Cactus Smoothie Essay

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Licuado de Nopal (Cactus Smoothie) YIELD: 2 drinks INGREDIENTS: ½ cup nopal (cactus pads cleaned, spines removed), julienned 1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 lime, juiced 1 cup water [8 oz of filtered water] - Crushed ice (optional) DIRECTIONS: Store julienned nopal in snack bags in the freezer. To make one smoothie use only half the bag of nopal. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend. If you want it to be less chunky then blend longer and or add more water. Drink this smoothie every morning before you eat anything else. This juice is rich in fiber, helps speed up your metabolism, and helps eliminate grease and toxins.This cactus smoothie is choc-full of antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and B, cleanses the liver and colon and provides an uber-rich source of fiber and hydration.The nopal cactus is a plant native to the mountains of Mexico. It has been used since ancient times as both a food and for its medicinal and health benefits. Read about the incredible health benefitshere.This smoothie is supposed to be great for overeating. Aloe Shake (great for after dinner or to accompany your meal) Ingredients: * A cactus or a cup of aloe juice * Juice of 1 lemon * A handful of alfalfa sprouts * A teaspoon of chlorophyll * A pinch of honey or brown sugar Cactus smoothie – 1/2 cactus leaf, a piece of pineapple, cucumber, lemon juice, 1 parsley sprig, the juice of 2 oranges. Blend everything and take before each meal. 100 yr. old recipe to lower Level The simple recipe goes like this… 1 cup of cactus 2 cups of grapefruit juice 1 slice of pineapple 1 tablespoon of honey 1/3 to 1/4 of a celery stick Put it on the blender and that is it…the main ingredient is the cactus and the grapefruit juice…grandma said as long as you don't change those 2, everything is fine. The Incredible Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice ” Let

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