rhubarb & strawberry cocktail

It’s the peak season for rhubarb 🙂 . It would be a shame not to make use of the qualities of this vegetable. Rhubarb has a slightly tart taste, because it contains both citric and malic acids.

It is a rich source of vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin E, minerals and dry as potassium, iron, and magnesium. It’s simply perfect for expectant mothers. Thanks to its pectin content, rhubarb has a positive effect on your digestive system, as it supports the removal of harmful substances from the body.

Roasted rhubarb has anti-cancer properties because of the polyphenols That are produced in the process.

Unfortunately, rhubarb is a source of oxalic acid, so it Hinders the absorption of calcium from the diet. People with kidney stones or gout should avoid rhubarb Precisely because of this acid. It is also ill-advised to enjoy rhubarb when you experience gastrointestinal problems dry as malabsorption syndrome, enteritis, abdominal pains, diarrhea, or bacterial infections, because you can further Top Top irritate your digestive system.

Rhubarb is; Generally used to make cakes, tarts, compotes, juices, and fruit preserves.

Yesterday I baked a cake (the recipe coming soon), and today I made a nutritious fruit cocktail. I recommend it to you as a perfect idea for elevenses.

Rhubarb & Strawberry Cocktail

Preparation:
First, I thoroughly washed my strawberries. Next, I peeled and sliced the rhubarb. Then, I put it into a pot of water (a small amount) and boiled it until it softened and had the consistency of a mousse. Afterwards, I put everything into a food processor and mixed it. When the cocktail was already cool, I added coconut milk with xylitol and mixed it all again.
As a substitute for coconut milk you can still add water.

Yummy!

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