Apple is a perfect snack for dieters

A couple of days ago, mom blended yet another healthy juice drink, a simple yet healthier alternative against commercial powdered juice drinks in the market - Apple juice.

With further research with regards to this fruit's benefits, I have found one good thing about apples - that they are actually perfect snacks for those who wants to lose some weights naturally before trying on some top diet pills!
According to fitness enthusiast Mike Lombardy, "Apples have become very popular among dieters and suitable for practically any type of diet plan you may follow. There is no better source of dietary fiber than apples. Apples also happen to be a great source of micro-nutrients, moisture, and vitamins. Not to mention its amazing flavor and color that has made it an irreplaceable ingredient in a variety of pies, soufflé, and salads. Apple flavor aids our appostat reaction or the neurological reaction to send a signal to the body to stop eating."

If you are serious of getting your weight down, then consuming three apples a day would be a good idea. Do not have your meal until you have had an apple so that you will automatically start feeling full and eat lesser than the usual quantity. You can snack on apples and have an apple in between meals or drink a glass of apple juice to stop those nasty hunger pangs from bothering you.

Recipe: Carrot Pipino Juice

My parents are soooo into healthy stuff nowadays - from cooking healthy but sometimes bland food (oh, poor kids) to taking some food supplements, to listening radio health programs and I could go on and on. I guess it just proves the emerging health and wellness industry. My parents have been buying a lot of stuff they hope would make them feel better...and they do!

This particular recipe has in fact replaced juice packs and soft drinks we as family once loved to have every now and then. Mom and I had this particular juice when we visited our relatives in Lake Sebu. They have been serving this to some of their guests and I must say, I love this juice!

A blend of freshness: carrot - pipino

It's very easy to make. Just blend one carrot, one pipino (cucumber), 2 kalamansi and you're done. For added sweetness you can put on a tbsp of honey. :)