Containing some of the highest levels of anti-oxidants of any fruit, blackcurrants gain their deep purple hue through their high concentration of antho-cyanins.Antho-cyanins are a type of antioxidant particularly effective in combatting the dangerous effect of free radicals in the body.Whilst most of us will have encountered the fruit as children as a ridiculously over-sugary cordial juice, blackcurrants are in fact better suited - at least for home use - in a smoothie.Although they are already very juicy, their delicate nature not to mention the expense of shop-bought blackcurrants means it's not really suitable for juicing per se - we'll be having smoothies containing a greater of lesser number of blackcurrants, not blackcurrant 'juice'.
Juices (Smoothies) Featuring Blackcurrants
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Blackcurrants - Benefits
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Flavonoids in blackcurrants beneficial for the cardiovascular system, keeping your heart healthy
Packed full of vitamin C - good for healthy body tissue, maintaining the immune system and helping with the absorption of iron in the body
Proanthocyanidins in blackcurrants reputed to help maintain good urinary health
Containing some of the highest levels of anti-oxidants of any fruit, blackcurrants gain their deep purple hue through their high concentration of antho-cyanins.Antho-cyanins are a type of antioxidant particularly effective in combatting the dangerous effect of free radicals in the body.Whilst most of us will have encountered the fruit as children as a ridiculously over-sugary cordial juice, blackcurrants are in fact better suited - at least for home use - in a smoothie.Although they are already very juicy, their delicate nature not to mention the expense of shop-bought blackcurrants means it's not really suitable for juicing per se - we'll be having smoothies containing a greater of lesser number of blackcurrants, not blackcurrant 'juice'.
