| I started drinking lemongrass juice after reading an | | | | Total Calories - 66.3 |
| article about its amazing cancer healing ability. It is not | | | | Total Carbohydrate -17 g |
| because I have cancer but as a great fan of fruit | | | | Total Fat - 0.3 g |
| juices I was curious what it tastes like. I prompted my | | | | Vitamins A, C, B6, Niacin, Folate, Riboflavin, and several |
| wife to try it out and she happily concocted a | | | | minerals including Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, |
| lemongrass drink which is wonderfully fragrant and | | | | Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese and Selenium. |
| refreshing. | | | | Apart from its delightful taste, lemongrass has many |
| Here is the recipe: | | | | medical benefits. |
| Ingredients: | | | | Antibacterial: Lemongrass's antimicrobial properties help |
| 8 large stalks of fresh lemongrass, without leaves | | | | to avert all kind of viral, fungal and bacterial infections. |
| 4 x 250ml cups of water | | | | Blood Pressure: It improves blood circulation and lower |
| 3 tablespoon of pure natural honey (add more if | | | | blood pressure. |
| you prefer sweeter) | | | | Detoxifies: Lemongrass is diuretic and help to cleanse |
| 2 tablespoon of lemon juice (adjust amount to suit | | | | the body of toxic substances and uric acid. |
| your taste) | | | | Digestion: Lemongrass has the effect of relaxing the |
| Preparation: | | | | abdomen, reduce belching and stomach pain. |
| 1. Cut off the knob at the bottom part of the stalk. | | | | Nervous System: Essential oils made from |
| 2. Wash it in water and peel off the first layer of the | | | | Lemongrass can be used to soothe agitated nerves, |
| stalk that may have turned brown. | | | | reduce stress and help people with insomnia to sleep |
| 3. Use a pestle or the blunt side of a heavy knife and | | | | better. |
| bruise the stalks especially at the thickest and juiciest | | | | Painkillers: Munching Lemongrass has the effect of |
| part of the stalk to split it open. This helps to release | | | | relieving inflammation, pains and aches. |
| the juice when boiling. | | | | Lemongrass is commonly used in South East Asian |
| 4. Put the lemongrass stalks in the water and bring it to | | | | countries to spice up cooking; especially in curries, |
| a boil. When the water starts to boil, turn the flame | | | | soups and many other dishes. It is also used as |
| down and simmer for about 20 minutes. The water | | | | perfume and insect repellent. Lemongrass can be |
| should take on a light yellowish tinge. | | | | preserved in the refrigerator for up to several weeks. |
| 5. Let it cool to room temperature and add 3 | | | | Many studies and researches have been done on |
| tablespoons of pure natural honey (I use Manuka | | | | Lemongrass in the prevention of cancer. Though its |
| honey) | | | | effect is inconclusive there are evidences to suggest |
| 6. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (optional). You | | | | that it is indeed useful for preventing and treating many |
| can drink it warm or chilled (I prefer the chilled version). | | | | types of cancer. |
| Nutritional value of lemongrass: | | | | It is definitely safe to consume as a spice and herbal |
| 1 cup of Lemongrass (about 67g )contains: | | | | drink. So it does not hurt to give it a try. I am thinking of |
| Protein - 1.2 g | | | | planting it in my garden. It smells and looks good too. |
| Phytosterols - 4.5 mg | | | | |