Diabetes and increase blood lipids in human (Lipids is important to heal wounds).  Aloe vera helps maintain a healthy blood sugar level.


3. Multivitamins
Aloe vera is a good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E, Folic Acid and Niacin which are important nutrients in boosting body's defense.


4. Minerals 
Aloe vera contains copper, zinc, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, chromium, magnesium, manganese. We can have a daily dose of minerals just by drinking aloe vera juice.



Side Effect: 
Accroding to WebMD.com, taking large amount of aloe vera can cause some side effect such as stomach pain and cramps. Long-term use of large amounts of aloe latex might cause diarrhea, kidney problems, blood in the urine, low potassium, muscle weakness, weight loss, and heart disturbances.

Aloe Vera Honey Lemon

Ingredients:

1 Aloe vera leaf (~25cm)

1/2 Lemon

2 teaspoons of Manuka Honey

Warm water

Procedure: 
1. Remove the green aloe vera skin and cut the pulp into pieces of a few cm long and soak them in water for few minutes.
2. Pour warm water into a glass. Stir in Manuka honey and fresh lemon juice, mixing until honey is dissolved.
3. Then add few tablespoon of aloe vera pulps into the honey lemon drink. Serve chilled!

常吃芦荟的四大好处：

1. 新鲜的芦荟含有丰富的植物化学成分，可以帮助预防癌症，高血压和心血管疾病。

2.芦荟可以帮助治疗糖尿病患，控制血糖和增加血小板数量。（血小板有助于伤口伤口复原）

3.芦荟含有维生素A，B1，B2，B6，B12，C，E，叶酸 (folic acid) 和 烟酸 (niacin) 有助于提升免疫力。

4.芦荟还含有多种矿物质，比如铜，锌，铁，钙，钠，钾，铬，镁，锰，等等。每天吃一小片芦荟可以补充人体一天所需的矿物质。   


切记：根据医药网站(WebMD.com) 过量饮食芦荟会导致肚子痛，肠胃不舒服及其他副作用。胃肠敏感的人最好免吃。


芦荟柠檬蜜糖

材料：

芦荟一大片（~ 25cm），半个柠檬，Manuka 蜜糖两茶匙，和温水。

做法：

1. 把芦荟皮切除，里面的肉切成小片然后泡水几分钟。

2. 准备温水，加入蜜糖和柠檬汁，搅拌均匀。

3. 再加入芦荟肉，冷藏后享用 




References:
1. Aloe Vera- Wikipedia
2. Aloe Vera- Phytochemical
3. Aloe: Uses, Side effects, interaction and warning- WebMD

Kiwi fruit smoothie | 好喝又美容的奇异果沙冰

Kiwi Fruit contains very high amount of vitamin C than any other citrus fruits and more potassium than banana. While the average orange has about 82mg of vitamin C, the kiwi has up to 110 mg. That is almost 34% more vitamin C than orange. The US National Institute of Health recommended that adult men over age 19 consume 90 mg a day, and adult women 75 mg a day for the growth and repair of all parts of body tissues. 

Ingredients:

 1 cold kiwi fruit

1 cold apple

1 banana

5 almonds
1 cold dragon fruit 

1 teaspoons granular lecithin

splash of water

Evaluation:

1. Flavour: Sour-sweet and nutty flavour with nice kiwi fruit aroma.   
2. Texture : Thick and creamy.
3. Nutrition Value: Very high vitamin C content. Promote Collagen growth naturally, and helps keep the skin firm and youthful.
4. Average Rating:★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

奇异果含有非常丰富的维生素C,可以促进胶原蛋白合成，使皮肤变得光滑白嫩，保持青春、健康的肌肤。

 

材料：

冷的奇異果 (Kiwi) 。。1粒
冷的苹果。。。。。。。1粒 
冷冻龙珠果。。。。。。1粒
杏仁。。。。。。。。。5粒
颗粒卵磷脂/大豆卵磷脂。。。。。1茶匙 (Granular Lechitin)
水。。。。。。。。。。少许 （帮助搅碎Blending)  



做法简单，只要把以上的材料放入混合器 (Blender) 搅碎后就可以喝了！

References:
1) National Institute of Health: Vitamin C
2) Yahoo voices: Kiwi Fruit: The Little Green Fruit with More Vitamin C Than Oranges.

Ginger fruit smoothie | 姜与蔬果新搭配

Ginger has a long tradition of being very effective in alleviating symptoms of stomach pain, nausea and diarrhoea. It is not only superior in flavor but contains higher levels of gingerol; a powerful antioxidant compound which acts as an anti-inflammatory in the body. If you are wondering how to use ginger, it's very easy to use for cooking. Since it is both fibrous and rich in juice and oils, it is suitable for making juice and ginger fruit smoothie. 

 

Ingredients:

 1 cold kiwi fruit

3 cold apples 

4 slices ginger

6 cold cherry tomatoes 

1 teaspoons raisins

1 teaspoons granular lecithin

splash of water

Evaluation:

1. Flavour: Sweet apple kiwi with a little spicy kick. 
2. Texture : Thick and a bit creamy.
3. Nutrition Value: Very high antioxidant compounds. Good for the stomach and digestive system.
4. Average Rating:★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

“姜是吃的萬能藥” 有提到70%的汉方制剂都含有姜, 在科學的方式解析姜具有健胃、抗潰瘍、鎮吐、促進腸的蠕動運動、胃腸內的殺菌、強心、鎮咳、去痰、鎮痛、鎮靜、解毒、抗菌、改善低血壓 、降血壓及多种作用。

我尝试过几种姜跟蔬果搭配搅拌成果汁，但是味道并不讨好，个人认为唯有姜跟苹果+奇异果+小番茄的味道最搭配。口味偏甜，有点姜的辣味。最适合做早餐，帮助提神醒脑！

材料：
姜。。。。。。。。。3 ~ 4小片
冷冻红苹果。。。。。3粒
冷冻奇異果 (Kiwi) 。。1粒
冷冻小番茄。。。。。 6粒
葡萄干。。。。。。。1茶匙
颗粒卵磷脂/大豆卵磷脂。。。。。1茶匙 (Granular Lechitin)
水。。。。。。。。。。少许 （帮助搅碎Blending)  



做法：把以上的材料放入混合器 (Blender) 搅碎后就可以喝了！

Q&A: 

1) 这沙冰会辣吗？
答： 味道会有点姜辣味，不过喝了过后觉得蛮舒服、暖胃的。若怕辣，可以把姜片减少于1-2片。

2） 如果不放葡萄干和颗粒卵磷脂/大豆卵磷脂可以吗？
 答： 不放葡萄干和颗粒卵磷脂也可以，一般上如果苹果不是很甜，我都会加少许葡萄干增添一些甜味。 而不加颗粒卵磷脂也不会影响沙冰的整体味道。

3） Granular lecithin 有什么作用吗？？去哪里买得到？
答： 颗粒卵磷脂 或 大豆卵磷脂 (Granular lecithin or lecithin) 是素食三宝其中一宝。常食用卵磷脂可以帮助身体细胞生长，特别对指甲、和头发健康成长很有帮助！也有研究显示常吃卵磷脂可以促进头脑发育，和预防肝脏和心 脏疾病。 这是其中一个参考： http://www.livestrong.com/article/273790-what-are-the-benefits-of-soy-lecithin-granules/
可以在很多健康食品店或有机食品店都能买到Granular lecithin。 


References :
1) WHfoods: Ginger
2) 姜是吃的萬能藥

Delicious green smoothie | 超级绿色沙冰

Green smoothie is very nutritious. With a ratio of fruits to lefty green vegetables as 60: 40, the sweet fruit takes away the bitter taste of greens. Green smoothie get their vibrant colour from chlorophyll, a nutrient-rich pigment found in all leafy vegetables such as wheatgrass, bak choy, spirulina, spinach, that cleans the body of harmful toxins, enhances the immune system, purifies the blood and rejuvenates the body.  According to Dr. Ann. Wigmore, to consume chlorophyll is like receiving a healthy blood transfusion.

Ingredients:

1 banana
1 cold kiwi fruit

1 cold dragon fruit

6 spirulina tablets 

2 bunches organic bak choy 

 Handful of organic wheatgrass

 1/2 cup frozen organic blueberries

1 teaspoons granular lecithin

splash of water

Evaluation:

1. Flavour:  Sweet and flavorful (not bitter at all).

2. Texture : Smooth and creamy.

3. Nutrition Value: Very high chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals. Excellent for body detox and rejuvenation.
4. Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

超级绿色Smoothie 的营养非常丰富，含有多种活性营养素和70多种矿物质，如钾、钠、钙、镁、铁、等等。绿色Smoothie 的颜色来自蔬菜和绿藻中的叶绿素，可以帮助制造新鲜血液，排除血液中的废物，美白皮肤，提高免疫力及预防直肠癌和多种慢性病。

以下材料搭配，大概 ~ 60% 水果 ：40% 蔬菜比率， 水果的香甜会盖住蔬菜的苦涩味，所以味道容易入口，最适合不爱吃蔬菜的小朋友们。

材料：
有机小白菜 。。。。。1 把
有机小麦草。。。。 。1把
绿藻。。。。。。。 。6 粒
香蕉 。。。。。。。1条
冷冻奇異果 (Kiwi) 。。1粒
冷冻龙珠果。。。。。 1粒
冷冻蓝莓。。。。。。 半杯
颗粒卵磷脂/大豆卵磷脂。。。。。1茶匙 (Granular Lechitin)
水。。。。。。。。。。少许 （帮助搅碎Blending)

做法简单， 只有把以上的材料放入混合器 (Blender) 搅碎后就可以喝了！ 


Reference:
1) Wikipedia: Health shake
2) Boutenko, Victoria "Ode to a Green Smoothie", first published 2005 newsletter, RawFamily.com. Reprinted in Kyssa, Natasha (2009). The SimplyRaw Living Foods Detox Manual, beginning p.29. ISBN 1-55152-250-0.

Wheatgrass smoothie | 小麦草沙冰

Wheatgrass is the grass of young wheat plants. It is one of the superfood that is packed with highly concentrated chlorophyll, minerals, vitamins, amino acids and other nutrients. Wheatgrass is more than 20 times denser in nutrients than other vegetables. it has more vitamin C than oranges and twice the vitamin A as carrots, over 90 minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium), 19 amoino acids, and superoxide dismutase enzyme for lessen the effect of radiation and slow down aging process.

   

 Ingredients: 

handful of organic Wheatgrass 

 1 banana
5 cherry tomatoes

1 cold dragon fruit 

1/2 cup frozen organic blueberries

1 teaspoons granular lecithin

splash of water 

 

Yum, so good!

材料：
有机的小麦草。。 1把
香蕉 。。。。。1条
冷冻小番茄 。。。5粒
冷冻龙珠果。。。 1粒
冷冻蓝莓。。。。 半杯
颗粒卵磷脂。。。 1茶匙
水。。。。。。。少许

只有把以上的材料放入混合器 (Blender) 搅碎后就可以喝了！


Reference:
1) Nutrition facts of Wheatgrass: here
2) Energise Alkaline Diet & Natural Health Blog: Wheatgrass benefits