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Presentation

Drink made from green apple, celery, lime, cucumber and honey

Ingredients

Green apple – 1 apple (≈ 150 g / 5.3 oz)

Celery stalks – 3 stalks (≈ 120 g / 4.2 oz)

Lime juice – juice of 1 lime (≈ 30 ml / 2 tablespoons)

Cucumber – ½ cucumber (≈ 100 g / 3.5 oz)

Honey – to taste (≈ 1–2 teaspoons / 5–10 g)

Method

Blend everything until you get a juice.

Freely add a little water.

Mix everything in a blender until a juice forms.

Also add a little water.

Allergens

• Cucumber: cases of individual intolerance described
• Limes: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy
• Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity
• Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy
• Celery: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

• Product to be prepared under strict hygienic conditions

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

• Cucumber: Favorable to kidney function and stone prevention; also favorable to liver function. 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
• Lime: rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, etc. 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 contribution 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
• Apple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; 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
• Honey: it has a composition that performs anti-anaemic and cardiotropic, detoxifying and protective action on the liver, diuretic.
• 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

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Mucositis and lesions of the oral cavity (with caution in case of acidity)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia (see Problems Chewing and Swallowing) If Not Treated With Thickeners