Benefits of Green Juice & Recipe
Note: if you aren't using organic fruits and
vegetables, I recommend washing everything before hand in a vegetable spray to avoid drinking a pesticide stew.
Veggie Wash recipe:
1 Tb lemon juice
1 Tb Baking Soda
1 cup of water
Green Juice
Recipe
Makes 3-4 servings
1-2 bananas
2 pears
1 apple
2 celery stalks
2 baby cucumbers or
equivalent
1/4 - 1/2 lime
Couple handfuls of romaine
lettuce
Couple handfuls of fresh
baby spinach
Optional: Couple handfuls
of kale
Health Benefits:
Bananas: Bananas are
high in potassium, but very low in sodium, thus having a perfect ratio for
helping to prevent high blood pressure. Also contains tryptophan, an amino acid
that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood. Bananas are high
in potassium, which helps normalize the heartbeat and regulate the body’s water
balance.
Pears: Pears are
high in pectin and actually contain more than an apple. This makes them
effective in helping to lower cholesterol levels and in aiding to tone the
intestines, thereby keeping them healthy. Pear juice also has an
anti-inflammatory effect. It also has a wide assortment of vitamins and
antioxidants, which will help boost your immune system during cold and flu
season.
Apples: Apples
contain plenty of vitamin A & C. Vitamin Ais critical in
maintaining healthy teeth, skin and tissue. The importance of vitamin C is well
known, but did you know that vitamin C prevents free radical damage? Vitamin C
is also said to prevent various health conditions such as heart disease and
inflammatory conditions.
Celery: Celery juice
is one of the most hydrating foods we can put in our bodies and is an excellent
natural diuretic. Celery is known to contain at least eight families of
anti-cancer compounds. Drinking celery juice frequently throughout the day
helps curb cravings for sweets.
Cucumbers: Cucumbers
are a natural diuretic. Cucumber juice is used to help resolve acne, fluid
retention, eczema, arthritis and psoriasis. It is also an aid in managing
weight loss.
Limes: Lime juice
has been used since the ancient times due to its medicinal properties. Like
other citrus fruits, lime juice will boost the immune system and improve our
resistance against various infections. A glass of lime juice in the morning on
an empty stomach is said to have natural properties that can contribute to
weight loss.
Spinach: There are substantial amounts of potassium in spinach, therefore
drinking spinach juice is good for the cardiovascular system. Spinach is
said to help to normalize the blood sugar levels, so it is
useful for diabetics. It is also recommended for weight loss and
contains anti-aging properties.
Romaine Lettuce:
Romaine lettuce contains high levels of vitamins A, C and K, and also contains
high levels of fiber along with many trace minerals. Raw lettuce is also a good
source of folic acid. It is also useful for weight loss, constipation and
insomnia. Romaine lettuce is also hydrating and adds a slight sweetness to your
juice.
Kale: Kale is one of
the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet and the best way to digest all of
these nutrients is through fresh raw juice. Spinach and kale contain lots of
chlorophyll, which has been found to be an especially potent antioxidant at
fighting cancer. It also aids in keeping our cells healthy. Although carrots
are the most famous for containing beta-carotene, spinach and kale are equally
as good. Many studies show a strong correlation between beta-carotene intake
and a reduced incidence of heart disease. It is said that diets high in
beta-carotene will support cardiovascular health.
Note: if you aren't using organic fruits and
vegetables, I recommend washing everything before hand in a vegetable spray to avoid drinking a pesticide stew.
Veggie Wash recipe:
1 Tb lemon juice
1 Tb Baking Soda
1 cup of water
Green Juice
Recipe
Makes 3-4 servings
1-2 bananas
2 pears
1 apple
2 celery stalks
2 baby cucumbers or
equivalent
1/4 - 1/2 lime
Couple handfuls of romaine
lettuce
Couple handfuls of fresh
baby spinach
Optional: Couple handfuls
of kale
Health Benefits:
Bananas: Bananas are
high in potassium, but very low in sodium, thus having a perfect ratio for
helping to prevent high blood pressure. Also contains tryptophan, an amino acid
that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood. Bananas are high
in potassium, which helps normalize the heartbeat and regulate the body’s water
balance.
Pears: Pears are
high in pectin and actually contain more than an apple. This makes them
effective in helping to lower cholesterol levels and in aiding to tone the
intestines, thereby keeping them healthy. Pear juice also has an
anti-inflammatory effect. It also has a wide assortment of vitamins and
antioxidants, which will help boost your immune system during cold and flu
season.
Apples: Apples
contain plenty of vitamin A & C. Vitamin Ais critical in
maintaining healthy teeth, skin and tissue. The importance of vitamin C is well
known, but did you know that vitamin C prevents free radical damage? Vitamin C
is also said to prevent various health conditions such as heart disease and
inflammatory conditions.
Celery: Celery juice
is one of the most hydrating foods we can put in our bodies and is an excellent
natural diuretic. Celery is known to contain at least eight families of
anti-cancer compounds. Drinking celery juice frequently throughout the day
helps curb cravings for sweets.
Cucumbers: Cucumbers
are a natural diuretic. Cucumber juice is used to help resolve acne, fluid
retention, eczema, arthritis and psoriasis. It is also an aid in managing
weight loss.
Limes: Lime juice
has been used since the ancient times due to its medicinal properties. Like
other citrus fruits, lime juice will boost the immune system and improve our
resistance against various infections. A glass of lime juice in the morning on
an empty stomach is said to have natural properties that can contribute to
weight loss.
Spinach: There are substantial amounts of potassium in spinach, therefore
drinking spinach juice is good for the cardiovascular system. Spinach is
said to help to normalize the blood sugar levels, so it is
useful for diabetics. It is also recommended for weight loss and
contains anti-aging properties.
Romaine Lettuce:
Romaine lettuce contains high levels of vitamins A, C and K, and also contains
high levels of fiber along with many trace minerals. Raw lettuce is also a good
source of folic acid. It is also useful for weight loss, constipation and
insomnia. Romaine lettuce is also hydrating and adds a slight sweetness to your
juice.
Kale: Kale is one of
the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet and the best way to digest all of
these nutrients is through fresh raw juice. Spinach and kale contain lots of
chlorophyll, which has been found to be an especially potent antioxidant at
fighting cancer. It also aids in keeping our cells healthy. Although carrots
are the most famous for containing beta-carotene, spinach and kale are equally
as good. Many studies show a strong correlation between beta-carotene intake
and a reduced incidence of heart disease. It is said that diets high in
beta-carotene will support cardiovascular health.
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