How to prepare zobo drink and its nutritional value
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Zobo Drink |
Zoborodo or Zobo as called by the Hausa people is a favorite of a lot of
people. It is also called Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa). This drink is
effective in the treatment of hypertension and diabetes. This beverage is good for people that have anaemia. Effective for weight loss. It's a
common practice for pregnant women in the north who are in their third
trimester to take zobo drink in its natural state, that is without adding
anything to it. Because it help the baby and the mother not to gain too
much fat, for easy delivery. This is because it help the body to remove
excess sugar in the body that might have been acquired.
With the addition of pineapple, cloves and orange, zobo drink becomes richer and tastier. These are fruits loaded with vitamins. They boost the immune
system, effective for treatment of cold. They help to fight against
diseases.
Clove is effective for toothache, tooth decay and dental plaque. It aids
digestion. Clove fight against cancer.
Ingredients
-Dry zobo leaves
-Honey/sugar to taste
-Pineapple (optional)
-Oranges (optional)
-Kanafuru (cloves)
-Flavor
-Ginger (optional)
diseases.
Clove is effective for toothache, tooth decay and dental plaque. It aids
digestion. Clove fight against cancer.
Ingredients
-Dry zobo leaves
-Honey/sugar to taste
-Pineapple (optional)
-Oranges (optional)
-Kanafuru (cloves)
-Flavor
-Ginger (optional)
Steps
-Wash your zobo leaves and soak in water at room temperature for 2 hours/
put zobo leaves in a cooking pot and boil for 5 minutes (This method is
very fast).
-Remove from fire.
-Add grated ginger and kanafuru.
-Sieve the zobo.
-Dilute the content with some water depending on how concentrated you
want it.
-Add your pineapple juice, orange juice, flavor and sugar/ honey to
taste.
-Stir the mixture very well.
-Chill zobo drink and serve.
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