To add to the gel to the juice, you can either blend it with coconut water and then mix it with the honeydew and lime, or (if you have a juice press) just grind the gel with the honeydew and lime then mix in the coconut.” You want the gel to be clear, and it will become yellow if you scrape too close to the skin. “If using fresh aloe leaves, be sure to cut both skinny sides, then one of the wider sides, then scrape the gel out.ĭo not get too close to the leaves when scraping. Here’s a quick note from Ari about extracting the gel from the aloe vera leaves, followed by a 2-minute video walkthrough:
ALOE VERA JUICE HOW TO
How To Make Aloe Vera Gel From Fresh Aloe
The gel from this spiky succulent is full of nutrients that soothe and protect skin, hair and nails.
Staying hydrated helps deliver nutrients to cells, improves mood and sleep quality, fights infections, and can even improve cognition. Aloe Vera is naturally nutrient-dense and hydrating, helping your body to detox. Studies have shown that drinking aloe vera juice can even raise your good cholesterol while reducing your bad cholesterol and triglycerides! Aloe Vera is full of critical vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, calcium and potassium. Aloe Vera packs a punch for your immune-system with its naturally occurring antioxidants, and amino acids! It even contains enzymes that support digestion. The lime rounds out the flavor with its acidity.”īut the taste, as good as it is, arguably takes a back seat to the amazing health benefits. Aloe vera is included for its benefits only - the taste should not be that noticeable. We paired honeydew with coconut water for the base.
“For this juice, we wanted to create a blend that focuses mostly on hydration, allowing the body to renew itself. Here’s what chef Ari had to say about his creation: You may not notice the aloe vera at all when you take your first sip. Thankfully, chef Ari was able to attain the perfect balance in this recipe so we can reap the benefits of aloe with a great tasting juice. Aloe vera gets a bad rap for being a not-so-lovely-tasting ingredient.
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