Papaya-orange juice immunity booster

Anjana Devasahayam — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 07:30:15 +0000

A super healthy beverage that cools you instantly and fortifies you with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. Papaya is not liked by many, but team it with orange juice and you have a winner. This juice boosts your immunity and nourishes you from inside out.

Serves 3 – 4

Ingredients

Tip

Use a well ripened papaya and you may not need any sweetener at all. Pour the smoothie into jars with tight-fitting lids to make great on-the-go beverages.

1 medium-sized, ripe papaya
1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
¼ tsp turmeric powder
Honey as a sweetener, if needed
A few mint leaves, to garnish

Preparation method

Cut the papaya into chunks. Blend it along with orange juice and turmeric powder to a thick but drinkable consistency. Use more orange juice or water to thin it if necessary. Taste and sweeten with honey if needed.
Pour into tall glasses, garnish with mint leaves and serve chilled.

This recipe first appeared in the February 2016 issue of Complete Wellbeing.

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10 amazing reasons to eat oranges this season

Kajal Thosani Bhathena — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 07:05:57 +0000

Here are 10 reasons why you should be eating oranges this season:

When it comes to nutritional value, oranges are right there among the top
They are easy to digest and help the body get rid of toxins
They are good for the health of your hair, skin and nails
Oranges protect us from viral infections like common colds and flu and also arm us against cancer
The fibre in oranges aids in lowering unhealthy levels of cholesterol in the blood
Their potassium and magnesium content help to lower blood pressure
The magnesium in oranges helps to strengthen the teeth and bones
The natural sugar present in oranges helps to satiate sugar cravings—safe even for diabetics
The pectin and fibre in oranges help to ease constipation.
Known as a magical fruit for weight watchers, oranges are a wonderful snack in-between meals—they curb your hunger pangs and prevent binge eating.

Did you know?

One orange supplies a full day’s vitamin C requirement. Also, orange is the world’s third favourite flavour, after chocolate and vanilla.

How and when to eat them

Eating whole orange is preferable to drinking concentrated juice. When buying packaged orange juice, check the nutritional value and avoid if it contains sugar or artificial sweeteners. Also remember, our rate of metabolism is low towards the end of the day, so it’s best to avoid consuming oranges after dinner as doing so can spike up your sugar levels.

Wait! Don’t throw the peel away

Orange peels also provide multiple benefits just like the pulp. Though it is bitter/sour in taste, this edible cover contains fibre, flavanoids and other nutrients.

Orange peels can be sun dried, powdered and then used in food preparation as well as for face or hair packs/masks.

Orange peel powder is a commonly used ingredient in many cosmetic products. It can help reduce blackheads, whiteheads, oily skin and provides a beautiful glow to the skin.

Weekly orange face pack:

One tsp of orange peel powder
One tsp of neem powder [readily available in ayurvedic shops]
One tsp of multani mitti
Few drop of honey
Mix well and apply

Leave it on your skin for 15 minutes and then wash it off your face.

For long lustrous hair and to rid your scalp of dandruff, add some powdered orange peel to coconut oil and massage it on your scalp. Leave this overnight and rinse the next morning with a mild shampoo. This helps to stimulate hair growth.

Orange peels can also be added along with essential oils to your bathing water as it has a relaxing effect and also helps soften the skin.

This was first published in the January 2016 issue of Complete Wellbeing.

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