#Update 106: Writing Expedition ✍🏻- Write On Tuesday: DIY- How To Make Zobo Drink

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Definition Of Zobo

Before I take you guys on the preparation of making zobo, let's first know the definition of its term. "Zobo" is a dried hibiscus leaves. This is a local beverage drink normally found in Nigeria. It is made up of dried hibiscus leaf and other ingredients. Another name for zobo is known as "Roselle juice". In addition, zobo is a low-calorie drink rich in flavonoids and a plant-based antihypertensive compound.

How To Prepare Zobo Drink

Making a zobo drink isn't hard. This is a simple task everyone here can do including the kids and the parents. So below here is a detailed way of making zobo drink;

Ingredients Needed;
• Zobo leaves.
• Ginger and garlic.
• Beetroot.
• Sugar.
• Zobo pineapple flavor.

Step 1:
• Firstly, I put my zobo leaves in a bowl, added water to it, and washed it into the pot.

Step 2:
• Next, I peeled my ginger and tumeric and added to it.

Step 3:
• To make it more rich and healthier for drinking, I added my beetroot by peeling the cover, squeezing out the water and added it to the pot.

Step 4:

• Using my cup, I measured 3 cups of water and added to the pot.

Step 5:
• After that, I put on my cooking gas, and put the pot on fire. It boiled for 10-15 minutes before I brought it down.

Step 6:

• Below here is a picture of how it looked after being cooked. So, I brought my sieve and bowl to sieve out the zobo leaves from the zobo drink.

Step 7:
• After the sieving, I added my grinded sugar.

Step 8:
• When I tasted it, it wasn't tasteful enough. So I went ahead to add it zobo pineapple flavor for more taste and aroma.

Step 9:

Lastly, I mixed all ingredients by stirring it well. So, here's the final outcome of your zobo drink. Guys, how does it look? Tasteful right? So, for your great and best taste, you can put yours in the fridge to make it cool for drinking.

Health Benefits Of Drinking Zobo

Zobo is a tasty and affordable drink that is mostly used as light refreshments at most homes, parties, ceremonies, etc. Because of it's health benefits, that's why zobo drink has become a popular and affordable drink among Nigerians. Below here are some of the health benefits;

• Zobo is packed with antioxidants power, which helps to combat free radicals and protect cells from damage.

• It also helps in reducing the risk of chronic diseases, lower blood pressure and relax blood vessels.

• It helps to manage weight. Research made it clear that hibiscus extract which zobo is mads from affects the amylase enzyme, which helps with to reduce weight loss.

• Zobo has a vitamin C content in it which helps to support the immune system and fights off colds and infections in the body system.

• Zobo helps in digestion and prevent constipation due to it's fiber and also lower cholesterol levels in the immune system.

• Research has it that hibiscus extract helps to improve liver health, which includes reducing liver damage and improving fatty liver disease.

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