Today's health tip: TOMATO juice cures leg cramps

When we consume a caffeinated beverages or perspire a lot, our body's natural tendency is to flush these out. The side effect is that it also causes Potassium deficiencies, which can cause severe leg cramps.

You can cure the problem with TOMATO JUICE. researches at UCLA say 10 ounces of potassium-rich tomato juice daily will speed your recovery and reduce your risk of painful cramp flare-ups in as little as 10 days.

TOMATO is also great for preventing prostate problems. And it's not costly. You can even grow it at home.

If you don't like buying tomato juice in a can, here's a recipe for you to make it at home.

Homemade Tomato Juice Recipe

Some tomatoes are sweeter than others, depending on their ripeness and the variety of tomato. Use the ripest tomatoes you can. Added sugar will balance the natural acidity of the tomatoes, use more or less to taste. Tabasco hot sauce is also to taste, depending on your desired level of spiciness.

INGREDIENTS
3 pounds very ripe garden tomatoes, cored, roughly chopped
1 1/4 cups chopped celery with leaves
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp sugar (to taste)
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch black pepper
A couple shakes of Tabasco sauce, about 6-8 drops (to taste)

METHOD

1 Put all ingredients into a large non-reactive pot (use stainless steel, not aluminum). Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until mixture is completely soupy, about 25 minutes.

2 Force mixture through a sieve, chinoise, or food mill. Cool completely.

Store covered and chilled. Will last for about 1 week in the refrigerator.

Makes about 1 quart.