Apples:
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”
Rich source of potassium, vitamin C, B and minerals like calcium, iron and zinc that helps in maintaining the immune system
Phytonutrients in apples helps in regulating blood sugar
Antioxidants help in reducing the chances of asthma and lung cancer
Apple juice also improves brain functions thereby lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s.
Oranges:
Rich source of vitamin C along with thiamin, folate, and potassium that helps in boosting the functions of the immune system
Reducing inflammation
Lowering hypertension
Increasing heart health by lowering LDL
Increasing HDL in blood
Limonoids preventing various types of cancer such as lung, skin, breast and colon cancer
While preparing orange juice try to retain as much of the white pith underneath the peel because it is rich in nutrients.
Grapes:
Rich source of proteins, vitamin K, vitamin A, potassium manganese and iron.
Grapes are known for their cleansing quality and helps in cleansing the liver and removing uric acid
Red grapes contains resveratrol, a phytochemical that protects the body from a number of chronic diseases
The powerful flavonoids in grapes protect the heart by preventing formation of plaque in artery walls and help the body to fight the effects of harmful free radicals
The best way to juice grapes is to wash and drop them in the juicer along with the stems
Grapefruit:
Rich source of vitamins C and A along with potassium, thiamin, folate, and magnesium
Anti-oxidants and phytochemicals like limonene, limonin, nomolin, and naringenin present in grapefruits reduces the risk of lung and colon cancer
Salicylic acid present in this citrus fruit breaks down the calcium build up in joints thereby relieving arthritis pains
Vitamin C present in grapefruit also increases the release of citric acid in body thereby lowering the chances of calcium kidney stones
The best way to juice grapefruit is by peeling of the yellow outer part while retaining as much of the white pith as possible and dropping the pieces in the juicer.
Cherries:
Rich source of vitamin C and A, minerals like iron, potassium, copper and potassium along with powerful anti-inflammatory agent anthocyanin that helps in relieving painful conditions of arthritis, joint pains and muscle injuries
Great source of anti-oxidant melatonin that calms down irritability in nervous system and helps relieve headache, insomnia and sleeping disorders
The potassium present in cherries helps in maintaining heart health and regulates blood pressure
The best way to juice cherries is by manually removing the pits.
Pears:
Rich source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E, minerals like copper, potassium, phosphorus and iron that make it a perfect fruit for juicing
In addition it is also a powerful source of carotenoids such as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin that work as effective anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory agents that decreases the risk of a number of chronic diseases and health conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart diseases
The best way to juice pears is to wash them and put into the juicer along with skin, stems and seeds.
Strawberries:
Rich source of vitamins A and C, minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and folate that help in reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart diseases
Helps in restoring the youthfulness and softness of skin, making it look younger and smoother
The folate present in strawberries helps in fighting depression and stress and elevates the mood by reducing the formation of homocysteine that interferes with the functioning of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, the feel-good hormones
The best way to juice strawberries is by washing and dropping them into the juicer along with the stems.
Cucumber:
Low calorie vegetable that is rich in vitamins K, A and C as well as phosphorus, pantothenic acid, manganese, magnesium, and potassium and high water content
A great food for weight loss as it helps in reducing cholesterol and also controls the level of glucose in blood
A rich source of silicon that helps in improving the texture of skin and hair and also helps in developing stronger and healthier nails
The best way to juice cucumbers is along with the skin because it contains several health benefiting nutrients.
Beets:
Beet roots are a great source of vitamin C and minerals like iron, calcium, sulfur and potassium along with beta-carotene, phytochemicals and antioxidants
The minerals present in beet roots act as the building blocks of blood corpuscles and boosts the functioning of the immune system
Helps in increasing stamina and therefore is an ideal drink to consume before sweating it out in the gym in order to maximize the results of the workout
The best way to juice beet roots is to wash them properly, juice the roots, stems and leaves.
Blueberries:
Rich source of pectin, Vitamin C, K, manganese, and potassium, blueberries act as amazing colon cleansers that also improves digestion
Rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that helps in recovering the damage caused by oxidative stress and free radicals
Blueberries contains 25-30 different types of anthocyanin pigments that makes it a perfect fruit for protecting the functions of the brain that prevents the onset of Alzheimer’s in aged people
The best way to juice blueberries is to rinse them with water and drop them into the juicer.
Broccoli:
Broccoli is the vegetable with vitamin C, A, K, B-complex vitamins and essential minerals like iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium and phyto-nutrients
The high level of vitamin C works as a protection against common cold whereas the phyto-nutrients and antioxidants, especially sulforaphane and indoles help to flush out carcinogens from the body thereby lowering the risk of cancer
Sulforaphane present in this green vegetable reduces oxidative stress and slows down aging
The best way to juice broccoli is by washing it thoroughly and cutting it in to small pieces before putting it in the juicer.
Carrots:
Packed with vitamins A, B, C and beta-carotene along with minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus and sodium that are extremely important for proper functioning of the body
Vitamin A and beta-carotene helps in healing skin infections and eczema
Its powerful detoxifying property cleanses the liver and lowers toxicity in blood thereby reducing the breakout of pimples and acne
Beat-carotene also revives optic health and improves vision. The best way to juice carrots is by washing them, cutting off the top and the tips and putting them in to the juicer
You can also squeeze the juice of one whole lemon to add a tangy touch to the juice.
Lettuce:
Lettuce is amazing weight loss food that is extremely low in calories and rich in vitamins A, C and K along with iron, thiamin, folate, potassium, manganese, riboflavin, calcium, Vitamin B6, copper, and magnesium
Choose Romaine lettuce over Iceberg because it has more health benefitting nutrients
It is great for skin as well because it supplies the necessary nutrients to the skin and increases oxygen flow
It helps in flushing out toxins from the system while the carotenoids help in fighting cancer
The best way to juice lettuce is by rinsing the leaves and putting them into the juicer.
Spinach:
Rich source of protein, iron, magnesium, potassium, folate and vitamin A
Antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid present in spinach helps in lowering blood glucose level and increases insulin sensitivity of the body
The high potassium content reduces high blood pressure by negating the effects of sodium in the body
In addition, it is also a rich source of vitamin K, a vitamin rare to find in vegetables that helps in improving bone health
Antioxidant glutathione found in spinach protects DNA from oxidation and also flushes out pollutants and carcinogens from the body
The best way to juice this intensely healthy vegetable is by rinsing the leaves and putting it in the juicer.
Mint:
Powerful appetizer that helps relieve indigestion and inflammation whereas its overpowering and refreshing aroma reduces nausea, headache and motion sickness
Relieves congestion of nose, lungs, bronchi and throat
Also a natural stimulant that relieves the feeling of depression, fatigue, sluggishness and exhaustion. Its antiseptic and cleansing properties help in soothing skin infections, itchiness, pimples and acne
It is a great stimulant than can help you in your effort to lose weight in a healthy way
The best way to juice mint leaves is by rinsing the leaves and stems and putting them into the juicer.
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