It can be said that weight loss is always a “hot” topic for women. Understanding this, today TasteVN will share with you some super attractive juice recipes to help you have an easier weight loss journey! Let’s get started cooking right away with 3 ways to make grapefruit juice!
1. Sour Grapefruit Juice
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sour Grapefruit Juice Serves 2
Grapefruit 1 piece Red Sour Cherry 200 gr Kumquat juice 20 ml Sugar water 50 ml (or white sugar) Ice cubes A little
Tools needed
How to choose fresh sour cherries, rich in nutrients
- Choose sour cherries that are still firmly attached to the stem and the part that is still green.
- Make sure to buy those that are still firm when gently squeezed, not too soft, with alternating light red and green colors.
- Avoid choosing overripe cherries as they are prone to having worms due to their specific characteristics.
- Avoid choosing under-ripe cherries because many people prefer crispy sour cherries and choose the green ones. However, these cherries have low nutrient content.
How to Make Grapefruit and Sour Cherry Juice
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Prepare the Ingredients
Peel the grapefruit, separate the inner segments, and remove the seeds.
Pick the sour cherries, wash them thoroughly, and let them drain.
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Juicing
Put the grapefruit and sour cherries into the juicer in turn and extract the juice.
Note: You can also use a blender to puree them and then strain through a sieve to remove the pulp!Pour the grapefruit and sour cherry juice into a container, add 20ml of calamondin juice and 50ml of sugar syrup, then stir well to finish.
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Final Product
Pour the cherry grapefruit juice into a glass, add a few ice cubes, and some cherry fruit on top, then enjoy the wonderful sweet and sour fresh taste that perfectly blends juicy grapefruit with cherry right away!
This juice takes no time to make and is packed with vitamins that are great for your skin and also help you cool off perfectly!
2. Carrot Grapefruit Juice
Preparation
10 minutes
Processing
5 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Carrot Grapefruit Juice Serves 1 person
Grapefruit 500 gr (2 small fruits) Carrot 300 gr (about 2 roots) Ginger 20 gr (1 small piece)
Utensils
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Fresh and delicious carrots are those with a moderate size, not too large and not too small, looking slender, with smooth skin.
- Choose carrots that have a bright, deep orange color, with green leaves that are still fresh, not bruised or withered, especially those that are still firmly attached to the body, not separated.
- Typically, carrots that are very large usually have more fibers and their nutrients are also significantly reduced.
- It is advisable to avoid buying carrots that have bruised bodies, are slimy, and feel too light when picked up, as they have been stored for too long and should not be used anymore.
How to make Carrot Grapefruit Juice
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Prepare the ingredients
First, for the grapefruit you bought, use a knife to peel the skin, then proceed to cut the grapefruit segments into small cubes.
For the carrots, remove the tops, peel them clean, wash them directly under running water until clean, then drain and cut into small rounds.
Finally, for the ginger, scrape off the skin, rinse briefly with water, drain, and then cut into pieces.
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Juicing Grapefruit and Carrot
Once you have prepared the ingredients, take the juicer and sequentially add all the grapefruit, carrots, and ginger that you have prepared, then juice thoroughly to extract all the juice.
Next, pour the juice into a glass and enjoy right away!
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Final Product
The grapefruit carrot juice with its orange-red color looks really attractive from the first glance, doesn’t it?
The juice has a sour-sweet, refreshing natural taste coming from the grapefruit and carrot, especially with a hint of the warm spiciness from ginger that wonderfully balances the drink; surely, you will enjoy it very much!
3. Apple Grapefruit Juice
Preparation
15 minutes
Processing
10 minutes
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Grapefruit Apple Juice Serves 2
Grapefruit 1 fruit Apple 1 fruit Salt/Sugar A little Ice cubes A little
Tools needed
How to choose fresh, delicious apples
- Apple skin: choose apples that have bright colors, shiny skin, and feel smooth to the touch. If you prefer sweet apples, select darker ones with small white specks on the skin.
- Size of the fruit: only choose apples that are of moderate size, slightly larger than a tennis ball.
- Stem part: freshly harvested apples will have a new and fresh stem that is firmly attached to the fruit. Do not choose apples that have lost their stem or have a dry stem.
- Using your hand: a good and juicy apple will be quite round, firm, and feel heavy in the hand. If you press your finger into the apple and it feels firm and plump, then it is a good apple. Try flicking the apple; if the sound is loud and clear, then it is crispy and delicious.
How to Make Grapefruit Apple Juice
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Prepare the Ingredients
First, peel the grapefruit you bought by removing the ends and using your hands to peel off the skin, separating the grapefruit into individual segments. Then, place the grapefruit on a plate, sprinkle with 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, mix well, and let the grapefruit absorb the seasoning for about 10 minutes.
Wash the apples directly under running water to clean them, then let them drain. Next, use a knife to remove the stems and cut them into small cubes.
At the same time, to prevent the apples from browning, soak them in diluted salt water for 3 minutes, then rinse 1 – 2 times with clean water and let them drain.
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Blend and Strain the Grapefruit Apple Juice
After preparing the ingredients, take a blender and add the prepared grapefruit and apples, then blend until smooth for about 1 – 2 minutes at a medium setting.
When the mixture is smooth, turn off the machine. Next, use a clean cloth to strain the blended mixture, using your hands to squeeze strongly to extract the juice.
Finally, pour it into a glass with some ice cubes and enjoy right away!
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Final Product
Grapefruit apple juice with a gentle pink color looks so attractive! Moreover, when drinking, the juice has a light sweetness from the apple, with a hint of slight sourness and freshness from the grapefruit that creates an extremely refreshing feeling.
How to choose sweet, juicy grapefruit
- The grapefruits with a taut, shiny outer skin, slightly yellowish, and evenly round shape, when held in the hand feel heavy and solid are delicious, juicy grapefruits, with segments that are not dry or fibrous.
- To check whether the grapefruit skin is thick or thin, you can lightly tap the skin with your fingertip; if you hear a “pop pop” sound, then the grapefruit has thick skin, while a “click click” sound indicates thin skin, which you should buy.
- Observe the thorns on the skin of the grapefruit; the larger the thorns, the riper, older, and tastier the grapefruit is.
- For green-skin grapefruit and Nam Roi grapefruit, you should choose fruits weighing around 1 kg or more, that feel solid in your hand and are not too large in size.
The benefits of grapefruit for health
- Boosts the immune system: Nutritionists confirm that grapefruit provides about 600% of the daily vitamin C requirement for the body. This amount of vitamin C can help you avoid colds, fevers, infections, and other ailments.
- Good for digestion: With a high fiber content, grapefruit is excellent for the digestive system. If you often face digestive issues like constipation, eating grapefruit will help improve this.
- Regulates blood pressure: Grapefruit contains a high amount of potassium that helps relax blood vessels and promotes easier blood circulation.
- Strengthens bones: The potassium content in grapefruit also helps keep bones strong. If you want to avoid osteoporosis in the future, start eating grapefruit now.
- Rejuvenates the skin: The vitamin C content in grapefruit is a powerful antioxidant that helps eliminate free radicals that damage cells in the body and accelerate skin aging.
- Aids in weight loss: Grapefruit contains a type of enzyme – carnitine palmitoyltransferase, which helps eliminate fat. If you are trying to lose weight, incorporate grapefruit into your meal plan for faster results.
So with these 3 ways to make grapefruit juice that are super attractive and refreshing, you will be able to add some quality drinks that are also good for your body to your weekly menu. Wishing you success in making them!
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