Pineapple, Papaya and Aloe Vera Juice
by Tarla Dalal
A bright-coloured orange drink to welcome a clear, sunny day! You will love this tasty drink as it innovative and extremely healthy too, with the goodness of fresh aloe vera.
While the pineapple, papaya and aloe vera juice is a good addition to anybody’s breakfast , it is highly recommended for those with hypertension.
Aloe vera helps manage blood pressure as it dilates capillaries and enhances circulation, thus ensuring a proper flow of blood. It is also rich in vitamin c, which according to scientific research helps lower blood pressure.
Besides, aloe vera also works wonders for the skin! a diet that includes natural sources of potassium, such as pineapples, lessens the effect of sodium and thus lowers blood pressure.
Coming to papaya, this wonderful fruit not only adds bulk to the juice but also contains a compound called papain, which helps to regulate blood pressure .
Pineapple, Papaya and Aloe Vera Juice recipe - How to make Pineapple, Papaya and Aloe Vera Juice
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 small glasses
Juicer Method
3/4 cup pineapple cubes
3/4 cup papaya cubes
1/4 cup finely chopped aloe vera
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey
crushed ice for serving
Juicer method
- Juicer method
- Add the pineapple cubes, papaya cubes and aloe vera blend in a juicer till smooth.
- Strain the juice using a strainer.
- Add the lemon juice and honey and mix well.
- Add some crushed ice in 2 individual glasses and pour equal quantities of the juice over it.
- Serve immediately.
Hopper method
- Hopper method
- This recipe doesn’t turn out good in a hopper because aloe vera is too sticky to pass it through the hopper.
| Energy | 57 cal |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 360.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 55.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 23.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 26.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 12.8 mg |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
| Potassium | 67.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Can I use Bananas instead of honey as a sweetener to this juice
I have tried combining pineapple and papaya, but addition of aloe vera is something unusual. It was hard to source edible aloe vera, but once I found it, I tried this drink and it turned out to be quite tasty. Addition of honey truly balances the taste of this juice.