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Anti-ageing blackcurrant juice boost

Anti-ageing blackcurrant juice boost

This drink is crammed full of anthocyanin rich berries - very powerful antioxidants! Anthocyanins help to protect against ageing in various ways - in particular by promoting the health of blood vessels and preventing the destruction of collagen to keep your skin looking good!

  • Preparation: 5 mins
  • Serves: 1

What you need:

  • 20g fresh or thawed blackcurrants
  • 20g fresh blueberries
  • 40g fresh raspberries
  • 20g pitted fresh cherries
  • 100ml purple grape juice

What you do:

  1. Whizz all the ingredients together in a liquidiser, or with a hand blender

Cook's tip:

30ml bought blackcurrant juice can be substituted in place of fresh made juice

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British Blackcurrant Foundation

British Blackcurrant Foundation British blackcurrants are renowned and bred for their deep purple colour, which indicates a high level of anthocyanins (disease fighting antioxidants) that guard against ageing, joint inflammation, eyestrain, kidney stones, cardiovascular disease, cancer and urinary tract infections. Blackcurrants are also deliciously tasty and easy to incorporate into even the most hectic of schedules! Whether sprinkled in your porridge, baked into a pie or simply sipped as a juice.

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