Refreshing and Nutritious Camote Tops Juice

     Who would've thought a thirst-quenching treat could be this nutritious and easy to make at a very low cost? Here's a free recipe to make your own camote tops juice along with its health benefits.

     Yes, you read that right, it's made from camote tops or popularly known here in the Philippines as talbos ng camote. Camote is often times called sweet potato as well which is among the world's superfoods packed with Vitamin A, micro nutrients, and fiber. Aside from that, it is a good source of calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulfur, iron, and zinc, sustaining the micro nutrients needed in our body.

     The camote tops, or the leaves of the camote root crop, is considered to be more nutritious than the tuber itself because it serves as an excellent source of antioxidants such as polyphenolic. It is an anti-oxidative compound which protects the human body from oxidative stress associated with many diseases including cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Here's the recipe on how to make your own Camote Tops Juice.

You will need:

   • 2 cups of camote tops

  • 1/2 of a lemon or 5pcs calamansi (could be adjusted to your taste preference)

  • 1/8 cup of honey or 5 tablespoons of sugar (could be adjusted to your taste as well)

   • 2 cups of water

Procedure:

   1. Wash the camote tops

   2. Place 2 cups of camote tops on 2 cups of water

   3. Let it boil for 5-10 minutes or until your desired color is achieved

   4. Strain the mixture and let it cool a bit

   5. Add your citrus (lemon or calamansi) to the mixture

   6. Stir in your sweetener (honey or sugar) to your preferred taste
   7. Drink and enjoy your refreshing and nutritious juice!

   Camote tops juice is also an advisable diet additive to those suffering from anemia since camote tops are naturally high in iron. It can also help in maintaining your sugar level especially when you are diabetic. Aside from that, it can also aide in lowering your cholesterol. You get all those health benefits without making a huge hole in your pocket. So what are you waiting for? Try making your own Camote Tops Juice today! ♥