Not all fruit juices are the same. They differ markedly in the variety of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity. Grapes came out on top with the highest and broadest range of polyphenols and the highest overall antioxidant capacity. Close behind is the grapefruit with limonoids, a detoxifying enzyme that sparks a reaction in the liver […]
Spring Celery Juicer
Celery is an excellent source of vitamin K and molybdenum. It is a very good source of folate, potassium, dietary fiber, manganese, and pantothenic acid. Celery is also a good source of vitamin B2, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin A. Kale is a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, folate, iron, […]
Broccoli Energy Drink
Broccoli is a great source of vitamins A (as beta-carotene) and C and is also a good source of folate. Folate is especially important for women who are pregnant. Insufficient folate in the diet of pregnant women may increase the risk of brain defects in growing fetuses. One cup of broccoli contains 14% RDA (recommended […]
Gooseberry Smoothie
The benefits of gooseberries aren’t widely touted. Gooseberries gooseberries are low in sugar, have only 44 calories per 100g, and the same amount contains almost half of your daily intake of vitamin c. They also contain vitamin A and a number of b vitamins. Gooseberries grow in the wild all over the temperate climates of Europe, […]