Pomegranate, lemon and basil “shot”

For all the juicing fans, this is a short, sharp “shot” that will literally awaken all 5 senses! A herby lemon taste with the “sweet” astringency of the pomegranate, it leaves a wonderful lingering freshness on the tongue. By the way – DO eat the pulp that is left in the juicer “dump”. This is perfect food for a healthy digestion and will boost your intestinal flora, which play a vital role in immunity and digestion. This particular juice is full of vitamin C, and contains good amounts of calcium and other alkalising minerals such as potassium. The pomegranate fruit has become very popular, due to its superior nutrient profile. It is rich in plant chemicals that have valuable antioxidant properties, and disease-fighting capabilities. You can read more about the amazing pomegranate fruit HERE.

Serves 1, and yeilds a shot glass!
130g fresh pomegranate seeds
1 whole lemon
15g fresh basil leaves

Juice the ingredients in a juicer, not forgetting to “roll up the herb leaves” to get more juice out!

Nutrient breakdown (juice and pulp)
94 calories
20g CHO
3g protein
Negligible fat
4g fibre
151mg calcium

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