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Presentation

Drink made from vegetables, cream, pepper, sweetener and mineral water.

Ingredients

• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ¾–1 cup) mixed vegetables
• 50 g (about 1.75 oz / 3 tbsp) light cream (coffee cream, ~4% fat)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Liquid sweetener, to taste
• Mineral water, as needed

Method

Blend the vegetable juice well with the cream

Sweeten with liquid sweetener

Add pepper to taste.

Complete with ice mineral water.

 Allergens

Cream: presence of lactose and milk proteins

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Vegetables: check composition for any cases of intolerance

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Cream: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Vegetables: 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 nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. 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 Chewing and Swallowing) if not thick or treated with thickeners