Colorful, crisp and nutrient rich - For You® brand fruits and vegetables are a delicious addition to any meal or snack! Use your imagination at breakfast, lunch and dinner. . . or just plain reach for the freshness as a healthy snack. Virtually every day brings new findings on the many benefits of fresh produce. . . so make For You® part of your healthy life style.
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Tropical Carrot & Apple Juice
A vitamin packed drink that helps you tackle the fruit and veggies portion of the food pyramid. Serve cold over ice for a refreshingly crisp and healthy alternative to sugary drinks.
Preperation Time: 15 Minutes Serves: 3 cups
- Ingredients
1 large apple, quartered
1/2 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks
3 large For You® carrots, ends trimmed
2 teaspoons fresh ginger
2 large stalks For You® celery
1/2 medium For You® beet
white sugar (optional)
- Directions
Juice the apple, pineapple, carrots, ginger, celery, and beet in a juice machine. Sweeten with sugar if desired.
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