Today, I decided to go back to my carrot juice regimen. To give it some variation, I added an apple to my usual four carrots dose.
Four carrots and one apple equals apple-carrot juice!
Old but still reliable juicer
After scrubbing and washing the carrots thoroughly, I sliced them in thin pieces along with the apple. Then to the juicer they went.
As can be seen, my juicer is old and had seen better days. In fact, some of its parts are already broken. I bought it for only Php800 ($17) in 1998. Right now, I am wanting to have one of those power juicers advertised on TV because I am impressed at how it can accommodate whole fruits and veggies with no need for slicing. Also, it is so powerful it can yield more juice than this old juicer of mine. The price, however, is, well – affordable if you really want it… around P10-12K ($200-250).
The finished product.
Apple-carrot juice – ready for drinking!
Believe me, I gulped this down in just five minutes. LOL! I just wanted just get over it. Sometimes, carrot juice, when taken plain without sweeteners or any add-ons is not so pleasant tasting. Well, by adding the apple, the taste did improve a lot, although a bit on the sour side. Hmmm.. I wonder what other fruits I can add to my carrot juice.
There is no doubt you and I know about the benefits of carrots. Talk about betacarotene. I guess this is an overrun topic. However, I tried to search for more of this veggie, and look what I found: 
Benefits of Carrots:
| 1) A single carrot will supply all your vitamin A needs for the whole day. It’s also a great food to nibble, being a much healthier pastime than grazing on potato chips. Research has also shown that this vegetable has a protective effect against ultraviolet light ( in other words they will help you look younger, longer). Chinese medical practitioners recommend eating carrots to give your liver more energy.Note: eating excessive amount of carrots may cause the skin to yellow temporarily (this is considered harmless, just reduce your intake). Also, the carrot seeds are a nerve tonic and will induce abortion. So, reduce the amount or avoid it during pregnancy.2) Carrot is energizing and antiseptic
3) Eating carrots will encourage healthy skin, hair, bones, eyesight and will also cleanse the body 3. Another benefit of carrot is on people with heart problem. It is believed that carrot may reduce risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer 4) Fresh carrot juice will relieve you from stress, fatigue and will cleanse and energize the body 5) Carrot soup is a home remedy for diarrhea because it calms the bowel and slows down bacterial development. 6) Raw or grated carrots can be used for wounds, cuts and inflammation. |
My aunt has a juicer that cost only P2500 and can juice whole carrots, I don’t know the brand but I think she bought it at Landmark.
Really, Christianne? Now, I think I should check that out. Thanks for the info!
interesting. how about strawberries?or melon. so things don’t get too sour.
wow, i can’t remember the last time i had a carrot juice because, as you also say it, it doesn’t have a very appetizing taste.
did you add water on them? maybe you could add a gelatin or a coconut milk or even some mango bits?
What about oranges? Those sweet ones.
Liz, thanks for the suggestion. I will try it one of these days.
Zherwin, no water. What you see in the glass is pure apple and carrot juice.
I guess one trick to make it more appetizing is by cooling it for a while in the fridge before drinking. Adding mango bits, I think, is fine. I have tried it many times before. Problem however, is – mango has lots of calories! Sira ang diet… hehehe.
Hmmm. oranges you say, Kyels? Yeah, I think I will try them. Thanks, dearie!
Hi Rhodora,
Your post really brought back a lot of fond memories of my wife. My Mom-in-law made it a point to mix her a glass of carrot-apple juice everyday because she, like you, believed in it’s health advantages. M grew sick of the juice, actually – calling it “crapple” – but not wanting to disappoint her Mom, she, the trouper that she was, was always game for a glass.
Thanks for reminding me. =)
Hi, Houseband00!
Yes, it can be sickening when taken daily. But I want to revive this habit because it makes me feel good. I think carrots are also good detoxifying agents, and with the ‘meaty’ diet that we have at home, it’s a good way to cleanse the system.
Glad I have somewhat brought back some fond memories of M through this post. Thanks for dropping by…
Nice healthy drink you got there. Adding other fruits would be nice. How about a spoon of honey, would that be too much sweet?
rhodora, i am also currently taking carrot juice but it is a store bought variety. It is not from concentrate, though. I take it every single day for my lunch and some raw nuts in between. the kind that i drink is actually tasty.
we have a carrot juicer that we bought 7 years ago that for $400. it is a good kind but the “pusher” that is made of wood wears out over time. i need a replacement badly. carrot and apple are good combination. i also like to add beets, celery, and cucumber. the taste is bearable and it does make you feel good.
what about adding a baby coconut in your diet? you have tons of those there. sometimes, that is all i have for dinner including its juice, of course.
oh, thanks for your interest in the interview me meme. i will send you the questions once I formulated it.
i can take carrot juice.. but i don’t think about tomato. well, i take carrots as salad
Julie, adding honey is fine. I prefer it unsweetened though.
How is it going now, dear? Are classes open yet in your school?
Carrot juice and raw nuts, Belle? No wonder you have such great figure!
I love coconuts too. Problem is, sometimes the vendor would give old, and hard fruits, instead of the baby ones.
Thanks, I will look forward to the interview me meme.
Dimaks, I can’t take tomato juice either! But they say it tastes good? Haven’t tried it.
Wow, you are really trying to eat healthy ha. Good for you. I don’t think I can drink carrot juice though. But I’d have carrot sticks and dip.
Orange juice, that I can drink.
my sister who is the health conscious one always include carrots when she makes papaya shake for the both of us. It’s okay but I don’t know if I can eat/drink as is..I mean with no sweetener or milk. Have a gag factor when it comes to veggies hehe
I have read most recently how eating carrots or taking in its juice is the healthy way to do these days and it has wonder results…Knowing how a little bitter carrots are, I think it’s better to come up with mixed juice condiment and like you did is just the way to go…
Actually, I never previously felt the need for a juicer; maybe I’d be window shopping for one this afternoon and see if some are reasonably affordable…
healthy is the way to be…
avoid ko muna softdrinks now and other “evil” food
Eating carrots will not only sharpen your eyes, it will make you a lot wiser too. Tingnan mo si Bugs Bunny… di ba he always gets away with everything? Eeee, what’s up doc? ;-D
1. In you own words and with your experience, how will you answer the question: “Whence is the flower?”
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Hi again. Above are your “interview-me” set of questions. Sorry it was delayed. Plus my mouse is faulty and I couldn’t really revised and edit my questions. Sige na… this got to go.
Wow! This is nice, you’re eating healthy. Carrots….puwede pang kahalo na lang ng pancit??? hahaha…
Hi Rhodora!
Looks like its an all-out-war against the flab raging over there! hehehe. I like this combination too, but I buy it ready-made at the gym (i ask them to lessen the sweetener by half). Maybe I should buy a juicer too and have these veg-n-fruit juices for breakfast.
Keep going with the weight loss!
Try celery and green apples. It tastes nicer. Or maybe watermelon
Haven’t tried carrot juice before. But I like the idea of mixing carrots and apples. Thanks for sharing this healthy drink.
I remember when I got a juicer. I was very much into it until the washing part of the machines’ various pieces eventually got to me.
Here in Manila, I get mango and banana cocktail at Fruitas, but very sweet. However, I don’t havr to wash anything afterwards.
Hi, Irene! Well, at my age, I have to be conscious of what I take – hehehe.
I used to munch on carrot sticks though, but eventually, my jaws hurt!
Verns, carrot juice can taste good when mixed with fruits. I tried doing it with mango, but then, mango is a caloric fruit! So, plain carrots na lang.
Major Tom, try it! Do purchase a juicer and even your kids will enjoy it. My daughter sometimes concoct her own drinks with grapes, pears and whatever fruits are on the fruit basket… I don’t know how she does it, pero ang sarap!
Tutubi.. right you are! Do away with those ‘evil’ foods. I used to down a whole liter of coke! Grabe! Kaya fruit juice na lang, more healthy!
Sngl, you’re right! Carrots is rich with Vitamin A. But I think I can only take carrots every other day – or else, baka magkulay yellow or orange na ako! hehehe.
Anna, thanks for the interview me meme… I will do it as soon as I recover from a heartache… No, not a lovers’ heartache… too old for that.. hehehe. It’s just that my daughter is now in Manila and I was crying throughout our long drive from Manila to Dagupan yesterday…. couldn’t help it. It hurts to be separated from my one and only daughter and bunso. It’s a different set up for me now this opening of school – I won’t be able to see her off for school every morning…. Ayan, naiiyak na naman ako…
Ladybug, how are you? Hahaha! Siguro, pancit as mirienda, then carrot juice as drinks….
Chateau, buying a juicer is a wise move. Do it, girl!
Hirap kong mag lose ng weight. Buti ka pa, kitang kita na ang weight loss efforts mo.
Hi, Betty! Thanks for the tip. Thanks too for dropping by.
Seen your site, and I will go back to browse again. Your kids look cute and guwapo!
You’re welcome, Rach. Try giving Yohan fresh fruit juice. Magugustuhan niya. It’s also one way of making kids take fruits!
Eric, tamad ka, ha…. LOL!
But you are right – the washing of parts can get to you. Not only that, you have to dry them too before storing the machine away. I don’t have to do this too often though, because I use my juicer only once in two days. Pag mga anak ko ang gumamit, bahala din silang maghugas!
hi rhod!! im not really carrot fan.. lalo na yung juice, hehe i haven’t tried it though pero feeling ndi ko kayang uminom ng carrot juice
kaya nga siguro ganito ako ngayon eh… malabo ang mata! hehe..
Hello Rhodora
yes, orange is perfect with carrots. what about carrot and coriander soup, delish!
We also have a juicer in the house – but after trying it out for a few times, I just gave up and now resort to buying vegetable juice at the supermarket. I particularly like the Kagome brand – a nice blend of vegetables and fruits. Mas mabilis kesa gagawa pa ako. Baka dapat uminom ako ng concoction na gamot para sa katamaran, heheh.
Its good to hear more people turn to juicing…
Carrot juice is my favourite…try out spinish and cucumber…yum!
carrot juice is very healthy indeed… I love munching raw carrots and dipping them into low calorie dips. It’s a great in between meals snack too