Cactus Aloe Smoothie, the SUPER Longevity drink w Aloe Vera & Prickly Pear Nopales

Cactus Aloe vera smoothie is super healing. Markus Rothkranz shows how to prepare one of the healthiest powerful drinks possible, using two of the most healing plants on the planet, the Prickly Pear cactus and Aloe Vera. Both these plants can withstand some of the harshest climates on Earth, and pack so much punch, they have been used throughout history for all kinds of health conditions.
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The super power of Prickly Pear Cactus
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Abstract. Cactus with number of uses has immense potential to be the food of future. Prickly pear cactus is used for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, alcohol hangover, colitis, diarrhea, and benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH; it is also used to fight viral infections. Prickly pear cactus contains fiber and pectin, which can lower blood glucose by decreasing the absorption of sugar in the stomach and intestine….
Prickly Pear fruits, “the reds mean high antioxidants”…
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Abstract. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the antioxidant capacity of three varieties of prickly pear juice, red-purple, white-green and yellow-orange, in five different concentrations. The results indicate that the highest antioxidant was found in the juice of the prickly pear red-purple variety, PPRP, in all concentrations.
The Prickly Pear Cactus, “these flat green pads contain a full range of amino acids, the building block of protein”
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Amino acids have a dual role in cellular metabolism, as they are both the building blocks for protein synthesis and intermediate metabolites which fuel other biosynthetic reactions.
These drought-resisting plants are capable of withstanding hot temperatures “because they have chlorophyll…its nature’s sunscreen.”
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Abstract. Cacti are distinctive and unusual plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve water. Their stems have expanded into green succulent structures containing the chlorophyll necessary for life and growth…
The super power of Aloe Vera
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Aloe Vera contains 75 potentially active constituents: vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, saponins, salicylic acids and amino acids. It contains vitamins A, beta-carotene, C and E. It contains 8 enzymes…and provides…minerals such as…calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium and zinc. It provides monosaccharides, glucose and fructose, and polysaccharides. It provides 12 anthraquinones, which are phenolic compounds traditionally known as laxatives. It provides…fatty acids… 4 plant steroids; cholesterol, campesterol, β-sisosterol and lupeol. Hormones: Auxins and gibberellins that help in wound healing and have anti-inflammatory action….
“Aloe helps the body cleanse itself”
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Two most powerful healing plants in the world can be found growing in various tropical areas. Aloe Vera and Prickly Pear Cactus can be combined to make a very healthy longevity drink. Prickly Pear Cactus have green colored pads and red fruits that are edible. The pads contain various amino acids and dietary fiber. Also, the red fruits are high in antioxidants. Aloe Vera gel is another plant that is considered to be a “smart plant” due to its ability to regenerate healthy cells. It contains antibacterial and antiviral properties….
Aloe Vera has ulcer reducing properties
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Aloe Vera treatment can reduce leukocyte adherence and TNF-α level, elevate IL-10 level and promote gastric ulcer healing.
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[@soniatosunian4972]

Markus i've known about you for years from Dan the Man but now it's time for me to implement what you teach . Today is my 59 birthday and I got up and made myself the aloe cactus drink as a statement to myself that I am reversing any and all aging and totally healing my body temple. Thank you for your passion and the knowledge you share! When you have time would you consider making a video on sweets. ( dates,raisins, currents) and your opinion on them. I like my dates. I have been vegetarian since 1998, vegan since 2001 and raw vegan since 2013 with cheating. Your video on cheating really impacted me. It is time for total health Youth and vitality! P.S. I had the biggest and gentlest valve b/m I've had in a long time. I'm going to make your aloe cactus drink every day for a week and see how wonderful I feel! Many Blessing, Warmly Sonia T from Washington state

[@MarkusRothkranz]

+Sonia Tosunian Awesome! I love dates

[@jackiepelton7169]

Both of these plants are growing in my backyard in Vallejo, CA. I just thought they were pretty. Now I can't wait to try them.

[@scottw2943]

I'm also in Vallejo. Both of these in my front yard.

[@zenaidazarate7203]

I didn't get the nopal but i did put two pieces of the savila and 5oranges and gave some to my 6&7 years old girls and i had 32oz and they are the coolest kids let me tell you!! They drank it and said it was good!! Im planning to do this daily. This is the first time I drink this and my body feels so refresh and satisfied, I can feel my whole body sing thank you for the building material 💜💜💜 thanks to you Markus i am teaching my kids how health is the best investment, and how it is more than just food, and let me tell you they understand. The truth is so clear even a kid gets it. I want to share that the first food my second baby consumed was half of a green juice and half of coconut almond homemade yogurt. 💜

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Yes you can peel cactus just like aloe. But the skin has good things it it also. There are lots of empty spaces between the spikes, which can be scraped off with a knife. You can get prickly pear "pads" with skin at hispanic markets- the mexicans LOVE eating them, they are called "Nopales" I just went hiking and saw a bunch of cactus that were half eaten by animals. Hmmm. they must know something :-)

[@azadkauroo2171]

Ulĺ . Ĺala L u 1 q

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Yes these both grow anywhere, inside, outside, hot, cold, wet, dry... amazing

[@bebebebe3254]

markus I started drinking this in April this year I had bronchitis for years since I started drinking cactus and aloevera EVERYDAY it's gone my doctor couldnot believe it is was always sick every year Dwight twice a year with bronchitis and bad pneumonia it's completely gone I drink this every day I love it I also drink the pine needle Rosemary and licorice I'm so addicted to that it's unbelievable I live in Arizona so I have an abundance of everything here thank you so much

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Awesome!!!

[@rebeccavilfranc4265]

bebe bebe

[@rebeccavilfranc4265]

Ok

[@carolweller8911]

I have to try this see if I get rid of my cough.

[@lumumba6865]

Did you blend the cactus skin into your smoothie like Marcus did?

[@nicoletran3796]

Why do I still remember this video? I literally watched this when I was 8 now in 15

[@Justt436]

"Drink Cactus Juice. It'll quench ya! Nothing quenchier. It's the quenchiest!" -Sokka

[@yakishamerritt3034]

Thanks for letting me know that I didnt know that baby..🌵🌞😀🎈👍

[@aliensguy4291]

Who lit toph on fire?

[@NnnNnn-dx3zw]

រុ

[@shazmeentandel.-.]

Why are we in the middle of the ocean...

[@vickyrafael1]

Cactus Juice is Tasty? Can you make juice of cactus with a general slow juicer?

[@MarkusRothkranz]

It won't hurt your stomach, if anything it will help. The anthraquinones are quite strong in the skin which may cause cramping for those with weak muscle tone in the digestive tract. Start by cutting off some of the skin and try it first. I never had any problems, ever. It's bitter as hell, but bitter is good, especially the liver and creating digestive juices. Each person is different- do what works for you.

[@legokidish]

Drink cactus juice! It'll quench ya! Nothin's quenchier! It's the quenchiest

[@goodlife6789]

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[@leonardpowell7748]

Lol this is what I thought as soon as I saw this, I thought of Sokka.

[@shazmeentandel.-.]

@@leonardpowell7748 yeah same...😆😆

[@rickc1830]

Crazy! I've lived in the Arizona desert my whole life and totally neglected these two cactus breeds. I knew they were eatable but didn't put much value on it. Now I know about a great abundant source of nutrition. Can't wait to try it! Thanks Markus...

[@dasse1588]

Edible?

[@redstrom_edm]

Yep spelled it wrong and couldn't go back and fix it. Old account 😂

[@rodandreel1]

Mexicans have been eating them for centuries. Only difference is we scrape off the thorns and cook them. You can even grill them on the barbecue, or make them into a great salsa with red chile pepper, lime juice and yellow corn. Many are deterred from eating the pads do to the fact that they are a bit slimy. Oh, by the way we call them "Nopalitos". We even have them for breakfast in a scrambled eggs plate, after they have been sliced and boild. Anyways, I like the idea of drinking them raw. Just seems healthier. Great mix and good job!

[@Trustee-of-The-Most-High]

rodandreel1 that's bad for your health

[@kwameansah1]

rodandreel1 but I like the way he did his.

[@kwameansah1]

Illidan Stormrage what makes it bad, any reason?

[@Trustee-of-The-Most-High]

Lool not the video , the mexican mix from Rodandreel , this guy is right , correction, couldn't be more right , you need to growth your own food not buy it. Like my teacher just to say before they kill him "If nature didn't make it don't take it"

[@ineztyrell3010]

YOU,RE SO RIGHT. MAY GOD BLESS THIS MAN WITH A LONG, LONG LIFE! THE GOD OF CREATION CREATED ALL THESE NATURAL PLANTS AND HEARBS FOR US TO PARTAKE OF AMD STAY HEALTHY...THANK GOD FOR DOCTORS,THEY SERVE THEIR PURPOSE, BUT NO MEDICATION FOR ME...

[@MarkusRothkranz]

I have several Vitamixes.one with a speed knob, one without. It doesn't matter which one you have. As for Anthraquinones in Aloe skin, I only use one leaf at a time and have never had any problems ever. My friend Tavis lived off Aloe for a while and he's fine. But remember, the secret is variety in your diet- to never eat just the same thing over and over

[@anthonymohr30]

so it is ok to eat the aloe vera skin? becase i been getting mixed messeges about it some say its ok too some people dont like it because its bitter and i hear others say you cant eat the skin because it will make you sick but you can eat the inside

[@martijnvanhoek]

Very good experamenting with it after filtering i put also dry moringa leaves , estevia leaves and one banana 💪🏽🌵

[@tiffanymillerbis7314]

Hands down, my favorite video EVER!!!! I’ve shared this soooo many times - and was my introduction to your work.

[@Enki1013]

Worth a try. Cactus and aloe thrive where I live. I think I will use apples and/or pears instead of oranges though for sweetener. FYI - all plants have chlorophyll but many cannot survive too well in desert areas. Plants such as cactus, aloe, agave, and yucca do well for other reasons. It involves their roots system and spiky leaves, making it very efficient for moisture attraction and retention in that kind of environment.

[@dewicantika]

If u have a low blood pressure have to be careful, i took only half a leaf of cactus my blood pressure dropped from 110/70 to 86/55 only in a hour time of consume.

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Yes all cactus are edible and no Aloe Vera skin is not poisonous. Let me check to see if I'm still alive… just a minute… yep… I'm still alive :-) and doing quite well thank you. Aloe is very cleansing and if people are toxic, alloe skin will give you the runs because it's cleaning you out. Once you are clean, it won't do that anymore. Nature also has a built-in mechanism to let you know when you've eaten enough of something. (if you're clean and dialed-in). Animals in the wild don't just eat one thing- they graze on all kinds of stuff which is what we should be doing.

[@SebastianHehn]

Great Video, thank you! We did that in south Portugal.

[@jalanhay]

want to know if I can grow Aloe Plant inside house?

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Janice Haywood yes

[@WiseOneSun]

Is cactus plant seasonal? I love this video and thanks for sharing Markus!

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Rodney W They grow year round but hate cold and sometimes snap and fall over because their insides expand and burst. Keep them warm or wrapped in blanket during cold

[@josevazquez6529]

made this, aloe, cactus pad, green powder, vit C., flax, chia and hemp smoothie, this thing cleaned me out the next morning, had 5 bowel movements back to back, I feel tons better

[@Evergreen945]

Stil alive.

[@rockbuzz-hz2nc]

I watched this 3 years ago and have been doing aloe with blended kale/greens and also fruit drinks and it always improves my breathing and overall health and soothes my heart and blood vessels. Also the nopales cactus pads i eat all the time even though I live where they don't grow but it is a very healthy vegetable. I agree with the raw lifestyle yet I cook a lot too and just try to have a balance of raw and some cooked.. by that I mean try to put as much fresh stuff down as possible. Stores don't always provide the quality of freshness they claim so I forage a lot and make amazing meals with lots of herbs , some cooked but the fresh is refreshing and abundant. Don't be afraid eat for wellness

[@MickScarborough]

I made this as you suggested but threw in 1 banana. It was delicious! Bad diarrhea the next day but I expected that from its colon cleansing properties. This was a great drink.

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Depends how fast you want to heal and thrive, once a week or every day is up to you. At first your body will start flushing, after a while you are normal and alive

[@errolwhite5148]

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[@sharonmclean8003]

Markus you're amazing nothing fake about you . A The world needs more of you and Cara

[@soul4cetx]

Markus, if I ever have the honor of seeing you in person, I will give you a great big hug of gratitude and appreciation! Your knowledge, energy and passion never cease to amaze me and motivate me. Thank you for this video (and all your others too!). I have been Raw Vegan for over two months now and my stomach pains have been terrible. I am going though some kind of healing process and I trust it! This juice will really help me. I live in Houston, Texas. I can get all three of these wonder plants for free! I can grow them easily too! You have made my life better. Thank you so very much. I am sending you (and Cara!) Love & Light! Thank you again for all you do! Big Texas Hugs! Mari

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Less sugar and more bitter. No fruit juice etc. The free book Heal Yourself 101 at HealAnything.com explains how to do it right. Might want to also download the stomach ebook at MarkusEbooks.com. Hugs back :-)

[@soul4cetx]

I bought the book! Excellent Resource!!!. Also, I am currently reading Heal Yourself 101. What a gift! You are a gift. Thank you, Markus! You are awesome and inspiring!

[@roxannedominguez7857]

Yes it’s all good for health I have a nopal farm and aloe Vera and different plants from the desert which I use to cure

[@Talmageism]

It's the QUENCHIEST!!!!

[@evannewman8381]

It's a GIANT MUSHROOM! Maybe it's friendly!

[@annalmao309]

Jayme B WHAT ARE WE DOING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE OCEAN???!!!

[@SirChoccyMilk]

Who lit Toph on fire?

[@aliensguy4291]

@@evannewman8381 FRIENDLY MUSHROOM! MUSHY GIANT FRIIIEEEND!

[@basiradawood4461]

Thank You Markus for your beautiful feelings for goodness toward people

[@eddiease]

I've seen this video for the first time last year and it makes me very happy every time I see it again, tried it myself, the first time I drunk it I sweated a bit, probably because my body was not used to it, but ever since, had it a couple of times, it really makes you feel like Tarzan!! Thanks a lot mate!

[@MarieGem]

this is really powerful, thank you Markus

[@SpiritualReform]

Cactus and Aloe Vera juice. Ok, I'm hooked......that made me so thirsty watching you drink that. I can get the cactus from the supermarket......the Aloe Vera, i'll steal it from my neighbor when night falls.

[@pilarbatapabeaka6686]

Lol

[@aieshathwaheeda3259]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@marjoriegrant6279]

13x60 la Land. Danceind

[@marjoriegrant6279]

Thank Pilar Batapa Beaka Land

[@DMRoper1]

Why not just ask the neighbor for 2 leaves, plant on and eat the other?

[@extropiantranshuman]

that's smart using aloe to be the water base for mixing cactus with it. When I eat cactus, I get clarity of mind. Very detoxifying for the brain.

[@michaelmccabe2404]

Hi Markus. I really wanted to say how absolutely ecstatic i am that i came across you on the net. Your book Heal Yourself is probably the most powerful book I've ever read on health and so easy to digest (excuse the pun:) ). Please keep up this wonderful work. The world needs health pioneers/gurus such as yourself to educate us on how poor our eating habits are and just how much we are being kept in the dark by those who are supposed to protect us.

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Yesssss ! We need to get this out to the world more.

[@rosalindbernard7461]

I love this juice I make it every month and drink it for five days every morning I feel great thanks for this video

[@karinheart]

wow! i had no idea how powerful cactus can be for health! thanks for sharing!

[@jameswalker5505]

I am so happy to have found this channel.

[@bububububak]

Science weeps when this man speaks...

[@fracritel]

Some things cannot be explained by science..they just work

[@Gooddaddy1963]

Does it mean all he is saying is not proven by science? Is it rather harmful?

[@Kathleen67.]

I am so grateful to have seen this video, thank you

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

+Kathleen Fuller me too..!!! so precious knowledge... but only "crazy" people understand it !

[@adrianekelly2966]

I've sent this to so many people. Amazing info and also a wacky version of turning seemingly scary ingredients into a SMOOTHIE ON NATURAL STEROIDS. Made me chuckle because this is the only thing that ever reminded me of Dan Ackroyd's Super Bassomatic 76 sketch AND Belushi's samurai character. I can just imagine him running through the desert, whacking off prehistoric-looking plant protrusions and pulverizing/liquefying them in his Super Cactomatic Twelve gadget. Bravo, Marcus. I'm enjoying your newest vitamin C powder. You do great work, and you're Living Proof it works. 🙏✌️🖖

[@stephaniekoenig5237]

i ate some catcus n my blood sugar is already stabalizing. less anxiety. just chill. amazing.

[@waelal-buseri7037]

Thanks for the information, I would consume the green part of the Aloe Vera which is exactly the same as the Cactus skin. All the goodness is in the green leafy bit. Soak it in water and remove the Aloin toxic chemicals and it should be fine then. Try to blend the Aloe Vera with Cactus all with the green leaves, and blend with it Almond oil, Coconut oil and Olive oil for the best hair. You just apply it to your hair and good luck with the thickness, strong healthy looking hair. I actually use it myself. I am from Iraq originally but live in Australia, and Arabs have very much knowledge about herbs; traditional medication and what is called by the alternative medicine instead of the new pharmaceutical medical chemicals base. For instance: to lose weight, try ginger, curcumin and lemon juice all mixed with boiling water, let it cool a bit and then drink in the morning and evening. It promotes a lot of health benefits beside losing weight, and that is instead of the weight loss chemical formulas. God bless you all ❤🌹

[@MsKDennaetheDiva]

Thanks for this advice!

[@waelal-buseri7037]

Ms. K. Dennae Pleasure... and you Welcome 💐💐

[@Mammie45]

Very interesting I’ve tried the ginger turmeric an lemon but not with boiling water tho I’ve tried with a 1/2 cup of aloe Vera plant in the am an I’m not hungry for a long time but I’m about to try this now thanks I’m also gonna try the aloe an cactus with orange juice as well thanks again for sharing 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@Mammie45]

I’m also going to try your hair mask as well

[@nadiarafik2691]

Wael Al-buceri. Pourriez-vous me traduire cette vidéo en français ou en arabe s' il vous plait. Et comment les faire traduire moi même. Merci

[@hadarahbatyah]

Amazing. I haven't had aloe in a while. I used to drink in faithfully. Time to get back into that. Great vid.

[@1jpministries]

I USED TO DRINK ALOE TOO BUT WITH JUICE AS IT IS GOOD FOR THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM ITS BEEN A DECADE SINCE I DID

[@1jpministries]

AWESOME !

[@hadarahbatyah]

1jpministries Yeah with juice it's really good cause you can't taste it ;) hehe. If it's difficult for you to start again, you could buy it from the health food store, then maybe it will be easier for you....

[@elevatedspirit8]

It is so good for you! I used to drink my aloe juice every morning too, mixed with a little apple juice and water. I need to resume.

[@bichanlora4878]

Hadarah BatYah

[@judewilcox1117]

I watched a bunch of your videos last night. I have to tell you the idea of eating raw food exclusively is a radical idea to me - however I am overweight, and I've been sick for years. You inspired me. I went out in the yard last night before dinner and picked some new baby dandelion leaves for our salads (my husband didn't even notice); said the salad was great! This afternoon for lunch I made a smoothie with what I had on hand (veggies, fruit, coconut water& some more baby dandelion leaves & aloe from my plant). I did this with my Oster blender since I don't have a vitamix. Glory be it worked! I have never been a fan of juicing and throwing away all the pulp. I'm definitely going to need to buy your book. I really like the idea of knowing what I can eat that is growing right around us. Going to try this - eating raw - and I'll be reading more about your cleansing recommendations (maybe part of my problem is parasites) I just want to thank you

[@marramamba7629]

I hope this helps someone? When I first watched this video, I tried a smoothie exactly as described with less orange juices. Just could not stand how bitter it was. Gave up for a couple of months and decided my low energy and bad complexion had to go! Today, I made the smoothie with one paddle of leaf and one aloe leaf and one lemon. How could that be better?? Well, I added the lemon so that the miracle berry (a Markus product) would make the smoothie great tasting. It worked! Just took one whole berry before consuming the smoothie and real magic happened. Oh, one more thing. I made this in a vacuum blender and it produced ZERO foam! Just curing my Chrones disease is all I ask. No simple task but very impressed with results so far. This should level it up. Thanks Markus

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Try it without the aloe skin

[@marramamba7629]

@@MarkusRothkranz will do. Wow, you still answer questions from that far back! Like other comments have said, you really do care. Thank you.

[@zerogascar]

Ok, I need to know if this concoction has massive fat burning properties, as I feel my stomach is getting smaller in just 2 days, I drank 2 liters in the last 48 hrs and I also feel like my energy has made a 100% improvement. A bit hard to drink, but I can handle it!

[@carolweller8911]

I need my emergy back.

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Like i said, juicing fruit concentrates the sugars, which feeds pathogens & is hard on pancreas. Fruits are meant to be eaten in their natural state (or blended)- because they contain lots of fiber, which slows down the absorption of sugars into the system. It takes half a dozen oranges to make one glass of juice. Try and eat half a dozen oranges at once. Nature limits us naturally by its design, to only be able to consume what we can handle at one time, if we eat things in their natural state.

[@cabdijangon3604]

Markus Rothkranz

[@georgederisse9564]

Great informations. Thanks

[@maryisokpehi5067]

Can I use medjool dates or pear cactus to sweeten it.

[@bealove6709]

Mary Isokpehi , yes.

[@bealove6709]

The Healthy Life , thanks for all you do💜

[@marilynbakst576]

Markus, thank you for this recipe. I had the aloe and cactus in my garden, and used a whole orange with a little coconut water and blended all. It took my fever down from a nasty flu/cold and allowed me to sleep without coughing all night! Many thanks.

[@IphysKitchen]

Great video, I like how you explain everything about aloe and cactus. I need to plant them in my garden. Thanks for sharing

[@Food-Dharma]

Amazing video, cannot thank you enough for sharing. I've begun to grow a lot of Aloe Vera plants in my backyard, now all I need is the Pear Cactus to go along with it. Will look for it and plant it too. Definitely will try your longevity concoction.

[@MarkusRothkranz]

KohVeasna Remember- at least 4x more cactus than aloe! Aloe is super strong and bitter

[@Food-Dharma]

Will remember that -- thanks a bunch!

[@kelsonjackson1374]

+Markus Rothkranz o

[@malcolmmarzo2461]

WARNING: The advice to put a whole nopal , with spines, in a blender is very bad advice. Vitamix , and lesser blenders, often miss pieces that lie beneath the blades. Do it the way Mexicans do it. Scrape the needles off with a knife, not easy initially. In Mexico people buy nopales that have already been scraped. However you do it, don't take the risk of ingesting needles.

[@epiccoconut5995]

Malcolm Marzo my thoughts exactly. He may get away with it, but some can be very clumbsy & careless. Those needles will not waste time puncturing an organ.

[@sonna4298]

Epiphanie Always that’s why he strained it with the nut milk bag if you worried about needles

[@addeskla1486]

my pads are flat with no needles!

[@techlady3885]

You're right!

[@MariaRodriguez-ic5wr]

Yes the prickly needles can hurt the stomac bad advise.

[@natekidane8611]

Oh yeah also, the cactus Fruit is definitely a delicacy as there is a specific season it grows. So, as kids growing up, we looked for that season as it was a sports season where we have fun and eat the fruit. It was sold in bulk. Thank you for your educational healing..

[@MrPantube]

I use nopal cactus juice for my diabetes. It brings my blood sugar down better than metformin. From about 250 to 130 in less than an hour. I save the pulp in a zip-lock bag and freeze it. Then I have cactus patties with my chicken cutlets or codfish. It is really an awesome vegetable to have in your diet. Never tried the blender with the aloe though. I'm gonna give it a try.

[@MarkusRothkranz]

I love cactus!

[@Spikesfeet]

If you peel the aloe leaf before putting it in the blender, it really helps with the bitterness 😉 Think of it as banana peel - ever had a taste of the yellow peel accidentally? It's really bitter. And the really good stuff is inside anyway. So just peel it, the gel will still contain a whole lot of goodness.

[@mesmerizineyez]

But he's not even consuming the peel, it's discarded so what are u talking about

[@Spikesfeet]

You must be watching a different video. At 3:40 you can clearly see him chopping an Aloe leaf into bits without peeling it and putting it into the blender... ^^

[@mesmerizineyez]

Spikesfeet maybe u watched a different video. Clearly at the end he strained the content & only extracted the juice not the peel. Duhh

[@Spikesfeet]

Yeah, coz you can really "strain" out the bitterness once its blended. ^^

[@raquelsanchez5961]

Spikesfeet of

[@MarkusRothkranz]

As long as its Aloe Vera (I think I've answered that six times already here) and I don't juice- I blend. Yes I use the skin. If you don't want to you don't have to.

[@norma1335]

I love this video Markus Rothkranz. I love that you keep it easy and funny

[@user-pe2lw1ze8i]

I just started this a few days ago, but I used only aloe since I needed to figure out where the cacti reside. Walked yesterday down railroad tracks in Santa cruz and picked everything but the fruit, since there weren't any easter eggs available. I am so happy to have found this and the pine tea recipes. My eczema has come back full force since I moved back to sc, during spring. The pollen seems to have given me a bad reaction. Scaly skin all down my neck, face and eyelids. Puffy eyes, cracking and raw and painful skin. A few days in with these , plus rest and exercise/good diet and its almost gone within about 3 days now. Such a relief. Thank you for the info. I can actually live withput pain now. Plus, my energy is on another level.

[@MarkusRothkranz]

I suggest the LIVER and SKIN ebooks www.MarkusEbooks.com Eczema is a dirty liver. I also suggest the liver formula www.MarkusLiverFormula.com and drink lots of water.

[@user-pe2lw1ze8i]

@@MarkusRothkranz thanks so much for replying. I appreciate it

[@mrtobigoodboi]

It's a giant..MUSHROOM!!

[@c.singleton2696]

Outstanding! I guess I need a vitamix for starters. :)

[@FBA_AllTHEWAY]

that greenish color looked seriously potent as a drink!..much better than drinking juices with fructose in it I'm sure..thanks for sharing!

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

+Jay B indeed! Super green power drink!

[@zachtele5090]

You have been featured, thanks for sharing in times of need. With the GMO epidimic and for simply invaluable knowledge, there needs to be more people like yourself Markus. You are a great soul. Thank You.

[@geetikalohani7410]

Great video! Just one question though.. Aloe Vera skin may not be poisonous as u say but are we not supposed to let the yellow liquid strain out of cut leaves. I have heard that we should get rid of the poison in the leaves before using..

[@aliciaramkaran5273]

No part is poisoneus....Do not throw away the yellow...

[@doodielooo3698]

@@aliciaramkaran5273 Do you know if certain species of aloe is not edible. I read the aloe that produces orange flowers is not edible. That is the kind I juiced with the skin on and drank it with the prickly pear. So far, no side effects in the last hour.

[@crycryish1]

as a tradition we use to slice the cactus fine take out the prickly things off... as thick as a macaroni...broil it and eat as a side dish...Antigua...

[@evingardiner9269]

Mexeraro. Kupabee

[@dwight7651]

I have both growing wild on my property …. such useful information always from you and Cara

[@alangordon4186]

Marcus, I've watched this video about three times now. It's very good and inspiring. I was hesitant at first, and I do not have a vitamix. I've made a couple of changes. First, I filet the aloe vera, second I take all the needles off the cactus and trim the edges. Then I throw it all in a traditional blender I got from my mother for free. I don't drink orange juice because of acidity so I use apple juice. I drank a cup full just now and thought it was great. Once again, I love your video and I posted it to my Facebook page.

[@mineallmine5158]

I used this with macrobiotics for brain lesions and an early onset MS diagnosis - the diagnosis was reversed in 6 months - you have to do a whole lifestyle change - not supplement this with your bad behaviors - it can't fight you if you want to still drink and smoke and do a ton of damage to yourself - you have to want to heal

[@rosamariasolano3973]

👌

[@artonyalascrafts4892]

Wow. I'm glad to hear that. Thanks for the info. You should do a video

[@marrokarim9827]

Hello Markus Rothkranz we have everything here : Cactus and Oloe Vera greeting from Morocco

[@sanchezmas54]

I’m Mexican and highly recommended you take off the spikes you don’t wanna have a accident in your throat or stomach!

[@cherokeewarcry]

Hey Marcus! You are truly awesome! Every week I select a health food and learn as much about it as I can. This week it's Aloe Vera. I've also been turned on to Coconut oil, Himalayan pink sea salt, wheatgrass [juiced],.. The great thing is you don't have to eat perfect! Adding awesome foods like these will improve ANY ones health and well being and longevity! Eventually, all of the evil (Wheat, sugar, nicotine....etc) will be dealt with by the bodies own healing and compensation capacities. So no one needs to worry about "I can't eat cake" You can if you still want it. Eventually, you won't even want it! Age related decline (physical and cognitive) is more like "age related I've been eating SAD all my life decline!", "Age related I never get off my butt end decline! " I checked out your sites. I'll be a frequent visitor! Thank you for being an inspiration! "I'm not getting older... I'm getting awesomer!"

[@PMJ4EVERR]

I love this video. I used to do this then stopped when I got healthier but I should start to do this again. SUGAR Yeast and inflammation is really the root of all diseases

[@XBOXNationTVHD]

Saved this because I have both plants!

[@KathleenGallafraigh]

I thought I'd just now come across your videos, but I saw this one in 2017. I remember some parts word for word. ❤ My aloe is planted, and I'm looking for prickly pear. Funny to look for one when I grew up in Tucson. I'll give one a great home in Florida.

[@yerri1622]

I had Nopal in my front yard. Id juice the purple pears & then strain it for peace of mind with metal fine mesh strainer. I have 2 new plants from my Mama Nopal that im soon transplanting. Love this❤ 🌵 ❤❤

[@Heatherreseller]

Fountain of youth!!!! Bahahaha hilarious!! Love it!

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Whey and rum? Egad. Hmmm. Interesting. Well I agree with the aloe part :-) Yes Cactus has everything you need. My personal pre-workout drink includes 2 bunches watercress and various other things I will explain in a later newsletter. The nasty bitterness serves a purpose and gives me a boost like nothing else. Sweet stuff actually robs power and makes tired. Bitter gives strength and power.

[@74zion]

I love that you leave the needles on!...the stinging is the healing! it's reaching out and saying "hey you...pay attention to me"!

[@yolandamorales1952]

2w

[@Nerdpainter]

i have an aloe plant i rescued from near death about a year ago. it was tiny and now its huge. prickly pears are one of my favorite fruits. I've never eaten the pads before but Im going plant some soon. very excited to try this.

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Aww that aloe plant will repay you with life giving power

[@Nerdpainter]

:D

[@ja5129]

@@MarkusRothkranz Hi,Marcus..Thanks for this video..I don't have cactus and one can't get to buy where I live.I am still searching for how to get to plant it..Can I take aloe vera alone?

[@maribelm1957]

It will quench Ya

[@mariovujil7313]

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[@kokla5371]

But will it quench ya?

[@totallylegittrash2780]

Avatar!

[@cjmasterson8566]

Yep. It's known to be the quenchiest.

[@abiabi521]

Hi Markus. I never thought of making a smoothie with "Rachette", that's what we call your 'Prickly Pear Cactus" in the Caribbean. It is generally used as a hair condition but I put it in my water as well. I will be trying this smoothie though.

[@beckylieb2637]

I have both these plants in my garden. I had no idea I could use the prickly pear leaves. I already use the Aloe vera. One of the things I have been doing with the fresh Aloe vera sap is use it as a conductive gel with my new galvanic machine. It has an IMMEDIATE effect of freshening and tightening and thickening of my skin. The effect lasts for about 3 days and then I do it again :) I mix orange juice with ginger and aloe

[@bdewarrior5]

🤔🤔this guy is good and this was an amazing video I'll be going out today and buy me a Vitamix and I'm going to start drinking that I wish I had known about this years ago😏 thanks bro and keep on preaching the health☜👍😆

[@angielovesusa]

Aloin may be carcinogenic and can certainly cause stomach upset. It is mostly in the outer shell or green leaf of the aloe plant. It is better to only use the gel inside the leaf and throw away the green Peel.

[@acbd1160]

I've always loved the foam! Now I suppose I know more about why! Another really great video, with helpful comments below, Markus. Thank you!

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Yes, those are the best kind

[@natekidane8611]

I love your idea. I am from East Africa and my grand mom growing up in the countryside use to smash the Aloe Vera and put it on her pained areas like her neck or backache. Thank you.

[@maangelesabellaneda5865]

Nate Kidane

[@maangelesabellaneda5865]

Nate Kidane

[@jusim1000]

What's Owen Wilson's brother doing here??? Gr8 Vid Keep it up

[@claudiakalonji5744]

Sifelani Justice Magodi 🤣

[@guadalupebrubaker6338]

It is really cool the millennials are into knowing nature and being truly wise about it!!! Well done and thank you for setting a good example for other your age !!! Love it!!!

[@ronniemead805]

thank you Marcus--you are awesome! I am going out right now to pick some of my cactus leaves and drink a nice green drink to help me get rid of my depression, lol.

[@Valvasori403]

How is your skin so great while living in the desert? Can you give me any advice for keeping my skin clear of freckles and damage while living in the deesert?

[@MarkusRothkranz]

Dan Valvasoriconsume lots of chlorophyll (green leafy things), Aloe vera and keep you liver clean. Skin is the outer layer of the liver

[@zohrar.2769]

Dan Valvasori use olive oil or almond or coconut it is magic

[@aichamharar1055]

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[@gemcatgirl]

My husband ate aloe vera for about three month and he has very fair skin. One day he fell sleep sunning himself by the pool and did not burn! He was out there for more than two hours in the hot summer Florida sun.

[@isaiascervantes6665]

Aich Amharar eat the gel and rub whats left on the leafe on your face and arms, evry day. after 2 weeks maeby less people will notice it soonner then you.

[@joieozypunb7780]

He has left out one specific aloe vera benefit: it made MY varicose spider veins disappear

[@enaselkholy4101]

Joie OzyPunb How you use it for varicose spider? Local use or as a drink.

[@carolweller8911]

I have those too.

[@marthaholtquist6331]

Joie OzyPunb: How do you use the aloe vera? Local use? Pease reply. Thanks

[@JuanHernandez-ub3ez]

@@marthaholtquist6331 maybe both eat it, put in in skin or drink it but drink seems like most direct aproach and better ;)

[@meglove9327]

from taking internally or applying externally??

[@sarthakkulkarni5797]

I see you in your element here Markus... Power of nature!

[@gracehall9199]

I watched this when i converted to veganism 4 year's ago, i love this video, thank you. I mix these 2 with frozen pineapple and vegan protein powder.

[@mustafademiray7464]

Wow, with the skin and everything. this guy is a badass

[@anamariatorresescudero771]

No hablo inglés saludos

[@Mahokaevanda]

i have all that in my garden i will try it but what if i juice both with a juicer and mix with orange juice

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

+Matx Betx that would work i guess.

[@Mahokaevanda]

+nikos t yes I just tried and I'm hooked and feeling great I'm more into aloe now

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

Matx Betx they are both very good and healing foods... i like nopales this time of the year bc i grow them in my yard and they produce young pads. i also grow a lot of aloes... alohe is good for skin and detoxing and stomach.

[@Mahokaevanda]

+nikos t woow that's good I only need to have some seed of barriers but difficult to find in my country.

[@jamescc2010]

I have a lot of Aloe with spots in my garden. I will make drink with orange juice. Did anyone taste the juice - how did it taste?

[@jameswalker5505]

I’m from Pennsylvania and just ordered 3 pads and 12 pricky pears from Etsy and got my aloe Vera coming from Walmart. At the moment I have been eating raw beets and juicing with raw beets. Well when I juice I use the everything outside of the skin and I drink that raw and then I purée with half beet and half green apple 🍏. It’s so delicious.

[@MarkusRothkranz]

I suggest starting with not using the aloe skin, it's too much for most people to handle

[@jameswalker5505]

@@MarkusRothkranz thank you for the tip

[@livefreeallways]

thank-you for taking the time to respond. I will try it out.

[@agatavallera8178]

Mamma mia che roba, alla salute, cin cin

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

ΕΤΣΙ ΌΠΩΣ ΤΑ ΛΕΣ ΕΊΝΑΙ ΑΔΕΛΦΈ. ☺

[@37Moons]

love it "Eat to live" keep the video's coming.. I just turned 57!! woohoo...peace

[@IRented]

I surely hope this is true! I am going to start this today! In advance I say thank you thank you thank you as I shed tears. I am hoping this is the answer to my medical problem I have been dealing with.

[@CarolinvonPetzholdt]

Wow. I will try it. I have everything in my garden.