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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a drink prepared with celery, rocket, pears, grapes, lemon

Ingredients

• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / 1 cup) celery, chopped
• 50 g (about 1.75 oz / 2 cups) arugula (rocket)
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / 1 medium) Williams pear, chopped
• 50 g (about 1.75 oz / ⅓ cup) white grapes
• Lemon juice, to taste

Method

Blend all the ingredients until smooth and homogeneous. Consume immediately

Allergens

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Pears: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Arugula: possible individual intolerance

Celery: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Grapes: possible cross-reaction in case of birch allergy

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Pear: containing carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients, useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Arugula: salad source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Celery: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Suitable for those with cholesterol problems, as it promotes its disposal. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Grape: Fruit with a high capacity to promote the purification of the liver and regularization of the intestine. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation if not sweetened
• Diarrhea
• Mucositis and lesions of the oral cavity (with caution in case of acidity)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (see Problems with chewing and swallowing) if not treated with thickeners