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sodium and very rich in anti-cancer phytochemical lycopene. Watermelon will help you retain much needed water without making you feel bloated.
Loquat + Muskmelon + Pineapple
Yield: 1 glass
Ingredients:
10 whole loquats
1 small wedge of muskmelon
2/3 cups fresh pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup cold distilled water
Preparation:
Wash loquat and remove skin. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
Remove outer rind and seeds from muskmelon. Cut into 2-inch slices.
Process loquat, muskmelon, pineapple and water in a juicer for 15 seconds. Pour into a glass.
Add honey and stir until fully dissolved into the juice. Drink fresh.
Variation:
Serve chilled or over crushed ice for a refreshing drink perfect during hot days.
Substitute pineapple and honey with one whole red apple and one whole lemon for a more citrusy, less sweet taste.
Weight loss benefit:
The combined properties of tropical fruits loquat and muskmelon makes this juice a potent mix for removing excessive fat around the body and reducing cellulites naturally.
Loquat is high in fiber and low in saturated fat and cholesterol. It is also a good source of Vitamin A, which is vital to maintaining visual and dental health.
Muskmelon is packed with beta-carotene, sodium, magnesium, potassium and vitamins A, B and C. It has great amounts of dietary fiber and has zero cholesterol. Muskmelon also has a sweet taste, which can satisfy a dieter’s craving for desserts and other sweet treats.
Papaya + Apple + Dates
Yield: 1 glass
Ingredients:
1 small papaya
1 whole red apple
5 whole pitted dates
Preparation:
Wash, skin and remove the seeds of the papaya. Cut into 2-inch slices.
Wash and core pineapples. Slice into wedges.
Put all ingredients in a juicer or blender until a smooth juice is produced.
Drink chilled or over ice cubes.
Variation:
Add a teaspoon of finely chopped mint leaves to juice before drinking to add a burst of color in your juice and to make it more refreshing.
Dilute the juice with ¼ cup lime juice instead of water to further enhance the taste of papaya.
Weight loss benefit:
Papaya is packed full of vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, niacin, potassium, riboflavin and thiamine—something you cannot say of most fruits! It is also low in calories and full of energy boosting compounds that make it perfect for a breakfast that will start your day off.
With just 23 calories in a single date, the fruit is very low and caloric content. It also has none of the cholesterol and saturated fat that are a bane to dieters. Aside from that, dates are also full of fibers and have more than 20 different amino acids that aid in digestion and help the body absorb carbohydrates easier and manage blood sugar levels.
Muskmelon + Apple + Lemon
Yield: 1 glass
Ingredients:
1 small wedge muskmelon
1 whole red apple
1 whole lemon
½ cup ice cubes
Preparation:
Skin muskmelon and remove seeds. Cut into 2-inch slices.
Wash, peel and core apple. Cut into 1-inch slices.
Peel lemon and remove seeds. Cut into half-inch slices.
Process muskmelon, apple, lemon and ice cubes in a juicer until a smooth juice is created.
Serve and drink immediately.
Variation:
Add a dash of cinnamon or cayenne pepper to enhance the juice’s metabolism boosting properties.
Weight loss benefit:
The combination of muskmelon and lemon helps ease symptoms of high blood pressure and regulates the body’s sugar absorption.
Apple + Kiwi + Orange + Pineapple
Yield: 2 glasses
Ingredients:
2 medium red apples
4 whole kiwis
2 medium oranges (preferably seedless)
1 medium pineapple
Preparation:
Core apples and slice into wedges.
Peel the kiwis. Cut into one-inch thick slices.
Remove the outer rind of the oranges but leave as much white skin intact as these are rich in nutrients. If oranges are not seedless, be sure to remove seeds as these will make your juice bitter if left intact.
Peel, core and