DETOXIFYING DRINK

This drink is best consumed fresh. Lemon juice is a tremendous cleanser and detoxifier, clearing the stomach of excess acid, scouring the blood and cooling as well as clearing the skin. Apple and Aloe Vera also cleanse and detoxify.

All three ingredients are rich in antioxidants, which fight infection. This drink relieves allergies and skin problems and treats constipation. It also boosts the immune system.

Buy freshly squeezed apple juice (not made from a concentrate) or make your own, in which case the seeds will be included and their pectin, which has detoxifying properties. To make apple juice, wash and chop six medium size eating apples (no need to peel or core) and feed into the juicer. Collect the juice. Apple and lemon juice are both effective in cleansing and detoxify the body.

TO MAKE A DETOXIFYING DRINK
Makes 1 Glass
300 mls apple juice
50ml Aloe Vera juice
freshly squeezed juice of 1/4 to 1 lemon

• Pour the apple juice into a pitcher, then quickly pour in the Aloe Vera juice.
• Add the lemon juice to taste and stir well. Consume immediately.

Recommended dosage

Adults: 1 glass one to three times daily. If pregnant or breastfeeding, remember the juice will have a laxative effect, so use it with care.

Children: 7 years and over, adult dose; 3-7 years, half adult dose; 1-3 years, 2o drops morning and evening ; younger than 1 year, 10 drops daily.