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You learn something new every day. Did you know that aloe is not just for sunburn and that it has internal healing properties as well as external ones? It can boost the immune system, help detox your body, lower cholesterol and blood sugar, is excellent for digestion and can assist in weight loss. Various studies have been done showing the health benefits, with other studies corroborating the findings.
According to Lindsey Johnson, writing at HelloGlow, to use aloe in her smoothie recipe (see the details at the end) Lindsey recommends …
If you are using liquid from an aloe plant, be sure to use one that hasn’t been sprayed with pesticides and wash it well first. Simply slice the leaf open lengthwise with a sharp knife, then use the knife to scrape the gel out of the center.
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Recipe: Aloe Healing Smoothie
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 1 cup organic Apple Juice
- 2 cups chopped Kale
- 2 cups frozen or fresh Strawberries
- 1 spear Aloe, split and gel scraped out
Directions:
- Puree apple juice and kale together.
- Add the strawberries and aloe gel. Puree until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
While aloe is generally safe and beneficial, please turn to the Next Page for a few cautions to be aware of …
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Live strong.com gives these cautions …
The aloe plant’s gel, which is in the largest, innermost layer of each leaf, is the safe and beneficial part of the plant to consume, but its skin and the yellow layer directly under it, called latex, is considered most likely unsafe.
Aloe is not considered safe for pregnant and breast-feeding women or for children under 12, according to MedlinePlus. It has been associated with birth defects and miscarriage.
Aloe can act as a laxative, so it should not be combined with any laxative medications, such as digoxin.
Aloe vera juice consumption has been linked to kidney problems and liver injury, according to MedlinePlus.
Although some studies show potential use of aloe in pharmacology, and it has some nutrients, it’s probably not a food to consume regularly for health benefits.
All things in moderation as the saying goes. If you have any doubt, consult your physician.
Recipe Source: HelloGlow
Photo: HelloGlow
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