Easy, homemade fruit leather
“These are perfect for when you’re on the go – I’d suggest keeping some in the fridge for whenever you need a quick and healthy snack. Most fruit leathers available out there are full of processed sugars and preservatives, but if you make your own you can feel good knowing exactly what you’re eating!” As many of you may know from following me through social media, I have spent the last 2 1/2 months living on a small Caribbean island called Culebra.Making simple raw treats like these fruit roll ups were a life saver for me during my stay. Organic health food options were very limited and resources for organic snacks extremely limited so I made everything myself. The key was making wholesome snacks with limited and simple ingredients. In a future blog post I will disclose plans for a future retreat I will be hosting on my special island oasis off the coast of St Thomas USVI and Puerto Rico……more to come but for now enjoy!
Ingredients (makes 8 fruit leather rolls)
1 banana
2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
Directions
In your food processor, puree the raspberries and banana into a thick fruity paste, adding water as needed. If you don’t like the seeds, just use a sieve to strain the puree before adding the banana.
Next, grease your dehydrator sheet with a thin layer of coconut oil and cover with fruit mixture, using a spatula to make sure it’s spread evenly. Dehydrate on 118 degrees for 8 to 12 hours, or overnight – fruit leather should be pliable, but not sticky. Cut into eight equal strips, and roll into cylinder shapes.
Adding lemon to water not only quenches thirst better than any other beverage, but it also nourishes our body with vitamins, minerals and trace elements which we absolutely need. Lemon with water can be considered the best natural energy booster. When we wake up in the morning, our bodily tissues are dehydrated and are in need of water to push out toxins and rejuvenate the cells. In other words, this homemade “lemonade” helps eliminate internal toxins, regulating proper kidney and digestive tract functions by forcing them to work as smoothly as possible.
And an oldie but goodie. This Natural remedy is so simple yet profound. Just start your day with some fresh lemon juice in some warm water and see the results……
20 Unbelievable Reasons To Start Your Day With Water and Lemon
1 Water with lemon provides the body with electrolytes which hydrate your body. As lemons contain good amount of electrolytes such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.
2 Water with lemon is good for the joints, reducing pain in the joints and muscles.
3 Warm water with lemon helps digestion as lemon contains citric acid. It interacts with other enzymes and acids which easily stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and digestion.
4 The liver produces more enzymes from water with lemon than from any other food.
5 Water with lemon cleanses the liver. Lemon juice stimulates the liver to release toxins.
6 Water with Lemon helps fight infections of the respiratory tract, sore throats and inflammation of the tonsils. This is due to the anti-inflammatory properties of lemon.
7 Warm water with lemon helps regulate natural bowel movement.
8 Water with lemon is indispensable for the normal work of metabolism. Since lemon is a powerful antioxidant, it protects the body from free radicals and strengthens the immune system.
9 Water with lemon aids in proper functioning of the nervous system (as lemon has a high content of potassium). Depression and anxiety are often the result of low levels of potassium in the blood. The nervous system needs a sufficient amount of potassium to ensure sustainable signals to the heart.
10 Water with lemon cleanses blood, blood vessels and arteries.
11 Water with lemon can help lower blood pressure. A daily intake of one lemon can reduce high blood pressure by 10%.
12 Water with lemon creates an alkalizing effect in the body. Even if you drink it immediately before a meal, it can help your body maintain a higher level of pH. The higher the pH, the more your body is able to fight diseases.
13 Water with lemon is good for the skin. Vitamin C in lemon, improves our skin by rejuvenating the body. Drinking water with lemon regularly (every morning) will improve the condition of your skin.
14 Water with lemon helps to dilute uric acid, the built up of which leads to pain in the joints and gout.
15 Water with lemon is beneficial for pregnant women. Since lemons are loaded with Vitamin C, it acts as an adaptogen helping the body cope with viruses such as colds. Furthermore, vitamin C helps the formation of bone tissue of the unborn baby. At the same time, due to the high content of potassium, a mixture of water with lemon helps forming cells of the brain and nervous system of the baby.
16 Water with lemon relieves heartburn. For this, mix a teaspoon of lemon juice in half a glass of water.
17 Water with lemon helps dissolve gallstones, kidney stones, pancreatic stones, and calcium deposits.
18 Water with lemon helps with weight loss. Lemons contain pectin fiber, which helps suppress hunger cravings. Studies have proven people with a better alkaline diet have lost weight faster.
19 Water with lemon helps with tooth pain and gingivitis.
Water with lemon prevents cancer. This is due to the fact that lemons are a highly alkaline food. Multiple studies have found that cancer cannot thrive in an alkaline environment.
20 It tastes delicious and actually makes you less hungry, so you eat less.
Big love, Ami
