Fennel Fantasy Juice
If you love the taste of fennel, you will love this juice. It was a hit at the wellness class last week. It is courtesy of the "Juicing Bible" by Pat Crocker
The recipe is as follows:
1 fennel bulb
2 apples
1 c. blueberries
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. fennel seeds, ground
Process fennel, apples and blueberries in juicer, then whisk in cinnamon and ground fennel.
This is a sweet and savory juice that will aid digestion and provide these other nutrients.
I touched on the benefits of fennel in the last post for my digestive tea blend. Fennel gives relief of gas and bloating in the stomach. It also is a appetite stimulant, mild diuretic and is an anti-inflammatory. See the digestive tea post for more actions of fennel seeds.
Apples
Actions: very detoxifying, digestive aid, laxative, lower blood cholesterol, anti-rheumatic, liver stimulant and mild diuretic. They contain high concentration of vitamin A, B, C riboflavin, and two phyto-chemicals pectin and boron.
Blueberries
Actions: antibacterial, antiviral, nutritive, and lower blood cholesterol. They contain high concentrations of vitamin C, pectin, potassium and acetylsalic acid. They help prevent or relieve bladder infections especially. The anthocyanin helps protect the vessels against cholesterol build up. The presence of the silvery bloom is present at the height of freshness.
Cinnamon
Actions: carminative, diaphoretic, astringent, stimulant, anti-microbal. Used to warm and promote digestion. It also gives relief from nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Aids circulation in the fingers and toes and well as the gums.
Resent research shows it's benefit to leveling blood sugar by helping body us insulin more effectively.
Not only do you enjoy all these benefits from this juice, but it is really tasty!
