Immune Protect - LOW CALORIE PUNCH RECIPE
by faina marco (2021-07-21)
INGREDIENTS OF LIGHT CHRISTMAS PUNCH AND ITS BENEFITS
Punch is a drink that, in addition to being traditional for the Christmas holidays, is highly recommended due to the amount of nutrients that its ingredients contain. We share the main ones:
Cinnamon: helps reduce the increase in blood sugar, in addition to being anti-inflammatory.
Sugar cane: it is an excellent source of energy, and contains minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.
Prune: it is rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and potassium, necessary for various vital functions of the body.
Guava: it is rich in vitamin C, essential to fight colds, as well as fiber and potassium, which help a healthy digestion.
Jamaica: it is an antioxidant and a diuretic. and it also contains minerals that improve the functions of the digestive system.
Apple: provides fiber, potassium and vitamin A, and helps to strengthen the immune system, preventing a large number of diseases.
Tamarind: it has a large amount of potassium, magnesium, calcium, partner, and vitamins A and C.
Tejocote: they are rich in vitamin A and C.
LOW CALORIE PUNCH RECIPE
You can enjoy this punch without guilt, because we are going to teach you how to prepare it without as many calories as traditional punch.
Be careful: the serving that we recommend is 1 cup a day (250 ml).
Ingredients
• 3 guavas
• 1 yellow apple
• 10 tejocotes
• 1 sugar cane
• ¼ cup hibiscus flower
• 2 tamarind pods
• ¼ cup prune
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• Sugar substitute to taste
Instructions
1. Dice the apple and guava and peel and cut the cane into pieces (about the size of a cup).
2. Peel the tamarind pods and remove the seeds so that only the pulp remains.
3. Boil water and add the tejocotes and cinnamon. Boil for 5 minutes and add the apple, guava, sugar cane, tamarind, hibiscus and plums.
4. Boil over low heat for 30 minutes until fruit is soft.
5. Serve and add the sugar substitute to taste.
The food you eat plays a key aspect in determining your overall health and immunity. Eat low carb diets, as this will help control high blood sugar and pressure. A low carb diet will help slow down diabetes and focus on a protein-rich diet to keep you in good shape. And regularly consume vegetables and fruits rich in Beta carotene, Ascorbic acid & other essential vitamins. Certain foods like mushrooms, tomato, bell pepper and green vegetables like broccoli, spinach are also good options to build resilience in the body against infections.
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