By Sheetal Maurya
‘Where there is health, there is beauty!’ I think all of you would agree with this. But, due to adulteration, we hardly get any nutrients in our meal. So, here I am giving you some health drink ‘shots’, small amounts of these juices on daily basis will do wonders for your hair and skin.
Bitter Gourd/Karela Juice
I know girls, it’s very hard to gulp down, but after looking at its benefits, you are definitely going to like it.
You Need:
• One or two karela
• Lemon juice
• Salt
Procedure:
Cut the gourds into pieces and grind them in mixture. Strain the juice and sprinkle some salt and squeeze lemon. Don’t add water as water increases the bitterness.
Benefits:
• It is a rich source of Vitamin C which helps reduce early wrinkles
• It helps purify your blood, reducing acne and other skin problems
• It helps reduce grey hair, split ends and adds shine to your hair
Neem and Tulsi Juice
Another bitter juice which works wonder for body!
You Need:
• Handful of fresh Neem and Tulsi leaves
Procedure:
Boil both leaves in a utensil until the water remains half. You can also grind them in blender and extract juice from them.
Benefits:
• Neem has antibacterial and anti-fungal property which helps reduce almost all skin problems
• Tulsi is blessed with antiseptic and purifying properties which help prevent skin diseases
• Neem and Tulsi treat dandruff, hair fall, baldness also help enhance hair growth
Beetroot Juice
I am suffering from PCOS from the last seven years, but inspite of gaining weight, I’ve lost weight leading to anemic situation and irregular periods. I personally hated beetroot, but after reading its benefits, I am regularly taking it and, to my surprise, I’ve gained weight and also noticed a natural blush on my cheeks.
You Need:
• One or two beetroots
• Carrot or apple
Procedure:
Cut both ingredients into pieces and blend finely. Squeeze the juice and discard the pulp. Carrot and apple can be added to enhance taste.
Benefits:
• Beetroot is a treasure of Vitamin A, C, K. It is high in folic acid and manganese
• Daily consumption of beetroot helps to detoxicate your body, leaving a natural glow on your face
• Beetroot eliminates itchy scalp and dandruff, promotes hair growth and enhances shine
Bottle gourd/ Lauki Juice
Lauki is very common vegetable available in kitchen. So, why not incorporate this wonder veggie in our daily health drink shots?
You Need:
• Half or one Lauki
• Mint leaves
• Salt
• Ginger
Procedure:
Add the above mentioned ingredients in a blender. Add one cup of water and blend finely. Strain the juice in another utensil and you have your lauki juice ready!
Benefits:
• Lauki is a rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B, sodium, iron and potassium
• Daily intake of lauki helps clean toxic substances from body giving you spotless skin
• Lauki helps to reduce dandruff and greying of hair
Indian Gooseberry/Amla Juice
Last but not the least, small Amla is a little wonder for beautiful skin and hair.
You Need:
• Few Amlas
Procedure:
Cut amla and remove the seeds. Blend it in a mixer and strain the juice with the help of a clean cloth.
Benefits:
• Amla is a storehouse of Vitamin C, and helps to achieve even toned, non-pigmented skin
• Amla strengthens, conditions, cleanses the hair
• It also helps reduce early greying of hair
Tips
• You can find sealed cans of many of the juices, but always prefer fresh juice
• Drink juice as soon as you extract them, do not store them
• Morning is the best time to take these juices
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