Juice Vegetables

Fruit and vegetables are part of a healthy, balanced diet and can help us stay healthy. It’s important that we eat enough of them.

Evidence shows there are significant health benefits to getting at least five 80g portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. That’s five portions of fruit and veg in total, not five portions of each.

The 5 A DAY campaign is based on advice from the World Health Organization, which recommends eating a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables a day to lower the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke and some cancers.

One of the best ways to ensure that you are receiving a good dose of essential fibres, vitamins and minerals is to combine them into a nutritious Juice or Smoothie.

Beetroot is one of nature’s finest blood builders and cleansers.

Fennel is widely associated with detoxification being an excellent cleanser and for the digestive system it can also be used to suppress an over enthusiastic appetite fennel has also been used as a tea to help with digestion.

Mint contains oils Flavonoids and menthol helping to flush and soothe the digestive system .

Broccoli is king of the cruciferous veggies the answer to vitamin D deficiency to use stem to juice, chop up the top for eating cooked. It is a three Nutrient benefit Raw is better helps to detoxify, has Oestrogen and is good for the Menopause.

Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene with provitamin A it is believed to be important for eyesight and skin. Liver cleansing. Helping the body detoxify after alcohol.

Celery is an excellent in a body cleanser extremely calming for the nervous system helps flush the body of carbon dioxide.

Cucumber is excellent for rejuvenating muscles and also superb for getting back plasticity to the skin the best known diuretic.

Spinach juice can help heal the lining of the intestinal tract.

Kale has an excellent and mineral profile  a member of the cruciferous family triggers the liver to produce enzymes to detoxify chemicals .

Turmeric contains Curcumin as the main ingredient, it is a powerful antioxidant anti-inflammatory. Blood sugar level studies show certain enzymes can also regulate blood fat levels , digestion , blood pressure and increased risk of cardiovascular disease , for relieving inflammation,anti-viral antiseptic excellent for arthritis .

Ginger is rich in vitamins C& b6 it is a natural antibiotic, decongestant natural antihistamine, helps to eliminate natural gas has the ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds and has a direct anti-inflammatory effect helps with congestion, sinus problems, mucus congestion, stimulates circulation, soothes the stomach, hay fever rheumatoid arthritis gastrointestinal stress and nausea.

Wheatgrass contains chlorophyll a phenomenal health promoting nutrient a powerful blood builder essential amino acids and the other non-essential amino acids that are made by the body. A potent source of enzymes, wheatgrass has been found to cleanse, oxygenate and build the blood, reduce high blood pressure, fight infections, detox and regenerate the liver, improve skin, build muscle and endurance.